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United Arab Emirates

A week in Dubai

Seven days in Dubai without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Dubai trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-27 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Kiku

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Le Meridien Dubai

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  3. 14:3017:00

    Dubai Coffee Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Historical Neighborhood, Bastakiya، Villa 44 - Al Hisn St, 5500 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    Tayyab Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Al Makthoum Street

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 20:3023:00

    Dubai Opera House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    performing arts center in Dubai, UAE

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

Day 2

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Burj Khalifa

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–01:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Majlis Ghorfat Umm Al Sheif

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    former home of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum

    17th St (Al Mehemal St), Jumeirah 2

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Al Fresco Italian

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Crowne Plaza, Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 12:00–23:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    Museum of the Future

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    exhibition space in the UAE

    Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Rd, Trade Center 2 community

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–21:30

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Shang Palace

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Level 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Shk Zayed Rd

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Zabeel Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    urban public park, located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Sheik Khalifa Bin Zayed St and Sheik Rashid Rd, Al Kefaf community

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 3

9 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Alchemy

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Al Wasl Rd, دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3010:15

    Burj Khalifa

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Local experiences

    skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    شارع الشيخ محمد بن راشد 1, دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 10:15

    2h 45m open

    10:15 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Margaux

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Souk al Bahar, opp dubai mall fountains

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Mondoir Art Gallery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    A one of kind digital art gallery

    شارع الشيخ محمد بن راشد Shop 9, دبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sat 12:00–22:00 · Sun closed

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:00

    3h open

    16:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    The Act

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Shangri-La, Sheikh Zayed Road

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Jumeirah Mosque

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Mosque in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah 1

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–16:00 · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 09:00–16:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 4

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Costa coffee

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Garhoud, Dubai, 122374 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3010:15

    St. Mary's Catholic Church, Dubai

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Culture & museums

    church in United Arab Emirates

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  4. 10:15

    2h 45m open

    10:15 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Legends

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Dubai Creek Golf Club

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Al Rashidiya Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    49c شارع, دبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 16:3019:00

    Jameel Arts Centre

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Dubai, UAE

    Ground Floor, 128821 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  8. 19:0020:30

    White Falcon Restaurant

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    77 - 77 Al Ittihad Rd

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    Abu Hail Park

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    Dar Al Aman Building No. 24, 90997 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 5

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Cotti Coffee

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Burjuman Centre, Level 1 - Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St, 73070 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Al Mallah

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    6b شارع

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  4. 14:3017:00

    Saeed Al Maktoum House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    building in United Arab Emirates

    Al Khaleej street 14/1, Dubai

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  5. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  6. 19:0020:30

    Gazebo

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Kuwait St

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikivoyage

  7. 20:3021:15

    Deira Clocktower

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Local experiences

    Roundabout in Dubai, UAE

    Abu Baker Al Siddiqe Rd 110 crossing Al Maktoum Rd 105

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 6

10 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Golositalia JLT

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    JLT Cluster C C6.A, Dubai

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–23:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Madame Tussauds Dubai

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    wax-work museum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Bluewater's Island, The Wharf, 473828 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    The Observatory

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites - 52nd Floor - King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, 2344 دبي

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 17:00–23:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Dubai Marina

    Picked because balanced energy + it works for a couple

    • 1h 30m

    district in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 16:00

    3h open

    16:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    London Fish & Chips Ibn Battuta Mall

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Tunisian Food Court

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3022:00

    JB Gastropub

    Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Food

    Amwaj Rotana Hotel - Al Sayorah St, 473828 دبي

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

Day 7

Departure day

5 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Dubai Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    main museum of Dubai

    11c Al Ibn Abi Talib St and 19 Al Fahidi St, Al Souk Al Kabeer community

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Deira Gold Souk

    Picked because you chose food and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Marketplace in Dubai specifically for gold

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Dubai/Bur Dubai
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors