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Home/Destinations/Dubai/Dubai in 3 days
3 days · Dubai itinerary

Dubai in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Dubai lets you go beyond the city with a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Here is how to spend three perfect days, with the best-rated tours, tickets and excursions to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: city & Burj Khalifa
  2. 2Day 2: desert safari & Palm
  3. 3Day 3: Abu Dhabi day trip
  4. 4Sheikh Zayed Mosque

Day 1: old and new Dubai

Explore old Dubai and the souks, then the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, ending with the Dubai Fountain show.

Day 2: desert and the Palm

Enjoy an evening desert safari and spend time at the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Aquaventure, with a Marina cruise to finish.

Day 3: an Abu Dhabi day trip

Take a full-day trip to Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi or Qasr Al Watan, around 1.5 hours each way.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Dubai — prices per person.

Dubai Full Day Tour with Burj Khalifa, Souks & Heritage District
Dubai
Dubai Full Day Tour with Burj Khalifa, Souks & Heritage District
5.0(50)·8 hours
from$179/ person
via Viator
Premium Desert Safari Dubai With BBQ – Buffet Dinner
Dubai
Premium Desert Safari Dubai With BBQ – Buffet Dinner
5.0(641)·7h 30min
from$63/ person
via Viator
Private Car with Driver at Disposal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Dubai
Private Car with Driver at Disposal in Dubai or Abu Dhabi
5.0(251)·5–10 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
2 hour Private Yacht Tour with Dubai Marina Skyline View
Dubai
2 hour Private Yacht Tour with Dubai Marina Skyline View
5.0(46)·2 hours
from$429/ person
via Viator
Dubai: 60Min Jet Ski To Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm
Dubai
Dubai: 60Min Jet Ski To Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm
5.0(141)·1 hour
from$154/ person
via Viator
Private Combo City Tour with ATT Burj Khalifa L124/125 Tickets
Dubai
Private Combo City Tour with ATT Burj Khalifa L124/125 Tickets
5.0(42)·6 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Dubai Half-day Red Dunes bashing with Sandboarding, Camel &Falcon
Dubai
Dubai Half-day Red Dunes bashing with Sandboarding, Camel &Falcon
5.0(755)·4h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing & Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Dubai
From Dubai: Abu Dhabi City Sightseeing & Sheikh Zayed Mosque
5.0(329)·8–9 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator

Dubai in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Dubai?
Three days is the sweet spot — the city and Burj Khalifa, a desert safari and the Palm, plus a day trip to Abu Dhabi without rushing.
What is the best day trip from Dubai for 3 days?
Abu Dhabi is the classic choice for its Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and museums; the Musandam fjords in Oman are a scenic alternative for nature lovers.
How do I plan a 3-day Dubai itinerary?
Group the city and Burj Khalifa on day one, the desert and Palm on day two, and keep day three for Abu Dhabi. Book timed tickets and safaris ahead.

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