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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

    Deira Gold Souk

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Marketplace in Dubai specifically for gold

  3. 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

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    Kiku

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Le Meridien Dubai

  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

Day 2

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    At.Mosphere Burj Khalifa

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Burj Khalifa

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

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Al Bastakiya

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • History

    neighborhood in Dubai, UAE

    Al Fahidi (19th) St crossing ManKhool Rd, north-east of Al Souk Al Kabeer community

  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

  6. 14:3017:00

    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

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    The Observatory

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • 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

  9. 20:3022:00

    The Dubai Fountain

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    world's largest choreographed fountain system

    Dubai Mall

Day 3

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Alchemy

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Al Wasl Rd, دبي

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Sheikh Obaid bin Thani House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    building in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Shang Palace

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Level 1, Shangri-La Hotel, Shk Zayed Rd

  6. 14:3017:00

    Etihad Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Dubai

    2nd December Rd crossing Jumeirah Rd, Jumeirah 1 community

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–20:00

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Al Mallah

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    6b شارع

  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

Day 4

14 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Costa coffee

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Garhoud, Dubai, 122374 دبي

  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

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Tayyab Restaurant

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Al Makthoum Street

  6. 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

  7. 17:0019:30

    Dubai Frame

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    architectural landmark in Dubai

    Zabeel Park Jogging Track

    Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–19:00

  8. 19:3021:00

    Margaux

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Souk al Bahar, opp dubai mall fountains

  9. 21:0022:30

    Ansar Gallery

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

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, 28776 دبي

Day 5

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Cotti Coffee

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

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

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Legends

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Dubai Creek Golf Club

  4. 14:3017:00

    Women's Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Museum in Dubai, UAE

    28 Street

  5. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  6. 19:0020:30

    Gharana

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road

  7. 20:3022:00

    Ain Dubai

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

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    observation wheel in Dubai, UAE

    Bluewaters, 473828 دبي

Day 6

11 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Golositalia JLT

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    JLT Cluster C C6.A, Dubai

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

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    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

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    The Gem Garden

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha, Sheikh Zayed Road

  6. 14:3017:00

    Crossroad of Civilization Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum Home, Al Mina Rd, Shindagha Heritage area, POBox 46298

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Gazebo

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Kuwait St

  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

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 Municipality Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Site located in the Emirate of Dubai

    Old Baladiya Street

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–15:00 · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 09:00–15:00

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Student Biryani

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Kuwait St, Al Karama

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

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