Skylines, souks and desert nights. Ride to the top of the Burj Khalifa, dune-bash across the desert at sunset, shop the gold souk and spend a day at the theme parks — Dubai packs a lot into a short break.
Best time to visit: November – March
Ideal trip length: 4 – 6 days
Popular places: Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, Dubai Marina, Abu Dhabi, Miracle Garden, Gold Souk