Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Sky-high towers, desert safaris, and luxury souks in the UAE.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Dubai
Burj Khalifa At the Top observation deck
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall aquarium and fountain area
Dubai Mall
Lunch at Al Hallab (Lebanese cuisine)
Dubai Mall
Old Dubai — Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Al Fahidi
Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek
Explore Gold Souk and Spice Souk
Gold Souk
Dinner at Pierchic (seafood on the pier)
Pierchic
Day 2
Dubai
Morning beach time at JBR Beach
JBR Beach
Walk The Palm Jumeirah boardwalk
Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis Aquaventure waterpark
Atlantis The Palm
Lunch at Nobu at Atlantis
Atlantis The Palm
Desert safari — dune bashing, camel ride
Dubai Desert
BBQ dinner under the stars at desert camp
Desert Camp
Day 3
Dubai
Dubai Frame panoramic views
Dubai Frame
Dubai Marina walk and yacht cruise
Dubai Marina
Lunch at Tresind Studio (modern Indian)
DIFC
Museum of the Future tour
Museum of the Future
Sunset at Kite Beach with Burj Al Arab views
Kite Beach
Dubai Fountain show and dinner at Souk Al Bahar
Souk Al Bahar
Day 4
Abu Dhabi
Drive to Abu Dhabi (1.5 hrs)
Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque tour
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Lunch at Emirates Palace Café
Emirates Palace
Louvre Abu Dhabi museum
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Corniche Beach sunset walk
Corniche Beach
Dinner at Hakkasan Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace
Day 5
Dubai
Drive back to Dubai, brunch at La Petite Maison
DIFC
Last-minute shopping at Mall of the Emirates
Mall of the Emirates
Farewell shawarma at Al Mallah
Al Mallah
Transfer to Dubai International Airport
DXB Airport
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