8 days in Dubai & Qatar Itinerary

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Corniche Beach and Dubai Marina Yacht Club. Change things up with these side-trips from Dubai: Al Majaz Waterfront (in Sharjah) and Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Bridge & Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque). There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at La Mer, stroll around Jumeirah Public Beach, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and slough off your stress at Turkish baths.

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Manama, Bahrain to Dubai is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Manama to Dubai is 1 hour. When traveling from Manama in January, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Dubai: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Doha.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): don't miss a visit to The Pearl Island, make a trip to The Corniche, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Islamic Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Msheireb Museums, then go for a walk through Souq Waqif, and then relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers.

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You can fly from Dubai to Doha in 4.5 hours. Another option is to drive. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time to Arabian Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Dubai in January, plan for little chillier nights in Doha, with lows around 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car back home.