Planning one day in Dubai does not need expensive cars or taxis. With just one day to see this city, you can visit top places while traveling only on the Dubai metro train. Whether you have a long airport wait or want to use your day off well, 24 hours gives you plenty time to see Dubai’s best spots. The metro train in Dubai system costs very little with tickets starting from just Dhs4 each trip, making it great for people who want to save money but still have fun. Also Know About These 6 Unusual Routes After Fujairah’s Musical Road
Morning: Begin at Dubai Marina (9am)
Start your day with breakfast at Blume, just a short walk from Sobha Realty Metro Station. This restaurant by the water in District 8 has great views and tasty food. You can pick traditional Levantine breakfast that comes with hummus, baby spinach, falafel, and poached eggs, or get the sweet honey kaymak French toast that has caramelized banana and crispy crepe on top. After you eat, walk around the Marina walkway to feel the relaxed mood.
Location & Details:
- Location: District 8, Dubai Marina
- Operating Hours: Daily 9am-midnight
- Contact: blumedubai.com (04 495 6888)
Late Morning: Beach Fun at JBR (11am)
From Sobha Realty Metro Station, get on the tram to Jumeirah Beach Residence 2 for beach time. When weather is cooler, you might like walking to see nice sights. When you get there, put your towel down, swim in the water, or check out the many shops and stands that sell good souvenirs. If you want adventure, walk to Bluewaters Island and look at the tall Ain Dubai wheel close up.
Location & Details:
- Location: Jumeirah Beach Residence
- Access: Tram from Sobha Realty Metro Station to JBR 2
- Activities: Beach access, shopping, Ain Dubai viewing
Afternoon: See Downtown Dubai (2pm)
Get on the red line to Dubai Mall Metro Station and walk through the tunnel to get to the world’s biggest shopping place. The mall opens at 10am, so coming in afternoon means less people so you can look around better. Find Chinatown and watch 33,000 marine animals swim in the big 10 million liter aquarium. Do not miss the famous Burj Khalifa – go out by the Apple Store to take the best pictures of this world record tall building. For food and drinks, go to Time Out Market in Souk Al Bahar for garlic dough knots at Pit fire or get coffee from Boon.
Location & Details:
- Location: Downtown Dubai
- Metro Access: Dubai Mall Metro Station (Red Line)
- Mall Hours: Opens 10am daily
- Key Attractions: Aquarium (33,000 marine animals), Burj Khalifa, Chinatown
Evening: Visit Al Fahidi Old Area (5pm)
Take the red line from Dubai Mall Station to BurJuman, and take the green line for one stop to reach Sharaf DG. Take a short walk to the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, which is the oldest part of Dubai, and has been here long before the big tall buildings. Browse the old-style souks and finish your tour with an actual abra ride over Dubai Creek. These old boats still ferry people today and a trip in both directions costs about Dhs2.
Location & Details:
- Location: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Metro Access: Green Line to Sharaf DG Station
- Abra Service: 6am-midnight daily, Dubai Creek
- Cost: From Dhs1 per trip
Night: Good Food in DIFC (8pm)
Finish your day by getting on the red line to Emirates Towers station to reach the DIFC area. This business place turns into a busy food area at night, where you find Le Petit Maison, Time Out Dubai’s best restaurant of ten years. This place has been here for 15 years and makes excellent Niçoise cuisine with very good wines. You should definitely try their special escargots – snails made with garlic butter and parsley.
Location & Details:
- Location: Gate Village 8, DIFC
- Hours: Mon-Fri noon-1am; Sat-Sun 12:30pm-1am
- Contact: lpmrestaurants.com/dubai (04 439 0505)
- Specialty: Niçoise cuisine, escargots
Conclusion
Dubai’s metro makes it really easy to do many things to do in Dubai in just one day. From eating by the water and beach time to old historical places and great restaurants, this 24-hour plan proves that wonderful Dubai experiences do not need expensive transport. The combination of new attractions and old heritage places that you can reach by metro gives the right balance for any person who wants to use their time well in this wonderful city. With smart planning and the good metro system, one day in Dubai can give you memories those last and real cultural experiences.
