Dubai, United Arab Emirates · City break

Dubai City Highlights

The Burj Khalifa, the desert and old Dubai in five unhurried days.

Burj Khalifa rising above Downtown Dubai skyscrapers and a highway interchange in soft golden light

Overview

The trip we recommend for a first visit. You see the Dubai everyone pictures, from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa to the dunes at sunset, and the older city along the Creek that many visitors miss.

Days are paced so you are never rushing, with a free day for shopping or the beach. Hotels are four-star and central, and every transfer is private.

At the Top, Burj Khalifa, levels 124 and 125
Evening desert safari with a dune drive and barbecue dinner
Dhow cruise dinner on Dubai Marina
Al Fahidi, an abra across the Creek and the gold and spice souks
A free day for the beach, the malls or the Museum of the Future

Day by day

Day01
Arrive in Dubai
Our driver meets you at Dubai International and takes you to your hotel. The evening is yours; the Dubai Fountain show at the foot of the Burj Khalifa is a good first stop.
1. Arrival: Meet our driver at Dubai International, DXB arrivals
2. Check-in: Private transfer and hotel check-in
3. Free time: 8:00 PMDubai Fountain show, if you feel like it, Downtown Dubai
Overnight in Dubai
Day02
Old and new Dubai
A guided city tour through Al Fahidi's wind-tower lanes, an abra ride across the Creek, the spice and gold souks, Jumeirah Mosque and a photo stop at the Burj Al Arab. Late afternoon, you go up to At the Top, Burj Khalifa.
1. Transfer: 9:00 AMPickup from your hotel
2. Sightseeing: 9:30 AMAl Fahidi and an abra across the Creek, Bur Dubai
3. Sightseeing: 11:00 AMGold and spice souks, Deira
4. Sightseeing: 12:30 PMJumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab photo stop, Jumeirah
5. Activity: 4:30 PMAt the Top, Burj Khalifa, Downtown Dubai
Overnight in DubaiBreakfast
Day03
Desert safari
A slow morning, then pickup at around 3 pm. Dune driving in a 4x4, a sunset stop on the sand and a barbecue dinner at a desert camp with live shows.
1. Transfer: 3:00 PMDesert safari pickup
2. Activity: 4:30 PMDune drive in a 4x4, Lahbab desert
3. Sightseeing: 6:00 PMSunset stop on the dunes
4. Meal: 7:30 PMBarbecue dinner and live shows at camp
Overnight in DubaiBreakfast, Dinner
Day04
Free day and a dhow cruise
Spend the day at the beach, in the malls or at the Museum of the Future. In the evening, a two-hour dhow cruise along Dubai Marina with a buffet dinner.
1. Meal: 8:00 PMDhow cruise with buffet dinner, Dubai Marina
Overnight in DubaiBreakfast, Dinner
Day05
Departure
Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
1. Departure: Check out and private transfer to the airport
Breakfast

What's included

Included

4 nights in a 4-star hotel with breakfast
Private airport transfers
Half-day Dubai city tour with a guide
At the Top, Burj Khalifa tickets
Desert safari with barbecue dinner
Dhow cruise dinner at Dubai Marina

Not included

Flights
UAE visa fee
Tourism Dirham fee charged by hotels
Lunches and personal expenses
Travel insurance

Good to know

Best time: November to March
Flight from Calicut: About 4 hours
Currency: UAE dirham (AED)
Visa: We arrange UAE visit visas for most passports.

Important information

Your passport should be valid for at least six months after your return date.
Prices are per person on twin sharing, land only, and change with travel dates and availability.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2 pm and check-out by 12 noon.
Tour timings can shift with weather, traffic and local events. Your guide will keep you updated.

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