Dubai is the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates that make up the country. Over the past few decades of development, Dubai has emerged as a global city and the business hub of the Middle East. The city has become iconic for its architecturally daring skyscrapers, man-made islands and canals.

Day 1

Dubai

10:00AM
Gold Souk
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The Gold Souk is a traditional market (or souk) located in the heart of Dubai's commercial business district in Deira, near metro station Al Ras. The souk consists of over 300 retailers that trade almost exclusively in jewellery. By some estimates, approximately 10 tons of gold is present at any given time in the souk.

12:00PM
Ahmadiya School
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Founded in the year 1912, Al Ahmadiya School was the former residence of a wealthy pearl merchant. It was fully renovated and restored in 1995. Today it is a museum of education where visitors can learn about the traditional Emirati life.

1:30PM
Spice Souk
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The Spice Souk is located adjacent to the Gold Souk. Stores in the Spice Souk sell a variety of fragrances and spices from frankincense and shisha to the many herbs used in Arabic and South Asian food.

2:30PM
Dubai Creek
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Historically, the Dubai Creek divided the city into two main sections, Deira and Bur Dubai. It was along the Bur Dubai creek area that members of the Bani Yas tribe first settled in the 19th century, establishing the Al Maktoum dynasty in the city. Today residents and tourists still use motorized water taxis to cross the creek.

3:30PM
Al Fahidi Fort
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Established in 1971, Dubai Museum is the main museum in Dubai. It is located in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 and is the oldest existing building in the city. It includes local antiquities as well as artifacts from African and Asian countries that traded with Dubai.

Day 2

Dubai

9:45AM
Jumeirah Mosque
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Built in the 1970s, Jumeirah Mosque is a landmark in Dubai. Organized tours are available for non-Muslims at 10am every morning Saturday through Thursday, for about one hour.

11:30AM
Jumeirah Beach Park
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Jumeira Beach Park lies along Dubai's coast, immediately south of a public white sand beach that is located and named after the Jumeirah district of Dubai. It is a popular photography spot because of the famous Burj Al Arab Jumeirah hotel in the background.

12:00PM
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
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A landmark of Dubai, the Burj al-Arab is a luxury hotel that stands on an artificial island off of Jumeirah beach and is connected to the mainland by a private bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to mimic the sail of a ship.

1:00PM
Palm Jumeirah
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The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial archipelago shaped as a stylized palm tree seen from above. It is the first offshore development of its kind and was said to be the 8th wonder of the world. A monorail runs from Gateway station on the mainland to the Atlantis Hotel located at the end of the palm.

3:30PM
Dubai Marina
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Dubai Marina is an artificial canal city, built along a two-mile (3 km) stretch of Persian Gulf shoreline. A number of top restaurants, boutiques, and markets are located along the Dubai Marina Walk.

Day 3

Dubai

10:00AM
Burj Khalifa
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The Burj Khalifa has a roof height of 828 m (2,717 ft), making it the current tallest building in the world. The design is derived from Islamic architecture. There is an outdoor observation deck named At the Top. Burj Khalifa is surrounded by an 11 ha (27-acre) park. The complex is located at metro station Burj Khalifa.

12:30PM
Dubai Fountain
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The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system set on the man-made Burj Khalifa Lake. The fountain is animated with performances set to light and music. Performances take place at 1:00 pm and at 1:30 pm in the afternoon as well as every 30 minutes from 6 pm to 11 pm in the evening.

1:30PM
Dubai Mall
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The Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world by total area. There are more than 1200 stores in the mall. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo are located in the mall, showcases more than 300 species of marine animals.

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