5-Day Dubai Itinerary: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Five days cover Dubai's skyline and old creek, an evening in the desert and the grand mosque and museums of Abu Dhabi.
Plan this trip to United Arab Emirates →Day by day
- Day 1 · Dubai
Arrive, Dubai Mall and the fountain show at Burj Khalifa.
- Day 2 · Dubai
Old Dubai: Al Fahidi, an abra across the creek and the gold and spice souks.
- Day 3 · Dubai
Burj Khalifa in the morning, desert safari in the evening.
- Day 4 · Abu Dhabi
Day trip: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi.
- Day 5 · Dubai
Dubai Marina and the Palm, then fly home.
Vegetarian, Jain & halal food
All meat is halal, and Dubai has a huge range of Indian vegetarian and Jain-friendly restaurants, especially in Karama and Bur Dubai.
Travelling with kids or parents
Summer heat is extreme: from May to September keep outdoor sights to early morning and evening. The metro is clean and easy with children.
Good to know
- Dress modestly at the Grand Mosque (abayas are provided).
- Use the Nol card on the metro.
- Book Burj Khalifa time slots online.
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