Dubai walking route: Burj Khalifa to The Dubai Mall
This 1.7 km route through Dubai showcases iconic landmarks including the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, and scenic views from a helicopter tour starting at Palm Jumeirah. The route captures a brief 12-minute experience of Dubai's most recognizable attractions and architectural achievements in the United Arab Emirates.
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 21 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Welcome to Dubai
- End
- Burj Khalifa
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Welcome to Dubai — Ultra-modern emirate transforming from desert trading port into global hub for luxury, innovation, and superlative architecture.
- Burj Khalifa Helicopter Tour — Aerial tour offering panoramic views of the world's tallest building and Dubai's sprawling skyline, coastline, and desert landscape.
- The Dubai Mall — Largest shopping mall in the world by total area
- Burj Khalifa — Tallest building in the world, viewed during helicopter tour
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Helicopter tours around Dubai are approximately 15 minutes long and cost around 835 AED (roughly $250). Visibility can be poor due to dust and sand, affecting views of iconic buildings.
- Tip
- The Dubai Mall, including its car park, is the largest mall in the entire world. It features an aquarium with 10 million liters of water.
- Tip
- Sleeping pods are available at Dubai Mall for 25 AED per half hour for a quick rest.
- Transport
- Travel from Dubai to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi takes approximately 1.5 hours by car.
- Timing
- During Ramadan, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is only open to tourists between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The mosque is closed during prayer times, including 4:00 PM prayer.
- Food
- Traditional Emirati meals are eaten with hands without utensils. Dishes include Al-Sya (mashed rice with chicken), Machboos (spiced rice with fish or meat), and Fattoush (bread with lamb stew).
- Food
- Try camel milk coffee with saffron and camel milk, which contains no natural lactose. Also try Indian chai (cut tea) and puri roti (butter bread with caramel) for dessert.
- Avoid
- Avoid visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during peak prayer times if you're not Muslim, as tourist entry is restricted during prayers. Plan visits between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM during Ramadan.
- Tip
- Temperatures in Dubai can reach 40 degrees Celsius. Even windy conditions feel like standing in a blow-dryer or microwave due to extreme heat.
- Tip
- Traveling with local guides provides authentic experiences and access to local knowledge about Dubai and surrounding areas like Abu Dhabi.
Video on this route
WORLD'S LARGEST MALL - Exploring Dubai with Locals