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How to Plan 5 Day Itinerary for Dubai

How to Plan 5 Day Itinerary for Dubai

Planning to get one week off from your hefty busy life and want to explore some amazing things with your family and friends? Then you must come to Dubai, where you will get plenty of adventures to have fun with lots of cuisine options, travel to extraordinary places, and make your one week the best week of the year. Whether you plan to cool yourself in summer or want your new year to start with vibrant colors, Dubai is packed with everything.

How to Plan Your 5 Day Itinerary for Dubai

This guide will give you all the details about how to plan your 5 days in Dubai to cover the best things in the least time, the best food options, and the main thing, all the estimated expenses. Let’s dive in!!

Day 1: Exploring the Heart of Dubai

1. Morning: Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall

  • Visit Burj Khalifa: On the very first day of your Dubai trip, you should start your journey with the Burj Khalifa. Consider booking your Burj Khalifa tickets for the observation deck located on the 148th floor. Imagine looking at all those skyscrapers and the ocean from the top; you would feel the thrill of watching everything of micro size.
  • Dubai Mall: After having sight-seeing the longest building, now it’s time to explore the largest building in the country. Take an entry into one of the largest shopping malls in the world. This might take a long time, but it’s worth considering it at this place too, which has so much of amazing things and activities to do. Book your tickets for the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, which is home to 140 aquatic species.

2. Lunch: Food Court at Dubai Mall

  • Consider having lunch in the Dubai Mall, which includes all international fast food and local flavors.

3. Late afternoon & evening: Dubai Fountain & Souk Al Bahar

  • Dubai Fountain Show: Once explored the whole mall, enjoy the spectacular fountain show outside the Dubai Mall, which starts at 1 PM and runs every half hour. Don’t miss the fountain lake ride tickets that offer a romantic evening ride.
  • Souk Al Bahar: In the evening, head towards the traditional market of Souk Al Bahar to get some unique items found only in Dubai.

4. Dinner: Finding the Best Restaurants

  • Dine in at the best restaurants in the Burj Khalifa, and if you want to have a luxury night, book yourself a table in At. Mosphere Restaurant on the 122nd floor.

 

Day 2: Explore Cultural Heritage and Beaches

1. Morning: Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Historic District

  • Dubai Museum: Explore the well-preserved artifacts and illustrations of the ancient city at the Al Fahidi Fort.
  • Al Fahidi Historic District: Explore the small and narrow alleys and find the local markets selling hand-crafted items and other precious traditional things. Don’t forget to bargain

2. Lunch: Arabian Tea House

  • This restaurant has a cozy ambiance with an Arabic-inspired design. Have a meal of traditional dishes like Machboos, Harees, Luqaimat and much more.

3. Late afternoon and evening: Jumeirah Beach & Burj Al Arab

  • Take a sunbath at the Jumeirah public beach and relax while watching some beautiful scenes. Either build sand castles or do water sports activities.
  • Photoshoot: Take photos of the famous landmark Burj Al Arab from the public beach itself. Use the sunset as the natural lightning to add glamour and visuals to your clicks.

4. Dinner: The Beach House at Jumeirah Al Naseem

  • Take your steps to the Beach House and have a lovely dinner along the beach and the sweet melody of the ocean waves with sea breezes.

Total Estimated Cost for Day 2: AED 400 per person

Day 3: Take on some Adventures

1. Morning: Desert Safari

  • Coming to Dubai without planning to go for a run in the desert? Book a morning tour with the morning desert safari that includes dune bashing and camel riding with the traditional dress of the locals and get all the feel of being a Sheikh.

2. Lunch: Barbeque in the desert

  • Take the desert safari package with the lunch included and enjoy a buffet of tasty and delicious food in the middle of the desert.

3. Evening: Global Village

  • After enjoying your half day in the desert take some rest in the hotel and then get straight to the Global Village (October- April) to experience the culture from all around the world with exotic foods, shopping and entertainment.
    • Cost: AED 15 per person (Entry Fees)

4. Dinner: Global Village

  • Try the international cuisines at the various food stands in the Global Village
    • Cost: AED 100 per person

Total Estimated Cost: AED 400 per person

Day 4: Modern Dubai and Skydiving

1. Morning: Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis The Palm

  • Visit Palm Jumeirah: The first thing to do is to get yourself in the monorail to view the stunning views of the man-made biggest island Palm Jumeirah.
  • Adventure in the Waterpark: Thrill yourself in the water rides and have fun in the crystal clear waters on a bright sunny day.

2. Lunch: The Pointe

  • Get to the tip of the Palm Jumeirah and have a shore-close lunch at one of the best restaurants in the place.

3. Afternoon: Skydiving over Palm Jumeirah or the desert

  • Skydiving Experience: Book a tandem skydive with Skydive Dubai for an unforgettable aerial view of the whole city.

4. Evening: Dubai Marina

    • Relax your heartbeat after a dive from the sky, take a walk along the marina see the sunset with your partner and click some vivid photos of the landscape.

5. Dinner: Fine Dining at Pier 7

  • Eat at Pier 7 with options to dine in 7 restaurants on each of its floors in the Dubai Marina and listen to the calm music or local singers in the restaurant.
    • Cost: AED 150 per person

Total Estimated Cost for Day 4: AED 3000 per person

Day 5: Explore the Greenly

1. Morning: Miracle Garden

  • Visit Miracle Garden: This is it, this is your last day, so move out from the bustling streets and get to a silent place like Miracle Garden to view the floral displays and sculptures made out of the bushes.

2. Lunch: Cafe in the Miracle Garden

  • Enjoy your light meals and refreshing drinks around the flowers

3. Afternoon: Dubai Frame

  • Dubai Frame: Head to the Dubai Frame which is an observatory, museum and monument in the Zabeel Park. Explore the glorified design and observe the stunning views of old and new Dubai.

4. Evening: Creek Dinner Cruise

  • Dinner on a Dhow Cruise: Experience an old-styled boat but a luxurious dinner on the sea with the Dhow Cruise Creek

Total Estimated Cost for Day 5: AED 400 per person

Last tips for the End

  • Transportation: Choose metro or rented cars as they are more affordable for travelling around the city. May also try luxury rental car in Dubai to
  • Dress Code: Dubai is modern but respect local customs and places you visit and dress properly
  • Timings: Visit all the attractions either in the early mornings or in late afternoons to beat the heat.

With this guide, you can plan your trip to Dubai with ease as now you know what to cover first. So now just book your flight to Dubai and create unforgettable memory shots in the UAE. Enjoy your trip!