Awesome Tours & Travels

Morning Day 1

After your incoming flight, you will probably want to start your day with no pressure. With this in mind, I’ve left the morning free. Any of the Day 1 activities can be moved up if you are a morning person. If you are a shopper and know you will spend at least a few hours in Dubai Mall, it might be best to start early!

Afternoon Day 1: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall And Burj Khalifa Fountain

Head to the world-famous Burj Khalifa. At 2,717 feet (828 meters) tall, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, and it offers spectacular views of the city. Tickets are a must and I would recommend booking well in advance to secure your preferred time slot.

Allow 2-3 hours for the Burj Khalifa visit. While you might not need this time, there can be queues not just for the elevators but also for the best photo spots.

After you have visited the Burj Khalifa, you are free to explore Dubai Mall and shop until you drop. The mall is massive and while it is home to many luxury brands there are also many more affordable options for shopping.

After you have all your shopping done, head out to take part in your Burj Lake boat tour and fountain show. The times of the boat tour like up with the times of the water fountain show so you can choose time slots between 5:45pm and 10:30pm.

Evening Day 1: Dinner At Dubai Mall

There are many dining options at Dubai Mall so considering its your first night out, this is a great place to eat.

They have everything from cafe’s to fine dining and I’m sure you will find something to suit your taste and budget.

Morning Day 2: Half Day Desert Safari and Falcon Experience
On day two, it’s time to head out of the city and into the desert. Experience the thrill of a lifetime with a desert safari, complete with dune bashing, a camel ride or even a stunning hot air balloon ride.
You’ll also get the chance to experience traditional falconry, a popular activity among the Bedouins of the area. If you choose an afternoon option, after your desert adventure, you can relax and enjoy a traditional dinner at a Bedouin-style camp in the desert.
There are heaps of desert experiences on offer in the UAE, however we can highly recommend an early morning Balloon flight. It is an early start for sure, but it is a once in a lifetime experience, especially if you choose the option that enables you to do a camel ride and learn about the falcon masters.
Afternoon Day 2:
After your early morning balloon flight (if you choose this option), you can enjoy an afternoon of RnR around your hotel’s pool. Don’t discount the value of spending a few hours resting as Dubai can get really hot and is known to sap your energy if you aren’t careful.
Evening Day 2: Walk Dubai Water Canal
Dubai Water Canal walk is a lovely way to wander along the waterway and see the skyline of Dubai. The walk is able to be done from either side of the canal and is either 3.2 or 6.4km depending on if you walk both sides or just one.
There are multiple foot bridges to cross the canal and boats are always up and down the river enabling you to jump on and cross if you wish.

Day 3: Dubai Sightseeing Tour – Dubai Creek, Old Dubai, The Gold Souk and other sites
Start the day with a sightseeing tour of Dubai, where you’ll get to see some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. There are many tours that showcase Old Dubai including the Gold Souk, which is a must visit for sure. It is a traditional market where you can find a wide selection of jewellery, from traditional designs to modern pieces.
Most of these tours will include visits to many other Dubai locations like the Dubai Frame, Zabeel Palace, The Harbour and of course the Burj Al Arab.

Day 4: Morning or Afternoon Jet Ski, Luxury Cruise or Speed Boat Tour
This speedboat option is only 1-2 hours which will give you time to spend at the beach or participate in another water based adventure.
Rigid inflatable boats pick you up and take you out of the marina cruising the Dubai coastline. You get to see Palm Jumeirah, the Atlantis Hotel, The Burj Al Arab and all the hotels that line this strip of beach.
Dubai Speed Boat Tour
Check availability for this 2 hour speed boat tour from Dubai Marina.
Dubai Jet Ski Tour
As an alternative you could do a 1-Hour Royal Atlantis Jet Ski Tour. There are many companies that do Jet Ski tours in Dubai so you have options with regards to price and time frames.
Dubai Luxury Boat Tour
Finally, there is also the option to do a luxury boat tour. These trips are typically longer than the Jet Ski or Speedboat trips but are way more casual and no effort is required on your part.
Options include boats with slides and water toys that are more focused on a fun day on the water. Or there are more luxury vessels that offer a calmer cruising day with a BBQ lunch as an add on.
Day 4: Evening and Dinner
Its time to get high above Dubai!
Why not have a Dinner In The Sky while you are in Dubai? This unique dining perspective is pretty interesting and not for the faint hearted. Book early to avoid missing out!

Day 5: Have an Indulgent Spa Day
Dubai is the place to spend a full day kicking back in a luxury spa. There are many choices of spa styles and locations so you will be able to find something to suit you for sure.