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6 Hour Layover <\/a> ![\"dubai](\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/47e3828ba09e3f1b254e9e1ec1d68850-Jumeirah%20Beach.jpeg?auto=compress&fm=pjpg&w=750&h=400&fit=min&q=60\")
8 Hour Layover <\/a> ![\"dubai](\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/1afd571f320a0c29a0a358f31141f95e-Souk%20Madinat%202.jpeg?auto=compress&fm=pjpg&w=750&h=400&fit=min&q=60\")
10 Hour Layover <\/a> ![\"dubai](\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/3fb4a0dd82523fe6b1bfa63d648c1297-Al%20Fahidi%202.jpg?auto=compress&fm=pjpg&w=750&h=400&fit=min&q=60\")
12 Hour Layover <\/a><\/p>\n6 Hour Layover In Dubai<\/h2>\nBurj Khalifa, Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain<\/h4>\n
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Climb Atop The Burj Khalifa<\/h3>\n
World\u2019s tallest building. A concrete wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering, The Burj Khalifa has no equal. Take the world\u2019s fastest elevator to the observation deck at the 125th floor for a one-of-a-kind view. Make sure you book your tickets online<\/a>; they\u2019re known to have painfully long queues.<\/p>\n Burj Khalifa: At the Top (Level 124 & 125)<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED162<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Check out other Burj Khalifa tickets<\/a> and choose your pick!<\/p>\n The city is renowned all over the world for its shopping hotspots, and Dubai Mall is by far the most exuberant of them all. Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled amalgamation of world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. Theatre, theme park, aquarium, candy world \u2013 Dubai Mall<\/a> has something for everyone. If you’re interested in visiting the famous Dubai Aquarium, grab your tickets online and earn 5% cashback!<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED120<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n If you’re interested in going atop the Burj Khalifa and visiting the Dubai Aquarium, Headout offers a combo deal which allows you to save a few dirhams and is super convinient! Grab it below.<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + Burj Khalifa Combo<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED235<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Grab a meal from one of the many restaurants in Souq Al Bahr, and watch the Fountain Dance Show which is free for all. Built by the creators of the fountain at The Bellagio, this is the world\u2019s largest choreographed fountain system. Below is the Dubai Fountain schedule which will help you plan your schedule accordingly. Also, for 25 AED, you can get a fantastic view from the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk<\/a> which allows only a select number of people, hence avoiding the hassle of struggling for a view. If you’re up for an Abra ride, you can buy tickets to the boardwalk and an abra ride below!<\/p>\n Afternoon Shows<\/p>\n Evening Shows<\/p>\n Please do not forget that leaving the airport can take a lot of time and you need to plan in some time to get back, so maybe visiting Downtown in 6 hours is probably all you can do. If you are fast you can soak in some sun at the beach.<\/p>\n Dubai Fountain Show & Traditional Abra Lake Ride<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED72<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Distance from Airport : 15 kms Time Taken : 20 mins How to travel from the airport to Dubai Mall \/ Burj Khalifa : You can avail a taxi or go by metro<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n World\u2019s tallest building. A concrete wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering, The Burj Khalifa has no equal. Take the world\u2019s fastest elevator to the observation deck at the 125th floor for a one-of-a-kind view. Make sure you book your tickets online<\/a>; they\u2019re known to have painfully long queues.<\/p>\n Burj Khalifa: At the Top (Level 124 & 125)<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED162<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n The city is renowned all over the world for its shopping hotspots, and Dubai Mall is by far the most exuberant of them all. Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled amalgamation of world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. Theatre, theme park, aquarium, ice rink \u2013 Dubai Mall has it all.<\/p>\n Grab a meal from one of the many restaurants in Souq Al Bahr, and watch the Fountain Dance Show which is free for all. Built by the creators of the fountain at The Bellagio, this is the world\u2019s largest choreographed fountain system. Below is the Dubai Fountain schedule which will help you plan your schedule accordingly.<\/p>\n Afternoon Shows<\/p>\n Evening Shows<\/p>\n This long, pristine stretch of white sand is ideal for a few uninhibited minutes of pleasure. Also, amongst the many public beaches in Dubai, the Jumeirah Beach more so the Kite Beach is hands down the best beach in the city. Spend a few minutes taking in the salty beach vibe and maybe a feet dip in the cool Arabian waters? Check out other beaches in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n The best part about Jumeirah Beach is that you have the world’s one and only 7 star hotel gracing the backdrop! You can now gloat about having seen the Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab in one go.<\/p>\n – Distance from Dubai Airport to Jumeirah Beach : 23 KM (38 minutes) – Distance from Jumeirah Beach to Burj Al Arab : 13 KM (20 minutes) – Distance from Burj Al Arab to Dubai Airport : 14 KM (20 minutes) <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n World\u2019s tallest building. A concrete wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering, The Burj Khalifa has no equal. Take the world\u2019s fastest elevator to the observation deck at the 125th floor for a one-of-a-kind view. Make sure you book your tickets online<\/a>; they\u2019re known to have painfully long queues.<\/p>\n Burj Khalifa: At the Top (Level 124 & 125)<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED162<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Check out other Burj Khalifa tickets<\/a> and choose your pick!<\/p>\n The city is renowned all over the world for its shopping hotspots, and Dubai Mall is by far the most exuberant of them all. Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled amalgamation of world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. Theatre, theme park, aquarium, candy world \u2013 Dubai Mall<\/a> has something for everyone. If you’re interested in visiting the famous Dubai Aquarium, grab your tickets online and earn 5% cashback!<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED120<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n If you’re interested in going atop the Burj Khalifa and visiting the Dubai Aquarium, Headout offers a combo deal which allows you to save a few dirhams and is super convinient! Grab it below.<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + Burj Khalifa Combo<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED235<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Grab a meal from one of the many restaurants in Souq Al Bahr, and watch the Fountain Dance Show which is free for all. Built by the creators of the fountain at The Bellagio, this is the world\u2019s largest choreographed fountain system. Below is the Dubai Fountain schedule which will help you plan your schedule accordingly. Also, for 25 AED, you can get a fantastic view from the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk<\/a> which allows only a select number of people, hence avoiding the hassle of struggling for a view. If you’re up for an Abra ride, you can buy tickets to the boardwalk and an abra ride below!<\/p>\n Afternoon Shows<\/p>\n Evening Shows<\/p>\n Please do not forget that leaving the airport can take a lot of time and you need to plan in some time to get back, so maybe visiting Downtown in 6 hours is probably all you can do. If you are fast you can soak in some sun at the beach.<\/p>\n Dubai Fountain Show & Traditional Abra Lake Ride<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED72<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n This long, pristine stretch of white sand is ideal for a few uninhibited minutes of pleasure. Also, amongst the many public beaches in Dubai, the Jumeirah Beach more so the Kite Beach is hands down the best beach in the city. Spend a few minutes taking in the salty beach vibe and maybe a feet dip in the cool Arabian waters? Check out other beaches in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n The best part about Jumeirah Beach is that you have the world’s one and only 7 star hotel gracing the backdrop! You can now gloat about having seen the Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab in one go.<\/p>\n The parts of Madinat Souq that are accessible to the public are great to catch a whiff of old Dubai, in a modern setting. Charm oozing out of the gold clad souqs, decked by cool blue canals with up-town restaurants fringing the sides of the canals. You can enjoy a great view of Burj Al Arab and if you have the time to ride an abra through the canals you definitely should!<\/p>\n – Distance from Dubai Airport to Jumeirah Beach : 23 KM (38 minutes) – Distance from Jumeirah Beach to Burj Al Arab : 13 KM (20 minutes) – Distance from Burj Al Arab to Madinat Souq : 3 KM (3 minutes) – Distance from Madinat Souq to Dubai Airport : 25 KM (26 minutes) <\/p>\n<\/p>\n \n World\u2019s tallest building. A concrete wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering, The Burj Khalifa has no equal. Take the world\u2019s fastest elevator to the observation deck at the 125th floor for a one-of-a-kind view. Make sure you book your tickets online<\/a>; they\u2019re known to have painfully long queues.<\/p>\n Burj Khalifa: At the Top (Level 124 & 125)<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED162<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Check out other Burj Khalifa tickets<\/a> and choose your pick!<\/p>\n The city is renowned all over the world for its shopping hotspots, and Dubai Mall is by far the most exuberant of them all. Dubai Mall offers an unparalleled amalgamation of world-class dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. Theatre, theme park, aquarium, candy world \u2013 Dubai Mall<\/a> has something for everyone. If you’re interested in visiting the famous Dubai Aquarium, grab your tickets online and earn 5% cashback!<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo Tickets<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED120<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n If you’re interested in going atop the Burj Khalifa and visiting the Dubai Aquarium, Headout offers a combo deal which allows you to save a few dirhams and is super convinient! Grab it below.<\/p>\n Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo + Burj Khalifa Combo<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED235<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n Grab a meal from one of the many restaurants in Souq Al Bahr, and watch the Fountain Dance Show which is free for all. Built by the creators of the fountain at The Bellagio, this is the world\u2019s largest choreographed fountain system. Below is the Dubai Fountain schedule which will help you plan your schedule accordingly. Also, for 25 AED, you can get a fantastic view from the Dubai Fountain Boardwalk<\/a> which allows only a select number of people, hence avoiding the hassle of struggling for a view. If you’re up for an Abra ride, you can buy tickets to the boardwalk and an abra ride below!<\/p>\n Afternoon Shows<\/p>\n Evening Shows<\/p>\n Please do not forget that leaving the airport can take a lot of time and you need to plan in some time to get back, so maybe visiting Downtown in 6 hours is probably all you can do. If you are fast you can soak in some sun at the beach.<\/p>\n Dubai Fountain Show & Traditional Abra Lake Ride<\/p>\n Headout Price: AED72<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n Book Now <\/a><\/p>\n This long, pristine stretch of white sand is ideal for a few uninhibited minutes of pleasure. Also, amongst the many public beaches in Dubai, the Jumeirah Beach more so the Kite Beach is hands down the best beach in the city. Spend a few minutes taking in the salty beach vibe and maybe a feet dip in the cool Arabian waters? Check out other beaches in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n The best part about Jumeirah Beach is that you have the world’s one and only 7 star hotel gracing the backdrop! You can now gloat about having seen the Jumeirah Beach and the Burj Al Arab in one go.<\/p>\n The parts of Madinat Souq that are accessible to the public are great to catch a whiff of old Dubai, in a modern setting. Charm oozing out of the gold clad souqs, laced with a labyrinth of canals and classy up-town restaurants fringing the sides of the canals.<\/p>\n If you desire a better understanding of Dubai\u2019s history or want to escape the characteristic bling of the city, head to the Al Fahidi district. Here, you can explore museums, craft shops, cafes and art galleries. Take an abra to the other side of the creek and explore the gold and spice souks. Soak up the scents, sights and sounds of this old-world Arabian market.<\/p>\n – Distance from Dubai Airport to Jumeirah Beach : 23 KM (38 minutes) – Distance from Jumeirah Beach to Burj Al Arab : 13 KM (20 minutes) – Distance from Burj Al Arab to Madinat Souq : 3 KM (3 minutes) – Distance from Madinat Souq to Gold Souq : 26 KM (30 minutes)<\/p>\n Lucky enough to have more than a layover to spend in Dubai? Check out these other amazing things to do<\/a>!Next, check out these 5 Essential (and free) Apps For Your Next Trip to Dubai<\/a>. Also, see our guide to the Best Indoor Activities in Dubai<\/a>.<\/p>\n Looking out for more things to do in Dubai? Here are a few of our detailed Dubai<\/a> guides that will help you plan your Dubai vacation better!<\/p>\n See more Dubai. Save more money.<\/p>\n Save AED 20<\/strong> on your first booking with Headout when you use promo code ‘GODUBAI’<\/strong>!<\/p>\nRoam Around Dubai Mall<\/h3>\n
Watch the Dubai Fountain Show<\/h3>\n
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Traveling the distance<\/h5>\n
8 Hour Layover In Dubai<\/h2>\n
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain Jumeirah Beach & Burj Al Arab<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nClimb Atop The Burj Khalifa<\/h3>\n
Roam Around Dubai Mall<\/h3>\n
Watch the Dubai Fountain Show<\/h3>\n
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Soak In Some Sun At The Jumeirah Beach<\/h3>\n
Marvel At The Burj Al Arab<\/h3>\n
Traveling the distance<\/h5>\n
10 Hour Layover In Dubai<\/h2>\n
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Jumeirah Beach, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Souk<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nClimb Atop The Burj Khalifa<\/h3>\n
Roam Around Dubai Mall<\/h3>\n
Watch the Dubai Fountain Show<\/h3>\n
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Soak In Some Sun At The Jumeirah Beach<\/h3>\n
Marvel At The Burj Al Arab<\/h3>\n
Blend luxury and tradition at Souk Madinat Jumeirah<\/h3>\n
Traveling the distance<\/h5>\n
12 Hour Layover In Dubai<\/h2>\n
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain, Jumeirah Beach, Burj Al Arab, Madinat Souk, Gold & Spice Souk<\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\nClimb Atop The Burj Khalifa<\/h3>\n
Roam Around Dubai Mall<\/h3>\n
Watch the Dubai Fountain Show<\/h3>\n
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Soak In Some Sun At The Jumeirah Beach<\/h3>\n
Marvel At The Burj Al Arab<\/h3>\n
Blend luxury and tradition at Souk Madinat Jumeirah<\/h3>\n
Travel back in time at the Old District<\/h3>\n
Traveling the distance<\/h5>\n
Quick Tips For Your Dubai Layover<\/h2>\n
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More Dubai Guides<\/h2>\n
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Dubai Frame<\/b> <\/a> ![\"Abu](\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/blog-content\/image\/cdd604ea0cee05c043d6b44a5a704f20-Big%20Bus%20Dubai.jpeg?auto=compress&fm=pjpg&w=500&h=1000&q=30\")
Big Bus Dubai <\/b> <\/a> ![\"Abu](\"https:\/\/cdn-imgix.headout.com\/tour\/3821\/TOUR-IMAGE\/d81c2e93-efd3-4df4-8553-154783698542-2535-dubai-dhow-sightseeing-cruise---dubai-creek-01.jpg?auto=compress&fm=pjpg&w=500&h=1000&q=30\")
Dubai Creek Dhow Cruise<\/b> <\/a> <\/p>\n