Is 5 days 4 nights enough for Dubai?

When people ask me how long to spend in Dubai, I typically advise them to book between five and seven days to see all of Dubai's most impressive attractions, bars and restaurants. With that in mind, this guide covers all the top tourist attractions and things to see in Dubai in five days or more.



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While you surely could see the main tourist attractions in only two days, 3 days in Dubai is a good amount of time to see a bit more of the city. And four days in Dubai is actually even better. But whether you stay 3 or 4 days in Dubai – this itinerary is perfect either way if I may say so myself.

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The best time of year to visit Dubai November to February is considered to be the best time to visit Dubai , as temperatures are pleasant and there's a buzz in the air with a range of events and activities from the Dubai Shopping and Food Festivals to the Dubai World Cup.

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Best areas to stay in Dubai
  • Dubai Marina & JBR – Best area to stay in Dubai for families & first time visitors.
  • The Palm – Best location to stay in Dubai for couples & luxury.
  • Deira – Best place to stay in Dubai for budget travellers.
  • Downtown Dubai – Best part of Dubai to stay for shopping & malls.


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You should plan to spend around AED911 ($248) per day on your vacation in Dubai, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, AED204 ($56) on meals for one day and AED47 ($13) on local transportation.

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Is Dubai Expensive? Yes. Dubai came in at number 31 in a 2022 Mercer survey ranking the cities with the highest cost of living in the world. However, Dubai is still more affordable than other famously expensive cities like Singapore, London and New York City.

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You should keep additional money in home currency or Debit card for local withdrawal. A rough budget of AED 150 per day per person will be good, but does not include fancy restaurants or shopping.

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Peak tourist season in Dubai Dubai receives fewer tourists between the months of June and August, due to the scorching temperatures that can reach up to 40°C. However, with top-of-the-range air conditioning in the hotels, malls and restaurants, there are still plenty of things to enjoy away from the sun.

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Prices for flights and hotels are low during April through October, i.e. the low season for tourism in Dubai. While, the best season to visit Dubai is during winter for a traveler to get the opportunity to explore the city and spend the vacation well.

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August is typically the hottest month of the year in Dubai. It should be noted though, that despite the rocketing temperatures, there are still great things to do during summer in Dubai.

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