Explore Dubai’s best in just 48 hours! Start at the Burj Khalifa for stunning views, then visit the historic Al Fahidi District and vibrant souks.
Marvel at the Aquarium and enjoy the Fountain at the Mall. Experience a desert safari with dune bashing and a Bedouin-style dinner under the stars. Wander Dubai Marina, relax at JBR Beach, and savor Middle Eastern cuisine.
This guide ensures a packed, unforgettable short stay in Dubai, the City of Gold
Dubai is the capital of the Emirates of Dubai. It is the richest and second-largest among the seven emirates that constitute the Federation of United Arab Emirates.
This is a city of skyscrapers, ports, and beautiful beaches. Here, you will find the ultra-modern and luxurious lifestyle balanced seamlessly with ancient Islamic traditions and culture.
Dubai is a heaven for food lovers. It serves you from fine-dining restaurants to roadside eateries offering you delicious traditional food.
It has a vibrant nightlife. You will find plenty of clubs, pubs, and bars downtown.
Things to do:
1. Visit Burj Khalifa:
It is the most popular sight in Dubai. It holds the title of the world’s tallest building. The tower has 160 floors with two observation decks offering unparalleled views of the Persian Gulf.
To go to the observation decks or to the restaurants on the 122nd floor you can take the elevators. This tower is brilliantly lit up at night where you can take amazing pictures.
2. Palm Jumeirah:
It was built in the early 21st century. Palm Jumeirah is an artificial offshore island in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. From the air, Palm Jumeirah resembles a stylized palm tree within a circle.
People know the principal sectors of Palm Jumeirah as Trunk, Spine, Fronds, and Crescents. The broad trunk, connected to the mainland by a bridge, serves as the entrance to the spot.
3. Dubai Aquarium:
Dubai Aquarium is located within the upscale Dubai Mall and is a splendid attraction. This is the largest aquarium of its kind.
You will find hundreds of species of fish, sharks, and stingrays contained in an underwater artificial living environment and the design replicates the ocean bed.
To explore this aquarium you need to buy a ticket worth AED 120 and worth AED 375 for the VIP experience.
4. Dubai Fountain:
You will find this fountain at the base of the Burj Khalifa, within the Dubai Mall. This is the tallest performing fountain in the world. In the evening you can enjoy the dancing spurts of water, dazzling lights, and melodious music.
To get a close-up view you can get into a boat that will take you closer to the fountain. You can also stroll along the newly built boardwalk. There are no visiting charges. Boat tickets start from 65 AED.
Food to try in Dubai:
1. Manousheh:
This is a type of local pizza You will often find here. The pizza dough is first stretched and then filled with exotic toppings like salty Akkawi cheese, earthy zaatar herbs, and olive oil.
It is topped with creamy sour labneh, sweet jam, eggs, and minced lamb.
2. Stuffed camel:
This dish holds the world record for one of the largest foods you can eat in the entire world.
A whole camel is cooked on a spit over an open flame. It is stuffed with chicken, eggs, sheep, and spices.
This dish is served exclusively during special occasions and festivals.
How to reach Dubai:
1. Reach Dubai by flight:
This is the easiest and most comfortable way to reach Dubai. It have an international airport that receives flights from almost all around the world.
The airline that services the airport majorly is Emirates Airlines.
2. Reach Dubai by road:
The most convenient road route to approach Dubai is from Oman. You can also take a taxi or get a bus from nearby cities such as Masafi, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
