United Arab Emirates · City Tours

5-Day Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tour with Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari

5 Days Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Marvel at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, also known as 'The White Mosque'
  • 02 Enjoy a dhow cruise dinner through Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah
  • 03 Shop for fragrant spices at Dubai Spice Souk
  • 04 Ride across the red dunes in a Landcruiser Jeep
  • 05 Experience Arabic hospitality at a traditional desert camp
  • 06 See the Giant Coffee Pot at Abu Dhabi Union Square
  • 07 Explore the art collections of Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island

Explore the most popular attractions of the 'City of Gold', Dubai, with visits to Jumeirah, Dubai Spice Souk, Gold Souk, and Dubai Museum. Enjoy a luxurious dhow dinner cruise in Dubai Marina and an adventurous desert safari with barbecue dinner and camp entertainment. The tour also takes you to Abu Dhabi to see Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the famous Louvre Abu Dhabi.

The twists, turns, and slips will give you the thrill of a roller-coaster ride.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Premium
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Languages English, Mandarin, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Dubai and Hotel Check-in

  • Arrive at Dubai Airport and meet the representative who will transfer you to your hotel in Dubai.
  • Check in at the hotel and enjoy free time to adjust to the new time zone.

Overnight stay in Dubai.

2
Day 02

Classic Dubai City Tour and Dhow Cruise Dinner

  • Have breakfast at your hotel in Dubai and start your guided city tour with pickup from your hotel by 09:00 am.
  • Drive to Jumeirah, where you will have a photo stop at Dubai's iconic hotel, Burj Al Arab.

  • Drive through the luxury neighbourhood of Jumeirah and stop at Jumeirah Mosque for photos.

  • Explore Dubai's life before the discovery of oil by visiting the Dubai Museum located in Al Fahidi District.

  • Next, board an abra, a traditional water taxi, and ride across Dubai Creek to reach the souks.

  • Experience the Arabian way of shopping with a visit to Dubai Spice Souk. You will be welcomed by rich fragrances and can buy spices from bins filled with items such as roses, turmeric, indigo, chilli, and dried lemon.

  • After the spice souk visit, continue to one of the popular attractions, the Gold Souk. The Gold Market houses more than 300 retailers selling gold and precious jewellery.

  • Be escorted back to your hotel for lunch on your own after the city tour.

  • Relax at your hotel and, by 7:30 pm, join the Dubai dhow cruise dinner in Dubai Marina.

  • Explore Dubai's most affluent neighbourhood, filled with luxury hotels, resorts, and glittering skyscrapers. You will enjoy a two-hour sightseeing cruise through Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah.

  • A delicious five-star buffet dinner will be served on board with unlimited coffee and soft drinks. You can also add alcoholic drinks or beer to enhance the evening. Onboard entertainment includes a live singer and a male Tanoura dancer. Admire glittering Dubai at night from the vessel's open-air deck.

  • Be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai at the end of your sightseeing cruise.

Overnight in Dubai.

3
Day 03

Free Morning and Desert Safari with Barbecue Dinner

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. The morning is free to explore the city on your own.
  • Start your desert safari with pickup from your hotel between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm. You will be guided to the Lahbab Desert area.

  • Enjoy the drive as you pass the Dubai skyline and head toward the endless red dunes.

  • Arrive in the desert, where you will have a few minutes to stop for refreshments. The driver will deflate the tyres of a specially modified Landcruiser Jeep just before entering the desert.

  • Sit tight as you are guided through the desert. The twists, turns, and slips will give you the thrill of a roller-coaster ride. There will be stops during your safari for photos and to experience the desert up close.

  • End your adventurous desert ride at a traditional desert camp. Your desert experience includes camel rides, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and snacks. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the camp; your buffet will include chicken, beef, lamb, and rice. You can also heat up the evening by smoking sheesha. The entertainment includes a Tanoura dance, with a male dancer performing a traditional dance in a colourful dress, as well as a fire show, followed by the famous Arabian belly dance show.

  • Be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai at the end of your dinner.

4
Day 04

Abu Dhabi City Tour with Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and meet your guide by 09:00 am. You will be escorted to Abu Dhabi for a full-day sightseeing tour.
  • Start your city tour by visiting the third-largest mosque in the world, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, also known as 'The White Mosque'.

  • Stop at Emirates Palace for photos from outside. You may opt for a gold cappuccino at Emirates Palace if you wish to explore more.

  • Drive to Abu Dhabi Corniche, a waterfront development with a children's play area, a clean beach, many cafes, and some fine restaurants. You may get some of the best views of Abu Dhabi's skyline from the corniche.

  • Drive to Abu Dhabi Union Square and capture sculptural objects such as the Giant Coffee Pot, which reflects the heritage of the UAE.

  • See how the Emiratis lived before skyscrapers and learn more about the Bedouin way of life by visiting the Heritage Village of Abu Dhabi.

  • Visit Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first of its kind arts and civilization museum in Arabia. Located on Saadiyat Island, the museum houses some of the most impressive art collections in the world. You can also stop at Ferrari World for photos and shopping before returning to Dubai.

  • At the end of your Abu Dhabi city tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai.

5
Day 05

Departure from Dubai

  • Have breakfast at your hotel and check out. Standard check-out time is at noon.
  • Meet your driver, who will accompany you to Dubai Airport for your departure. Fly back home with the best memories of Dubai.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Lahbab Desert area

Where this trip takes you

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Lahbab Desert area

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates 2 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 04 nights at a 4-star hotel in Dubai with breakfast

  • Airport-hotel-airport transfers on a private basis

  • Half-day Dubai city tour

  • Dhow cruise in the marina with transfers in English

  • Desert safari with barbecue dinner

  • Abu Dhabi city tour with Louvre Museum entry ticket

  • Suitable vehicle for sightseeing and transfers

What's Not Included

  • Flight fare

  • Tourist visa

  • Tourism Dirham

  • International health insurance

  • Any lunch or dinner not mentioned in the program

  • Extras and personal expenses

Know before you go

  • The tour service ends in Dubai after the airport drop-off.

  • Abu Dhabi currently closes access from Dubai due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

  • Instead of the Abu Dhabi tour, we will give you the alternative full-day 4 Emirates tour.

  • The full-day 4 Emirates tour includes visits to Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, and Ras Al Khaimah.

  • Accommodation is based on twin sharing. We can book the hotel of your choice, or you may choose the hotel provided by us at a discounted rate.

  • Your booking will be confirmed only after receiving the advance amount, and the balance amount needs to be paid before starting the trip.

  • Any payment made online through our website or directly will receive a receipt and booking vouchers within 48 hours of booking.

  • Upon arrival, you need to carry the e-vouchers or printed vouchers and your original passport.

  • If there are any changes to the date of arrival, the same should be communicated well in advance. Rescheduling without prior notice will come under the cancellation policy. Certain activities are subject to availability. If the hotels booked are not available on the rescheduled dates, we will book other hotels as per your preference. Any changes in room rates will be applicable according to the selected hotel.

  • A moderate dress code should be followed during mosque visits, where applicable.

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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tour start
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $488.00 — $594.00
Double Sharing $488.00 — $594.00

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