Dubai & Abu Dhabi Explorer
$1995
per personMany travelers are unaware of the two sharply contrasting sides of Dubai. On this memorable journey you’ll roam free on the desert and watch the sunrise unfold over golden sand dunes. Glance up at Burj Al Arab (most luxurious hotel in the world), Burj Khalifa (world’s tallest building), and the Dubai Mall (second largest shopping mall in the world) beside the sparkling blue Persian Gulf! Witness the amazing centuries old gold and spice trade in this ancient Arabian city.
Explore neighboring Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). See the giant 24-carat gold gilded Swarovski chandeliers in the national mosque. Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum which showcases ancient artifacts and heritage from the Middle East. Experience amazing desert adventures and delicious local cuisine on this memorable tour.
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7 Days, 6 Nights: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah
ⓘ Daily Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast with selected meals, guided excursions, airport transfer, admission fees
ⓘ Semi-Independent Guided Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
Dubai Highlights
Modern Dubai Tour, Burj Khalifa Observation Deck, Sunrise Buggy Ride, Camel Ride, Falcon Photo Op, Old Dubai Tour, Beach & Shopping Day
Abu Dhabi Highlights
Abu Dhabi Grand Mosque and Louvre Museum
Choice of Hotels
Classic ⭐⭐⭐, Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐ or Deluxe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels
Personalized Options (Choose One)
Option 1: Desert Experience with BBQ Dinner & Entertainment OR Option 2: Miracle Garden and Global Village OR Option 3: Dinner Cruise OR Option 4: Sharjah Tour & Sharjah Safari
ⓘ Upgrade to Private Tour or Personalization
Private guide or personalize your itinary
Burj Al Arab
Sand Dune Bashing on ATV
Falcon, Dubai Desert
64 kg Gold Ring at Gold Souk
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Dubai Waterway
6 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE DUBAI, UAE
Upon arriving at Dubai International Airport (DXB), you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
*Hotel check-in time is generally 3 pm or later. If your flight arrives in the early morning (e.g. midnight or 7 am) we suggest you add a pre-tour hotel night during booking for a well-deserved rest before starting your tour.
🛏️. 6 Nights in Dubai
DAY 2: GUIDED DUBAI CITY TOUR & BURJ KHALIFA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day guided excursion of Modern Dubai (group, 8 hours @9am):
- Photo stop at Jumeirah beach.
- Visit Madinat Jumeirah Souk
- Ride the Palm Monorail for a scenic view of the Palm Islands
- Photo stop at Palm Jumeirah, Museum of the Future, Dubai Frame
- Marina Walk
- Dubai Mall
- Proceed to Burj Khalifa At-the-Top entrance at the reservation time of your ticket (at non-prime hours). Take the elevator to 124th floor. Step out onto the highest outdoor observation deck in the world at the Burj Khalifa on the 124th floor, soaring at 452 meters (1,483 ft) high and then walk up the spiral staircase to the 125th floor (at non-prime hours).
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: ABU DHABI EXCURSION
Breakfast at the hotel, then a full day guided excursion to explore the splendid city of Abu Dhabi, the federal capital of the UAE. (group, 10 hours @8am)
Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. It features 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, 24-carat-gold gilded Swarovski chandeliers and the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet.
Visit the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum (ancient artifacts and heritage from the Middle East).
Visit Heritage Village.
Photo stop at Emirates Palace.
Enjoy a scrumptious Buffet Lunch.
Please note the required dress code for visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque:
- ‣ Women: Loose, long trousers or skirts reaching ankles and long sleeves reaching wrists. Shoulders must be covered. No shorts, tight or transparent clothing and no visible tattoos. Women must cover their heads and hair with a scarf.
- ‣ Men: Long pants and shirts with sleeves.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4: SUNRISE DESERT SAFARI & OLD DUBAI CITY TOUR WITH LUNCH
An 8-hour adventure beginning at 8am, group experience.
Early in the morning, we drive for an hour into the desert and enjoy a sand dune experience. Start with a Desert Buggy Ride (30 minutes). You’ll plunge through the golden dunes with Instagram worthy photo stops. Followed by a camel ride (10 minutes) and photo with a falcon and its handler. And then sand boarding.
Continue with your Arabic experience with an authentic Emirati lunch (For example roasted meat served with nuts, raisins and spiced rice. Menu is subjected to change.) at Al Fahidi, a prominent heritage site showcasing traditional Dubai lifestyle.
Visit Al Bastakiya historic neighborhood.
Visit Gold & Spice Souks: Get a sense of what commerce was like back in the old days, by strolling through the city’s traditional souks or bazaars: Gold Souk (gold market) and Spice Souk (spice market).
Then cross the Dubai Creek on an Abra boat.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Emirati Lunch
DAY 5: DUBAI PERSONALIZED EXCURSION DAY
You choose one of the following included excursions:
OPTION 1: Desert Experience with BBQ Dinner & Entertainment (6 hours @3pm)
In the afternoon we drive for an hour into the desert and enjoy a sand dune bashing experience (‘safari’) driven by a professional driver trained in Dubai desert driving. You’ll plunge through the golden dunes with Instagram worthy photo stops.
Transfer to a traditional Arabian desert campsite. Enjoy a brief camel ride, get a henna tattoo and Shisha Corner (Hubbly Bubbly).
Watch the picturesque desert sunset. Cultural dance performances including belly dance, tanoura dance and fire dance. Cap it off with a BBQ buffet (Vegetarian & Non-vegetarian dishes, Arabic sweets and fresh fruits) under the starry night sky. Return to your hotel in the late evening.
OPTION 2: Miracle Garden and Global Village (including admission and shared transfers (6 hours @2:30pm. Only available from October to April)
This is a self-guided trip. Experience the cultural entertainment and rides of Global Village. Explore their spread of international food and shop for souvenirs
Discover the world’s largest flower garden at Miracle Garden. Witness the 45 million blooming flowers in stunning designs, awesome shapes and eye-catching colors in Miracle Garden.
OPTION 3: Evening Dinner Cruise including return transfers (3 hours @6:30pm)
Explore Dubai’s famous waterway on a two-tier dhow boat. Its lower deck offers a glass-enclosed dining room while the upper deck provides an al fresco buffet experience. Enjoy a scrumptious international buffet dinner while soaking up the bustling evening skyline.
OPTION 4: Half Day Sharjah City Tour
Admire the breathtaking architecture of the King Faisal Mosque and gain more knowledge about the Islamic culture.
Travel back to the year 1820 with a stop at Fort of Sharjah, which was the former home of the ruling family.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Islamic art at the Sharjah Islamic Museum.
Indulge in a shopping-spree at Sharjah Central Souq.
Explore Sharjah Safari, the largest safari park in the world outside of Africa and home to 120 species of animals.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: DUBAI BEACH DAY OR SHOPPING DAY
Breakfast at the hotel. A vehicle with driver is available for 8 hours for transfers between hotel, beach and shopping malls within selected areas in Dubai City.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART DUBAI
Your tour ends today. Hotel check-out and transfer to Dubai International Airport (DXB) for your flight home. Most flights arrive in the USA on the same day.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested before your flight home.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
2024 Monday and Friday Departures (Land Only)
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2025 & 2026 Daily Departures (Land Only)
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| Jan 1 – Jan 5 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Jan 6 – Apr 30 | $1995 + Air | $2500 + Air | $2830 + Air |
| May 1 – Sep 30 | $2200 + Air | $2360 + Air | $2600 + Air |
| Oct 1 –Dec 20 | $2300 + Air | $2795 + Air | $3150 + Air |
| Dec 21 – Dec 31 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Year 2026 | |||
| Jan 1 – Jan 5 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Jan 6 – Apr 30 | $2300 + Air | $2795 + Air | $3150 + Air |
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Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.
| Destination | Classic | Premium | Deluxe |
| Dubai | Citymax Hotel Al Barsha |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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2024 Monday and Friday Departures (Land Only)
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$1995 + Air | $2500 + Air | $2830 + Air |
Fixed Date Guided Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
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‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
2025 & 2026 Daily Departures
- ‣ Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| Jan 1 – Jan 5 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Jan 6 – Apr 30 | $1995 + Air | $2500 + Air | $2830 + Air |
| May 1 – Sep 30 | $2200 + Air | $2360 + Air | $2600 + Air |
| Oct 1 –Dec 20 | $2300 + Air | $2795 + Air | $3150 + Air |
| Dec 21 – Dec 31 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Year 2026 | |||
| Jan 1 – Jan 5 | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry | Custom Quote per Inquiry |
| Jan 6 – Apr 30 | $2300 + Air | $2795 + Air | $3150 + Air |
Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-10, Dec 20-31, and major local holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
Inclusions
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide per itinerary
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Private Airport Transfers
Exclusions
- ‣ Air Fare
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Fee of AED 15 (about US$6) per room per night paid directly to the hotel
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expense
- ‣ Visa Fee if applicable (Free visa on arrival)
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expense
Optional Add-Ons (must be booked with your tour reservation)
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
Deposit
- A deposit of 45% of the land tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing.
- ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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