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Six days is what Dubai needs if you want to go beyond the headlines. The first four days cover the essentials. Days five and six take you to Atlantis, the neighbouring emirates, and the Dubai that only residents know.
Dubai was essentially designed for families with money. Every attraction has a kids' version. Every mall has a play area. Every hotel has a kids' club. The challenge is not finding things to do with children. It is choosing between the thirty options within a 10-minute drive.
Dubai runs on rules that are different from almost anywhere else you have travelled. The weather determines your entire itinerary. The dress code matters more than you think. And Friday brunch is not optional, it is a cultural institution.
Dubai has 190 nationalities and 190 cuisines. The range is staggering: AED 15 biryani in Deira, AED 40 fresh fish on the beach, AED 800 Japanese omakase in DIFC, and a AED 5 shawarma on every corner in Karama that is better than most restaurant versions.
The walk from Al Fahidi to the Gold Souk crosses the Creek by abra, covers two centuries of Dubai history, and costs AED 5 total. It is the best half-day in the city.
Four days in Dubai is the sweet spot. Less than that and you will only see the headline attractions. More than that and you will start to feel the heat, literally. This itinerary covers the skyline, Old Dubai, the beach, and the desert.
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