There's enough to do in Dubai to keep you busy for a month What kind of things do you like to do ? Shopping ? Dining ? Adventure ? Culture & history ? Sports ?

Just as important, when are you coming ? The weather will determine how much time you can reasonably spend outdoors, as will your budget. Dubai needn't be expensive if you are careful.

I guess most people do the usual Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, fountain, aquarium, Marina area, etc. Is it about putting the 'right' selfies on FB or getting a taste of the region ?

Your hotel isn't exactly central but it's quite close to the creek at the northern end of town, but about a km from the nearest metro stations. Taxis are pretty cheap and all are govt regulated and metered.

Abu Dhabi is around 120km away and an easy day trip by taxi or intercity bus. Taxi will be around 250 dhs on the meter, or the bus a tenth of that. Don't miss the grand mosque.

I think you need to do some more reading and research and see what catches your eye.