United Arab Emirates · Desert Safari

7-Day Dubai and Abu Dhabi Highlights Tour with Desert Safari

7 Days Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore iconic landmarks, including Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab Hotel, on a Dubai city tour
  • 02 Enjoy a Dhow cruise dinner in Dubai Marina
  • 03 Experience a thrilling desert safari in the Lahbab Desert Area
  • 04 See Union Square and Heritage Village in Abu Dhabi

Experience the vibrant highlights of Dubai and Abu Dhabi on this 7-day journey through the UAE. Explore iconic landmarks such as Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab Hotel, Jumeirah Mosque, Al Bastakiya Area, and Dubai Gold and Spices Souk, then enjoy a Dhow cruise dinner in Dubai Marina. Head into the Lahbab Desert Area for a thrilling desert safari with dune bashing and a mouthwatering BBQ dinner. In Abu Dhabi, discover the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace Hotel, Union Square, Heritage Village, and the impressive 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 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Dubai International Airport

  • Arrive in Dubai and be met with a warm greeting by our dedicated representatives, who will assist you with your baggage. From the moment of arrival, rest assured that you need not worry about a thing, as our team will be with you at every stage of your Dubai vacation.

Overnight stay will be at your pre-booked hotel.

2
Day 02

Classic Dubai City Tour and Dhow Cruise Dinner

  • Start your city tour with a drive to the famous Jumeirah, where you will have the opportunity to take photos of the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel.

  • Drive through the residential areas of Jumeirah, one of the most luxurious parts of Dubai and home to the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque.

  • Make your next stop at the Al Bastakiya Area, where you can still find parts of the town that existed over 40 years ago.

  • Get aboard an Abra, the traditional water taxi, for a ride across Dubai Creek to reach the Dubai Gold and Spices Souk.

  • Be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai for lunch on your own.

  • Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure.

  • Meet our driver around 07:00-07:30 pm for a fun-filled dining experience in Dubai Marina. The beautiful Alexandra wooden Dhow Cruise awaits you with a luxury dining experience.

  • Get aboard our luxury boat equipped with fine amenities. The boat has a glass-covered lower deck and an open upper deck with restaurant-style seating. While you enjoy the stunning views of Dubai Marina, our team will set up the buffet. The mouth-watering 5-star international buffet dinner will be the main highlight of your Dhow cruise dinner.

  • Be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai after your delicious dinner, onboard entertainment, and sightseeing cruise in Dubai Marina.

3
Day 03

Free Morning and Lahbab Desert Safari

  • Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.

  • Make your own plans, as the morning is free for leisure. You may choose to go shopping at Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates.

  • Come back to the hotel before 2:30 pm, and our Safari Guide will meet you.

  • Start your Desert Safari with a pickup from your hotel between 2:30 and 3:00 pm. You will be guided to the Lahbab Desert Area.

  • Enjoy the drive past the skylines of Dubai to the endless red dunes of Dubai.

  • Arrive at the desert, where you will be given a few minutes to stop for refreshments. The driver will deflate the tires of the 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 get to know the desert up close.

  • End your adventurous desert ride at a traditional desert camp located in the desert. Your desert experience includes camel rides, unlimited soft drinks, coffee, tea, and snacks. You can heat up the evening by smoking Sheeshah (water pipes). The evening will get even more interesting with entertainment shows like Tanoura Dance, a male dancer performing a traditional dance in a colourful dress, a Fire Show, and the famous Arabian Belly Dance Show.

  • Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner at the camp. Your buffet dinner will include chicken, beef, lamb items, along with rice.

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

4
Day 04

Free Day in Dubai

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel, or relax at Dubai's famous beaches like Jumeirah Beach, Kites Beach, and La Mere Beach. You may also enjoy Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates or opt for a full day of fun at Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park.

5
Day 05

Abu Dhabi City Tour with Louvre Abu Dhabi

  • Eat a delicious breakfast, and you will be escorted to the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi.

  • Start your city tour by visiting the third-largest mosque in the world, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, also known as The White Mosque.

  • You can stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel for photos from outside, and you may opt for a gold cappuccino at Emirates Palace Hotel if you wish to explore more.

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

  • Drive to Abu Dhabi Union Square and capture the various sculptural objects, like the Giant Coffee Pot, that display the heritage of the UAE.

  • Experience the life of the UAE before the discovery of oil by visiting the Heritage Village of Abu Dhabi.

  • Visit the first-of-its-kind arts and civilisation museum of Arabia, Louvre Abu Dhabi. The museum is located on Saadiyat Island and houses some of the most impressive art collections from around the world.

  • You can stop at Ferrari World for photos and shopping before returning to Dubai.

  • End your Abu Dhabi city tour, and you will be transferred back to your hotel in Dubai.

6
Day 06

Free Day in Abu Dhabi

  • Feast on a delicious breakfast at your hotel.

  • Enjoy a sunny day at Abu Dhabi's stunning beaches, or you may opt for a full-day trip to Ferrari World or Yas Water World.

7
Day 07

Dubai Departure

  • Eat a healthy breakfast at the hotel.

  • Meet our driver, who will accompany you to Dubai International Airport for your final departure home.

Lahbab Desert Area, Dubai Marina, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

Where this trip takes you

Lahbab Desert Area, Dubai Marina, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Dubai - United Arab Emirates 2 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 04 nights at a 5-star hotel in Dubai with breakfast

  • 02 nights at a 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi 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

  • Full-day Abu Dhabi city tour

  • Louvre Museum with entry tickets

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque entrance

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Dubai International Airport (DXB), Dubai Airport Terminal 2 Arrivals - 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 7 days finish where they began, in Dubai - United Arab Emirates.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $866.00 — $940.00
Double Sharing $866.00 — $940.00

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