2 days · Dubai itinerary
Dubai in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary
Two days in Dubai is enough to pair old and new Dubai with the beaches and waterfront. This 2-day Dubai itinerary covers the city and the desert on day one and the Palm and Marina on day two — with the top-rated tours to book for each.
At a glance
- 1Day 1: Old Dubai & Burj Khalifa
- 2Evening desert safari
- 3Day 2: Palm & Marina
- 4Yacht or dhow cruise
Day 1: the city and the desert
Spend your first day on old Dubai and the souks, then the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, finishing with an evening desert safari and BBQ.
Day 2: the Palm and the Marina
On day two, visit the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Aquaventure, then relax at the Marina, ending with a yacht tour or a dhow dinner cruise along the skyline.
Evening: dinner with a view
Cap off your trip with dinner overlooking the Dubai Fountain or aboard a cruise, watching the city sparkle.
Book the experiences in this itinerary
Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Dubai — prices per person.
