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Dubai

Skyscrapers, dune bashing, and layover-perfect luxury.

Best time
November to March.
Stay
4 nights
From US
13h from NYC nonstop, 16h from West Coast
Lang / Cur
Arabic + English · UAE Dirham (AED)

Dubai does spectacle: world's tallest building, indoor ski, and gold-plated brunches — with an ancient souk quarter across the Creek.

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Highlights

  • 01Burj Khalifa At The Top (level 124 + 125)
  • 02Desert safari with dune bashing + Bedouin camp dinner
  • 03Old Dubai: Gold + Spice souks + abra ride
  • 04Dubai Mall fountain show
  • 05Jumeirah Beach + Burj Al Arab view
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Where to stay

Downtown DubaiMarinaJumeirahDeira / Bur Dubai
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4-day itinerary

  1. 01Modern

    Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa sunset, fountain show.

  2. 02Old Dubai

    Gold Souk, Spice Souk, abra across the Creek.

  3. 03Desert

    Afternoon safari + BBQ under the stars.

  4. 04Beach

    Jumeirah + Marina walk + rooftop dinner.

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Local intelligence

  • 01Ramadan changes hours + no daytime eating in public — plan around it.
  • 02Metro is easy but weekend crowds crush Downtown station.
  • 03Modest dress for old-city and mosques (covered shoulders + knees).
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