The Perfect 48 Hours in Dubai

Day one starts high: book a sunset slot at the Burj Khalifa observation deck before dinner at one of Downtown Dubai’s waterfront restaurants overlooking the Dubai Fountain.

On day two, swap skyscrapers for sand dunes with a late-afternoon desert safari, including dune bashing, camel rides and a traditional Bedouin-style BBQ dinner.

Round off your trip with a morning at the Dubai Mall or a stroll through the historic Al Fahidi district for a different side of the city entirely.

Our Dubai holiday packages bundle flights, four and five-star hotels and private transfers — ask about adding the desert safari as an extra.