One Day in Dubai Itinerary - Stopover in Dubai Options

If you want to see something truly amazing, stop by the Middle East’s largest indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai. This snowy spectacle continues to draw in visitors with the world’s first indoor black diamond ski run. Delight in this sub-zero playground in the middle of the desert with Ski Dubai Snow Classic or Ski Slope tickets.

Ski Dubai offers lessons and rentals for every skill set, from true beginners to snow sporting pros. The kids, meanwhile, can enjoy a session in the exciting penguin zone or on the icy playground.

Even if you don’t want to suit up and ski down one of the venue’s five ski slopes, sled, or toboggan runs, you can watch all the chilly action from the all-glass viewing platform within the mall.

Your next stop should be the Lost Chambers Aquarium at Atlantis the Palm Resort. The mythical city’s new underwater home is encapsulated in the Lost Chambers’ ten different areas. Here, you can get as up close as possible (without getting wet) to a variety of marine life, from sharks to piranhas, jellyfish, stingrays, and schools of colorful fish.

Explore the watery ruins of Atlantis and try to spot as many maritime creatures as you can. The aquarium also houses the Middle East’s largest open-air marine habitat. You can book a myth tour to learn the inside story and get further information on the lost city and the aquarium’s fishy residents.

You might be able to see the Lost Chambers’ scuba divers as they check on all of the animals in the tanks and put on a live feeding show. Consult their website in advance to see the diving schedule.

Hop aboard a traditional dhow boat for a cruise around Dubai Creek and get some of the best views of the glimmering metropolis. Dubai Creek encircles the city center, and from the boat, you'll see a whole host of the city's sights that soar into the sky.

Accompanied by pre-recorded commentary and with a complimentary soft drink on offer, this is the gentle way to sightsee. A must for those who wish to see this famously frenetic city at a more leisurely pace.

Once you've finished your luxurious tour of the Palm, cruise back down SZR to the Downtown Dubai area for a stop at Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountains. The Dubai Mall once held the title of the largest and most innovative mall in the world. Today it still delights with a multitude of shops, dining options, a huge multiplex movie theater, and even an indoor ice skating rink. Something to tick off on your travel wishlist with offerings for all ages.

One of the mall’s most interesting features can be found outside of it: the famous dancing Dubai Fountains. This is the world’s biggest choreographed fountain system. It springs to life with music and light performances set to Arabic and world music hits. Note that the fountain show begins only in the afternoon.

Watch as the spectacular water and light show illuminates the dusky sky as the day turns to evening. Be sure to get a good spot near the Souk Al Bahar Bridge for prime viewing.

We’ve saved the best for last with your final stop of the day. It's the ultimate Dubai tourist attraction - the Burj Khalifa. Travel up more than 140 floors of the world’s tallest building to experience the dizzying heights of At The Top at the Burj Khalifa.

Learn about what went into the historic construction of this magnificent building before entering a dedicated tour elevator. You'll experience projections and video installations that will make you feel as if you're soaring over the desert terrain. Once you've reached level 148, you're invited to step out and enjoy the world's highest outdoor observation deck.

From here, you’ll enjoy a jaw-dropping, panoramic view of Dubai, where you can fully appreciate the vivid and daring architecture of the desert oasis city. This is also a perfect place to snap one final trip photo, almost from the literal top of the world.

• You've got to visit At The Top at Burj Khalifa.
• Visit the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo at Dubai Mall.
• Take a tour of the Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall
• Delight your palate with the Arabian Culinary Experience (serving Lebanese delicacies) at Al Hallab Restaurant on the Dubai Mall terrace with views of the Dubai Fountain show. Please note: Fountain shows only start in the afternoon.
• Head to the pristine Dubai desert with the afternoon Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner (includes pick up directly at Dubai Mall around 3.30pm).

• Take a rib speed boat sightseeing tour at Dubai Marina.
• Swim at The Beach (JBR) and grab lunch at many of the restaurants and shopping outlets there.
• Head to Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates for some afternoon indoor skiing & shopping.
• Head to At The Top, Burj Khalifa.
• Delight your palate with the Arabian Culinary Experience (offering Lebanese delicacies) at Al Hallab Restaurant on the Dubai Mall terrace with views of the Dubai Fountain show.