Dubai
・Exotic Arabian atmosphere
・Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
【City description】
Dubai is the city of the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the world’s most famous cities, combining an exotic Arabian atmosphere with modern architecture, and is home to many tourist attractions, including resort hotels, huge shopping centers, and the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. This is a place that can be enjoyed not only by those staying in Dubai, but also by those who have a connecting flight.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
13h
【Budget】
AED283
【Fatigue】
★★★★★
【Contents】
★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots
Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Airport Terminal Station
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Take the Red Line to EXPO Metro Station
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Continue along the same road as the train ⇒ You will see a huge monument ahead on the left at the first intersection
★Route Time required: 40 minutes
Return to Max Metro Station and take the X28 bus bound for Dubai Internet City MS from the station. Get off at the bus stop Jumeirah, Grand Masjid. Enter the mosque ahead on the left.
★Route Time required: 30 minutes
Return to Max Metro Station and board the train bound for EXPO Metro Station.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the station and follow the signs to the walkway to the shopping centre.
★Route
Go to the Burj Khalifa counter on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall
★Route Time required: 35 minutes
Leave Dubai Mall and return to the station to board the train bound for Centrepoint Metro Station. At Burjuman Station, board the Green Line bound for Etisalat Metro Station. Alight one stop later.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
When you exit the subway, you will come to an intersection. Go straight down the street to the left of the supermarket called Al Madina hypermarket. When you reach the roundabout, you will see an Arabic-looking building ahead of you on the left. Continue straight.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
As you leave Al Fahidi Historic Area and continue along the road, you will see the fort on your right
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go behind the museum and turn right into the street ⇒ Follow the road ⇒ Enter the market
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
When you leave the souk and turn right, you will see the boarding area, so board the boat.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Take an abra boat to the opposite bank ⇒ After getting off the boat and crossing the road in front of you, you will see the next souk ahead on your left
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn right after leaving the Spice Souk ⇒ Go straight along the road ⇒ You will see the entrance to the next souk at the end
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
When you return to the entrance of the Gold Souk, turn right ⇒ When you reach the main road, turn left and walk along the seafront ⇒ You will see the subway station
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
At Union Metro Station, transfer to the red line at Centrepoint Metro Station and get off at Airport Terminal Station.
Airport Terminal Station
Souk Area（⑧ – ⑮）
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【Start】
①Airport Terminal Station
The train that runs from the airport to the city is called the Metro, and there are stations at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.
【How to use public transport】
If you want to ride trains or buses in Dubai, you need to buy a Nol Card from a ticket machine or at a counter. There are four types of cards: Gold, Silver, Red, and Personal (for residents). In addition, you can purchase a one-day pass (Daily Pass-Regular) for AED20, which is suitable for this model itinerary. The one-day pass looks the same as the red card, so be careful not to buy the wrong one.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Take the Red Line to EXPO Metro Station
②Max Metro Station
This is where you get off the train.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Continue along the same road as the train ⇒ You will see a huge monument ahead on the left at the first intersection
③Dubai Frame◎
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: AED50
Opening hour: 9 am – 9 pm
Closed: No
Located in Zabeel Park, this is a gigantic 150m tall picture frame. This shining golden frame is also registered in the Guinness World Records. It’s not just a picture frame, you can actually go inside and take an elevator to the observation deck at the top. In addition to the observation deck, there is also a museum inside where you can see the history and future of Dubai. Please note that an admission fee of AED5 is required for Zabeel Park.
★Route Time required: 40 minutes
Return to Max Metro Station and take the X28 bus bound for Dubai Internet City MS from the station. Get off at the bus stop Jumeirah, Grand Masjid. Enter the mosque ahead on the left.
【How to take a bus】
① The front entrance on Dubai buses is for women only, so men board at the rear entrance.
② Once on board, tap your Nol Card on the terminal and take a seat.
③ When you approach your bus stop, press the buzzer to let the bus know.
④ When you get off the bus, tap your Nol Card on the terminal again.
④Jumeirah Mosque★
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: AED40
Opening hour: 10 am, 2 pm
Closed: Friday
You can participate in a tour that allows you to visit an Islamic mosque. Please note that the tour is only held twice a day, at 10 am and 2 pm, so please be careful about the time. Reservations cannot be made, and registration opens 30 minutes before the tour starts.
You can enjoy dates and tea in the waiting room before the tour starts. On the tour, you can hear an explanation of the rituals of ablution (Wudu) and how prayers are performed inside the mosque.
★Route Time required: 30 minutes
Return to Max Metro Station and board the train bound for EXPO Metro Station.
⑤Burj Khalifa/ Dubai Mall Station
This is where you get off the train.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Leave the station and follow the signs to the walkway to the shopping centre.
⑥Dubai Mall★
Time required: 2h
Opening hour: 10 am – 11 pm
(until 12 am from Friday to Sunday)
Closed: No
It is one of the world’s largest shopping centers, opened in 2008. There are 1200 stores, and it will take hours just to walk around and look at them all. Not only Arabian shops but also shops from all over the world are open. In addition to the shopping center, there is also a movie theater, an ice skating rink, and an aquarium.
There are plenty of restaurants, with a considerable number of shops in the food court alone.
Outside the shopping center there is a lake where you can see the Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest fountain show (Daytime session: 1 pm and 1h30 pm except on Fridays / Evening session: every 30 minutes from 6 pm to 11 pm).
★Route
Go to the Burj Khalifa counter on the ground floor of the Dubai Mall
⑦Burj Khalifa★
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: from AED159
Opening hour: 10 am – 11 pm
(until 12 am from Friday to Sunday)
Closed: No
It is the tallest building in the world, standing at 829.8m. Its modern and distinctive exterior is modeled after the Hymenocallis flower. The observation deck is on the 124th and 125th floors, and you can go outside and enjoy the view of Dubai’s cityscape.
Aside from its height, it also holds many other world records, including the building with the most floors (163), the building with the highest elevator access, and the building with the highest restaurant and nightclub.
As it is a popular tourist spot in Dubai, advance reservations are essential.
【Burj Khalifa booking site】
https://www.burjkhalifa.ae/en/
★Route Time required: 35 minutes
Leave Dubai Mall and return to the station to board the train bound for Centrepoint Metro Station. At Burjuman Station, board the Green Line bound for Etisalat Metro Station. Alight one stop later.
⑧Sharaf DG Station
This is where you get off the train.
★Route Time required: 20 minutes
When you exit the subway, you will come to an intersection. Go straight down the street to the left of the supermarket called Al Madina hypermarket. When you reach the roundabout, you will see an Arabic-looking building ahead of you on the left. Continue straight.
⑨Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood◎
Time required: 1h
Admission fee: AED0
Opening hour: 7 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
This area, also known as the Bastakiya district, is a preserved area of Arab historical architecture. It is said to be the birthplace of Dubai, and about 60 buildings remain. The area is home to shops, hotels, photogenic art, and other old yet fresh atmospheres.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
As you leave Al Fahidi Historic Area and continue along the road, you will see the fort on your right
⑩Dubai Museum◎
*Currently closed due to renovation work
Time required: 40 min
Admission fee: AED3
Opening hour: 7 am – 8 pm
Closed: No
This museum, which was repurposed from a fort, introduces the lives of the people of Dubai. Since it was a fort, weapons and cannons are also on display.
★Route Time required: 10 minutes
Go behind the museum and turn right into the street ⇒ Follow the road ⇒ Enter the market
⑪Old Souk★
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: AED0
Opening hour: 10 am – 10h30 pm
Closed: No
It is one of the three major souks (markets) in Dubai, and is characterized by the products that give off an Arabian vibe. It is recommended for enjoying shopping, but the touts are strong, so do not answer if they speak to you. Shopping is generally done by paying in cash and bargaining.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
When you leave the souk and turn right, you will see the boarding area, so board the boat.
⑫Dubai Creek
Admission fee: AED1
This is Dubai Creek, a canal that runs through Dubai. To cross from here to the other side, we take an Abra, a traditional ferry boat. Since it can hold up to 20 passengers, we have to wait for the next boat when it is crowded.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Take an abra boat to the opposite bank ⇒ After getting off the boat and crossing the road in front of you, you will see the next souk ahead on your left
⑬Spice Souk★
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: AED0
Opening hour: 10 am – 10 pm
(from 4 pm on Friday)
Closed: No
The second of Dubai’s three major souks is a market that mainly deals in spices. You can feel the exotic atmosphere and smell of spices that are typical of the Arabian region, and you can also buy dried fruits and tea.
★Route Time required: 5 minutes
Turn right after leaving the Spice Souk ⇒ Go straight along the road ⇒ You will see the entrance to the next souk at the end
⑭Gold Souk★
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: AED0
Opening hour: 9 am – 9 pm
(from 4 pm on Friday)
Closed: No
The last of Dubai’s three major souks is the souk where gold shops are gathered. Just looking around the rows of gold accessories makes you feel luxurious. Kanz, a shop at the entrance to the souk, displays the world’s largest gold ring, which has been certified by Guinness.
★Route Time required: 15 minutes
When you return to the entrance of the Gold Souk, turn right ⇒ When you reach the main road, turn left and walk along the seafront ⇒ You will see the subway station
⑮Al Ras Metro Station
Take the train going to Etisalat Metro Station.
★Route Time required: 25 minutes
At Union Metro Station, transfer to the red line at Centrepoint Metro Station and get off at Airport Terminal Station.
【Goal】
Airport Terminal Station
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