Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dubai
Once you arrive in Dubai, a driver will take you straight to your hotel so you can settle in and rest after your journey. If you've got energy left, you can wander around a bit and get a feel for the city, though the real exploring kicks off tomorrow.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Initial exploration of Dubai
- Day 2
Dubai Marina and Burj Khalifa
You'll head to Dubai Marina this morning to walk along the waterfront promenades where luxury yachts line the water. From there, you're off to Burj Khalifa to ride up to the observation deck and see the city spread out below you. Later in the evening, you'll catch the fountain show with its choreographed lights and music reflecting off the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Dubai Marina and Marina Beach
- Visit Souk Al Bahar
- Ascend Burj Khalifa observation deck
- Experience Burj Khalifa fountain show
- Burj Lake 30-minute traditional abra boat ride
Optional Activities
- Dine at nearby restaurants like Hanoi Naturally or Five Guys
Landmarks/POIs Dubai Marina Marina Beach Souk Al Bahar Burj Khalifa Burj Lake 
- Day 3
Dubai Desert and Miracle Garden
Early on, you'll get picked up for a jeep tour through the Lahbab desert, driving across the sand dunes with plenty of thrills and bumpy terrain. After working up some energy out there, you'll head to Miracle Garden where thousands of flowers are arranged into different displays and structures across the whole property.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Desert excursion with Arabian tea, coffee, and dates
Optional Activities
- Quad biking in Dubai desert
- Dune bashing
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride
- Visit Dubai Miracle Garden
Landmarks/POIs Lahbab Desert Dubai Miracle Garden - Day 4
Old Dubai Souks and Beach Relaxation
You'll spend your morning in Old Dubai wandering through the souks where vendors sell gold, perfumes, spices, and fabrics. Then you'll take a traditional abra boat across Dubai Creek to see how locals move around the waterway. By afternoon, you'll head to a beach near Burj Al Arab to relax and cool off in the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Gold Souk in Old Dubai
- Visit Deira Perfume Souk
- Visit Dubai Spice Souk in Old Dubai
- Traditional abra boat ride across Dubai Creek
- Visit Textile Souk in Old Dubai
- Beach relaxation at Sunset Beach (Jumeirah Public Beach)
Optional Activities
- Custom scent mixing at Deira Perfume Souk
Landmarks/POIs Gold Souk Deira Perfume Souk Dubai Spice Souk Textile Souk Dubai Creek Sunset Beach Burj Al Arab - Day 5
Burj Al Arab and Museum of the Future
This morning includes a guided tour inside Burj Al Arab, which normally only hotel guests can access. You'll walk through the lavish interiors and see how the luxury hotel operates. After that, you'll move to the Museum of the Future to check out exhibits about technology and what life might look like decades from now in 2071.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Exclusive guided Inside Burj Al Arab tour (90 minutes)
- Visit Museum of the Future
Optional Activities
- Meal at Leen's Difc restaurant with desserts like Dubai chocolate or Eggs Benedict
- Meal at LDC Kitchen + Coffee - DIFC
Landmarks/POIs Burj Al Arab Museum of the Future - Day 6
Ibn Battuta Mall and Palm Jumeirah
You'll explore Ibn Battuta Mall, one of the world's biggest shopping centers, where different sections are designed to look like various places around the globe. Later you'll go to Palm Jumeirah where an observation deck gives you views across Dubai and the coastline. As evening comes in, you can take a walk along the boardwalk and catch the sunset from that location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Ibn Battuta Mall
Optional Activities
- Brunch at Harvest & Co. within Dubai Garden Centre
- Visit The View at The Palm observation deck
- Monorail ride to end of Palm Jumeirah
- View Atlantis The Palm hotel
- Sunset stroll along Palm Jumeirah boardwalk
Landmarks/POIs Ibn Battuta Mall Palm Jumeirah The View at The Palm Atlantis The Palm - Day 7
Secret Beach, Zabeel Park, and Dubai Frame
Your day starts at Secret Beach, a quieter spot with clear water that sits in the shadow of Dubai's tall buildings. You'll then walk through Zabeel Park where green space and modern art sculptures are scattered along the paths. To wrap up, you'll visit Dubai Frame for views looking out over both the old part of the city and its modern development.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Admiral Plaza Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Secret Beach (Sufouh Beach)
- Stroll through Zabeel Park
- Ascend Dubai Frame
Landmarks/POIs Secret Beach Zabeel Park Dubai Frame Burj Al Arab - Day 8
Departure from Dubai
It's time to depart today. If your flight leaves later, you can squeeze in some last-minute exploring, try a local restaurant you didn't get to, or just walk around one more time to take in the energy of the city before heading to the airport.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Final exploration of Dubai
- Last-minute shopping and dining
