Museums & Deira Souks & downtown Icons
“7 nights in Dubai, UAE — Settle in and ease into Dubai's old quarter on foot.”
7 nights in Dubai, UAE, mapped out day by day through Old Town — a place to sleep and something worth doing on every one of the 8 days.
Good to know
- Best season
- 12-19 May
- Pace
- Steady, a full day out
- Where you sleep
- Design hotel, Old Town
- Getting around
- Trains, transit, and walking
- Length
- 7 days
- Budget
- €1,099
The trip, day by day
- 1
Arrival & Historic Bur Dubai
Check in at the Design hotel in Old TownExplore Al Fahidi Neighborhood's wind-tower lanesVisit XVA Gallery for contemporary Emirati artSunset stroll and dinner in the Al Fahidi courtyards - 2
Museums & Deira Souks
Tour the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi FortTake an abra across Dubai Creek to DeiraWander the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in DeiraDinner along Al Dhiyafah Road - 3
Downtown Icons
Ascend Burj Khalifa (At The Top observation deck)Relax and photograph the tower from Burj Park by EmaarExplore the Dubai MallWatch the Dubai Fountain show in the evening - 4
Aquarium & Palm Jumeirah
Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater ZooHead to Palm Jumeirah for the monorail and boardwalkBeach time and sunset views on The PalmWaterfront dinner on Palm Jumeirah - 5
Desert Safari
Leisurely morning and cafe near the hotelAfternoon Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashingCamel ride and sandboarding in the desertBBQ dinner and cultural show at a desert camp - 6
Jumeirah Coast & Miracle Garden
Guided visit to Jumeirah MosqueExplore the Etihad Museum on UAE historyAfternoon at Dubai Miracle GardenEvening back along the Jumeirah coast - 7
Creek Harbour & Dubai Frame
Morning at Dubai Creek Harbour promenadeViews of the skyline and creek-side cafesVisit the Dubai Frame in Zabeel ParkFarewell dinner in Old Town - 8
Departure
Last-minute souvenir shopping in Al FahidiCheck out of the hotelTransfer to Dubai International AirportReturn flight to AMS
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Arrival & Historic Bur Dubai
Settle in and ease into Dubai's old quarter on foot. Check in at the Design hotel in Old Town and Explore Al Fahidi Neighborhood's wind-tower lanes.
- Flights
- €364
- Stay
- €735
- Per night
- €157
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Museums & Deira Souks
Dive into heritage then cross the creek to the trading souks. Tour the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort and Take an abra across Dubai Creek to Deira.
Downtown Icons
The city's modern showpieces around Burj Khalifa. Ascend Burj Khalifa (At The Top observation deck) and Relax and photograph the tower from Burj Park by Emaar.
Aquarium & Palm Jumeirah
Marine life downtown, then the iconic palm-shaped island. Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and Head to Palm Jumeirah for the monorail and boardwalk.
Desert Safari
A slower morning followed by the classic dune adventure. Leisurely morning and cafe near the hotel and Afternoon Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashing.
Jumeirah Coast & Miracle Garden
Coastal culture and a burst of floral colour. Guided visit to Jumeirah Mosque and Explore the Etihad Museum on UAE history.
Creek Harbour & Dubai Frame
Future skyline views and a giant window on the city. Morning at Dubai Creek Harbour promenade and Views of the skyline and creek-side cafes.
Departure
Final stroll before flying home. Last-minute souvenir shopping in Al Fahidi and Check out of the hotel.
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