Day-by-Day Travel Plan
7-Day United Arab Emirates Itinerary
A comprehensive week exploring 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
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
Day 2 — Explore Dubai
Dubai
- ▸ Dubai Mall
- ▸ The Dubai Fountain
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
Day 4 — Explore Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
- ▸ Qasr Al Watan
- ▸ Yas Island (Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld & Warner Bros. World)
Day 5 — Arrive in Sharjah
Sharjah
- ▸ Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization
- ▸ Al Noor Mosque
Sharjah — the UAE's cultural capital, UNESCO-recognized for its heritage preservation, taking a notably more traditional approach than Dubai or Abu Dhabi with museums, souks, and Islamic architecture
Day 6 — Explore Sharjah
Sharjah
- ▸ Blue Souk
- ▸ Sharjah Heritage Area
Day 7 — Arrive in Ajman
Ajman
- ▸ Ajman Museum
- ▸ Ajman Beach
Ajman — the smallest emirate, with serene beaches, a traditional fort, and a relaxed atmosphere away from the bigger cities