Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dubai
You'll land at Dubai International Airport and clear immigration with your representative waiting to greet you. The drive to your hotel takes about 30 minutes depending on traffic. Check in, freshen up, and settle in for the rest of the day. After your flight, it's best to rest and adjust to the local time before exploring tomorrow.
- Start point
- Dubai International Airport (DXB), Airport Rd, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Pick up from Airport and transferred to Hotel, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
- Day 2
Dubai Panoramic Tour
After breakfast, head out to see both sides of Dubai. Start with the modern landmarks like Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Al Arab, and Palm Jumeirah before checking out Dubai Marina. Then shift gears and wander through the historic Al Bastakiya neighborhood with its traditional wind towers. Hop on an Abra water taxi through the Spice Souk and Gold Market, where the narrow lanes are filled with vendors. Later you'll reach Dubai Mall for shopping, and if you're interested, take the elevator up Burj Khalifa for views from the 125th floor (or skip it if you prefer just browsing stores).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Panoramic visit of Dubai
- Jumeirah Mosque visit
- Palm Jumeirah island visit
- JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) walk
- Dubai Marina visit
- Al Bastakiya neighborhood visit
- Wind tower and coffee museum visit
- Art galleries visit
- Fabrics market visit
- Abra water taxi crossing the creek
- Spice Souk visit
- Gold Market visit
- Dubai Mall visit
Optional Activities
- Burj Khalifa ascent
- Shopping at Dubai Mall
Landmarks Jumeirah Mosque Burj Al Arab Palm Jumeirah Dubai Eye JBR (Jumeirah Beach Residence) Dubai Marina Cayan Tower Al Bastakiya Spice Souk Gold Market (Dubai) Dubai Mall Burj Khalifa - Day 3
Abu Dhabi Full Day Tour
Today you're driving to Abu Dhabi, about 90 minutes from Dubai. Start with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world with its white marble architecture and intricate details. Continue through the AL BATEEN royal neighborhood and see Emirates Palace Hotel from outside. The Corniche walkway is perfect for stretching your legs and spotting Al Lulu and Etihad Towers. Grab lunch somewhere along the waterfront, then visit Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. If you're up for it, Ferrari theme park is also an option before heading back to Dubai.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel through Dubai free trade zone
- Jabel Ali port visit
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit
- Al Maqta Bridge visit
- AL BATEEN neighborhood visit
- Royal palaces panoramic stop
- Emirates Palace Hotel panoramic stop
- Corniche promenade visit
- Al Lulu artificial island visit
- Etihad Towers visit
- Heritage Village visit
- Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi visit
- Ferrari theme park visit
Landmarks Jabel Ali Port Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Al Maqta Bridge Emirates Palace Hotel Corniche Abu Dhabi Al Lulu Island Etihad Towers Heritage Village Abu Dhabi Louvre Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Abu Dhabi - Day 4
Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner
Take it easy this morning and stay at your hotel. In the afternoon around 3 or 4 PM, you'll head into the desert for a safari experience. The drive kicks off with dune driving that can be quite thrilling, building up to a golden sunset over the sand. At the Bedouin camp, you'll have traditional Arabic coffee and dates while relaxing. Options include henna tattoos or a short camel ride if those interest you. There's live Tanoura dancing and belly performances to watch, then a three-course BBQ dinner served under the stars before returning to the city around 10 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Three-course BBQ dinner with variety of meats and salads served beneath the starlit skies, accompanied by authentic Arabic music)
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Desert safari with dune driving
- Desert sunset experience
- Traditional Arabic coffee and dates welcome
- Henna tattoo experience
- Camel ride
- Tanoura dance show
- Belly dance performance
- Three-course BBQ dinner with meats and salads
- Day 5
Al Ain Oasis and Cultural Heritage
You'll drive to Al Ain, about 2 hours from Dubai, to see where the UAE was founded. The oasis landscape is completely different from coastal Dubai, with extensive palm plantations creating a green expanse. Visit Al Ain Museum to learn about traditional Bedouin life and commerce, then tour Qasr al Muwaiji Palace, the birthplace of the current president. From there, check out the ancient Qasr Al Ain palace and get views of Jebel Hafeet mountain on the border with Oman. The excavation sites show layers of history, and if you're interested, there are sulfur water springs to see. Stop at Al Bawadi for lunch and finish with a walk through the camel market before returning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Al Bawadi), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Reddish dunes viewing
- Al Ain Museum visit
- Qasr al Muwaiji Palace visit
- Qasr Al Ain ancient palace visit
- Jebel Hafeet mountain viewing
- Excavation areas viewing
- Sulfur water springs viewing
- Camel market experience
Landmarks Al Ain Museum Qasr al Muwaiji Palace Qasr Al Ain Jebel Hafeet - Day 6
Burj Khalifa and Dhow Cruise Dinner
Morning starts at Burj Khalifa where you'll take the world's fastest elevator to the 125th floor observation deck. The 360-degree views stretch across Dubai and the Arabian Gulf on clear days. Later, around 7 PM, head to the creek for a traditional Dhow cruise dinner. The boat sails past historic landmarks including Sheikh Saeed's house and Al Shindagha village while you have a buffet with Arab and international dishes. The architecture lights up after dark, and dining under the moonlight on the water creates a different feel from the daytime city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner of Arab and international cuisine on Dhow cruise)
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Burj Khalifa observation deck visit with panoramic views
- World's fastest elevator ride to 125th floor
- Dhow cruise sailing
- Traditional Dhow dinner
- Sheikh Saeed's house viewing
- Al Shindagha village viewing
Landmarks Burj Khalifa Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House - Day 7
Sharjah and Dubai by Night
Morning takes you north to Sharjah, just 22 km away. Tour the University of Sharjah with its Arabic architectural style, see the Quran Roundabout sculpture, and spend time at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization. Walk through Al Arsa Souk to get a feel for traditional Arab commerce and culture, then visit the Blue Market overlooking the Gulf. By evening you're back in Dubai starting the night tour from Al Farooq Mosque (the Blue Mosque). Wander through Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Avenue, Box City, and CITY WALK lifestyle space. End with Souk Al Bahar and the fountain show before having dinner nearby.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at one of Kebab's popular restaurants)
- Accommodation
- (Sheraton Grand Hotel -Sheikh Zayed Road or similar)
Included Activities
- University of Sharjah visit
- Quran Roundabout viewing
- Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization visit
- Al Arsa Souk walk
- Blue Market visit with Arabian Gulf views
- Al Farooq Mosque (Blue Mosque) visit
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah visit
- Jumeirah Avenue exploration
- Box City viewing
- CITY WALK lifestyle space visit
- Souk Al Bahar visit
- Dancing fountain show viewing
Landmarks University of Sharjah Quran Roundabout Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization Al Arsa Souk Blue Market Sharjah Al Farooq Mosque (Blue Mosque) Souk Madinat Jumeirah CITY WALK Dubai Souk Al Bahar Dubai Fountain - Day 8
Departure from Dubai
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out and head to the airport for your departure. The drive takes about 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and which terminal you're using. Allow extra time for check-in and security, especially during busy hours. Your journey through the UAE comes to an end here.
- End point
- Dubai International Airport (DXB), Airport Rd, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Transfer to Airport from Hotel, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
