Dubai 4 Days 3 Nights Tour
Main itinerary:
Day 1 Old Town, Spice Market, Gold Street
Day 2 Desert Camp Safari - 4WD, camel riding, BBQ dinner, belly dance performance, Henna hand painting
Day 3 Abu Dhabi day trip
Day 4 Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in Dubai
Day 1 Old Town, Spice Market, Gold Street
Buy Dubai Metro Red Card, get off at Sharaf DG Station, walk towards the river after exiting the station, passing Little India (many Indian restaurants, Indian shops), Dubai Museum, Coffee Museum --> Please note that the Coffee Museum closes very early, it would be better to go in the morning.
At the shore, there are two means of transportation - Abra (public ferry, AED 1), Water taxi (water taxi, AED 5 starting), only cash is accepted. Please be careful not to be deceived into taking a more expensive water taxi. Ask the price clearly before getting on the boat😅
Abra took about 3 or 4 minutes to reach the old city on the other side - the gold market and the spice market. The old city is mostly tourists and shopping streets. The shopkeepers always invite you to drink free coffee and tea, and try "Dubai Pistachio Chocolate" (the civilian version), which is very enthusiastic. At the same time, there will be more traditional Arabic-style buildings in the old city, which is suitable for checking in.
📍Address: Dubai Old City
Day 2 Desert Camp Safari - 4WD, Camel Riding, BBQ Dinner, Belly Dance Performance, Henna Hand Painting
Don't think too much, just sign up for a group online. KKDAY and Klook are more expensive, and foreign websites are relatively cheaper. The group included point-to-point pick-up and drop-off services and the following activities:
BBQ dinner: grilled lamb, grilled chicken skewers, Indian roti bread, salad (not recommended for fear of spoilage), unlimited supply of fruits, desserts, and soda
Desert 4WD: To be honest, it was very bumpy and I almost vomited 🤮 But some group members also enjoyed this exciting feeling
Camel riding: No extra charge, just a simple ride in a big circle, it is recommended to use the mobile phone camera function
Belly dance performance: The locals are skilled and absolutely worth the price
Henna hand-painted: A very simple pattern, only for women
Day 3 Abu Dhabi day trip
Please refer to my other article
Day 4 Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, the largest shopping mall in Dubai
The most worthwhile thing is the large indoor aquarium, which has many species of sharks, including the rarer saber-tooth sharks, manta rays, etc. Since I was not very interested in the scenery of Dubai, I did not go up to the Burj Khalifa, but just took a few photos next to it.
📍Address: Dubai Mall
As for food, Dubai's price index is high, especially in the tourist area. If you don't have too high requirements and want a more affordable price, you can go to the old city, but the taste is average.
This is my 4-day and 3-night itinerary in the UAE.