United Arab Emirates Itinerary

The Perfect 9-Day Dubai Itinerary

Dubai 🇦🇪 · Built from 5 real traveler plans · 40 spots

The Dubai MallDubai Marina WalkMall of the EmiratesDubai Frame

Dubai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 5 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 9-day plan — built around the 40+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Dubai.

9-Day Dubai Itinerary

Day 1

The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 5 travelers
Dubai Marina Walk
Dubai Marina Walk
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Dubai Frame
Dubai Frame
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 4 travelers
Global Village
Global Village
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 4 travelers

Day 2

Ski Dubai
Ski Dubai
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 4 travelers
Dubai Creek Abra Ride
Dubai Creek Abra Ride
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Walk
Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Walk
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Zabeel Park
Zabeel Park
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Dubai Miracle Garden
Dubai Miracle Garden
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 3

Kite Beach
Kite Beach
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Bluewaters Island
Bluewaters Island
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Museum of the Future
Museum of the Future
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Gold Souk
Gold Souk
other · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 4

Dubai Butterfly Garden
Dubai Butterfly Garden
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Souk Madinat Jumeirah
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 3 travelers
Spice Souk
Spice Souk
other · ★ 4.3 · saved by 3 travelers
IMG Worlds of Adventure
IMG Worlds of Adventure
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 3 travelers
Burj Khalifa - At The Top
Burj Khalifa - At The Top
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 5

The Dubai Fountain Show
The Dubai Fountain Show
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 2 travelers
The Beach at JBR
The Beach at JBR
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe
Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 6

Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis, The Palm
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Pierchic
Pierchic
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Aquaventure Waterpark
Aquaventure Waterpark
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Souk Al Bahar
Souk Al Bahar
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 7

The Outlet Village
The Outlet Village
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Logma
Logma
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Bollywood Parks Dubai
Bollywood Parks Dubai
attraction · ★ 4.3 · saved by 2 travelers
Henna Painting & Traditional Attire
Henna Painting & Traditional Attire
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Sunset Photo Stop in Desert
Sunset Photo Stop in Desert
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 8

BBQ Dinner & Belly Dance Show (Desert Camp)
BBQ Dinner & Belly Dance Show (Desert Camp)
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Morning Desert Safari (Dune Bashing)
Morning Desert Safari (Dune Bashing)
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Sandboarding in the Desert
Sandboarding in the Desert
attraction · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Dubai Fountain Show
Dubai Fountain Show
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers
Burj Park by Emaar
Burj Park by Emaar
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Dubai

  • The Dubai Mall — ★ 4.7 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Dubai Marina Walk — ★ 4.7 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Mall of the Emirates — ★ 4.7 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Dubai Frame — ★ 4.6 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Global Village — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Ski Dubai — ★ 4.5 (saved by 4 travelers)
  • Dubai Creek Abra Ride — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) Walk — ★ 4.6 (saved by 3 travelers)

Where to Eat in Dubai

  • Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe — ★ 4.7
  • Pierchic — ★ 4.6
  • Logma — ★ 4.4

Dubai Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Dubai?

Most travelers planning Dubai on Triply spend about 9 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Walk, Mall of the Emirates — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Dubai?

Based on 5 real Dubai itineraries, the most-saved spots are The Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina Walk, Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Frame, Global Village, Ski Dubai.

Where should I eat in Dubai?

The most-saved places to eat in Dubai are Arabian Tea House Restaurant & Cafe, Pierchic, Logma.

Is Dubai worth visiting?

Dubai is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 5 traveler itineraries covering 40+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 9-day trip.

Build your own Dubai trip

Get this itinerary route-optimized with your own saved spots, free in the Triply app.