3 days in Dubai & Emirate of Abu Dhabi Itinerary

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Dubai
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Abu Dhabi
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Dubai — 1 night

City of Gold

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): explore the activities along Dubai Creek, get engrossed in the history at Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort, and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Bastakia Quarter, then buy something for everyone on your list at The Dubai Mall, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Burj Khalifa.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Dubai holiday builder app.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Dubai is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Riyadh to Dubai due to the time zone difference. In January, Dubai is somewhat warmer than Riyadh - with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi — 1 night

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): take in the pleasant sights at The Corniche, contemplate the long history of Heritage Village, then steep yourself in history at Qasr Al Hosn, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Abu Dhabi road trip app.

Drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of subway and bus; or fly. In January, daytime highs in Abu Dhabi are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Emirate of Abu Dhabi travel guide

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The biggest of the seven emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi impresses with innovative architecture, groundbreaking malls, 4D theaters, and tourist resorts offering every amenity under the sun. Beneath all the superlatives, a holiday in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi reveals what makes this nation tick--in vibrant markets, sophisticated museums, sheesha cafes, and developed coastal areas. With about 1.5 million people, the eponymous city of Abu Dhabi is marked by a multicultural society, continuing to draw both new residents and tourists with its modern outlook and an unstoppable desire to keep improving its challenging desert surroundings.
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