United Arab Emirates

Day-by-Day Travel Plan

3-Day United Arab Emirates Itinerary

3 days
2 cities — Dubai → Abu Dhabi
Best in Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

A perfect long-weekend snapshot of United Arab Emirates. The UAE pairs futuristic ambition with deep-rooted Arabian heritage — from Dubai's record-breaking skyscrapers, man-made islands, and desert adventures to Abu Dhabi's grand mosques, world-class museums, and cultural landmarks. This itinerary takes you through the highlights — from iconic landmarks to local experiences.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 — Arrive in Dubai

Dubai

  • ▸ Burj Khalifa
  • ▸ Museum of the Future

Dubai — the UAE's most famous emirate, a futuristic metropolis of record-breaking skyscrapers, man-made islands, and world-class shopping and dining, built on a foundation of desert dunes and a bustling historic creek

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Day 2 — Explore Dubai

Dubai

  • ▸ Dubai Mall
  • ▸ The Dubai Fountain
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Day 3 — Arrive in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

  • ▸ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • ▸ Louvre Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi — the UAE's capital, less flashy than Dubai but home to some of the country's most significant cultural landmarks, grand mosques, and family-friendly theme parks