Dubai is an exhilarating city, to say the least. It should be more than just a transit.

The flourishing city is a pride of UAE and one that the world needs to know about. It has much to offer and there will never be a dull moment. The city is full of surprises—futuristic architecture, exemplary dining scene, colourful culture and rich history, world-class hotels, incredible shopping malls with exhausting selections of brands, quintessential desert experiences, one-of-a-kind attractions, many world’s firsts… and the list goes on.

Dubai pretty much sets a new benchmark for just about everything in the world. It has become a phenomenon in its own rights; and that is why it really shouldn’t just be a transit. Today, we share a 4D3N Dubai Itinerary with you, and that includes 10 must-sees and must-dos.

DAY 1 IN DUBAI

#1 VISIT THE DUBAI MALL

The Dubai Mall is going to be the best mall you’ve ever visited in your life. It is the world’s largest mall with an unimaginable number of shops—from fashion boutiques, beauty bars, cafes and restaurants to furniture stores—and it will one epic shopping experience like never before.

#2 MARVEL AT THE WORLD’S LARGEST AQUARIUM

Think you’ve seen enough aquariums to last you a lifetime? Not until you’ve seen the one in The Dubai Mall. Now, this is totally #nextlevel and what is better known as the world’s largest aquarium. You’d never believe the scale until you’ve seen it for yourself! Many levels of treasures await.

#3 SEE BURJ KHALIFA, THE WORLD’S TALLEST BUILDING

Dubai likes to claim the first for everything. Just when you thought Taipei 101 or The Empire State Building is just about as tall as buildings can get, Dubai builds Burj Khalifa—a hotel, residence and office all in one building. Yes, standing at 830m, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. And it is really very, very tall.

#4 ENJOY THE EVENING FOUNTAIN SHOW

Just outside The Dubai Mall and right in front of Burj Khalifa, there is a nightly fountain show that is free of charge. It is one stunning performance of dancing waters accompanied by melodies from all over the world.

DAY 2 IN DUBAI

#5 SPEND A DAY AT ATLANTIS THE PALM

The award-winning resort is one of the most popular properties in Dubai and it is a destination on its own with many attractions and restaurants within its compound. You can easily spend a day at Atlantis The Palm, from frolicking in Aquaventure Waterpark to dining at the stellar Chinese restaurant Yuan.

#6 EVENING STROLL ALONG JUMEIRAH BEACH

Jumeirah Beach is where the locals love hanging out—for evening strolls, for some unadulterated fun and great dinners. There is no lack of good restaurants for some indulgence and you should enjoy the beautiful sunset while you are there.

DAY 3 IN DUBAI

#7 SKI DUBAI

Yes, Dubai is scorching hot almost every day of the year but you can still experience some winter vibes. Ski Dubai is the world’s largest indoor snow park within Mall of The Emirates where you can have a go at skiing with 5 slopes of varying steepness and difficulty, get up close and personal with penguins, roll around in a giant snowball and more! It is certainly a place for both young and old.

#8 QUINTESSENTIAL DESERT EXPERIENCE

If you haven’t experienced the Arabic desert, have you really been to Dubai? The desert safari is the most memorable part of our trip and one that we would highly recommend to everyone. Take a jeep safari and experience the wild dune bashing, then end off with a dinner in the desert while watching the sun set against the sand dunes.

DAY 4 IN DUBAI

#9 LAST EXIT – STREET FOOD TRUCK PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE

Last Exit is a street food truck park on the border between Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Located on the E11 near the Ghantoot turn-off, Last Exit is a food destination in Dubai that no one should miss.

#10 IMG WORLD OF ADVENTURES

Before you leave Dubai, you have to treat yourself to a day of fun at IMG World of Adventures, Dubai’s indoor theme park with four “epic zones” spanning across 1.5 million square feet. Crazy Marvel-themed roller coaster rides await, as well as a 4D Avengers: Battle of Ultron ride.

We travelled to Dubai as guests of Dubai Tourism.