Downtown Dubai: the Burj Khalifa and a cluster of skyscrapers at sunrise, with criss-crossing elevated roads in front. — Photo: David Rodrigo · Unsplash

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Dubai

2–4 days suggestedStopoverDesertIndoors in summer

Winter is the most pleasant; summer is extremely hot, so keep outdoor plans for early morning and evening and spend the day indoors.

Areas

City centre
Burj Khalifa, the mall and the fountain
See "City centre" on Google Maps
Old Dubai · Dubai Creek
A small boat across the creek, the spice and gold souks
See "Old Dubai · Dubai Creek" on Google Maps
Jumeirah
Beaches
See "Jumeirah" on Google Maps
Dubai Marina
Waterfront walks and towers
See "Dubai Marina" on Google Maps
Desert
Go on a tour: leave in the afternoon, back in the evening
See "Desert" on Google Maps

Sample route

Day 1Old Dubai: Al Fahidi → small boat across the creek → the spice souk
Day 2Burj Khalifa → the mall → the fountain
Day 3Dubai Marina → desert in the afternoon

Opening hours and ticket prices aren't listed here (they change often): open each place in Google Maps for the latest.

See a planned sample (Kyoto)Plan your own trip (after sign-up opens)