How to Enjoy Dubai’s Wonders Even with Limited Time to Plan

Get a Quick Visa

The first thing you should do when you think of going to Dubai is to check whether you need a visa to travel there. Check if your passport belongs to the category of countries that qualify for an on arrival visa to Dubai. 
If not, arrange for a prepaid visa to Dubai and it will be ready in 2 to 4 days. If you want the visa faster, you can opt for the urgent visa service, where your visa will be ready in just 4 hours. 

When you have your visa ready, you can then proceed to make other quick plans for your Dubai trip.

Make Use of Tour Companies and Travel Guides

Research about the travel agencies that are based in Dubai and enquire about their Dubai packages. You may find packages that meet your needs such that you don’t have to create your own itinerary. 

A tour company like Arabiers will help you in everything about a trip to Dubai, from getting visas, booking flights, sightseeing packages and also transportation within the city.
You can also research and download travel apps like google Maps, Visit Dubai and Trip Advisor to help you plan your itinerary and also read reviews of the places.

Give top Priority to Must See Attractions

You cannot visit all the attractions in Dubai within a few days or weeks. The city is very large and it is impossible to visit every corner of it so you must choose the places that are important to you. 

1.    The Burj Khalifa:

This is the tallest building in the world, placing it at the top attraction for many tourists. Buy your tickets in advance before you visit so that you can access the observation decks on the 124th, 125th and 148th floors. From there you can see the whole of Dubai city from a unique perspective. 

2.    Dubai Mall:

If you want a shopping therapy, then prioritize going to the Dubai mall, where you will find many luxury shops. The mall is located just next to Burj Khalifa. Once you are at the mall, you can also take the opportunity to explore the Dubai Aquarium, the Underwater Zoo and skate at the indoor ice rink.

3.    Dubai Fountain:

This water, light and music show is hosted outside the Dubai Mall in the evenings and is a great way to spend your evening.
All the above attractions are within the same location so you can decide to spend the whole day there and visit each one of them. 

The culture of Dubai is among the things that define the city and make it popular. Even if you did not have enough time to plan for your trip, for it feel complete, you have to experience the authentic culture of the people of Dubai. 

This is can be possible when you visit cultural sites in the city such as the souks, mosques and also the historic neighborhoods. 

Go to the historic Al Fahidi Neighborhood, also known as Bastakiya and experience Dubai’s past. This neighborhood is home to the Dubai Museum which is located in the Al Fahidi Fort. 
Souks in Dubai include the Sold Souk, Spice Souk and also the Textile Souk.

The mosques that you can visit include the Jumeirah Mosque where you will learn more about the Emirati Culture and also its religion. 
We advise you to dress appropriately when visiting the religious and cultural sites in Dubai.

There are some experiences that can only be found in Dubai. One of those is a dhow cruise in Dubai waters. You can go for a dhow cruise tour at the Dubai Marina, Dubai Creek or the Dubai Water Canal.

Each location offers you a unique experience and you get to see the city landmarks from a different viewpoint.

Also, ensure you go for a desert safari while in Dubai. There are activities that you can do at the desert such as dune bashing, riding a camel, sandboarding and also overnight camping.
The climax of a desert safari in Dubai is the Bedouin style BBQ dinner under the stars.

 Another unique place in Dubai is the Palm Jumeirah island which is home to many luxurious hotels, beaches and the famous Atlantis Hotel.