Dubai · 20C - 30C

One day in Dubai.

Warm, sunny, and dry conditions typical of Dubai's pleasant travel season.

09:00

Dubai Gold & Spice Souks

Deira · Free to explore · 1.5 hours

Explore the labyrinthine alleys of Deira's traditional markets, filled with aromatic spices, textiles, and intricate gold jewelry.

Public Transit · 30 mins — Take a traditional Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek to Bur Dubai.

11:00

Bur Dubai · Free entry · 1.5 hours

Wander through one of Dubai's oldest heritage sites, featuring traditional wind-tower architecture and narrow sikkas hosting hidden art galleries.

Walk · 5 mins — Walk through the historic alleys directly to the restaurant.

12:30

Bur Dubai · $$-$$$ · 1.5 hours

Enjoy authentic Emirati street food and traditional dishes like Machboos in a picturesque, shaded courtyard.

Uber/Taxi · 25 mins — Take an RTA taxi or Uber to Downtown Dubai.

14:30

Downtown Dubai · $45+ pp for At the Top · 3 hours

Experience the pinnacle of modern architecture at the world's tallest building, followed by a stroll through vast luxury shopping corridors.

Walk · 15 mins — Walk past the Dubai Fountain to the Palace Downtown hotel.

17:45

Downtown Dubai · $$$$ · 2.25 hours

Fine dining Thai restaurant offering spectacular, unobstructed waterfront views of the Dubai Fountain show and the Burj Khalifa.

Pick your own interests, pace and dates — it’s free.