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Dubai for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    3Fils

    Asian-fusion · $$$ · Jumeirah Fishing Harbour

    Iconic kickoff — No-reservations Michelin-Bib waterfront — book the bar, order everything.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Jumeirah Fishing Harbour — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Burj Khalifa & Dubai Fountain
    Culture · Downtown

    World's tallest tower with At the Top deck and choreographed lake show.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Downtown — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite
  2. 1:00 PM

    Al Ustad Special Kebab

    Iranian · $ · Bur Dubai

    Polaroid-walled 1978 institution — order the special chelo kebab.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Bur Dubai — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite
  3. 3:30 PM
    Al Fahidi Historical District
    Culture · Bur Dubai

    Wind-tower lanes, courtyard cafés and the Dubai Museum.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Bur Dubai — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite
  4. 7:00 PM
    Jumeirah Beach & La Mer
    Outdoors · Jumeirah

    White-sand promenade with kite surfers and Burj Al Arab views.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Jumeirah — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite
  5. 9:00 PM

    Ravi Restaurant

    Pakistani · $ · Satwa

    24-hour curry house — late-night nihari and butter chicken legend.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Satwa — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite

Sunday

  1. 2:00 PM
    Gold & Spice Souks
    Culture · Deira

    Abra across the creek to alleys of saffron, frankincense and 22-karat trays.

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    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Deira — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A shoulder-season favorite

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