Dubai & Abu Dhabi
two great cities of the Emirates

The best of the UAE’s two great cities — Dubai’s skyline and desert, and Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre and Ferrari World.

6 Days / 5 Nights Dubai · Abu Dhabi Best for First-timers, couples, families
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Two cities

Dubai and the capital, together

This journey pairs the UAE’s two great cities — dazzling Dubai, with its record skyline and golden desert, and stately Abu Dhabi, home to the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre and the thrills of Yas Island.

Private and easy-paced, with every transfer, ticket and stay arranged, it is the perfect first taste of the Emirates for couples and families alike.

At a glance

Trip quick facts

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Route
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Best time
Nov–Mar
Difficulty
Easy
Ideal for
First-timers, couples, families
Highest point
Sea level
Highlights

What makes this trip special

  • The Burj Khalifa & Dubai Fountain
  • A dune-bashing desert safari with dinner
  • The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • The Louvre Abu Dhabi & the Corniche
  • Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld
Day by day

Your day-wise itinerary

A realistic, production-ready plan with drive times, altitudes and seasonal notes — fully customisable to your dates and pace.

Day 1

Arrive Dubai

Route: Dubai— · —
Morning

Arrive and a private transfer to your hotel.

Afternoon

Relax and settle in.

Evening

The Dubai Fountain and Dubai Mall.

Night stayDubai
Meals
AltitudeSea level
Road & seasonAirport transfer.
Food to tryGlobal dining
Photo spotsThe Dubai Fountain
Day 2

Dubai city tour & Burj Khalifa

Route: Dubai citylocal · local day
Morning

Old and new Dubai — the creek, souks, an abra ride and Palm Jumeirah.

Afternoon

Leisure or shopping.

Evening

The Burj Khalifa ‘At the Top’.

Night stayDubai
MealsBreakfast
AltitudeSea level
Road & seasonCity transfers.
Food to tryEmirati & global cuisine
Photo spotsBurj Khalifa, the souks
Day 3

Desert safari

Route: Dubai · desert≈60 km · afternoon & evening
Morning

A morning at leisure.

Afternoon

An afternoon dune-bashing desert safari.

Evening

A desert camp with BBQ dinner and live shows.

Night stayDubai
MealsBreakfast, Dinner
AltitudeSea level
Road & season4x4 desert drive.
Food to tryBBQ desert dinner
Photo spotsDunes at sunset
OptionalQuad biking, a private safari
Day 4

Dubai → Abu Dhabi

Route: Dubai · Abu Dhabi≈150 km · 1.5–2 hrs
Morning

Drive to the capital and the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Afternoon

The Corniche, Qasr Al Watan (Presidential Palace) and Heritage Village.

Evening

Arrive your Abu Dhabi hotel (or Yas Island).

Night stayAbu Dhabi
MealsBreakfast
AltitudeSea level
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryEmirati cuisine
Photo spotsSheikh Zayed Mosque, Qasr Al Watan
Good to knowDress modestly for the mosque (we advise).
Day 5

Abu Dhabi — Louvre & Yas Island → Dubai

Route: Abu Dhabi · Dubai≈150 km · day + return
Morning

The Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat Island.

Afternoon

Ferrari World or Yas Waterworld on Yas Island.

Evening

Return to Dubai in the evening.

Night stayDubai
MealsBreakfast
AltitudeSea level
Road & seasonGood highway.
Food to tryWaterfront dining
Photo spotsLouvre Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World
OptionalWarner Bros World Abu Dhabi
Day 6

Departure

Route: Dubai— · —
Morning

A relaxed breakfast and last shopping.

Afternoon

A private transfer to Dubai airport.

Evening

Onward journey.

Night stay
MealsBreakfast
AltitudeSea level
Road & seasonAirport transfer.
Food to try
Photo spots
Good to knowEasily extended to Sharjah or Ras Al Khaimah.
Choose your style

Package variants

Every itinerary above is available in the comfort level that suits you.

Budget

Clean 3★ stays & homestays, smart pacing.

Deluxe

Boutique 4★ hotels with the best views.

Premium

Premium resorts, private guides & experiences.

Luxury

Iconic retreats & bespoke touches throughout.

Family / Honeymoon

Tuned for couples or families — rooms, pace & extras.

Transparent, always

What’s included

✓ Inclusions

  • Handpicked stays with breakfast
  • Private, chauffeur-driven AC car for the hills
  • All transfers and inter-place drives
  • Local guides at the main sights
  • A dedicated tour manager & 24×7 support
  • All applicable taxes and a GST invoice

✗ Exclusions

  • Flights / train to the start point (we can arrange)
  • Lunches & dinners unless specified
  • Monument / activity entry fees (added on request)
  • Personal expenses, tips & shopping
  • Travel insurance (recommended)
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
Answers

Dubai Abu Dhabi FAQs

The best window is Nov–Mar. We tailor the season to your dates and advise on snow, monsoon and pass-closure timing so your trip runs smoothly.

We begin from Dubai (DXB) and handle every transfer and internal drive in a private chauffeur-driven car. Tell us your arrival flight or train and we plan around it.

This route is designed as a well-paced 6 Days / 5 Nights journey. We can shorten or extend it, add rest days, or combine it with a nearby region — it is fully customisable.

Yes — the pace, stays and activities are tuned for first-timers, couples, families. Difficulty is rated Easy, and we adjust everything to your comfort.

Handpicked stays with daily breakfast (dinner on request). Choose your tier — Standard, Deluxe, Premium or Luxury — and we match the stays and inclusions to it, always with a GST invoice.

Every journey is private and customised, so we quote per person after learning your dates, group size and hotel tier — with no hidden charges and a proper GST invoice.

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