Itinerary
- Day 1
Airport Transfer
You'll be met at the airport and driven to your hotel for check-in. This gives you time to settle in and get your bearings before the activities start tomorrow.
- Start point
- Dubai International Airport (DXB), Airport Rd, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Arrival in Dubai, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Day 2
Dubai
Your pickup happens at 9:00 a.m. for a trip up the Burj Khalifa, where you'll take the fastest elevator to the 124th-floor observation deck and see across the entire city. After that, you'll have lunch at Armani Hotel Dubai with views out over the skyline.
- Meals
- Lunch (Armani Hotel Dubai with breathtaking views of the city)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Burj Khalifa with observation deck visit to 124th floor
- Lunch at Armani Hotel Dubai
Landmarks Burj Khalifa Armani Hotel Dubai 
- Day 3
Dubai City Tour
A comprehensive city tour starts at your scheduled pickup time. You'll travel along Sheikh Zayed Road, check out Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah with a stop for photos at Atlantis Hotel, then walk around Jumeirah Beach Road. Later you'll see Dubai Creek and visit Al Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Museum, take a traditional abra water taxi across the creek, and wander through the gold and spice souks before finishing at Dubai Mall.
Included Activities
- Guided Dubai City tour
- Visit to Dubai Marina
- Photo stop at Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah
- Visit to Jumeirah Mosque
- Visit to Zabeel Palace district
- Dubai Creek exploration
- Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum visit
- Traditional abra water taxi ride across Dubai Creek
- Gold and spice souks visit
Optional Activities
- Shopping and entertainment at Dubai Mall
Landmarks Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai Marina Palm Jumeirah Atlantis Hotel Jumeirah Beach Road Jumeirah Mosque Zabeel Palace Dubai Creek Al Fahidi Fort Dubai Museum Gold Souk Spice Souk Dubai Mall - Day 4
Dubai Dhow Cruise
At 6:00 p.m., you're picked up for a dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow boat along Dubai Creek. The boat passes by historic and modern sites like the National Bank of Dubai, Al Seef Heritage District, and Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House. You'll have a buffet with local and international options while taking in the city lights on the water.
- Meals
- Dinner (Delectable buffet with classic local dishes and international cuisine aboard traditional wooden dhow)
Included Activities
- Dinner cruise on traditional wooden dhow boat
- Buffet dinner with local and international cuisine
Landmarks Dubai Creek National Bank of Dubai Al Seef Heritage District Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry Heritage Village - Day 5
Desert Safari
Your 4:00 p.m. pickup takes you to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for dune bashing in 4X4 vehicles where you might spot Arabian oryx and gazelles. You'll reach a traditional camp as the sun sets for a BBQ dinner with belly dancing and Tanoura folk dance performances. Optional activities include sand skiing, camel riding, henna, shisha, and photos in Arabic robes.
- Meals
- Dinner (Sumptuous BBQ dinner in Bedouin-style tents)
Included Activities
- Dune bashing in customized 4X4 vehicles
- Sunset desert viewing
- BBQ dinner in Bedouin-style tents
- Belly dancing and Tanoura show
Optional Activities
- Sand skiing
- Camel riding
- Henna pattern application
- Shisha experience
- Photo session in classic Arabic robes
Landmarks Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve Al Maha Desert Resort - Day 6
Abu Dhabi City Tour
At 8:30 a.m., you're picked up for a two-hour drive to Abu Dhabi. You'll get a photo stop at Ferrari World, then take a guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. After that, you'll explore the Heritage Village to see reconstructed Emirati traditions and artisanal work, drive through the Al Muteena area to see private palaces, and finish with a buffet lunch and photos at Emirates Palace Hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Delectable buffet lunch at Emirates Palace Hotel)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Ferrari World
- Guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Heritage Village visit with traditional exhibits and artisan demonstrations
- Buffet lunch at Emirates Palace Hotel
- Photo opportunity at Emirates Palace Hotel
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping at Heritage Village
Landmarks Ferrari World Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Heritage Village Al Muteena Emirates Palace Hotel - Day 7
Abu Dhabi Cultural Tour
Your 8:30 a.m. pickup starts a two-hour drive to Saadiyat Cultural District. You'll spend time at Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Arabian Peninsula's largest art museum, then head to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for a guided tour of its architecture. Note that there's a strict dress code for the mosque visit.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Landmarks Saadiyat Island Louvre Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - Day 8
Departure
You'll be transferred to the airport for your departure, taking with you memories from your time in the region.
