Dubai 3-Day Itinerary

The Burj Khalifa is a megatall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it is the world's tallest structure, with a total height of 829.8 m and a roof height of 828 m (2,717 ft). It has also been the tallest building in the world since its topping out in 2009, surpassing Taipei 101, which had held the record since 2004.

Dubai Mall is the second largest shopping mall in Dubai. The mall is part of Downtown Dubai and is located adjacent to the Burj Khalifa. It includes over 1,200 shops.

The Dubai Fountain contains a choreographed fountain system located on the 12-hectare (30-acre) artificial Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was designed by WET Design, a California-based company also responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 25 colored projectors, it is 275 m (902 ft) long and shoots water up to 500 ft (152.4 m) into the air accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music. It was built at a cost of Dhs 800 million (US$218 million). As of 2025, it is the world's largest choreographed fountain.

Ride the observation wheel for 360-degree vistas of Dubai's marina and skyline from a more intimate height.

Stroll or take a water taxi along this scenic canal lined with restaurants, shops, and parks.

Visit this architectural landmark offering split views of old and new Dubai framed within a giant golden rectangle.

Wander through Dubai's oldest district with traditional wind-tower architecture, galleries, and cultural museums.

Explore the glittering labyrinth of shops selling gold, jewelry, and spices in the heart of the traditional souks.