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Museums & Deira Souks & downtown Icons

The brief someone sent Tomo

7 nights in Dubai, UAE — Settle in and ease into Dubai's old quarter on foot.

7 days1 flight1 stay€1,099Culture
Why this trip

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. 1Arrival & Historic Bur Dubai, Old Town

    Arrival & Historic Bur Dubai

    Check in at the Design hotel in Old Town
    Explore Al Fahidi Neighborhood's wind-tower lanes
    Visit XVA Gallery for contemporary Emirati art
    Sunset stroll and dinner in the Al Fahidi courtyards
  2. 2Museums & Deira Souks, Old Town

    Museums & Deira Souks

    Tour the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort
    Take an abra across Dubai Creek to Deira
    Wander the Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira
    Dinner along Al Dhiyafah Road
  3. 3Downtown Icons, Old Town

    Downtown Icons

    Ascend Burj Khalifa (At The Top observation deck)
    Relax and photograph the tower from Burj Park by Emaar
    Explore the Dubai Mall
    Watch the Dubai Fountain show in the evening
  4. 4Aquarium & Palm Jumeirah, Old Town

    Aquarium & Palm Jumeirah

    Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
    Head to Palm Jumeirah for the monorail and boardwalk
    Beach time and sunset views on The Palm
    Waterfront dinner on Palm Jumeirah
  5. 5Desert Safari, Old Town

    Desert Safari

    Leisurely morning and cafe near the hotel
    Afternoon Dubai Desert Safari with dune bashing
    Camel ride and sandboarding in the desert
    BBQ dinner and cultural show at a desert camp
  6. 6Jumeirah Coast & Miracle Garden, Old Town

    Jumeirah Coast & Miracle Garden

    Guided visit to Jumeirah Mosque
    Explore the Etihad Museum on UAE history
    Afternoon at Dubai Miracle Garden
    Evening back along the Jumeirah coast
  7. 7Creek Harbour & Dubai Frame, Old Town

    Creek Harbour & Dubai Frame

    Morning at Dubai Creek Harbour promenade
    Views of the skyline and creek-side cafes
    Visit the Dubai Frame in Zabeel Park
    Farewell dinner in Old Town
  8. 8Departure, Old Town

    Departure

    Last-minute souvenir shopping in Al Fahidi
    Check out of the hotel
    Transfer to Dubai International Airport
    Return flight to AMS

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The trip, chapter by chapter
Arrival & Historic Bur Dubai, Old Town
Day 1 · Old Town

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.

Trip budget
1,099
Flights
€364
Stay
€735
Per night
€157

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Day 2 · Old Town

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.

Museums & Deira Souks, Old Town
Downtown Icons, Old Town
Day 3 · Old Town

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.

Day 4 · Old Town

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.

Aquarium & Palm Jumeirah, Old Town
Desert Safari, Old Town
Day 5 · Old Town

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.

Day 6 · Old Town

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.

Jumeirah Coast & Miracle Garden, Old Town
Creek Harbour & Dubai Frame, Old Town
Day 7 · Old Town

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.

Day 8 · Old Town

Departure

Final stroll before flying home. Last-minute souvenir shopping in Al Fahidi and Check out of the hotel.

Departure, Old Town

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