Dubai City Break
Four nights of the very best of Dubai: the Burj Khalifa, a desert safari with BBQ dinner, old Dubai’s souks and a dhow cruise — visa included.
From
$790$890 / person
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Group size
- 1–12 travellers
- Trip type
- Private tour
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Starts / ends
- Dubai International (DXB)
- Season
- Year-round
Overview
Two very different cities in one easy trip. Start with four nights in Dubai for the skyline, the souks and a desert safari, then drive 90 minutes down the coast to Abu Dhabi.
In the capital, visit the dazzling Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the presidential palace, explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi and relax on the Corniche — with an optional day of thrills at Ferrari World.
Trip highlights
- Two cities, one UAE visa
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Burj Khalifa and old Dubai
- Desert safari with BBQ dinner
Day-by-day itinerary
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1 Day 1 Arrival in Dubai
Private transfer to your Downtown hotel and an evening at the Dubai Fountain.
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2 Day 2 Old Dubai & the Burj
Souks, abra and Al Fahidi in the morning; the Burj Khalifa in the afternoon.
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3 Day 3 Desert safari
Free morning, then dune-bashing, camels and a BBQ dinner in the desert.
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4 Day 4 Free day in Dubai
Beach, shopping or a dhow cruise — your choice.
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5 Day 5 Drive to Abu Dhabi
Private transfer to Abu Dhabi with a full city tour: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche.
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6 Day 6 Louvre & Saadiyat
Morning at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, afternoon on Saadiyat Beach — or Ferrari World on Yas Island.
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7 Day 7 Departure
Transfer to Abu Dhabi or Dubai airport for your flight home.
What’s included
Included
- 4-star or higher hotel with daily breakfast
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Tours and entrance tickets listed in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guides on guided tours
- Visa guidance and document checklist
- 24/7 WhatsApp support from our team
- UAE tourist visa processing
Not included
- International flights (we can quote and book these for you)
- Travel insurance
- Meals not listed
- Tourism Dirham fee payable at the hotel (AED 10–20 per room per night)
- Tips and personal expenses
Where you’ll stay
4-star or higher hotels
Every elekea trip uses hand-picked hotels rated 4 stars or above. Your exact hotel is confirmed with your booking documents.
- 4★ or higher
- 6 nights
- Daily breakfast
Want more? Choose a higher level when you book. Prices update automatically.
Premium
5-star hotel
Included
Luxury
5-star hotel
+$520 per person
Activities
Included in your trip
Burj Khalifa “At the Top”
Fast-track entry to the observation decks on levels 124 and 125.
1.5 hoursOld Dubai & souks tour
Al Fahidi, an abra ride across the Creek and the Gold and Spice Souks.
Half dayDesert safari with BBQ dinner
Dune-bashing, sandboarding, camel ride and dinner at a desert camp.
6 hoursAbu Dhabi city tour
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche.
Full dayLouvre Abu Dhabi
Entry to the museum beneath its famous dome.
3 hoursOptional add-ons — add them while booking
Ferrari World
+$95 ppDay ticket to the theme park on Yas Island.
Dhow dinner cruise
+$45 ppBuffet dinner on a traditional dhow along Dubai Marina.
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