The Burj Khalifa above the lights of downtown Dubai at dusk

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Dubai & UAE · 5 nights, 6 days

Dubai, Desert & Abu Dhabi

from ₹70,499 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Dubai to Abu Dhabi

About this trip

Five nights in Dubai with the main sights booked, plus a day in Abu Dhabi. Old Dubai’s souks and Level 124 of the Burj Khalifa, then a desert safari with a barbecue dinner. Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque and a dinner cruise on Dubai Creek round it off.

One of our Dubai tour packages from Kerala. Flights quoted from your city.

Going from Kerala

Dubai is about four hours non-stop from Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut and Kannur, with several flights a day from most of them, so you can fly from the airport nearest home.

The Christmas break is the best time, with warm days, cool desert evenings and the winter festivals. In the April–May summer break it is warm in April and hot by May, and at Onam it is hot outdoors, so we keep the sightseeing to mornings and evenings and price the hotels lower. A short flight also makes a Pooja long weekend enough for three or four nights, with a day or two added.

Length
5 nights, 6 days
Route
Dubai to Abu Dhabi

Dubai & UAE at a glance

  • City break
  • Luxury

Highlights

  • Burj Khalifa Observation Deck (Level 124)
  • Desert safari: dune bashing, a camel ride & BBQ dinner
  • Gold Souk & Spice Souk of Old Deira
  • Dhow cruise dinner on Dubai Creek
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi
  • Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain show
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

What the price covers

Included

  • 5 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Airport transfers (private)
  • Dubai city tour (Al Fahidi, Gold Souk, Dubai Frame)
  • Desert safari with BBQ dinner & live entertainment
  • Dhow cruise dinner on Dubai Creek
  • Abu Dhabi day trip (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, Corniche)
  • Burj Khalifa entry, Level 124

Not included

  • International airfares
  • UAE tourist visa
  • Dubai Tourism Dirham fee, paid at the hotel
  • Meals not listed as included
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional paid attractions (Ski Dubai, water parks)

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Day by day

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Illustrated map, not to scale.
  1. Day 1:Arrive Dubai

    You land at Dubai International Airport and check into a hotel in a central location. Spend the evening exploring Downtown Dubai and the big Dubai Fountain show.

    • Transfer from the airport
    • Check-in at your hotel
    • Dubai Fountain show at sunset
    • Evening walk at Souk Al Bahar

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Dubai City Tour & Burj Khalifa

    See how Old and New Dubai contrast, from the medieval gold souks up to the tallest building in the world.

    • Al Fahidi Historic District
    • Gold Souk & Spice Souk in Deira
    • Ride across Dubai Creek on an abra (traditional boat)
    • Dubai Frame, with its dual view of the old and new city
    • Observation Deck at Burj Khalifa (Level 124)
    • Dubai Fountain show at dusk

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Desert Safari

    Head out to the red dunes of the Arabian Desert for some heart-pounding dune bashing. Then spend a traditional evening at a Bedouin camp under the stars.

    • 4WD dune bashing over red sand dunes
    • Sunset camel ride
    • Sandboarding down the dunes
    • Henna painting & a photoshoot in Arabic dress
    • BBQ dinner at the Bedouin camp
    • Belly dance, Tanoura & fire shows

    Meals:Breakfast & BBQ Dinner

  4. Day 4:Abu Dhabi Day Trip

    A day in Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village and the Corniche.

    • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (holds 40,000 worshippers)
    • Heritage Village, showing traditional Emirati life
    • The waterfront boulevard of Abu Dhabi Corniche
    • Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace (from outside)
    • Back to Dubai

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Dhow Cruise & Leisure

    An easy day exploring the glittering city, finishing with a dhow cruise dinner through Old Dubai.

    • JBR Walk & The Beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence
    • Drive along Palm Jumeirah with a photo stop at Atlantis
    • Optional: Mall of the Emirates & Ski Dubai
    • Dhow Cruise Creek: dinner, live music & entertainment

    Meals:Breakfast & Dinner on the cruise

  6. Day 6:Departure

    Breakfast, then we transfer you to Dubai International Airport.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Airport transfer
    • Leave Dubai

    Meals:Breakfast

From our travellers

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders need a UAE visa before they fly. We apply for it online for you, and it usually comes by email in a few working days. With a valid US, UK or EU visa or residence card, you may get a visa on arrival instead. UAE immigration decides.

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When is the best time to go?

November to March: warm days and cool desert nights. April and October are warm and sunny, and May is hot; June to September is very hot outdoors, with lower hotel prices and air-conditioned days.

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