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Exploring Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi are very spread out, and away from the
old centre of Dubai you won’t see much by walking. Fortunately,
Dubai’s superb modern metro system makes getting around easy,
while in Abu Dhabi there are plenty of inexpensive taxis. Whether
you have just a couple of days or more time to explore, here are
some time-efficient ideas to help you make the most of your visit.
Shindagha
Shindagha
Deira
Deira
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah Souks
Souks
Madinat Jumeirah Al Fahidi
Madinat Jumeirah
Al Fahidi
Jumeirah Mosque
Jumeirah Mosque
DEIRA
Dubai Marina AL AL TAXI TAXI DEIRA
Dubai Marina
JUMEIRAH
Dubai Museum
UMM SUQEIM
UMM SUQEIM JUMEIRAH Dubai Museum
WASL
BUR DUBAI
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta WASL Sheikh Zayed Road BUR DUBAI
Sheikh Zayed Road
JUMEIRAH
Mall
Mall JUMEIRAH Wafi City
Wafi City
ISLANDS
ISLANDS
Burj Khalifa TAXI TAXI
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
Dubai Mall
Dubai Fountain
Dubai Fountain
Raffles Hot
Around Dubai 0 km 50 views over the city (book your ticket Souk al Bahar Raffles Hotelel
Souk al Bahar
0 miles 50 in advance to save money), and 0 kmm 2 2
0 k
Arabian Gulf then browse the chic shops of the 0 miles 2 2
adjacent Dubai Mall (see p73).
0 miles
To desert safari
Sharjah To desert safari
AFTERNOON To desert safari
To desert safari
Area of main map Head out into the sands for a desert
safari (see p32), starting with a spot of
dune bashing. Round off the day with
Desert an evening of henna painting, belly
Abu Safari
Dhabi dancing and other traditional activities.
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Two Days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Day 1
Day 1 Start by visiting the Dubai Museum
MORNING (see pp14–15) and then explore the
Visit the Dubai Museum (see pp14–15; historic Al Fahidi (see pp18–19)
closed Fri mornings) and take in the and Shindagha districts (see p16).
historic Al Fahidi district (see pp18–19). Towards mid-afternoon head out of
Catch an abra across Dubai Creek the city on a desert safari (see p32).
(see pp16–17) and explore the
souks in Deira (see pp26–7).
AFTERNOON
Head down to the Burj Al
Arab Jumeirah (see pp24–5)
for afternoon tea (advance
booking required), then
stroll over to the Madinat
Jumeirah (see p79) at sunset.
Day 2
MORNING
Begin with a visit to the
soaring Burj Khalifa (see Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall, is
pp12–13) for panoramic packed with stores, food outlets and attractions.
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