7 Days Itinerary for First-Time Travellers in Dubai

Dubai is considered the epicentre of luxury, which harbours millions of travellers every year. A portion of which visit Dubai for the very first time. To get an amazing experience of visiting Dubai, you need a foolproof itinerary which covers a majority of the must-visit places. In this article, we have curated a 7-day itinerary for first-time travellers in Dubai, where you will be covering all the tourist attractions in Dubai. 

7 Days itinerary for Dubai

Let us make your Dubai Trip planning easy. Here is how you can spend your 7 days in Dubai: 

Day 1: Check into the Hotel | Dhow Cruise

After landing in Dubai, check into the hotel, and relax in your room for the rest of the afternoon. In the evening, put on your best outfit, and get ready for a luxurious evening on Dhow Cruise Dubai. After boarding the cruise you will be served with a welcome drink, tea/coffee, and water. During your time on the cruise, you can click Instagram-worthy pictures, within the backdrop of beautiful waters, and stunning views of Dubai. After clicking some pictures, the dinner buffet will be set up where you will be served vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. End your evening with live entertainment onboard. You can enjoy your dinner watching the Tanoura performances, with soft music in the background. 

Day 2: Half-Day Dubai City Tour | Evening Desert Safari

Wake up in the morning to beautiful views of the Dubai skyline. On the second day of your trip, you can take a half-day Dubai City tour where you will be taken to the major tourist attractions of Dubai. Here is the list of places that this tour will be covering: 

1. Spice souq & gold souq
2. Abra ride
3. Jumeirah Mosque
4. Jumeirah Beach
5. Burj al arab picture stop
6. Souk Madinat Jumeirah
7. Palm Jumeirah
8. Atlantis 

After a day of exploring the city, it is time that you spend your evening with an adventure. Evening Desert Safari is a great way to spend your evenings in Dubai. You will be picked up from the hotel, and taken to the Desert, once you’re done with shopping. Where you will be doing adventure activities like Dune bashing, Quad biking, and Dune Buggy ride. Other than that, you can enjoy a hearty dinner buffet and various live performances. 

Day 3: Abu Dhabi City Tour with Ferrari World

On the third day of your trip, you can explore the capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi. Famous for its islands and beaches, it also has many other landmarks. This Emirate can be explored by Abu Dhabi city tour, where you will be covering the following places: 

1. Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
2. BAPS Hindu temple
3. Abu Dhabi Heritage Village
4. Drive through Grand Corniche
5. Emirates Palace 
6. Islamic Art Gallery
7. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
8. Qasr Al Watan

During this tour, you can stay and explore the Ferrari world. Being the world’s first Ferrari-themed park, Ferrari World is a very popular place. You can easily spend the rest of your day here, as it has over 40 thrilling rides. 

Day 4: Water Activities at Atlantis The Palm

Wake up the morning, and get ready for a day full of splashes. On the fourth day of your Dubai trip, you will be going to the Aquaventure water park. Located in Atlantis the Palm, Aquaventure is a hotspot for all the water-babies. It has a large section of water rides with 105 slides, attractions and experiences. Other than water activities, you can play and swim with the dolphins. During your fun time at Aquaventure, if you get hungry, then there are cafes and restaurant joints as well. If you get exhausted in the water park, you can go to the White sand beach, where you can spend some time in the sun. After having fun in this water park, you would not want to go anywhere because of all the tiredness. It is suggested that you stay at your hotel, and rest for the day.  

Day 5:  Explore Dubai Mall

Take your dose of retail therapy at the Dubai Mall. Featuring more than 200 Clothing stores in the Fashion Avenue of Dubai Mall, you will have plenty of places to shop from. You can also participate in various activities, once you’re done with shopping. Dubai Mall has various experiences including the VR Gaming experience, immersive Van Gogh experience, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, etc. Here are a few other things you can do in Dubai Mall:

1. Visit Burj Khalifa
2. Watch the Fountain show at Dubai Boardwalk
3. Dubai Fountain Lake Ride

After a long day of exploring the mall, you can get dinner in the food court and then head towards your hotel. 

Day 6: IMG Worlds of Adventure | Museum of the Future

Wake up early in the morning, and get ready for an adventurous day ahead. On the 6th day of your trip, you can engage in adventurous activities at IMG Worlds of Adventure. This is one of the biggest theme parks in UAE, which is family-friendly. With more than 15 rides, this adventure land can bring the kid in you. After spending 6-7 hours in this theme park, you can go to explore the architectural marvels of Dubai. The Museum of the Future’s building has illuminated Arabic Calligraphy which provides it with a beautiful look. While exploring the museum, you will see that it is dedicated to the futuristic approach to spirituality, climate change, space travel, etc. It is a must-visit for people who are interested in the potential of Technology

Day 7: Explore Local Markets and Landmarks | Departure

Wake up in the morning, and get yourself some hearty breakfast. Since it’s the last day of your trip, you can go and explore the local markets of Dubai. While exploring local markets, you will see that there are a lot of things that you can get for your family back home. Some of the famous things are Oud, whole spices, dry fruits, Persian carpets, etc. After exploring and shopping for a while, you can go back to your hotel and prepare for a long day of travelling.  

Conclusion 

Above mentioned itinerary covers some of the main landmarks, and activities that you can do in Dubai. You can add or remove some of the things according to your convenience. As first-time travellers to Dubai make sure that you carry some modest clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen, as the Sun is out the maximum part of the Day. If you are looking for a travelling partner, then Travel Saga can be your best friend as it would provide you with easy and flexible booking. Book your tour now for a hassle-free experience!