How to Enjoy a 5-Day Holiday in Dubai - A detailed guide!

It is difficult to explore all that Dubai has to offer in a single visit due to the city's abundance of record-breaking attractions, expansive Arabian desert, and glistening beaches. We suggest that you stay in Dubai for a total of five days if you want to have enough time to do a thorough city tour and see some of the city's best and most well-known attractions.

Jacky Lee, Jumeriah Mosque - panoramio, CC BY 3.0


Day 1: The Bustling Downtown of Dubai
Downtown Dubai is the primary tourist centre since it is jam-packed with some of the most well-known and prominent attractions in the city. Visit the Burj Khalifa, which is the tallest structure in the world, to get the day started off on the right foot. The Burj Khalifa is located just a few short feet away from the Dubai Mall, which is the biggest mall on the planet and also an incredible playground packed with a never-ending variety of activities. Skating, an indoor ski resort, an underwater tunnel at the aquarium, or exploring a portion of the over 1,200 stores are all great ways to spend a day at the mall. After you have finished your shopping, you may go to one of the mall's more than 200 restaurants for supper and then make your way to the Dubai Opera House for an evening performance.


Day 2: Jumeirah Mosque and the Palm
If you are visiting Dubai, you should definitely make time to visit this Jumeirah Mosque as the medieval white stone front and the exquisite internal architecture are astonishingly beautiful. Get an early start and make your way to "the Palm," a man-made island in the form of a palm tree that is home to a variety of exciting activities throughout the day and into the evening. As this is a tourist hotspot, most often travellers find accommodation at Palm Jumeirah hotels the likes of Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort. Visit the Atlantis Aquaventure & Lost Chambers Aquarium for another splendid time!


Day 3: Explore Old Dubai and Go Swimming at Night
Spending a whole day in Old Dubai is highly recommended in order to have a better understanding of the city's illustrious past and the pervasive influence of Arabic culture. Begin the day with a cup of traditional Arabic tea before venturing out to the ancient district of Al Fahidi to take in the neighbourhood's jaw-dropping architecture. Visitors may also check out the Dubai Museum and the Coffee Museum. The renowned Gold Souk and Spice Souk are great places to pick up some mementoes. Wind down for the night with a ride on a traditional abra down Dubai Creek at sunset. It is highly recommended that you spend some time at Umm Suqeim Night Beach if you are in Dubai.


Day 4: Sightseeing and then a Desert Safari
If this is your first trip to Dubai, you should certainly plan ahead and set aside a whole day to go on one of the city's world-famous desert safaris. On the other hand, because the majority of excursions do pickups in the late afternoons, you will have your mornings free to explore some of Dubai's lesser known but nevertheless interesting sights. Depending on the time of year, a morning spent at the Dubai Miracle Gardens can be just what the doctor ordered for you. On the other hand, the Dubai Frame is a structure that looks like a picture frame, and it divides the new city from the old city. You can choose either one of the places to explore in the morning.


Day 5: Visits to Well-Known Landmarks and the Marina
If you want to experience the finest of Dubai in five days, you're going to need to stay on a strict schedule. However, you should make sure to save some time on the fifth and final day of your trip so that you may visit any of the city's smaller museums and attractions that pique your interest. The Etihad Museum, the Ain Dubai, Skydive Dubai, and Dubai Marina, are some of the places that are worth checking out.