9 days in Dubai & Istanbul Itinerary

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dubai: Abu Dhabi (Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more) and Sharjah Calligraphy Museum (in Sharjah). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 29th (Sat) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. There's lots more to do: make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, browse the different shops at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and take an in-depth tour of Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort.

To find reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Dubai visit planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Dubai is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time (MYT) to Gulf Standard Time (GST) is minus 4 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Kuala Lumpur in July; daily highs in Dubai reach 49°C and lows reach 39°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Dubai to Istanbul takes 8 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dubai to Istanbul. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Dubai in August, with highs in Istanbul at 34°C and lows at 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.