Travel Itinerary
Trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirates • 3 day trip • next month
Trip Details
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For: 2026-01-05
Three Perfect Winter Days of Sun, Sand & Culture in Dubai
Pack three dazzling days with Dubai’s must-dos: sunrise over the desert, sunset from the world’s tallest tower, shopping in historic souks, and beach time on the Arabian Gulf. The compact, no-rush route keeps you in the city core, so every highlight is minutes—not hours—away.
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Your Itinerary
Day 1


#1Burj Khalifa At-the-Top Sunrise Session
Burj Khalifa • Dubai, Dubai1 hour
WikiBeat the crowds for a quiet sunrise on the 148th-floor observation deck; watch the city and desert glow gold as the lights come on below.
#2Dubai Fountain Boardwalk & Lake Ride
Dubai Fountain • Dubai, Dubai45 minutes
Walk the floating platform for front-row views of the water-and-music show, then take an abra-style boat for a 360-degree water display.
#3Al Fahidi Historical Lunch & Coffee
Dubai Creek (Al Fahidi Marine Transport Station) • Dubai, Dubai2 hours
WikiStroll the sand-stone lanes, pop into art galleries, then relax in a shaded courtyard café over Arabic mezze and gahwa coffee.


#4Gold & Spice Souks Treasure Hunt
Gold Souk • Dubai, Dubai1.5 hours
WikiHaggle for 24-karat gold and breathe in saffron and frankincense as you weave between the covered alleys of the old souks.


#5Abra Ride Across Dubai Creek at Sunset
Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood • Dubai, Dubai30 minutes
WikiPay one dirham to hop on a traditional wooden abra; the short crossing gives unbeatable skyline silhouettes as the call to prayer drifts over the creek.
Day 2
#6Desert Sunrise Camel Trek
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve • Dubai, Dubai4 hours
Leave pre-dawn for the dunes, ride camels to a Bedouin-style camp and watch the sun ignite the sand while falcons soar overhead.
#7Brunch with Burj Al Arab View
Madinat Jumeirah • Dubai, Dubai1.5 hours
Sit canalside at a souk-style restaurant; enjoy mezze and fresh juice with the sail-shaped hotel as your backdrop.
#8Kite Beach Paddle & Sunbath
Kite Beach • Dubai, Dubai2 hours
White sand, turquoise water, and kite-surfers performing tricks just offshore—rent a paddle-board or simply sink into a sun-lounger.


#9Sky-high Sunset at Ain Dubai
Ain Dubai • Dubai, Dubai1 hour
WikiBoard the world’s largest observation wheel on Bluewaters Island; time your spin for when the sun melts into the sea behind the skyline.
#10Dubai Marina Yachtside Dinner
Dubai Marina Promenade • Dubai, Dubai2 hours
Choose a waterfront bistro, dine al-fresco while super-yachts glide past, then stroll the illuminated promenade for gelato and people-watching.
Day 3
#11The Dubai Mall Aquatic Wonder
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo • Dubai, Dubai1 hour
Walk through the 48-metre tunnel as sharks and rays circle overhead—perfect air-conditioned start before hitting the shops.
#12Ski Dubai Snow Morning
Ski Dubai • Dubai, Dubai2 hours
WikiSwap desert heat for real snow: slide down five slopes, meet penguins, then sip hot chocolate in a mountain-lodge café.
#13Alserkal Avenue Art & Coffee
Alserkal Avenue • Dubai, Dubai1.5 hours
Explore converted warehouses packed with contemporary galleries, design studios and indie coffee roasters in Dubai’s creative quarter.
#14Night-time Souk Shopping & Farewell
Dubai Fountain • Dubai, Dubai1-2 hours
End the trip browsing handicrafts, perfumes and carpets beside the creek; grab rooftop ice-cream while the fountains dance below.
