Highlights
- At the Top, Burj Khalifa, levels 124 and 125
- Old Dubai by abra, with the gold and spice souks
- Desert safari with a camp dinner
- Dhow dinner cruise
- BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Yas Island
This is the Dubai trip most Indian families mean when they ask for Dubai: the tower, the desert, the cruise and Abu Dhabi, in four nights from one hotel. The Abu Dhabi day is placed so it never falls on a Monday, when the Mandir is shut. The safari comes on a day with a free morning, because the camp evening runs late.
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Dubai, dhow dinner cruise
Pickup at Dubai International (DXB) and transfer to your hotel. Rest after the flight, then a dhow dinner cruise in the evening, on the Creek or the Marina. The buffet includes vegetarian dishes; Jain meals on request.
Day 2: Dubai city tour and At the Top, Burj Khalifa
A half-day city tour: Jumeirah Mosque from outside, the Burj Al Arab photo stop, the Palm Jumeirah, and old Dubai with an abra ride and the gold and spice souks. In the late afternoon, go up the Burj Khalifa to levels 124 and 125, then watch the Dubai Fountain show outside Dubai Mall.
Day 3: Morning free, desert safari in the afternoon
A slow morning or shopping. The safari pickup is usually in the early afternoon: dunes, a camel ride, sandboarding and sunset, then a camp dinner with a show. Senior citizens or anyone with back trouble can choose a safari without dune bashing.
Day 4: Abu Dhabi day trip: BAPS Mandir, Grand Mosque, Yas Island
An early start. First the BAPS Hindu Mandir at Abu Mureikhah, on the way to Abu Dhabi (closed on Mondays, so we set this day accordingly). Then the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, followed by a drive past the Corniche to Yas Island, where you can add Ferrari World or simply see the island. Back in Dubai by night.
Day 5: Departure
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to DXB for your flight home. With an evening flight, there is time for a last mall visit.
Planning the Abu Dhabi day
The Mandir is closed on Mondays and the Mosque only opens to visitors from 2:30 pm on Fridays, so we fix the Abu Dhabi day when we know your dates. Both need a pass booked in advance; the Mandir pass can only be booked once you are in the UAE, and we help you do it on Day 1 or 2.
Pack long, loose clothes for that day: shoulders and knees covered for the Mandir, ankle-length for everyone at the Mosque, and a headscarf for women. Water and food can’t be taken into the Mandir, so leave them in the car.
What's included and what isn't
Included
- Hotel in Dubai for 4 nights with daily breakfast
- UAE tourist visa application (government fee and service charge quoted with your package)
- Airport transfers in Dubai
- Half-day Dubai city tour with an abra ride
- At the Top, Burj Khalifa (levels 124 and 125, non-prime slot)
- Desert safari with camp dinner, standard or without dune bashing
- Dhow dinner cruise
- Full-day Abu Dhabi trip by private car with Mandir pass help
Not included
- Flights from India (quoted on request)
- Mosque entry fee, Ferrari World or other theme park tickets
- Prime-time or level 148 Burj Khalifa upgrade
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned
- Dubai tourism dirham fee charged by hotels
- Travel insurance (the visa requires UAE-valid cover; we can arrange it)
- Tips and personal expenses
Visa, costs, best time and travel tips: Dubai Tour Packages from India.
