TravelSample route · 9 days
United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from the Burj Khalifa to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
A futuristic skyline meeting deep tradition. Split your time between Downtown Dubai, the Palm, Abu Dhabi's serene mosque and corniche, and the souks of Old Dubai — with enough activities to fill a month if you want.
The route · day by day
Day 01
Taxi to Downtown Dubai; settle in and explore. Sleep: Downtown Dubai.
Day 02
More of Downtown Dubai. Sleep: Downtown Dubai.
Day 03
Move to Palm Island and explore. Sleep: Palm Island resort.
Day 04
Palm Island and surroundings. Sleep: Palm Island resort.
Day 05
Taxi to Abu Dhabi; explore. Sleep: Abu Dhabi.
Day 06
Tour Abu Dhabi and the surrounding area. Sleep: Abu Dhabi.
Day 07
Back to Bur Dubai and the Old City. Sleep: Al Seef heritage area.
Day 08
Explore Al Seef and Old Dubai. Sleep: Al Seef heritage area.
Day 09
Transfer to the airport.
Highlights by area
Downtown Dubai
- Dubai Mall, the fountain show, and a 155-million-year-old dinosaur skeleton
- Aquarium & Underwater Zoo; the VR Park
- Burj Khalifa observation deck — the tallest building in the world
Palm Island
- Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark and the Lost Chambers aquarium
- Boat tour past the island's palaces; Aqua Fun inflatable park at Jumeirah Beach
- Walk the perimeter for skyline and beach views
Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (breathtaking)
- The Corniche — seaside paths, beaches and restaurants
- Observation deck at the Conrad Etihad Towers
Al Seef / Old Dubai
- Wander and shop the Al Seef heritage district; Museum of Illusions
- Water taxi to the Spice and Gold Souks
- Rooftop-bar views toward the Dubai Frame
Greater Dubai
- Garden Glow and the Miracle Garden; desert safari tours
- Legoland, Bollywood Parks and the Museum of the Future
- Hop-on hop-off bus; ski indoors at Ski Dubai
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