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What to see in Dubai in 3 days

This 3-day plan groups 12 of Dubai's essentials by area, so you walk as little as possible: about 16 h of visits and 2.8 km on foot in total. The one place whose entry fee we know is free.

Day 1: Burj Khalifa and around

1. 09:30
   Burj Khalifa~1 h 30 min visit→ 4 min on foot (0.3 km)
2. 11:05
   Dubai Fountain~30 min visit→ 8 min on foot (0.6 km)
3. 11:45
   Dubai Mall~2 h 30 min visitLunch break nearby→ 1 min on foot (0.1 km)
4. 15:35
   Dubai Aquarium~1 h 30 min visit→ 5 min on foot (0.3 km)
5. 17:10
   Souk Al Bahar~1 h visit

Day 2: Dubai Frame and around

1. 09:30
   Dubai Frame~1 h visit→ next stop 3.4 km away: better by public transport or taxi
2. 10:55
   Museum of the Future~2 h visit→ next stop 3.1 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 13:20
   Jumeirah Mosque~1 h 15 min visit · Free · Sat–Thu 09:00–16:00Lunch break nearby→ 12 min on foot (0.9 km)
4. 16:05
   Etihad Museum~1 h 30 min visit

Day 3: Gold Souk and around

1. 09:30
   Gold Souk~1 h visit→ 6 min on foot (0.5 km)
2. 10:40
   Spice Souk~1 h visit→ next stop 4.7 km away: better by public transport or taxi
3. 12:05
   Zabeel Park~1 h 15 min visit

Visit times are estimated by type of place and walks are computed as a straight line with a margin for the streets. Check the day's opening hours before you go.