Itineraries
Where to stay
Downtown for Burj Khalifa and the fountain; Al Seef and Bur Dubai for the Creek and the souks; Dubai Marina and JBR for the beach and promenades.
The areas: Downtown Dubai, Al Seef and Bur Dubai, Dubai Marina and JBR.
Where to stay in Dubai: areas and adviceHotels in DubaiPlaces to see
All things to do in United Arab EmiratesNeighborhoodAl Fahidi Historical NeighbourhoodA creekside quarter of wind towers and narrow lanes that shows Dubai in the mid-19th century.Entry: Free to visit
FoodAl SeefA heritage-style leisure district on Dubai Creek with restaurants, cafes and shops next to Al Fahidi.Entry: Pay as you go
MuseumAl Shindagha MuseumA museum in Dubai's historic Shindagha district that tells the city's story, culture and traditions.Entry: AED[fee]
TransportBur Dubai abra stationWooden water taxis cross Dubai Creek here between the Bur Dubai side and the Deira souks.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointBurj Khalifa, At the TopThe observation decks on levels 124 and 125 of the world's tallest tower, 456 m up, with an outdoor terrace.Entry: Book a time slot
ViewpointDubai FountainA choreographed fountain on Burj Lake that performs every 30 minutes in the evening below Burj Khalifa.Entry: Free to visit
ViewpointDubai FrameA 150 m picture-frame tower in Zabeel Park with a glass-floored sky deck between old and new Dubai.Entry: Pay at the entrance
FoodDubai Marina WalkA seven-kilometre palm-lined promenade around the marina, lined with cafes and restaurants.Entry: Free to visit
TransportDubai Station (Etihad Rail)Etihad Rail's Dubai terminal at Jumeirah Golf Estates, linked to the metro by a transfer bridge.Entry: Book online, up to four weeks ahead
MarketGold SoukOne of Dubai's oldest markets, with long shaded lanes of gold, pearl and jewelry shops in Deira.Entry: Free to visit
BeachKite BeachA free public beach in Umm Suqeim with a long running track, water sports and views of the Burj Al Arab.Entry: Free to visit
FoodSouk Al BaharAn Arabian-style souk by Burj Lake with restaurants and the Time Out Market food hall facing the fountain.Entry: Pay as you go
MarketSouk Madinat JumeirahA modern Arabian souk on waterways, with crafts, lanterns, over 25 places to eat and abra boat rides.Entry: Free to visit
MarketSpice SoukA traditional Deira market of spices, herbs, teas, nuts and saffron sold by weight from open sacks.Entry: Free to visit
FoodThe Dubai MallThe giant mall next to Burj Khalifa and the fountain, with shopping, dining and entertainment.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointThe View at The PalmAn observation deck 240 m above sea level with 360-degree views over Palm Jumeirah and the coast.Entry: Book a dated time slot
FoodThe Walk at JBRA 1.7 km beachside boulevard at Jumeirah Beach Residence with restaurants, cafes, shops and the beach.Entry: Free to visit
MarketWaterfront MarketDubai's largest food market, the successor to the Deira Fish Market, with fresh seafood and waterfront restaurants.Entry: Pay as you go