Customised holidayTRDX5C
Dubai & Abu DhabiDubai & Abu Dhabi in 5 nights
- 6 Days · 5 Nights
- United Arab Emirates · 2 Cities
- Classic pace
- Any date you choose
Dubai (3N)Abu Dhabi (2N)
View day-wise itinerary →Holiday includes
- Hotel
- Meals
- Sightseeing
- Transport
- FlightsOptional
- Visa
Private car and driver throughout, private airport transfers. Prafull plans and answers every message himself.
Holiday highlights
- Dhow dinner cruise on Dubai Marina
- Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' at sunset and the Dubai Fountain
- Evening desert safari with a barbecue dinner at camp
- BAPS Hindu Mandir at Abu Mureikha
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset
- Louvre Abu Dhabi and an afternoon on Yas Island
Itinerary (day wise)
Five nights across two cities: three in Dubai for the skyline, the souks and the desert, then two in Abu Dhabi, which is calmer and more cultural. On the drive between them we stop at the BAPS Hindu Mandir and time the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque for sunset, and you fly home from Abu Dhabi so there's no doubling back. It suits families with parents and children, and couples who want more than malls.
Day 1Arrive in Dubai (3 Nights)
About 25 km · 30–45 minutes by road
Your driver meets you at arrivals and takes you to your hotel; check-in is usually from 3 pm. After a rest, and perhaps a walk in the hotel's neighbourhood, you're collected for a two-hour dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow around Dubai Marina, past the lit-up towers of JBR and the Marina skyline. The buffet includes vegetarian dishes, and Jain food can be arranged with notice. Your transfer brings you back to the hotel after the cruise, ready for a full day tomorrow. Overnight in Dubai.
- Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise
- Marina and JBR skyline
- Note: The dhow cruise is on a shared boat with other guests; private dhows are available on request.
Prafull’s tipTell us about Jain requirements before you travel; the cruise kitchen can prepare a separate plate with notice.
Dinner
Day 2Dubai: City Tour and Burj Khalifa
A private tour of Old Dubai with your guide and car: the wind-tower lanes of Al Fahidi, an abra ride across Dubai Creek, and the Spice and Gold Souks in Deira. Then photo stops at the Museum of the Future, Jumeirah Mosque and the Burj Al Arab, and a drive out along the Palm Jumeirah to Atlantis. After a rest at the hotel, you go up Burj Khalifa to 'At the Top' on levels 124 and 125, timed for sunset, so you see the city by day and lit up at night. The Dubai Fountain show follows below. Overnight in Dubai.
- Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
- Abra ride on Dubai Creek
- Gold and Spice Souks
- Palm Jumeirah
- Burj Khalifa At the Top
- Dubai Fountain
- Note: The Dubai Fountain runs every 30 minutes in the evening, roughly from 6 pm to 11 pm.
Prafull’s tipSunset slots at Burj Khalifa sell out weeks ahead in winter; we book yours when you confirm the trip.
Breakfast
Day 3Dubai: Desert Safari
The morning is free for the pool, the Dubai Mall or the Dubai Frame. At about 3 pm a 4x4, shared with other guests, collects you for the drive out to the dunes. After a dune drive there's a short camel ride and a go at sandboarding, then sunset over the sand. At the desert camp you'll find henna, a tanoura dance and a fire show, with a barbecue buffet that includes vegetarian dishes. You're back at your hotel by about 9 pm; pack tonight, as you leave for Abu Dhabi tomorrow. Overnight in Dubai.
- Dune drive in a 4x4
- Camel ride
- Sandboarding
- Desert camp with tanoura and fire show
- Note: Dune driving is bumpy. Parents and anyone with back trouble can skip it and ride straight to camp; tell us in advance.
- Note: Optional: quad biking at the camp, approx. AED 150–250 per bike, paid locally.
Prafull’s tipWear closed shoes and carry a light jacket; desert evenings from December to February are cooler than you expect.
Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4Dubai – Abu Dhabi (2 Nights)
About 140 km · 1.5 hours by road
After breakfast you check out and drive south in your private car. On the way you stop at the BAPS Hindu Mandir at Abu Mureikha, the region's first traditional stone Hindu temple, carved by artisans in India and assembled here, with scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata on its pillars. You then check in at your Abu Dhabi hotel and rest. In the late afternoon you visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, timed for sunset, when the white marble turns gold and the lights come on across the courtyards. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
- BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Mureikha
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
- Note: The BAPS Mandir is closed on Mondays and needs free online registration; carry your original passport. We register you and plan around Mondays.
- Note: The Grand Mosque is closed to visitors on Friday mornings. Women need an abaya and headscarf, men full-length trousers.
Prafull’s tipReach the mosque about an hour before sunset; you get the marble in daylight and the lights coming on.
Breakfast
Day 5Abu Dhabi
A morning at the Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island, where a vast perforated dome scatters light over the galleries and the sea laps at the walls; two to three hours covers the main collection, which runs from early civilisations to the present day. In the afternoon your car takes you to Yas Island for a theme park of your choice, such as Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World or Yas Waterworld, or simply the Yas Marina waterfront. The evening is free; families often stay on Yas, while couples might prefer the Corniche at dusk. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Saadiyat Island
- Yas Island
- Ferrari World or Warner Bros. World
- Abu Dhabi Corniche
- Note: The Louvre Abu Dhabi is closed on Mondays; if your day falls on one, we swap in Qasr Al Watan palace.
- Note: Theme-park tickets start from approx. AED 300 per person and are not included.
Prafull’s tipThe Yas parks are mostly indoors, which makes them a good choice even on a warm afternoon.
Breakfast
Day 6Abu Dhabi – Departure
About 30 km · 30 minutes by road
Breakfast at the hotel and a relaxed morning: a walk on the Corniche, a swim, or a last stop for dates and Arabic sweets. Check-out is usually by noon; the hotel can hold your bags if your flight is later. Your driver collects you about three hours before departure for the short drive to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Flying home from here saves you the 1.5-hour drive back to Dubai on your last day. Your holiday ends here.
- Abu Dhabi Corniche
Prafull’s tipAbu Dhabi's Terminal A is large; allow time to walk to your gate.
Breakfast
Tour details
Accommodation
Choose the hotel category. The same route and sightseeing in every category.
| City | Standard hotels |
|---|---|
| Dubai3 nights | Rove Downtown / Ibis Mall of the Emirates / Citymax Hotel Al Barsha / or similarStandard or superior room; family rooms on request |
| Abu Dhabi2 nights | Centro Yas Island / Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan / Ibis Abu Dhabi Gate / or similarStandard or superior room; family rooms on request |
| City | Deluxe hotels |
|---|---|
| Dubai3 nights | Novotel Dubai Al Barsha / Media One Hotel / Holiday Inn Dubai Al Barsha / or similar |
| Abu Dhabi2 nights | Yas Island Rotana / Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Yas Island / Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island / or similar |
| City | Premium hotels |
|---|---|
| Dubai3 nights | Taj Dubai / JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai / Address Downtown / or similar |
| Abu Dhabi2 nights | Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas / The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort / Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental / or similar |
Hotels are confirmed when you book. If a hotel is full, we give you one of the same category in the same area, and tell you before you pay.
Optional add-ons
Not in the price. Prafull can book them for you or you can pay locally.
| Experience | Approx. price |
|---|---|
| Ferrari World or Warner Bros. World, Yas IslandOne park is a full afternoon; combo tickets for two or three parks are better value. | from approx. AED 300 per person |
| Qasr Al WatanThe presidential palace's great domed hall and library; about two hours. | On request |
| Dubai FrameEasy to fit into the free morning before the safari. | approx. AED 50 per adult |
| Private dhow upgradeYour own boat and a menu agreed in advance. | On request |
Tour information
Read this to prepare for your holiday.
Tour inclusions
- 5 nights' accommodation: 3 in Dubai and 2 in Abu Dhabi, in the hotels listed (or similar), twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- UAE tourist visa (30 days, single entry)
- Private transfers: Dubai airport to hotel, Dubai to Abu Dhabi with the Mandir and Grand Mosque stops, and hotel to Abu Dhabi airport
- Dhow dinner cruise on Dubai Marina with buffet dinner and hotel transfers (shared boat)
- Private Old Dubai tour with car and English-speaking guide, including the abra ride
- Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' ticket (levels 124 and 125) with a sunset slot
- Evening desert safari in a shared 4x4 with camp shows and barbecue dinner
- Louvre Abu Dhabi ticket, and a private car for the Louvre and Yas Island day
- BAPS Mandir registration and Grand Mosque booking (both free to enter)
- Prafull's day-by-day trip notes on WhatsApp
- 24/7 helpline while you travel
Tour exclusions
- International flights to Dubai and from Abu Dhabi
- GST (5%) and TCS as applicable under current rules
- Dubai Tourism Dirham (approx. AED 7–20 per room per night) and Abu Dhabi's tourism and municipality fees, paid at the hotels
- Theme-park tickets on Yas Island
- Quad biking and other paid extras at the desert camp
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned
- Tips for drivers and guides
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Early check-in and late check-out
- Personal expenses: laundry, minibar, phone calls and porterage
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions
Good to know
- The UAE tourist visa is included. Send us a clear passport scan (six months' validity) and a photo about two weeks before travel.
- At the Grand Mosque, women need an abaya and headscarf and men full-length trousers; abayas are available at the entrance. Shoes come off inside.
- Shoulders and knees should be covered at the BAPS Mandir too, and you need your original passport at the gate.
- Indian, pure-veg and Jain food is easy to find in both cities.
- Parents travel easily here: short drives, lifts at every major sight, and wheelchairs at the mosque and museums.
- The UAE dirham (AED) is the currency; cards work almost everywhere. The UAE is 1.5 hours behind India; sockets are the three-pin UK type.
When to go
November to March. Warm, sunny days and pleasant evenings, ideal for the desert and outdoor attractions. June to September is very hot, though hotels are cheaper.
Our favourite months
Cancellation policy & payment terms
Payment terms
| To confirm your holiday | 25% of the package cost, or ₹25,000 per person, whichever is higher |
|---|---|
| 30 days before travel | Balance payment |
| Booking within 30 days of travel | Full payment at booking |
| Flights, trains and visa fees | Paid in full at booking, as the airline or authority requires |
Cancellation charges
| 45 days or more before travel | 10% of the package cost |
|---|---|
| 30–44 days before travel | 25% of the package cost |
| 15–29 days before travel | 50% of the package cost |
| 7–14 days before travel | 75% of the package cost |
| Less than 7 days, or no-show | 100% of the package cost |
- Cancellations must be sent in writing, on email or WhatsApp; the date we receive it is the cancellation date.
- Flights, trains, visa fees and non-refundable hotel or activity bookings are refunded only as their own rules allow.
- Date changes are free when made 30 days or more before travel, subject to hotel availability and any difference in price.
- Refunds are paid within 14 working days of us receiving them from the hotels and suppliers.
- No refund is possible for services not used during the holiday.
- Hotels may ask for a refundable security deposit at check-in, paid directly to the hotel.
Questions about this holiday
How much does the Dubai & Abu Dhabi trip cost?
The 5-night Dubai & Abu Dhabi journey starts at ₹42,000 per person on twin sharing in Standard hotels (about ₹56,500 in Deluxe and ₹80,000 in Premium hotels), land only. Flights are extra and quoted for your dates.
What is the best time for this Dubai & Abu Dhabi trip?
November to March. Warm, sunny days and pleasant evenings, ideal for the desert and outdoor attractions. June to September is very hot, though hotels are cheaper.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every TripRoutes trip is private, so we can add or remove nights, swap Dubai or any other stop, change hotels, or adjust the pace.
Do Indians need a visa for Dubai?
Yes, a UAE tourist visa. We apply for it and it's included in our Dubai prices. Indians with certain valid visas, such as a US visa, may qualify for visa on arrival; we check your case.
How many days are enough for Dubai?
Four nights covers the main sights and a desert safari. Five or six nights adds Abu Dhabi.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Other ways to see Dubai & Abu Dhabi
4 nightsEasyDubai Easy
- Burj Khalifa and Dubai's old souks
- A desert safari with dinner under the stars
- A free day for shopping or a theme park
6 nightsSignatureDubai, Desert & Abu Dhabi
- A night at a luxury desert resort
- Burj Khalifa and Dubai at your own pace
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi
Plan with Prafull
Make this holiday yours
Tell Prafull your dates and who is coming. He will send a revised plan and an exact price, usually within a few hours.
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- Call +91 74800 66666
- prafull.pitale@triproutes.in
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