Dubai and Abu Dhabi 5-day tour
2 cities |
13 attraction(s) |
total distance 124
km
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Day1: Dubai
3 attraction(s) ·
68 km
1
Even if you're not interested in buying precious metals, you must come to the gold souk in Dubai to experience its opulence. It is the largest gold market in the world, showcasing jewelry from Dubai, India, and all around the world, mostly made of 18k and 22k gold.
The local government strictly requires all shopkeepers to honestly state the carat weight, so you can rest assured when making purchases. Almost every showcase displays diamond-studded jewelry, pearl necklaces emitting soft light, and sparkling platinum and silver ornaments. When you see a desired piece of jewelry, remember to bargain, as it's also part of the shopping fun.
7
km
2
The Dubai Museum, located in Al Fahidi Fort, was established in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. It showcases a variety of lifelike models and exhibitions depicting daily life in Dubai before the discovery of oil in the 1960s. The museum was opened in 1971 and features galleries that recreate traditional Arabian houses, mosques, markets, date palm farms, as well as desert and marine life. It also includes an exhibition on pearl diving, displaying the weights, scales, and sieves used by pearl merchants. Visitors can also explore artifacts from archaeological sites in Africa, Asia, and local excavations dating back to 3000 BC.
61
km
3
Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in picturesque scenery, covering 225 square kilometers of Dubai's total land area, about 5%. This reserve is home to fascinating wildlife, including Arabian gazelles, sand gazelles, and mountain gazelles. In addition, 38 species of mammals and reptiles native to the Arabian Peninsula have been introduced, including Arabian rabbits, sand foxes, Arabian red foxes, and wild Gordon's wildcat. It is also a sanctuary for thriving desert shrubs.
Day2: Abu Dhabi
2 attraction(s) ·
24 km
1
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is a theme park with a total area of 200,000 square meters. From the aerial view, it looks like a UFO, with a huge Ferrari logo on its red roof. It is almost a replica of the entire Ferrari headquarters in Maranello. Inside the venue, you can see Ferraris from different eras, including racing cars. There are even replicas of the F1 garage, wind tunnel testing lab, driving simulator, and race car assembly workshop. The entertainment facilities are also abundant, with the most impressive being the world's fastest roller coaster, reaching a top speed of 240 kilometers per hour.
24
km
2
Day3: Dubai
3 attraction(s) ·
3 km
1
Burj Khalifa, also known as the Dubai Tower, is a building located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was completed in 2010 and is currently the tallest building in the world, standing at a height of 829.8 meters. The design of the tower was inspired by the structure of the Hymenocallis flower and incorporates Islamic architectural elements. It houses apartments, the Armani Hotel, and various observation decks, including the At the Top and At the Top Sky. The tower also features art installations with over 1,000 global artworks on display.
1
km
2
The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world, with a Guinness World Record for the "world's largest aquarium viewing panel." It holds 10 million liters of water and has over 33,000 marine animals, including the world's largest collection of tiger sharks. The aquarium spans three levels of The Dubai Mall and offers various underwater experiences. Visitors can walk through a 48-meter-long underwater glass tunnel to observe a variety of marine life up close. The Underwater Zoo features 36 individual aquarium exhibits, allowing visitors to experience different underwater environments and learn about marine life through interactive displays. The tour includes three ecological zones: tropical rainforest, rocky coast, and ocean life, showcasing a wide range of aquatic animals, including penguins, seals, crocodiles, piranhas, spider crabs, capybaras, giant catfish, lizards, devil fish, and poison dart frogs. Visitors also have the opportunity to participate in the "Shark Dives" activity, swimming among sharks with professional divers, or enjoy the underwater scenery on a glass-bottom boat.
2
km
3
"Watch the 'Water Dance' at the Dubai Fountains, an opportunity available every day. The fountain, located at the base of the Burj Khalifa, boasts the world's largest choreographed fountain system. This popular son-et-lumière performance shoots out a staggering 22,000 gallons of water, with each column reaching a height of 150 meters. The vibrant and illuminated water columns dance to the music, creating Dubai's most beloved show. The water jets from the fountain can be seen up to 30 kilometers away."
Day4: Dubai
3 attraction(s) ·
9 km
1
Dubai government has spent a huge amount of money to build a series of artificial islands in the sparkling Arabian Gulf, which can be considered as the epitome of luxury. From an aerial view, Palm Jumeirah resembles a palm tree trunk. It is one of the world's largest land reclamation projects and is known as the "8th wonder of the world." In addition to numerous exquisite and luxurious hotels and resorts on the island, travelers can also board yachts or speedboats provided by various private tourism companies to enjoy a cruise on the sea, or hop on the Palm Jumeirah Monorail that takes them to the Atlantis Resort, offering breathtaking views along the way.
8
km
3
There is a place called "The Lost Chambers Aquarium" in Atlantis the Palm hotel on Palm Island, where there is a mysterious underwater world. In the aquarium, you can walk along a glass tunnel and admire various forms of marine life, such as sharks, yellowfin tunas, lionfish, lobsters, seahorses, and more. These marine creatures emit a fascinating glow, and the theme design of Atlantis the Lost City replicates a lost civilization composed of shipwrecks and ruins. The aquarium can showcase ten beautifully themed rooms, offering a wider and more breathtaking view. In addition, the aquarium displays over 20 species of marine life and has a touch tank where you can observe and experience some of the wonderful creatures from the depths of the sea.
If you have more curiosity about the marine life in the aquarium, you can participate in the Behind the Scenes Tour. Animal experts in the tour can take you to learn about fish hospitals, water filtration systems, and other interesting facts about over 65,000 species of marine animals, allowing you to understand the habits and uniqueness of marine life. In this activity, you also have the opportunity to feed the marine animals yourself and discover the mysteries of the deep sea through personal experience.
Day5: Dubai
2 attraction(s) ·
23 km
2
Jumeirah Public Beach in Dubai is a popular beach that is open to the public. It is located near the Burj Al Arab Hotel, with another beach located near Jumeirah Mosque. The beach offers fine, clean sand and is a good place for swimming and sunbathing. There are public showers and beach chair rentals available, and the beach offers a beautiful view of the Burj Al Arab. It is recommended to visit the beach in the evening for the best view.
