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Dubai itineraries
Day-by-day trip plans for every travel style and duration — from a first-time city break to a full week combining Dubai, the desert and Abu Dhabi
One day in Dubai: how to actually see the highlights
1 days — moderate — mid-range
24-hour Dubai layover: visa rules and a realistic plan
1 days — easy — mid-range
2 days in Dubai: the classic weekend split
2 days — moderate — mid-range
48 hours in Dubai: a realistic layover itinerary
2 days — easy — mid-range
3 days in Dubai: the complete first-timer loop
3 days — moderate — mid-range
Dubai desert and city: a 3-day itinerary
3 days — moderate — mid-range
4 days in Dubai: the city plus Abu Dhabi
4 days — moderate — mid-range
Dubai and Abu Dhabi combined: a 4-day itinerary
4 days — moderate — mid-range
Dubai on a budget: a 4-day itinerary
4 days — easy — budget
Dubai for first-timers: a 4-day itinerary
4 days — easy — mid-range
5 days in Dubai: the city, Abu Dhabi, and a mountain day
5 days — moderate — mid-range
Dubai with kids: a 5-day family itinerary
5 days — easy — mid-range
Dubai on a luxury budget: a 5-day itinerary
5 days — easy — luxury
7 days in Dubai: the full Emirates loop
7 days — moderate — mid-range