Dubai United Arab Emirates 7 Day Itinerary

Title: 7-Day Itinerary for Dubai, UAE

Day 1 - Arrival & Exploring Downtown Dubai

  • Check-in at your hotel (Recommended: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or Burj Al Arab)
  • Lunch at Al Dawaar Revolving Restaurant, rotating for a panoramic view of the city
  • Visit The Dubai Mall (shopping, cinema, and the famous Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo)
  • Desert Afternoon: Visit the iconic Burj Khalifa (At The Top observatory) for sunset views
  • Evening: Dhow Cruise on Dubai Creek or Dubai Marina with traditional Arabian buffet dinner

Day 2 - Dubai Museum, Al Fahidi Historic District & Jumeirah Mosque

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Visit the Dubai Museum and explore Al Fahidi Historic District (Al Seef)
  • Lunch at Bu Qtair (popular seafood restaurant)
  • Afternoon: Explore Jumeirah Mosque (non-Muslims welcome on specific days/times; please check beforehand)
  • Evening: Stroll along Jumeirah Beach and admire the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel
  • Dinner at Rivington Grill or The Ivy in the Souk Madinat Jumeirah

Day 3 - Dubai Parks & Resorts (Legoland, Motiongate, Bollywood Parks)

  • Breakfast at the hotel and travel to Dubai Parks & Resorts
  • Spend the day exploring multiple theme parks according to your preferences (Legoland, Motiongate, Bollywood Parks)
  • Dinner at The Cheesecake Factory or Planet Hollywood in the park

Day 4 - Island Hopping (Palm Jumeirah & Bluewaters Island)

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning: Take a speedboat tour to explore Palm Jumeirah and its luxury villas, Atlantis The Palm, and Aquaventure Waterpark
  • Lunch at Rontom’s Shack (Palm Jumeirah) or Cafe del Mar (Bluewaters Island)
  • Afternoon: Visit The Pointe on Bluewaters Island for shopping and attractions like Ain Dubai (expected to open soon)
  • Evening: Dinner at Ghaf Restaurant & Lounge (Bluewaters Island) or STK (Atlantis The Palm)

Day 5 - Dubai Miracle Garden & Global Village

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning: Visit Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest flower garden
  • Lunch at a nearby restaurant like Al Falafel wa Arabiati or Arabian Tea House
  • Afternoon: Head to Global Village (seasonal; generally open from October to April) for cultural experiences and international food stalls
  • Dinner at a local restaurant in Global Village or return to your hotel for dinner

Day 6 - Dubai Marina, Beach & La Mer

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning: Visit Dubai Marina (yacht club, shopping, and dining) and take a water taxi to La Mer beach for some relaxation
  • Lunch at Sho Cho or SoCal in La Mer
  • Afternoon: Explore BoxPark, an urban retail development with shipping container stores and eateries
  • Evening: Dinner at Roberto’s (Dubai Marina) or Ruya Dubai (Grosvenor House Hotel)

Day 7 - Traditional Souks & Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning: Visit Spice Souk and Gold Souk in Deira for traditional shopping experiences
  • Lunch at Al Ibrahimi Restaurant for authentic Emirati cuisine
  • Afternoon: Visit Heritage Village to learn more about Emirati culture before departing (or spend more time exploring as per your flight schedule)