Ideal 5 day Itinerary for Indians in Dubai

Millions of Indians plan a trip to Dubai every year. Dubai is very famous among Indians because of its flamboyant lifestyle, and Luxury hotels. Due to a lot of options to choose from, many people get overwhelmed and confused. Let us solve that problem for you. In this article, we will be talking about how you can spend your 5 days in Dubai to make the most out of your trip as an Indian. 

5 Day Itinerary in Dubai

Here is a specially curated itinerary for Indians who are looking to explore Dubai in 5 days: 

Day 1: Check-In | Dhow Cruise

After arriving at the hotel, make sure that you check into the hotel, and relax in your room after a long day of travelling. It is suggested that you book a hotel in the Bur Dubai area, as it has a lot of amenities for Indians. From Indian restaurants to temples, you will feel at home in this area. 

In the evening, put on your best dress, and get ready for a luxurious evening at the Dhow Cruise Dubai. This excursion is packed with food, drinks, stunning views, and vibrant performances. Upon boarding on this cruise, you will be served with welcome drinks, tea/coffee, and water. After a while of clicking pictures for the Instagram, chow down on the dinner buffet with the variations of vegetarian nd non-vegetarian food options. While enjoying your dinner, you can watch the entertaining Tanoura dance performance with soft background music. After one hour and 30 minutes of this entertaining activity, you will be dropped off at your hotel. 

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

Wake up and marvel at the beautiful views of Dubai. Have some breakfast in the morning, and get ready for a long day. Start off your second day in Dubai with a day Dubai City tour. You will be exploring Dubai within four hours by visiting the following places:

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

After a long day of exploring the city, you will be heading towards the evening desert safari. There you will start your excursion with Dune bashing, Quad Biking, and Dune Buggy Riding. After these heart-thumping activities, you will be taken to the campsite where you can relax and enjoy your evening. Once you reach the campsite, you will be provided with welcome drinks, tea, coffee, etc. Enjoy various dance performances like belly dance performances, Sufi performances, Khaliji performances, Khaleed Se Lavi, Dabka Drum and Fire shows. After this, you can enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Wear a traditional Arabic costume, and click pictures with the backdrop of a beautiful sunset in the desert.

Day 3: Dubai Mall | Burj Khalifa 

On the third day of your trip to Dubai, you will be exploring Dubai Mall. Get some retail therapy at Dubai Mall, where you will find more than 200 luxury clothing brands like Prada, Balenciaga, Versace, etc. in the fashion avenue. There are a lot of other attractions that you can visit in Dubai Mall. Some of them are mentioned below: 

1. VR Gaming Experience
2. Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
3. Ice Skating in the Ice Rink
4. Fountain Show 
5. i-Fly Dubai 

After exploring Dubai Mall, it is customary to go to Burj Khalifa. Known for being the tallest building in the world, Burj Khalifa is one of the top attractions in Dubai. In the guided tour of Burj Khalifa, you can look at the beautiful skyline of Dubai from the observation deck of the 154th floor of the building. Rest when you reach back to your hotel room.

Day 4: Abu Dhabi City Tour

Wake up on the fourth day of the Dubai trip, and get ready for a long day ahead. You will be making a day trip to Abu Dhabi where you will be exploring the city in 8 hours. Here are some of the places you will be visiting: 

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

If you have some time left, you explore the Ferrari World and experience the world’s fastest roller coaster. 

Day 5: A Visit to Gold Souk and Bur Dubai Souk | Departure

This will be your last day in Dubai. On this day you can visit the souks of Dubai. Souks are the Arabic Markets, where they sell a variety of things. Try on and buy some Gold Jewellery at the Gold Souk, a Gold lover’s paradise. Next, you can go to the Bur Dubai Souk, where you can buy a lot of things like whole spices, high-quality Dates, Arabic coffee, oudh-bakhoor, Persian carpets, Camel milk chocolates, etc. After exploring the Local markets, you can start packing and checking out of the hotel. 

In a Nutshell

With their love of Gold, and luxury lifestyle, millions of Indians visit Dubai every year. By following this itinerary, you can make the most out of this trip, as it includes major Dubai tourist places. Make your booking easier with Travel Saga. You get the freedom of making your Itinerary and booking tours according to that. So, what are you waiting for? Book your tours now!