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United Arab Emirates
3-Day Weekend Itinerary
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United Arab Emirates
3-Day Weekend Itinerary

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates 3-Day Weekend Itinerary: United Arab Emirates in a weekend, already planned.

A short trip has no hours to waste. Three days in a sensible order — sights, meals and getting around — so you arrive knowing exactly where to start.

  • All 3 days planned, in order — 15 stops picked for you
  • Where to eat along the way, every day
  • On your phone offline, or printed in your bag

$24for 3 planned days — $8 a day of your trip

Instant PDF download · Works offline · 30-day money-back guarantee

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Built from the research behind opentravelguide.com · Updated October 2026

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Get all 5 United Arab Emirates guides — the plans, the food, the kids and the budget — for $79. That's $51 less than buying them one by one.

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A look inside

Named in the United Arab Emirates 3-day itinerary

  • Cover
  • Day 1
  • Cover
  • Day 1

A sample of what the guide names, taken word for word from the guide.

Day trips covered

  • Abu Dhabi City
  • Ras Al Khaimah and Jebel Jais
  • Sharjah Old Town and Souks
  • Fujairah and East Coast Beaches

Local spots covered

  • Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Jebel Jais
  • Al Fahidi Fort Rooftop and Dubai Creek
  • Hatta Dam
  • Al Qudra Lakes
  • Alserkal Avenue
  • Umm Al Emarat Park
  • +1 more

Day by day

Your days in United Arab Emirates

  1. Day 1Dubai Icons & Downtown
  2. Day 2Heritage & Desert Adventure
  3. Day 3Beach, Marina & Departure

How it works

  1. 1Buy→
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  3. 3Use it offline or print it

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Compare

All United Arab Emirates guides

Each guide covers a different part of the trip. Prices are what you pay today.

GuideBest forInsidePrice
7-Day ItineraryA full week, planned7 days planned · 47 scheduled stops$34
3-Day Weekend Itinerary ViewingA long weekend3 days planned · 15 scheduled stops$24
Family Travel GuideTravelling with kids32 family attractions · 10 family stays$29
Food & Restaurant GuideEating well12 local dishes · 15 places to eat$24
Budget & Money-Saving GuideSpending less37 free & cheap picks$19
Complete BundleEverything, for lessAll 5 guides$79saves $51

What's inside

Everything in this guide

See everything in this guide

Everything in this edition, last updated October 2026.

Also in the guide

  • Welcome to Your United Arab Emirates Adventure

    How to Use This Itinerary · Best Time to Visit

  • Pre-Trip Essentials

    Arrival & Entry · Where to Stay · Getting Around · Packing Essentials · Travel Tips

  • Hidden Gems & Local Secrets

    Secret Viewpoints · Skip This, Do This Instead · Where Locals Go

  • Best Photo Spots

  • Self-Guided Walking Tours

    Al Fahidi and Dubai Creek Heritage Walk · Karama and Satwa Street Food Walk · Alserkal Avenue Contemporary Art Walk · Old Dubai Heritage Walk · Dubai Marina Waterfront Walk · Downtown Dubai Circuit · Jumeirah Beach Walk

  • Day Trips from United Arab Emirates

  • Late Night United Arab Emirates

    Late Night Dining

  • Flexible Alternatives

    Rainy Day Options · If You Have More Time · Seasonal Notes

  • Quick Reference Guide

    Restaurant Recommendations · Top Attractions

Questions

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?+

A PDF. It's ready to download the moment payment completes, and we email you the link too.

Why pay when the website is free?+

It's built from the same research as the free United Arab Emirates pages. The website is for browsing by topic; this guide does the planning for you, with everything in order in one document you can use offline on the trip.

Browse the free United Arab Emirates pages
Can I use it on my phone without a connection?+

Yes. Once downloaded, the PDF opens in any PDF reader on a phone, tablet or computer with no connection needed, and it prints cleanly if you prefer paper.

How current is it?+

This edition was last updated in October 2026. Opening hours, prices and transport schedules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you rely on it.

What if it is not what I needed?+

Every guide is covered by a 30-day money-back guarantee. Request a refund within 30 days of purchase.

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Is this guide included in the bundle?+

Yes. The United Arab Emirates Complete Bundle contains this guide and the other four, as the same PDFs sold individually.

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United Arab Emirates 3-Day Weekend Itinerary

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