3-Day Dubai Itinerary

Arrive & check into Downtown Dubai

Land, clear immigration and check into a hotel near Downtown Dubai to be close to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.

Settle in and rest off jet lag

Unpack, grab a light bite and take it easy after the flight before the afternoon's sightseeing.

Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' deck

Ride the high-speed lift to the 124th and 125th floor observation decks for panoramic views over the city and Gulf.

Dubai Fountain show & Souk Al Bahar dinner

Watch the choreographed Dubai Fountain show from the boardwalk, then dine at Souk Al Bahar with fountain-facing tables.

Al Fahidi Historic Neighbourhood

Wander the narrow lanes and coral-stone wind-tower houses of Al Fahidi, then pop into the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort.

Abra ride across Dubai Creek

Cross the creek on a traditional wooden abra for under a dirham, watching dhows load cargo along the waterfront.

Gold Souk & Spice Souk browsing

Haggle over 24-karat jewellery in the Gold Souk, then breathe in saffron and frankincense at the nearby Spice Souk.

Machboos and karak at a Deira eatery

Try slow-cooked machboos (spiced rice with meat) and a cup of karak tea at a no-frills Deira restaurant.

Museum of the Future exhibits

Explore immersive exhibits on space, biotech and AI inside the calligraphy-clad, ring-shaped Museum of the Future.

Dubai Frame's golden viewing deck

Stand on the glass floor of the Dubai Frame's 150-metre viewing bridge, looking out over old Deira and new Downtown.

Zabeel Park picnic and shade break

Cool off with a picnic lunch in Zabeel Park's gardens, right beside the Dubai Frame, before the afternoon heat peaks.

Sunset ride on Ain Dubai

Take a slow rotation on Ain Dubai, the giant observation wheel on Bluewaters Island, timed for golden hour.