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  • December 21, 2024 |
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Dubai, a city of luxury and innovation attracts tourists from everywhere on Earth to immerse in its beauty. Whether it is a desert excursion, adventuring sports, futuristic Skyscrapers, luxury hotels/restaurants or other man-made attractions, Dubai boasts an array of experiences for its visitors. Planning a trip to Dubai can be overwhelming, especially for the first-time traveller. Crafting a perfect itinerary is crucial as the city boasts a plethora of attractions.

With our comprehensive 5-day travel Itinerary, you can plan most of Dubai’s experience and cover major places and attractions without difficulties. 

1. 5-Days Itinerary for the First Time Traveller to Dubai

Day 1: Arrival, Visit Dubai Marina and Burj Khalifa

Morning: Your trip to Dubai begins with the Arrival at Dubai International Airport and transfer to your hotel.

Now, after reaching the hotel, you can take some time to freshen up and begin your tour.

Afternoon tour Day 1: Start with visiting Dubai Marina- an affluent residential district, known for architectural excellence, the Beach at JBR and restaurants and cafes. 

Activities at Dubai Marina: Strolling along the Dubai Marina Beach (DMB), dining at restaurants, Taking a cruise to view the overall Marina, Going on a Yacht tour, trying zip line, jet skiing, helicopter ride, shopping etc. 

Evening Tour: Head to Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa 

Do not miss visiting the World’s second-largest mall, which is Dubai Mall. Travellers can explore the various department stores of the mall, eateries, and other sections that hoist water adventure sports like Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.  They can also visit the huge indoor cinema complexes.

Now, head to Burj Khalifa

Day 1 excursion will end with a visit to the World’s tallest building- Burj Khalifa located adjacent to the Dubai Mall. Buy a ticket to the Observation Decks of the famous building at level 124 or 125 and enjoy the exhilarating view of Dubai’s city skyline.

Night: Stay in Dubai hotel.

2. Day 2: Cultural Tour and Desert Safari

On day 2 we will start with Old Dubai and visit Dubai Creeks and other heritage sites. Visit the morning Dubai Creek, the historical wonder of the city, where traditional dhows still sail. 

Creek Dubai activities: Traditional Abra boat ride (Choose a short ride), breakfast at AL Seef, walk down memory lane etc.

After the creek take a tour to the historical sites of the city with a visit to Alfahidi Fort which is the oldest existing building in the city and has served as the ruler's palace, a garrison, and a prison.

Visit the Dubai Museum in the Alfahidi Fort to learn about Dubai’s culture history and architecture. 

Next, Take a break for after-noon lunch and souks

Enjoy your afternoon meal at any of the best restaurants in Creek and savour Emarti, Arabian or other International dishes. 

Visit the Deira’s traditional souks for shopping gold, perfumes and handcrafted Jewelry. The souks are specialized in gold, perfume and a variety of spices.

Evening Desert safari

Desert Safari is the best way to experience the beauty of the Desert land in Dubai. Book a Desert Safari with the help of a prominent travel agency and get on a journey to the exotic desert land of Dubai. Experience the adrenaline ride of Dune Basing, sandboarding, quad biking, BBQ dinner under the sky and relaxing inside the Bedouin-style camp.

3. Day 3: Modern Dubai Excursion


Morning Schedule: Dubai Frame and Breakfast

Wake up early morning to get the best of the Modern Dubai experience. Visit the Dubai Frame- a unique architectural landmark that offers a glimpse into Dubai’s past, present and Future. It is also the largest frame in the world standing at a height of 150.24 meters and a width of 95.53 meters. You can also go for a one-hour guided tour of Dubai Frame and learn about its architecture, history and significance. 

Activities at the Dubai Frame: Visiting the frame Gallery, The Sky Deck, learning about the story of Dubai’s history and culture through interactive exhibits, glass walk, and breakfast at the top of the frame.

Afternoon: Visiting Dubai’s Theme Parks and Palm Jumeirah

As the afternoon arrives head towards Palm Jumeirah, the iconic palm-shaped artificial Island on the Persian Gulf, Jumeirah Dubai. It is famous for its architectural splendor, lavish residences, private beaches, infinity pools, and the sights of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai skyline. The place is also known for water sports activities and adventures.

Top Places to Visit in Palm Jumeirah: Atlantis Acquaventure Waterpark, Palm West Public Beach, Nakheel Mall. 

Best Activities: Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Wakeboarding etc.

Evening: Visiting Dubai Fountain

Return to Downtown Dubai to make your evening more spectacular with the Dubai Fountain show at Fountain in Dubai. A mesmerizing experience features the world’s tallest performing fountain. The dancing water fountain performs where the water bundles are shot upward to a great height along with the music and light performance.

Enjoy dinner at the nearby restaurant enjoying the view of Burj Khalifa and the fountain.

4. Day 4: Leisure and Shopping

Morning:  Miracle Garden Visit Miracle Garden is also described as the “Little Piece of Eden” that drives nearly 1.5 million visitors each year. There are an estimated 150 million flowers inside the garden ranging from sunflowers, marigolds, and roses to petunias, tulips, and calendulas. The key attraction of the Miracle Garden is the Butterfly Garden, which houses 15000 colorful butterflies in domes. 

Top attractions at Miracle Garden: Floral structures, Emirates Airbus A380, Lake Park, Trampoline Park, Amphitheatre, Butterfly Garden and Koi Pond:

Afternoon: Pay a Visit to the Mall of the Emirates Head to the Mall of Emirates for shopping and other activities filled with adventures. The mall is home to some of the biggest fashion brands. You can also dine at some best restaurants inside the mall and experience the snow activities at Ski Dubai Snow Park. 

Best activities at the Mall of Emirates:  High-end window-shopping, Lunch at More Cafe, adventures at Dreamscape, watching a blockbuster etc.

Evening:  Global Village Visit Pay a visit to Global village, a multicultural theme park and bustling market offer a variety of experiences, including- shopping, entertainment, dining. The parking area of the market can accommodate up to 18000 vehicles at a time. You can buy a variety of products from around the globe from the Global Village market, which has estimated 3500 shops. It has a wide range of food stalls and eatery serving dishes from around the world. Global Village features over 90 cultures, each in its own set of pavilion. It also hoists various events and competitions, including carnivals, concerts, and the Ramadan Step Challenge. 

Best Things to do in Global Village Dubai: Watching Harbour Force shows/Circus watching/ Fireworks Display etc, Visit Fantasy Island, Relish the taste of multiple cuisines.

5. Day 5 : Relaxation and Departure

Morning: Relax at Jumeirah Beach or take Spa Spend your final morning enjoying some moments at the Jumeirah Beach. You can also take a hotel’s spa. Get the finest spa treatment that offer a holistic wellbeing in a luxury setting? If you are visiting with your partner, you can also go for a couple massage. A variety of therapy including, Reflexology, Hot stone massage, Swedish, Thai, Aromatherapy massage are offered in Dubai.

Afternoon: Last-minute shopping Visit the nearby shop or mall to buy your souvenirs that you take as memory to your home. 

Select traditional Emirati handicrafts, Perfumes, or dates to bring back home.

Evening: Departure Make your way to Dubai International Airport to board your flight and say goodbye to the glittering metropolis of Dubai.

6. Tips for Dubai Itinerary

Book ticket in advance: To visit the famous sights of Dubai like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frames, Shaw Cruise and theme parks, you should obtain their entry tickets in advance. You can book this attraction’s ticket by visiting their official website or contact the managing authority. Getting ticket in advance will help you in skipping the long queues or not being delayed with your rest of journey.

Respect everyone’s culture: Do not make fun of any customs or religious practice. Treat everyone nicely and respect local customs especially at religious sites. 

Dress up gently: Since UAE is an Islamic country, they have certain traditional values. At religious sites or bustling markets, do not heart the sentiments of the locals. It is better to cover you shoulder and knees. Although you can dress up as you like because the city is quite fashionable and is filled with tourists across globe.

Experience the finest of Dubai by following the Itinerary. 

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