Have a long layover & only one day to visit Dubai? Surprisingly, you can do so much in one day! Dubai has beautiful spots & breathtaking tourist attractions. Luckily, many of them are located in the heart of the city. You don’t have to waste any of your precious time traveling! Here is the perfect itinerary to make sure you hit all the spots in the heart of Dubai WITHOUT backtracking.
Umm Suqeim Beach
The beautiful sand & water is enough to make you swoon. Umm Suqeim Beach also has the perfect view of Burj Al Arab in the distance! Who wouldn’t want to start off their Dubai trip with this?
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City Walk
City Walk is a great place to explore during brunch time and before it gets too hot outside. The high-end retail shops & restaurants will make you want to stay all day though! You can also find amazing street art here. Who can say no to great shopping, food, and a photo op all in one place?!
Mitts & Trays
You’ll be hungry after taking pictures in the Dubai heat. Luckily, Mitts & Trays is located in City Walk. It’s the prettiest cafe, and the food is absolutely delicious. You’ll witness Dubai service & quality at its finest!
Burj Plaza
Burj Plaza is a great place to relax and take in all the beautiful sights, including the entire Burj Khalifa. You didn’t visit Dubai unless you have a selfie with the Burj Khalifa, right?
Pro-tip: Make sure you check the times for the Dubai Fountain Show. You can see the show in full view at Burj Plaza. The Fountain Lake Ride is also located here, giving you front seats to the world’s largest performing fountain!
At The Top, Burj Khalifa
If you’re aching to do touristy things, At the Top of Burj Khalifa is the go-to. Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. You’ll also witness the cool technology Dubai has to offer. Definitely worth the money!
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall is conveniently adjacent to Burj Khalifa. It’s the largest mall in the world by total area (noticing a pattern?). I recommend ending your day here because it’s easy to get lost! You don’t want to get lost when you haven’t even seen the rest of Dubai yet…
Some insta-worthy spots include the aquarium & waterfall.
Pro-tip: If you’re hungry and you walk past a restaurant you like, eat there!!! This place is huge. It’s not guaranteed you’ll find another one, and you’ll end up at the food court like me.
Have you been to Dubai? Comment your favorite part of visiting! Do you plan to visit Dubai? Comment any questions below!
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