9 days in Dubai, Riyadh & Beirut Itinerary

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

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Wed) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. And it doesn't end there: cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Dubai road trip tool.

Mumbai, India to Dubai is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. You'll gain 1.5 hours traveling from Mumbai to Dubai due to the time zone difference. In September, Dubai is a bit warmer than Mumbai - with highs of 46°C and lows of 36°C. On the 5th (Sat), you'll travel to Riyadh.

As the nation's capital, Riyadh represents a hub of commerce, culture, and transport.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Kingdom Centre Tower.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Riyadh trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Dubai to Riyadh takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Arabian Standard Time (AST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 45°C, and evening lows to 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to Beirut.

Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, Beirut, the country's capital and largest city, has plenty of appeal itself, as well as offering a convenient base for exploring the country's other sights and cities.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): kick back and relax at Chir Bay, then step into the grandiose world of Beit Eddine, and then admire the masterpieces at Atelier Assaf. On the next day, make a trip to Zaitunay Bay, then deepen your understanding at American University of Beirut, then push the limits with Lebanon Local Tour, and finally see the interesting displays at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Beirut journey planner.

Getting from Riyadh to Beirut by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Riyadh in September, things will get slightly colder in Beirut: highs are around 36°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.