Day 1
Arrive at the airport and meet our representative for your transfer to the hotel.
Transfer to the hotel, timing based on flight details provided.
Check into the hotel at any time after 2 PM.
6-7:30 PM: Welcome drink in the hotel (selection of one drink of juice, soft drink, tea, or coffee.)
The rest of the day and evening are at your leisure.
Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 2
7-8:45 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
9 AM – 6 PM: Full-day Dubai Modern city tour. Includes sightseeing and photo stops, air-conditioned transportation and an English-speaking guide.
- 9 AM: Depart from the hotel and visit the "Blue waters island" that blends a pioneering spirit with the exhilaration of city life to create an unrivaled experience.
- Continue to “Palm Jumeirah” the world's largest man-made island, a palm tree-shaped island known for its glitzy hotels, posh apartment towers, and upmarket global restaurants and beach clubs.
- Next, visit the iconic “Souk Madinat Jumeirah" an authentic re-creation of an ancient marketplace with traditional oriental style and ambiance shops & restaurants under a wooden covered arcade looking out a glistening water canal.
- You’re off next to the “Museum of the Future” for a photo stop at the most beautiful building on the planet, an architectural and engineering marvel.
- Continue to "Burj Khalifa” for a Photo stop, the tallest building in the world over 828 meters, and more than 160 stories.
- Visit “Dubai Mall” one of the world’s largest shopping malls, and featuring over 1,200 shops and outlets, where you will have free time to discover the mall and enjoy a great shopping experience and view the 50-meter-long aquarium.
- See Dubai Fountain the world’s tallest performing fountain. At over 900 ft in length, the fountain performs to a selection of different melodies.
- 6 PM: Upon returning to the hotel, the rest of the day and evening are at your leisure.
Lunch and Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 3
7-8:45 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
9 AM – 5 PM: Full-day Abu Dhabi Royal Tour. Includes admission fees, sightseeing and photo stops, air-conditioned transportation and an English-speaking guide.
- 9 AM: Depart from the hotel and transfer to Abu Dhabi.
- Visit the legendary Emirates Palace hotel to take photos at this lavish property.
- Continue with a visit to Qasr al Watan, a presidential palace.
- Next, you’ll visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque (the Grand Mosque), an important place of worship and one of the world’s largest mosques with 82 domes, crystal chandeliers and reflecting pools.
- Transfer back to Dubai.
- 5 PM: Arrive back at the hotel to rest up for your next adventure.
Lunch and Dinner is at your own expense.
Day 4
7-10 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
The rest of the morning and early afternoon at your leisure. Lunch is at your own expense.
3-9 PM: Desert safari experience. Includes activities and entertainment, dinner, air-conditioned transportation and an English-speaking guide. See below for details and restrictions.
- 3 PM: Depart from the hotel and transfer to the desert via 4x4 Jeep®.
- Take part in an exhilarating, 30-minute adventure riding up and down the dunes.
- Stop at a high sand dune to watch the sunset.
- Transfer to an authentic Bedouin campsite where soft drinks, water, tea or coffee will be available.
- Enjoy fun complimentary activities, including short camel rides, shisha smoking and henna painting.
- You’ll then savor a delicious barbecue buffet dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional entertainment such as belly dancing and Arabic music.
- 9 PM: Upon arrival back at the hotel, the rest of the evening is at your leisure.
Day 5
7-10 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
Check out of the hotel by noon.
Transfer to the airport, timing based on flight details provided.
Itinerary subject to change.
Please note:
- All indicated times listed above are approximate and subject to change.
- Itinerary activities are subject to change and may run in a different order.
Dress code for Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque:
- Bear in mind this is an active mosque, respectful clothing is a requirement for visitors to enter.
- Wear long, loose fitting, ankle length trousers or skirts for women and men.
- Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees before entry.
- Women must wear a headscarf.
- The Mosque is NOT providing complimentary abaya/kandura and cover-up; you can buy one for approximately USD20 per set. See your tour guide for more information.
- For further reference, please refer to Mosque Manners.
Desert safari experience:
- Pickup times at the hotel will vary, depending on the timing of the sunset during winter and summer months.
- Please be aware that during some religious holidays, certain activities, such as belly-dancing, will not be permitted; alcoholic drinks will also be prohibited.
- Your guide will advise on customary attire to wear during this excursion.