Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Dubai
You'll fly from Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, or Berlin to Dubai with a connecting flight through Istanbul. After arriving after midnight, a transfer takes you to your hotel for the night.
- Day 2
Dubai
Start at the Dubai Museum to learn about the city before oil was discovered. From there, take a water taxi (abra) across the Creek to wander through the gold and spice souks. Later, drive past Jumeirah Mosque for photos, then head back to your hotel with free time for the afternoon. In the evening, there's an optional dhow dinner cruise along the Creek with drinks and local atmosphere if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Dubai Museum visit
- Abra (water taxi) ride across the Creek
- Gold souk exploration
- Spice souk exploration
- Photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque
Optional Activities
- Dhow cruise dinner on the Creek - €68 per person
Landmarks Dubai Museum Gold Souk Spice Souk Jumeirah Mosque - Day 3
Modern Dubai
This half-day tour shows off modern Dubai starting with photos at Burj Al Arab. You'll drive across Palm Island with another photo stop at Atlantis Hotel, then head to Burj Khalifa Tower. There's an optional ticket to ascend to the 124th-floor observation deck at 404m/1,325 feet for great views of the city. At the base, catch the Dubai Fountain show with water jets, colorful lights, and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
- Photo stop at Atlantis Hotel on Palm Island
- Dubai Fountain viewing
Optional Activities
- Burj Khalifa Tower ascent to 124th floor (404m) - €65 per person
Landmarks Burj Al Arab Palm Island Atlantis Hotel Burj Khalifa Tower Dubai Fountain 
- Day 4
Dubai or Musandam
You have free time in Dubai, or there's an optional boat trip to Musandam Peninsula in Oman. The boat departs from Dibba Al Byah port and travels through rocky mountain landscapes along the UAE-Oman border. You'll stop at fishing villages like Haffa with its beach, see white mountains and caves, and have time for snorkeling. Lunch is included on board during the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Day trip to Musandam with boat trip - €125 per person
Landmarks Musandam Peninsula Dibba Al Byah Haffa Village - Day 5
Abu Dhabi
Head to Abu Dhabi, the capital, and start with the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, an impressive white marble structure. Next, check out the modern city center with its tall buildings on a small island, beachfront area, fountains, and landscaped parks. The Heritage Village museum shows traditional crafts, desert life, and a restored Bastakia house with rooms set up like they were 100 years ago before oil. On the way back to Dubai, you'll stop for photos at the F1 racetrack.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque visit
- Heritage Village museum visit
- Photo stop at F1 track
Landmarks Sheikh Zayed Mosque Heritage Village Yas Marina Circuit 
- Day 6
Dubai
This day is all yours in Dubai. Take the hotel shuttle to the beach, shop around the city, or explore on your own terms. The metro makes getting around easy so you can see parts of the city at your own pace without any set plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Day 7
Dubai
Plan your day however you like. Visit Dubai Marina, check out the Miracle Garden, or see The Frame. Alternatively, join an optional desert safari heading out at sunset in an off-road vehicle. You'll have a barbecue dinner at a Bedouin camp with entertainment including belly dancing, then return to your hotel later in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Desert safari with off-road vehicle, barbecue dinner in Bedouin camp, and belly dance entertainment - €70 per person
Landmarks Dubai Marina Miracle Garden The Frame - Day 8
Departure from Dubai
Check out of your hotel and get transferred to the airport. Your return flight departs through Istanbul back to your home airport.
