Dubai travel guide

At a glance

most populous city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai. For a first visit, Burj Khalifa, Burj al-Arab, Almas Tower are strong starting points. This guide brings together 16 places, practical 1/3/5/7-day routes and a concise food shortlist so you can understand the city before shaping the trip around your pace.

Highlight stops

• Burj Khalifa — skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Burj al-Arab — luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Almas Tower — high-rise in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Rose Tower — hotel on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• 23 Marina — Dubai skyscraper
• Emirates Office Tower — 54-floor office building along Sheikh Zayed Road in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Address Downtown — tower block
• JW Marriott Marquis Dubai — twin towers in Dubai

1-day itinerary

Day 1 · Parks and open air

Dubailand · Dubai Miracle Garden · Dubai Internet City · 23 Marina

3-day itinerary

Day 1 · Parks and open air

Dubailand · Dubai Miracle Garden · Dubai Internet City · 23 Marina

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

Almas Tower · Burj al-Arab · Wild Wadi Water Park · JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Day 3 · Architecture and city fabric

Burj Khalifa · Address Downtown · 21st Century Tower · Rose Tower

5-day itinerary

Day 1 · Parks and open air

Dubailand · Dubai Miracle Garden · Dubai Internet City · 23 Marina

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

Almas Tower · Burj al-Arab · Wild Wadi Water Park · JW Marriott Marquis Dubai

Day 3 · Architecture and city fabric

Burj Khalifa · Address Downtown · 21st Century Tower · Rose Tower

Day 4 · Architecture and city fabric

Emirates Office Tower · Museum of the Future · Dubai Opera House · Dubai Creek Tower

7-day itinerary

Day 1 · Parks and open air

Dubailand · Dubai Miracle Garden · Dubai Internet City

Day 2 · Architecture and city fabric

23 Marina · Almas Tower · Burj al-Arab

Day 3 · Parks and open air

Wild Wadi Water Park · JW Marriott Marquis Dubai · Burj Khalifa

Day 4 · History and landmarks

Address Downtown · 21st Century Tower · Rose Tower

Day 5 · Architecture and city fabric

Emirates Office Tower · Museum of the Future · Dubai Opera House

Day 6 · History and landmarks

Dubai Creek Tower

Before you go

This route distributes nearby source-backed stops across balanced days. Opening times and ticket conditions can change; check the official source before visiting.