Itinerary
- Day 1
Dubai
You'll arrive at Dubai airport and meet your representative who'll get you to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After checking in, the rest of the evening is yours to settle in. Dinner isn't included, so you'll find somewhere to eat on your own.
- Start point
- Dubai International Airport Arrivals, Al Gharoud, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Arrival Terminal)
- Day 2
Dubai
Start with breakfast and a briefing, then head out on a half-day guided tour around Dubai. You'll see Palm Jumeirah and the Atlantis hotel, pass by the Burj Al Arab, and stop at the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. The old Bastakyia district and Al Shindagha Museum come next, and then you'll take a traditional Abra water taxi across Dubai Creek to Deira. Spend time browsing the Spice Souk and Gold Souk before heading back to your hotel. The afternoon is free to do what you want. Lunch and dinner are on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided half-day tour of Dubai
- Photo stop at Atlantis Hotel on Palm Jumeirah
- Photo stop at Burj Al Arab
- Visit Grand Mosque of Jumeirah
- Explore Bastakyia old town district
- Visit Al Shindagha Museum
- Traditional Abra water taxi crossing Dubai Creek
- Browse Spice Souk in Deira
- Browse Gold Souk in Deira
Landmarks/POIs Atlantis Hotel Burj Al Arab Grand Mosque of Jumeirah Bastakyia District Al Shindagha Museum Dubai Creek Spice Souk Gold Souk 
- Day 3
Dubai
After hotel breakfast, you've got the morning to yourself. Either wander around Dubai or spend time at the hotel facilities. Following lunch (on your own), join the Desert Safari adventure. You'll ride through sand dunes in 4WD vehicles, watch the sun drop over the desert, then enjoy barbecue dinner at the campsite with music and a belly dancer performance.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Barbecue dinner on open fires at desert campsite with variety of beverages)
Included Activities
- Desert Safari with dune bashing in 4WD vehicles
- Arabian sunset viewing
- Barbecue dinner at desert campsite
- Belly dancer entertainment
- Day 4
Dubai to Abu Dhabi
Breakfast finished, you'll head out on a full day private tour to Abu Dhabi. See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, drive past downtown Abu Dhabi including the Presidential palace and fort, then have buffet lunch. The afternoon includes a corniche drive for skyline views, Saadiyat Island's cultural sites like the Guggenheim and Louvre Museum, plus a quick look at Yas Island with its Formula 1 circuit, theme parks, and Ferrari World. Stop at a craft centre before returning to Dubai. Dinner is on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Buffet style lunch at a restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day private guided tour to Abu Dhabi
- Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Drive past Qasr Al Watan (Presidential palace)
- Drive past Qasr Al Hosn fort
- Drive along Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Explore Saadiyat Island cultural projects
- Panoramic visit to Abrahamic Family House
- Louvre Museum visit
- Visit Yas Island Formula 1 circuit, Warner Bros Park, and Ferrari World
- Craft Centre visit
Landmarks/POIs Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Qasr Al Watan Qasr Al Hosn Abu Dhabi Corniche Saadiyat Island Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Abrahamic Family House Louvre Abu Dhabi Yas Island Yas Marina Circuit Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 
- Day 5
Dubai to Sharjah and back
After breakfast, travel to Sharjah to see the King Faisal Mosque, the renovated fort, and the Heritage Museum with its traditional crafts and customs. Walk through Souk Al Arsa and the Blue Souk checking out carpets, jewellery, and handicrafts. Back in Dubai by afternoon with free time and lunch on your own. Later, you'll head to Dubai Marina for an evening dhow cruise on a traditional Arabian boat, eating Arabic and international food while passing illuminated souks, banks, and palaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Sumptuous feast of Arabic and international cuisine during evening dhow cruise)
Included Activities
- Guided Sharjah tour
- Pass by King Faisal Mosque
- Visit renovated Fort of Sharjah
- Visit Sharjah Heritage Museum
- Explore Souk Al Arsa
- Browse Blue Souk
- Evening cruise on traditional Arabian dhow at Dubai Marina
- Arabic and international cuisine dinner cruise
Landmarks/POIs King Faisal Mosque Fort of Sharjah Sharjah Heritage Museum Souk Al Arsa Blue Souk Dubai Marina - Day 6
Dubai
Have breakfast at your hotel with the full day free to explore Dubai however you'd like. Browse around, try local restaurants, or relax at a café. If you prefer, book the optional full-day Musandam cruise (lunch included) to see dramatic fjord landscapes in Oman with the Hajar Mountains, sea safaris, snorkeling, swimming, and dolphins. You'll return to Dubai by evening. Dinner and overnight stay are at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner in hotel)
Optional Activities
- Full day Musandam cruise with lunch - explore Musandam Peninsula fjords, sea safaris, snorkeling, swimming, possibility of seeing dolphins, lunch on board traditional dhow
Landmarks/POIs Musandam Peninsula Gulf of Oman Hajar Mountains - Day 7
Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel, then depending on your departure time, you might have time for more Dubai activities before heading to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
Optional Activities
- Additional tour options in Dubai (depending on departure time)
