Dubai in 3 days - what to see on a long weekend in Dubai?

What can you find in the article?
 

• What to see in Dubai in 3 days
• How to plan 3 days in Dubai?
• Dubai sightseeing plan for 3 days
• What to visit in 3 days in Dubai with kids?
• Where to book attractions in Dubai?
• Questions and answers (FAQ)
  
   

What to see in Dubai in 3 days
 

Dubai is a huge city, full of amazing tourist attractions and fascinating places to see. You'll find Dubai's most important attractions not only in the city centre, but also outside the most visited places. If you're facing a three-day trip to Dubai, the amount of things to do in this city can give you a headache. What tourist attractions in Dubai can you see in a short time? How do you arrange your sightseeing itinerary so that you see everything that interests you most? There's a way to do it! 3 days in Dubai - what's worth seeing? Discover the best Dubai tourist attractions for a long weekend according to Two Continents.
 

• Burj Khalifa
  
  A plan to visit the United Arab Emirates cannot skip entering the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. It is a gigantic architectural achievement and guarantees an incredible view of the Dubai skyline. You can choose from three options to visit the Burj Khalifa:
   
  • Burj Khalifa 124&125 floors
  • Burj Khalifa 148th floor
  • Burj Khalifa 154th floor VIP
    
    
    Each option will provide breathtaking views of the skyscraper rooftops and the Dubai skyline. Another interesting option at the Burj Khalifa is Sky Views - a glass slide inside the skyscraper or a walk through the top of this building. You can buy tickets to enter Sky Views at Two Continents.
     
• Fountain show and Dubai Mall
  
  Right next to the Burj Khalifa is The Dubai Mall, which is one of the largest shopping malls in the world! Dubai's top tourist attractions always have The Dubai Mall in the forefront. In this mall you will find more than 1,200 shops on five floors, more than 200 restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world and phenomenal attractions such as the Dubai Mall Aquarium & Zoo. Once you leave Dubai Mall, you can watch the biggest spectacle taking place in Dubai. The Dubai Fountains is a world-famous water show, complete with music and light play, at the foot of the Burj Khalifa. The ideal plan for 3 days in Dubai must include the Dubai Fountains show.
   
• Old Dubai: the Deira and Bur Dubai districts
  
  Dubai is not just about skyscrapers and modern buildings, but also about the older part of the city, with its historic buildings and classic markets. A visit to the Deira and Bur Dubai districts is an educational journey into Dubai's past and history from years gone by. You will see Dubai Creek, the creek and once the centre of commerce in the city, the Grand Mosque in Old Dubai, the Gold Market and the Spice Market, where you can buy souvenirs at the best prices. You can learn about the history of Old Dubai from the stories of your English guide on the Old Dubai tour.
   
• Museum of the Future in Dubai
  
  What to do in Dubai over the weekend? Take a look at the Future! The Museum of the Future in Dubai's vision of technology and science in the future and a plausible picture of Dubai in the year 2071. The museum has a multitude of possible interactions as well as multimedia, state-of-the-art projections and displays. Its exterior is an ideal location for photographs. The Museum of the Future in Dubai has been voted the most beautiful building in the world in many rankings. Buy tickets to the Museum of the Future in Dubai and experience during your 3-day visit what the world will look like when you return here in 50 years' time.
   
• Dubai Marina
  
  Dubai Marina is the most luxurious district in Dubai, full of skyscrapers, trendy shops and top restaurants. If you're planning an overnight stay in Dubai over a long weekend, Dubai Marina will be the perfect place - Palm Jumeirah, the beach and more. The Marina is the perfect place to take an evening stroll along Dubai Marina Walk and, with yachts and restaurant tables all around, experience the beauty of Dubai in action. Right next to Dubai Marina is Dubai Harbour, a harbour from where you can take a scenic yacht cruise around Dubai and see the city's most important attractions from water level, with good music and free soft drinks.
   
• JBR Walk
  
  JBR Walk is a popular promenade among locals, running along the sandy JBR beach. On JBR Walk you'll find plenty of great restaurants, as well as fast food, food trucks and branded shops, as well as great views of Bluewaters Island with Ain Dubai, the largest Ferris wheel in the world. The vibe of Dubai is best felt at places like JBR Walk.
   
• Palm Jumeirah
  
  Palm Jumeirah is the most famous and largest artificial island in the world and a true masterpiece of Dubai engineering. The date palm-shaped island is home to luxury hotels, villas of major sports and music stars, restaurants and the Atlantis Aquaventure water park. Board the Palm Monorail and see Palm Jumeirah from the inside, or head to The Views vantage point for panoramic views of Palm Jumieirah and Dubai Marina.
   
• Dubai yacht cruise
  
  You can seeall the best places to visit for 3 days in Dubai on a yacht cruise. The azure waters of the Persian Gulf are the perfect landscape for a sightseeing cruise on a luxury yacht. During the cruise, see Dubai Marina in the light of day and after dark, sail up to the famous Atlantis The Palm hotel and get a great view for photos under the 7-star Burj Al-Arab hotel. A yacht cruise in Dubai will be a great conclusion to a long weekend spent in Dubai.
   

How to plan 3 days in Dubai?
 

What are the must-see attractions in Dubai over the long weekend? If you are wondering what to do in Dubai in 3 days, you need to plan your stay well after knowing the biggest and most interesting attractions. With limited time, your stay in Dubai will be intense, but this is the best way to spend as much valuable time as possible in this city. Explore Dubai in 3 days - a travel guide from Two Continents will help you plan your stay.
 

Dubai sightseeing plan for 3 days
 

Visiting with limited time requires good planning. Otherwise you can get lost, especially in a big city like Dubai. What's worth seeing in Dubai in 3 days? Take a look at some sample plans for visiting Dubai over a long weekend:
 

• Plan 1, the most important attractions in Dubai: Burj Khalifa - observation deck 124&125 floor, Dubai Mall - Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and shopping, evening Dubai Fountain Show.
• Day 2: Palm Jumeirah - walking tour and visit to Atlantis The Palm, The Viewpoint at The Palm , JBR beach and The Walk promenade, sunset cruise at Dubai Marina.
• Day 3: Deira - Golden Market and spice market, Al Fahidi Fort and souvenir shopping, Al Seef walk and abra boat ride, visit the Dubai Future Museum.

• Plan 2, Dubai luxuriously: Breakfast combined with a tour of Burj Al Arab, walk around Madinat Jumeirah with abra boat ride, relax on Umm Suqeim beach overlooking Burj Al Arab, Sky Views Observatory - glass bridge and tunnel descent.
• Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden - flower garden walk, Global Village - world cultures festival (seasonal), JBR Walk and view of Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island, dinner at Dubai Marina or yacht cruise around Dubai.
• Day 3: Shopping at Mall of the Emirates or fun at Ski Dubai, visit Dubai Frame, relax at Kite Beach, evening walk and dinner at La Mer Restaurant.

• Plan 3, Dubai for families with children: Dubai Mall - Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and KidZania play centre, walk around the Mall, evening Dubai Fountain Show.
• Day 2: Atlantis The Palm - full-day fun at Aquaventure Waterpark and Lost Chambers Aquarium, relax on JBR beach, evening cruise with dinner at Dubai Marina.
• Day 3: Dubai Parks and Resorts - visit a theme park (Motiongate Dubai, Legoland Dubai or Bollywood Parks), explore Old Dubai: Gold Market and Spice Market.
   

What to visit in 3 days in Dubai with kids?
 

What to visit in Dubai in 3 days with the kids? Visiting with the whole family is always great fun and makes memories for years to come. However, staying for a long weekend with the kids in Dubai needs to be planned differently than with adults alone. In addition to the most popular attractions for everyone, consider some attractions designed for the little ones if you are planning a long weekend in Dubai with the kids:
 

• Sky Views Observatory - is a unique vantage point on Downtown Dubai, located on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Address Sky View Hotel. Kids can enjoy a glass slide here, which will provide plenty of adrenaline for the little ones and adults alike.
   
• Dubai Mall Aquarium & Zoo - at one of the world's largest malls, families can see one of the largest aquariums in the world, with more than 10 million litres of water and 33,000 different aquatic animals.
   
• Legoland Dubai - in Dubai, children can experience an unforgettable day in the world of LEGO bricks. Legoland Dubai is a park for families with lots of attractions, roller coasters, LEGO buildings and themed playgrounds.
   
• Dubai Parks and Resorts - is a collection of theme parks for families with children. Families can choose 2 parks from a selection of MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, Real Madrid World Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water World and experience an unforgettable day out.
   

Where to book attractions in Dubai?
 

What to do in Dubai in 3 days? Visit as many great and interesting attractions as possible? Just where to book them all, preferably at the best price and in one place? You can book attractions in Dubai at the lowest prices at Two Continents. Here you can book tickets to the Burj Khalifa, buy tickets to the Museum of the Future and plan a luxury yacht cruise around Dubai. In addition, on the Two Continents website you will find accommodation in Dubai and guides about the city to help you plan your long weekend.
 

Questions and answers (FAQs)
 

• What are the most important places to visit in Dubai in 3 days?
  
  The most important places to visit in Dubai in 3 days are: the world's tallest building Burj Khalifa, the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina district and JBR promenade, the Bur Dubai and Deira districts of Old Dubai, the Dubai Future Museum and The Dubai Mall along with the Dubai Fountains.
   
• How to visit Dubai in 3 days?
  
  If you only have 3 days to explore Dubai, your itinerary needs to be intense and action-packed. On the first day, it's best to visit the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountains. On the second day, it's best to go to Old Dubai and visit the Deira and Bur Dubai districts and end the day at the Museum of the Future. The third day is best spent in the Dubai Marina district, JBR promenade, Palm Jumeirah and a yacht cruise around Dubai at the end of the day.
   
• Where to go in Dubai for 3 days to see the most?
  
  Dubai is a large and sprawling city, so tourist attractions are sometimes separated by considerable distances. For comfortable sightseeing, it's best to head to the Dubai Marina area in close proximity to the metro for an overnight stay in Dubai. Such flats for rent are offered by Two Continents.