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How I Spent 5 Days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi!

by Nadeen
April 2, 2020
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How I spent 5 Days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi! A Desert Safari, Camel rides, Burj Khalifa, High Tea at Burj Al Arab, Shopping in Souks, Visiting the Grand Mosque and so much more!!

Things to Do in Dubai

If you have been following me on social media, especially Instagram, you know that I recently spent 5 days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with my husband. I have enjoyed sharing pictures and stories of this unique place in the Middle East. For my first post on the United Arab Emirates, I thought I would give you an overview on how we spent our 5 days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so that you might have a better idea of what Dubai attractions and activities should be on your bucket list. Since we only had a short time, we packed a lot in to our Dubai itinerary!

Read on to hear about some of the best places to visit in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Day #1: The Dubai Marina

We arrived from the U.S.A late afternoon after a 13 hour flight. By the time we went through immigration, retrieved our bags and spent 40 minutes in Dubai traffic to our hotel, we were exhausted. After a nap at our fabulous hotel- The Address Dubai Marina-we decided to stay in the area that evening for dinner. The Dubai Marina is a scenic and convenient location in Dubai. It has plenty of shops and restaurants and the Dubai Marina mall.

Dubai Marina
The magnificent views along The Dubai Marina. A traditional dhow boat is shown.

Day #2: Hop On, Hop Off Bus, Gold Souks, High Tea at Burj Al Arab

I woke up to the spectacular views from the balcony of our hotel. This included a boat and acrobatics show! After breakfast in the lobby, we decided to do the hop on-hop off bus to visit Old Town Dubai. Unfortunately, due to the start of weekend rush hour traffic, we were not able to do a lot of “hopping on and off”. We visited the gold souks since there are great bargains on gold in UAE. I still enjoyed listening to the history of the area and seeing the sites as we drove by including the Dubai museum, the creek, fishing areas and the dhow boats.

view of Dubai marina
The view from our hotel balcony at The Address Dubai Marina. This area reminded me of views of the Chicago River.
Dubai Shopping
Shopping at the Gold Souks

After visiting the gold souks, we rushed over to Burj Al Arab for high tea. Burj Al Arab is a 7 star hotel situated on its own man-made private island in Dubai. You can only visit Burj Al Arab if you are a guest of the hotel or if you have reservations at one of the restaurants. So, although the 7 course high tea was a big splurge, I just had to see what the inside of a 7 star hotel looked like!

Skyview Restaurant

High tea takes place on the top floor in their Skyview restaurant. Their floor to ceiling windows allowed for spectacular views of the city and Palm Jumeirah. The high tea itself consisted of dates, finger sandwiches, a mini quiche, scones, pastries, a glass of champagne and of course a large selection of teas. There was a harpist playing and the service was exceptional.

After tea, we headed down to the outdoor pool area which had a swanky bar and hip music playing. We took in the beautiful water views and enjoyed the warm ocean breezes. I felt as if I was on South Beach Miami! The happy hour food and drink specials were actually a bargain considering the high tea prices (wowsa). And yes, we ate again since we were not full after the high tea lol.

Even the lobby of the Burj Al Arab, with the aquariums built into the walls, was a sight to behold. The afternoon and evening spent here was one of the highlights of our 5 days in Dubai.

Dubai Skyview Restaurant
The view of Palm Jumeirah and The Atlantis Resort from Skyview Restaurant at Burj Al Arab
dates at Burj Al Arab
Dates served at High Tea at Burj Al Arab. Dates play a significant role in Middle Eastern culture and cuisine. There are more than 400 varieties in the UAE!
traditional Dubai scones and pastries
Traditional scones and pastries served at high tea at Burj Al Arab.

Day #3: Brunch at The Atlantis Resort, Burj Khalifa & The Dubai Fountain

In Dubai, weekend days are Friday and Saturday and brunch on Fridays is a main event. After being caught in rush hour traffic all day on Thursday, I took advice from fellow travelers back home to try Dubai’s metro system. Our hotel conveniently had a stop across the street that would take us towards Palm Jumeirah for our brunch reservation at The Atlantis Resort. We decided to try the all you can eat and drink brunch at Saffron restaurant. If you look at the picture above under Day #2, you will notice the Atlantis resort is located at the furthest tip of the man-made island, Palm Jumeirah.

Although there are several ways to get there, we chose the monorail which allows you to see the many islands that actually make up Palm Jumeirah.

Atlantis Resort:

Atlantis in Dubai is huge, as is the one in the Bahamas. It is filled with guests and tourists so finding and walking to Saffron took some time. Keep this in mind if you plan to attend brunch here.

On arrival, our names were checked on a guest list, there was a photographer taking pictures, we were greeted with drinks and ushered into an enormous space with other patrons. It felt more like a club than a restaurant. There was a DJ playing loud music and too many buffets of different types of cuisines of alcoholic beverages to count. There were also several dessert tables. You could literally spend the full four hours here eating and drinking but we only had two hours since we had to head back to town for our reservation at Burj Khalifa. This is a great atmosphere for groups or those seeking a day party atmosphere.

buffet at Saffron restaurant
One of the many buffets at Saffron restaurant during brunch.
watermelon cocktails
I saw so many pictures of people drinking these Watermelon cocktails on Facebook before I went to Dubai but I was too full to try them!
Dubai desserts
My delicious plate of desserts including vanilla and chocolate ice cream.

Burj Khalifa is the tallest structure in the world.

It is located at the Dubai Mall which is the largest mall in the world. You can purchase tickets in advance to the observatory on the top floors. We chose to go at sunset which is prime hours so it was a bit more expensive and more crowded. Unfortunately, it was a hazy that day so the views were not great.

The Dubai Fountain:

After the observatory, we headed back down to the outdoor area of the mall to view the Dubai Fountain. It is the world’s largest choreographed fountain system (are you noticing a theme with the “world’s tallest and biggest” 🙂 The Dubai fountain was designed by the same company that created the famous fountain in front of the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas. After waiting 30 minutes in hot humid air among a large crowd, the fountain came on for maybe 3 minutes. I was not impressed! Apparently different songs are different lengths with more elaboration. Maybe I just didn’t catch the right one.

Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa-The tallest tower in the world. We took a really fast elevator to the observatory on the 124th floor.
view from the observatory deck of Burj Khalifa
A view from the observatory deck on the 124th floor in Burj Khalifa

Day #4: A Day Trip to Abu Dhabi

During our 5 days in Dubai, we decided to take a day trip to Abu Dhabi. Our first stop was at The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque which is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates. After seeing so many pictures of this mosque, it was a definite bucket list item fulfilled. It is stunning!

After touring the mosque, we visited the man-made Yas Island. Yas Island is known for Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and the Yas Marina Circuit, which has the Formula One Grand Prix. It also has luxury hotels. a shopping complex with restaurants and an arena. We then passed by Saadiyat Island which will be the home of the new Louvre museum.

A stop for lunch and shopping at Heritage Village revealed great views of the Abu Dhabi skyline as well as the marina. The marina is the sight of the future Fairmont Marina Resort and Residences which is a towering pink building sure to bring more fabulousness to the area.

woman in traditional wear at The Grand Mosque
Ladies must dress in traditional wear when visiting The Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
woman on beach in Heritage Village
Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi has great food, views and shopping!
The Marina in Abu Dhabi
The Marina in Abu Dhabi with the Fairmont Hotel to the right.

Emirates Palace Dubai:

Our private tour guide from Emirates Adventures was able to gain entrance into Emirates Palace. This is a 5 star hotel in Abu Dhabi. My husband really enjoyed the interior of this hotel which had a classic elegance compared to the more modern flashy décor we had seen at other hotels in the UAE.

At the entrance of the hotel, you have a perfect view of the Etihad Towers. They are 5 sleek cylindrical towers that were featured in the Fast and Furious 7 movie. Adjacent to the towers is the Bab Al Qasr luxury hotel.

I love the exterior look of this hotel with its Moroccan style and bronze appearance. After a few quick stops at a date market, a fishing market and an indoor souk (marketplace), we headed back to Dubai.

Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Towers and Bab Al Qasr hotel
Etihad Towers and Bab Al Qasr luxury hotel

Day #5: Jumeirah Beach, Desert Safari

On our last morning of our 5 days in Dubai, we walked from our hotel on the marina to Jumeirah Beach. The Walk at JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) has great shopping and al fresco dining. Once again I felt as if I was on Miami Beach. We had breakfast overlooking the beach at Eggspectation restaurant. My lobster omelet was delicious but pricey at $27!

I enjoyed wading in the warm Arabian Sea. And, I was pleasantly surprised to find clear turquoise water and soft sand. With the futuristic skyscrapers as a backdrop it was a beautiful scene. While taking pictures of the skyline, I came across two camels with their trainer! I was so shocked! Skyscrapers and camels on the beach was definitely another highlight of my 5 days in Dubai!

Lobster omelet at Eggspectation
Lobster omelet at Eggspectation on JBR walk
Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach. Doesn’t this look like Miami Beach?!
camels on the beach
I couldn’t believe I stumbled upon these camels on the beach!

Dubai Desert Safari:

During our 5 days in Dubai there was one activity I knew we had to do, the desert safari! We chose Arabian Adventures for this popular adventure. We started out at a falcon exhibit. The falcon is the national bird of the UAE and is a symbol of courage. Falconry, which is the care of falcons, is a sport in Dubai. We then headed further into the desert for sand dune bashing. We went on a wild ride through the desert. It felt as if we were on a rollercoaster! I don’t like rollercoasters but I loved this.

Along with many other tourists, we stopped to take pictures of the sunset in the desert. I am sure your guide will give you the following picture tips and ideas as ours did 🙂 We were then taken to a camp to enjoy belly dancing, a BBQ meal, henna tattoos and a camel ride! All in all it was a wonderful adventure and a great way to end our 5 days in Dubai.

sunset on desert safari in Dubai
Sunset on our desert safari
Dubai desert safari at sunset
Our guide told us to jump so we jumped! lol
couple on camel at night
Getting on a camel is much harder than it looks! It was nighttime at the camp when we did our ride so excuse the grainy Iphone pic.

I hope you have enjoyed my recap of the 5 days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with my husband. I also hope it has been informative for those looking for the best things to do in Dubai! Be sure to subscribe to The Sophisticated Life for upcoming posts on Dubai including my Dubai Travel Guide for First Time Visitors. I took notes everyday and look forward to sharing helpful travel tips with you! So, have you been to the United Arab Emirates? Did any of the activities above make your Dubai itinerary? If so share your thoughts with us below!



For more information on these two great places head to Visit Dubai and Visit Abu Dhabi.

 

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  1. Joyce Brewer says:
    4 years ago

    Your trip looks breathtaking. You’re reminding me that we all have our passports. We need to travel in the Summer 2017 to someplace we’ve never been.

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      That sounds like a great plan!!

  2. Faye says:
    4 years ago

    You’ve got a beautiful place to visit. Burj Khalifa is more beautiful at night. Dubai is one of my favourite countries in the middle east. I hope you satisfied your five days vacation.

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Thank you Faye! I look forward to returning and exploring more of Dubai!

  3. Lea says:
    4 years ago

    I love your Abu Dhabi post – makes me want to go back asap 🙂

    • Nadeen says:
      4 years ago

      Thank you! I hope to return soon as well

  4. Sofi leen says:
    4 years ago

    Although I’m not a big fan of cars, I would love to visit Ferrari World Abu Dhabi! Sounds like an awesome and interesting place not only for guys ;). Cez would like this idea LOL

  5. SoBala says:
    3 years ago

    This was really enjoyable to read. Having read this there seem to be some wonderful places to visit.Had a quick look at your blog and love it already. Have subscribed. Looks like you’ve spent time in many of the places listed in this post.

  6. James Parker says:
    3 years ago

    Seems like you had an awesome vacation. There is so much to do in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and even Sharjah.

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      I agree! I look forward to returning and exploring more of the area!

  7. Dubai Desert Deals says:
    3 years ago

    Outstanding.Thnaks for sharing
    Desert Safari
    Desert Safari Dubai
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    Desert Safari Deals

  8. Jollie Peerin says:
    3 years ago

    I loved this blog. The way of presenting the details was really good and the beautiful photos made it more attractive. I was planning to visit UAE so I was in search of places for my trip. While searching I came up to this blog. Now many places of the above places are added to my list. Now I am more excited to visit many of these places. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain and Abu Dhabi Evening Safari was already in my list.

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      Thats great! I am glad you found it useful. Enjoy your trip!

  9. Ann Ross says:
    3 years ago

    This is awesome, great pieces of information for all the internet users! Keep up the good work ?

  10. roy says:
    3 years ago

    Looks like you had a great time in Dubai.Do try the Heli tour of Palm Jumeirah the next time when you come around its breathtaking!

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      A friend did it and loved it! It is on my list for next time.

  11. Sofiya says:
    3 years ago

    Hey Nadeen,

    Looks like you had a fun experience in Dubai.I absolutely loved this blog and the images.
    Evening in the desert does look like a dream.
    Thanks for sharing your story.

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      Your welcome!

  12. HasnaHasu says:
    3 years ago

    Good job Nadeen. Useful list for Dubai travellers like me.

    Haven’t you visited Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates – http://www.malloftheemirates.com/entertainment/ski-dubai ?

    It is the first indoor ski resort in Dubai and you can have chance to snowboard, ski, toboggan, zip line, take a chairlift ride etc. I have made a visit the last time and it is really fun. Try it the next time.

    Keep writing dear. Love your blogs 🙂

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      I didn’t have a chance to go there but next time!

  13. Shahid Ashraf says:
    3 years ago

    You are a lucky person who visited Emirates palace. I hope soon I will go there

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      Thank you. It was beautiful

  14. AtiyaAyda says:
    3 years ago

    Thanks for sharing the nice article and this is so informative

    • Nadeen says:
      3 years ago

      Your welcome!

  15. Aasif Ali says:
    3 years ago

    It is a very beautiful blog indeed, I loved reading it. I have been to Dubai several times and it is an amazing place. It is a perfect place to spend time with family and friends. I love the camel milk chocolate of UAE. Thanks.

  16. Jacqueline says:
    3 years ago

    Awesome place its just rocking…and palm jumariah is such a amazing place to visit and acrobatics shows and food are simply superb surely i must visit Burj Al Arab i k=even heard many people about this place thanks a lot for sharing your experience…!

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Your welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it.

  17. Zeeshan Mudassir says:
    2 years ago

    Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece of information.
    it will help me with my visit to Dubai. i hope so haha.

    Thanks.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Have a great trip!

  18. Susan John says:
    2 years ago

    Yay!! This is exactly what I have been looking for. I have been planning a short visit to Dubai and now I know how to spend the days there. Looking forward to it. It is surely a luxurious place on the earth. Can’t wait for a staycation at Atlantis Resort

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Im glad you found it helpful! Have fun!

  19. Ruhinaz says:
    2 years ago

    There are plenty of beautiful places that one should go through and enjoy the best time in Dubai. I personally had a great experience over there and every time i enjoy it utmost. This time my trip is planned to attend the Dubai shopping festival where i will definitely spend the worthy time on shopping and visited something new this time. Everything is booked according to the time, i just have to fly. Thanks for adding 2 more places to visit in my list and please keep posting so that we can revise i see what other places that i can visit over there.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Wow that sounds like fun! Enjoy!

  20. Travel Addicted Unicorn says:
    2 years ago

    I really enjoyed this blog post….read a bunch of blog posts on this topic but I deff liked yours the most…love the pictures and omg that lobster omelet…flying to Dubai March 30th so cannot wait to check out some of those amazing paces you mentioned.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      I am glad you enjoyed it. Have a great time!

  21. Rishi rathod says:
    2 years ago

    Great article.
    you have covered all the major places in Dubai I guess.
    Thanks for the amazing share.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Your welcome.

  22. Aparna verma says:
    2 years ago

    I want to visit Dubai atleast at once.
    Thanks for this virtual tour of Dubai.
    enjoyed reading this post.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Your welcome!

  23. ubaid shaikh says:
    2 years ago

    Nice post to read.
    Read your post for the first time and liked it a lot.
    Keep up the good work.

    • Nadeen says:
      2 years ago

      Thank you!

  24. sabrina says:
    2 years ago

    Enjoyed your post and pics, going in sept 2019….confirms what i want to see.thank you

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