3-Day United Arab Emirates Tour Packages
Ever considered three days in Dubai? Enjoy a dhow dinner cruise along Dubai Creek or Marina while city lights sparkle everywhere, visit Jumeirah Mosque, and wander through spice and gold souks, or take a traditional abra boat cross the creek. Dubai packs UAE experiences from old souks to modern towers throughout this Gulf coast city that's transformed dramatically over recent decades.
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3 Day Dubai Itinerary, incl. Downtown and Desert Safari
Dubai unfolds over three action-packed days: A Marina dinner cruise with Tanura dance kicks off the journey, followed by a comprehensive city tour paired with Burj Khalifa visit, and concludes with a desert safari featuring dune bashing. Hotel transfers included, with daily excursions running 4-7 hours.
- Day 1
Dubai Marina and Evening Cruise
Take the morning to relax and adjust to the time zone. Book your hotel in Dubai Marina or JBR area to make evening activities easier. Your Marina Dhow Dinner Cruise pickup will be between 6:00-7:30 PM. The boat leaves at 9:00 PM. Get there 15 minutes early to grab the best photo spots on the upper deck. You'll enjoy traditional entertainment and a buffet dinner until 11:00 PM. The evening air can get cool on the water so pack a light jacket.
- Day 2
City Tour and Burj Khalifa
Your city tour starts with pickup between 8:30-9:30 AM. You'll spend half a day exploring old Dubai's Gold and Spice Souks plus modern landmarks. The traditional markets don't offer much shade so wear comfortable shoes and bring a hat. The tour wraps up around 2:00 PM giving you time to rest before your evening plans. For Burj Khalifa your pickup is between 5:30-5:45 PM with a viewing slot around 6:30 PM. This timing lets you see both daytime and night views. After your hour at the top check out Dubai Mall and watch the dancing fountains. The shows start at sunset and run every 30 minutes. Your transfer back will be between 10:00-10:30 PM.
- Day 3
Desert Safari
End your trip with a desert adventure. Pickup is between 2:00-3:30 PM depending on the season. Skip lunch or eat very light before the dune bashing. Your evening includes sunset photos camel rides and a BBQ dinner with entertainment. Wear comfortable modest clothing and bring socks for walking in the sand. You'll be back at your hotel between 8:00-9:30 PM.
Abu Dhabi Express - 3 days
Three-day exploration spanning Dubai and Abu Dhabi, featuring 2 nights in 4-star accommodation. Visit three major sites: Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and Marina Mall, with optional desert safari. Includes daily breakfast and private transfers between Dubai International Airport and Abu Dhabi.
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- Dubai Tours and Sightseeing 3 Days
We gladly give a 4-star+ rating to JTR Holidays & especially to Mr Shabeeh who handled our Dubai holidays & tours during our visit this January. Everything was planned methodically and we were constantly given updates on our tours, pick-up time, driver’s name and we enjoyed every moment without any worry. We hope JTR Holidays continues to deliver this good service at all times to all its visitors in Dubai and we definitely recommend your Company to all future travelers. All the best ?