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Dubai + Abu Dhabi

Dubai's city/desert contrast plus a proper Abu Dhabi chapter.

Length
6 days / 5 nights
Pace
Balanced
Best for
first-time UAE travellers, families, couples
Customise this journey See day by day
Dubai skyline and Sheikh Zayed Road at sunrise
Dubai

Nights at each stop

Why this journey works

Six days is enough to give Abu Dhabi a day of its own instead of treating it as a detour. The trip stays based in Dubai, so there is one hotel to settle into, and the Abu Dhabi day is kept to a few well-chosen stops rather than a checklist.

Day by day.

Dubai 3 nights
  1. Day 01

    Arrive Dubai

    Morning
    Arrival and airport transfer.
    Afternoon
    Hotel check-in and time to rest after the flight.
    Evening
    An easy first evening near the hotel, with no fixed booking.

    Memorable noteArrival day stays light, so a delayed flight costs you nothing.

  2. Day 02

    Heritage + Downtown

    Morning
    Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood and the Creek, crossing by abra.
    Afternoon
    A break at the hotel through the warmest hours.
    Evening
    Downtown and the Burj district once the light softens.

    Memorable noteOld Dubai in the morning and modern Dubai at night gives the day a natural contrast.

  3. Day 03

    Desert

    Morning
    A free morning: pool, a late breakfast or a short walk.
    Afternoon
    Leave for the desert experience chosen for your group.
    Evening
    Dinner in the desert before the drive back.

    Memorable noteWe match the desert experience to ages and mobility; not every version suits every traveller.

Abu Dhabi 1 night
  1. Day 04

    Abu Dhabi

    Morning
    Road transfer to Abu Dhabi and one cultural landmark chosen for your interests.
    Afternoon
    A second city or cultural stop, with lunch in between.
    Evening
    Return to Dubai, or stay the night in Abu Dhabi if you prefer a slower day.

    Memorable noteOne or two Abu Dhabi stops done properly beat five done in a hurry.

Dubai 1 night
  1. Day 05Kept open

    Palm / Marina / free

    Morning
    The coast: the Palm or the Marina waterfront.
    Afternoon
    Shopping, or simply rest at the hotel.
    Evening
    A free evening.

    Memorable noteThis is the recovery day after Abu Dhabi, and it is meant to be loose.

  2. Day 06

    Departure

    Morning
    Free time, depending on your flight.
    Afternoon
    Airport transfer.

    Memorable noteWe confirm your departure routing before fixing anything on the last day.

Make it yours

  • Make Abu Dhabi an overnight.
  • Add Louvre Abu Dhabi / mosque / theme attraction according to interest and current rules.
  • Extend to 7 days for lower pace.

Good to know

This is a starting plan, not a fixed-price package. Flights, hotels, transfers and activity timings are confirmed when our experts quote your dates.

Dubai: visa and entry notes

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