Dubai and Abu Dhabi Honeymoon with a Night in the Desert
Duration
7 Days 6 Nights
Pickup
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Drop
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
This honeymoon pairs the two great cities of the UAE with something rarer: a full night in the desert. You begin in Dubai with a welcome of flowers or a cake, a private city tour and the Burj Khalifa, then drive out to a desert camp or resort for sunset, a candlelight dinner under the stars and a sunrise over the dunes. From there you travel by private car to Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi and a walk along the Corniche, with a free afternoon and a couples spa session to slow things down. You return to Dubai for a final evening on a dhow cruise through the Marina. Every transfer and outing is private, mornings start late and each day has just one highlight, so the holiday never feels rushed.
- Flower or cake welcome and bed decoration on arrival, subject to availability
- Private Dubai city tour and the Burj Khalifa observation deck
- A night at a desert camp or resort with a candlelight dinner under the stars
- Sunset dune drive and a quiet sunrise in the desert
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi with a private guide
- Couples spa session in Abu Dhabi
- Marina dhow cruise with dinner on board on the last evening
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Dubai | Welcome and Marina Stroll
- Arrive at Dubai airport, where you are met and taken by private car to your hotel.
- Check in to a room chosen for couples, with a flower or cake welcome and bed decoration, subject to availability.
- Rest after your journey and keep the afternoon free.
- In the evening, take an easy walk along the Marina promenade.
- Overnight stay in Dubai.
2Day 2: Private City Tour | Burj Khalifa
- After a late breakfast, set out on a private city tour with photo stops at Jumeirah Beach, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah.
- Visit Dubai Frame for views across old and new Dubai.
- Rest at the hotel through the afternoon.
- In the evening, go up the Burj Khalifa observation deck and watch the Dubai Mall fountain show.
- Overnight stay in Dubai.
3Day 3: Dubai to the Desert | Candlelight Dinner under the Stars
- After a slow breakfast, check out and enjoy a free late morning.
- In the afternoon, drive by private car to your desert camp or resort, subject to availability.
- Watch the sunset from the dunes, with a dune drive and a short camel ride where offered.
- Enjoy a candlelight dinner under the stars.
- Overnight stay in the desert.
4Day 4: Desert Sunrise | Abu Dhabi and the Grand Mosque
- Wake to a quiet sunrise over the dunes and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
- Drive by private car to Abu Dhabi.
- Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world, with your private guide.
- Check in to your hotel and walk along the Corniche in the evening.
- Overnight stay in Abu Dhabi.
5Day 5: Louvre Abu Dhabi | Couples Spa
- After a late breakfast, visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi with your private guide.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, with a couples spa session at a spa chosen for you, subject to availability.
- Choose a dinner spot in the evening, or ask us to suggest one.
- Overnight stay in Abu Dhabi.
6Day 6: Return to Dubai | Marina Dhow Cruise
- After breakfast, check out and travel by private car back to Dubai.
- Check in to your hotel and rest through the afternoon.
- In the evening, board a dhow for a cruise through Dubai Marina, with dinner on board.
- Overnight stay in Dubai.
7Day 7: Departure from Dubai
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a free morning.
- Check out around 12 noon.
- Transfer by private car to Dubai airport for your onward flight.
- Depart with memories of the Emirates.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 6 nights on twin sharing: 3 in Dubai, 2 in Abu Dhabi in hotels or resorts suited to couples, and 1 in a desert camp or resort, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast
- Flower or cake welcome and bed decoration on arrival, subject to availability
- Candlelight dinner under the stars on the desert night
- One couples spa session in Abu Dhabi, subject to availability
- Marina dhow cruise with dinner on board
- Burj Khalifa observation deck entry as per the itinerary
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi visits with a private guide, as per the itinerary
- Private airport and inter-city transfers and private sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Assistance from our travel experts before and during the trip
Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare
- UAE visa fees and processing
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, laundry, tips and porterage
- Optional activities and entry tickets not listed in the itinerary
- Tourism dirham fee payable at the hotel, where applicable
- Anything not listed under inclusions
- GST and TCS as applicable
Other Info
Must carry
- Passport and UAE visa copies
- Return flight tickets
- Marriage certificate or wedding invitation copy
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or an international card
- UK-type (Type G) power adapter
- Modest clothing for the mosque, including a scarf for women
- A light jacket for the desert evening
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
Notes
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Please share your marriage certificate or wedding date at the time of booking so the hotels can arrange your welcome.
- Honeymoon touches such as the welcome, decoration, spa session and desert stay are subject to availability and hotel policy.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The order of the itinerary may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates are indicative and are confirmed at the time of booking; cancellation and refund are as per our Terms & Conditions.
- Shoulders and knees must be covered at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and women are asked to cover their hair.
- Desert nights can be cool in winter and very hot in summer; please pack accordingly.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.