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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.

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.