Dubai Weekend Escape: Skyline, Desert and Abu Dhabi
Duration
4 Days 3 Nights
Pickup
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Drop
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Type
International (long-haul)
Overview & Highlights
Dubai is one of the easiest places in the world to enjoy over a long weekend, and this fixed-departure escape is planned around exactly that. You land early on Friday, settle into a 4-star hotel and are out seeing the city the same afternoon, with one or two headline sights each day and plenty of room to breathe. The programme brings together Dubai's modern skyline at the Burj Khalifa, the old creek-side souks and Dubai Frame, the coast at Jumeirah Beach and Palm Jumeirah, and an evening in the dunes with a camp dinner. A full day is set aside for Abu Dhabi, where you visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi before returning to Dubai. You travel with a trip captain and a small group, with Indian meal options on request. Because the trip is short, we suggest flights that arrive early on day 1 and leave late on the last day.
- Burj Khalifa observation deck and the Dubai Mall fountain area
- Dubai Frame and the old Creek-side Gold and Spice Souks
- Photo stops at Jumeirah Beach, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah
- Evening desert safari with dune bashing and a camp BBQ dinner
- Full-day Abu Dhabi visit: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Small fixed-departure group with a trip captain throughout
Itinerary
1Day 1: Arrival in Dubai | Old Dubai and Burj Khalifa
- Arrive at Dubai airport early in the day, where you are met and transferred to your hotel.
- Check in and freshen up after your journey.
- In the afternoon, visit Dubai Frame for views across old and new Dubai.
- In the evening, go up the Burj Khalifa observation deck and spend time at Dubai Mall.
- Overnight stay in Dubai.
2Day 2: Dubai City Drive | Evening Desert Safari
- After breakfast, set out on a guided city drive with photo stops at Jumeirah Beach and Burj Al Arab.
- See Palm Jumeirah from the viewing points, then cross Dubai Creek to wander through the Gold and Spice Souks.
- Rest at the hotel through the afternoon.
- Late in the afternoon, drive into the desert for dune bashing and sunset views.
- Settle into a desert camp for Arabic coffee, traditional entertainment and a BBQ dinner.
- Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Dubai.
3Day 3: Abu Dhabi Day Trip | Grand Mosque and Louvre
- After breakfast, drive to Abu Dhabi, around 90 minutes each way.
- Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world.
- In the afternoon, explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi and take a short walk along the Corniche.
- Return to Dubai in the evening for a relaxed walk around Dubai Marina.
- Overnight stay in Dubai.
4Day 4: Leisure Morning | Departure
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and a free morning for last-minute shopping or a swim.
- Check out of the hotel by around 12 noon and store your luggage if your flight is later.
- Transfer to Dubai airport in time for your departure flight.
- End of the trip.
Weather, road conditions and safety may require changes to the itinerary.
Inclusions
- 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Dubai on twin sharing
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- Burj Khalifa observation deck entry as per the itinerary
- Evening desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner
- Full-day Abu Dhabi tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Trip captain accompanying the group
- Indian meal options on request, subject to availability
- 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 upgrades
- 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 visa copies
- Return flight tickets
- Travel insurance copy
- Forex or international card
- UK-type three-pin (Type G) power adapter
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- Modest clothing for mosque visits
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light jacket for air-conditioned venues
Notes
- Weekend trips are short, so flights should arrive early on day 1 and depart late on the last day to make full use of the programme.
- Flights are not included and are not booked by us unless asked.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
- Standard hotel check-in is around 2 pm and check-out around 12 noon.
- The itinerary order may change with weather, road, flight or operational conditions without reducing the sights covered.
- Rates and availability are confirmed at the time of booking; cancellation and refund are as per our Terms and Conditions.
- This is a fixed-departure group trip that runs on minimum numbers, and a trip captain accompanies the group.
- Dress modestly at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: shoulders and knees covered, and women need a head covering.
- Dune bashing may not suit those with back or neck problems, heart conditions or during pregnancy.
See our Terms & Conditions for payment and cancellation rules.