Day 1: Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

With the Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus Dubai Tour, you'll have an elevated view of the city from the comfort of an open-top bus as it moves through the Emirate.

You'll have the opportunity to see more than 40 different points of interest on this bus tour, and you can explore every part of this country. Important destinations to stop by on this tour includes The Burj Khalifa, Souk Madinat, The Palm, and Dubai Marina.

You can look over three different routes: the City Tour (red), the Beach Tour (green), or the Marina Tour (blue). With your Big Bus ticket, you'll gain admittance to the "Flamingo Lagoon Discovery" trip, which gives you the chance to watch exotic flamingos in the wildlife.

Sites to see today:

Burj Khalifa- Why do you have to go to the top of Burj Khalifa during sunrise? Because it is awe-inspiring when you are standing high on the outdoor observation deck of the world's tallest building at the break of day. With clouds swirling below and the entire city of Dubai under your feet, you will feel like an all-powerful being as you gaze at the brilliant colors of the horizon miraculously transforming from a deep, splendid purple to a magnificent, shimmering orange. Burj Khalifa is a must-visit tourist destination.

Souk Madinat- Souk Madinat Jumeirah combines traditional Middle Eastern shopping culture of stands, barrows, and stalls with a mix of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, luxury fashion, and jewelry. It includes more than 25 restaurants offering cuisines from all over the globe. Travel back to the heart of old Dubai, where the bustling souks will delight your senses. The Perfume Souk is home to Arabian fragrances, and you can find jewels and precious metals at the Gold Souk. Visit the Textile Souk in Bur Dubai to dig through swathes of brightly-colored silks and embroidered fabrics. There is plenty of traditional shopping to be found at the famous Gold, Spice and Textile souks.

Dubai Marina- Dubai Marina is a beautiful artificial canal city, whose design is based on Vancouver’s False Creek. Many exciting things happen at the Dubai Marina: amazing cruises, great shopping, shows, festivals, and musical concerts. The list is endless. Here you'll find the city's top restaurants, entertainment complexes, and the world's tallest apartment buildings, each with a million-dollar view! Dubai Marina Walk features smart cafes and craft markets, while Dubai Marina Mall is packed with chain and luxury fashion brands. Upscale yachts cruise through the large man-made marina, where activities range from jet-skiing to skydiving.