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2 days in Dubai

Superlative skyscrapers, desert dunes and luxury shopping. Here's how to spend 2 days in Dubai: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Dubai trip is November, December and January. Budget roughly AED 661/person/day before flights.

Length
2 days
Best time
November, December, January
~Cost/day
AED 661
Currency
AED
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Your 2 days Dubai itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Burj Khalifa "At the Top" + Dubai Mall fountains~165
Culture • ~3h
12:30
Palm Jumeirah & The View at Palm~110
Nature • ~2.5h
16:00
Burj Al Arab afternoon tea~551
Food • ~2h
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Day 2

09:00
Al Fahidi historic district & souks
Culture • ~2h
12:30
JBR Beach & Marina walk
Nature • ~2h
16:00
Dubai Mall & Mall of the Emirates
Shopping • ~4h

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What 2 days in Dubai costs

What this trip costs

AED 4,191
FlightsAED 2,27554%
StayAED 2977%
ActivitiesAED 82620%
FoodAED 3969%
Local transportAED 1594%
ShoppingAED 1063%
BufferAED 1323%
AED 2,096/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Dubai: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Dubai?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Dubai without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Dubai?+

Start with Burj Khalifa "At the Top" + Dubai Mall fountains, Palm Jumeirah & The View at Palm and Burj Al Arab afternoon tea. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Dubai cost?+

Budget around AED 661 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly AED 1,300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?+

The best months to visit Dubai are November, December, January, February and March, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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