Dubai trip ideas

Trips planned for Dubai run 2 to 3 days. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 2 trips
  • 2 to 3 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in Dubai?

2 trips planned for Dubai run 2 to 3 days.

A 2-day planA 3-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in Dubai

What to see in Dubai

The places Dubai trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    The Dubai Fountain

    World's largest choreographed fountain system.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  2. 2

    Burj Khalifa

    Skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  3. 3

    IMG Worlds of Adventure

    Indoor theme park in the City of Arabia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  4. 4

    Dubai Museum

    Main museum of Dubai.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  5. 5

    Wild Wadi Water Park

    Outdoor water park in Dubai.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  6. 6

    Jumeirah Mosque

    Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  7. 7

    Museum of the Future

    Exhibition space in the UAE.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  8. 8

    Deira Clocktower

    Roundabout in Dubai, UAE.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  9. 9

    Grand Mosque

    Mosque in Dubai.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  10. 10

    Al Bastakiya

    Neighborhood in Dubai, UAE.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  11. 11

    Dubai Spice Souk

    Traditional market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  12. 12

    Dubai Gold Souk

    Marketplace in Dubai specifically for gold.

    In 1 of 2 trips

Trips to Dubai

Sample trip3 Days in Dubai: Icons, Souks and the Old CityJanuary · a couple · moderate pace · towers, mosques and Old Dubai3 days · January · a couple's trip · 12 stopsSample tripDubai in Two Days: A Relaxed Family TripGreen mornings, cool afternoons, two easy days in Dubai2 days · November · a family trip · 6 stops

Good to know

Is January a good time to visit Dubai?

Yes. Days are mild and sunny, evenings cool enough for outdoor stops, and the water park and fountains still run at full pace.

What to wear at the mosques in Dubai

Cover shoulders, arms and legs; women cover their hair at Jumeirah Mosque and the Grand Mosque. Robes are usually lent at the door.

Should I book Burj Khalifa and the Museum of the Future in advance

Yes. Both draw steady crowds. Booking ahead fixes your slot and leaves the day free to wander.

How to get around Dubai on a short trip

Taxis and the metro cover most of this route. Al Bastakiya and the two souks are best reached on foot, which suits the pacing of the final day.

Is November a good time to visit Dubai with a family?

Yes. The heat has eased but the days stay warm, so the mix of open-air mornings and air-conditioned afternoons in this trip works well.

When do the Dubai Fountain shows run?

Shows begin in the early evening and repeat through the night, so take the late afternoon for the plaza by the lake and watch the first performance after sunset.

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