Discover Dubai
See all the best Dubai has to offer
Travel to a land of lavish luxury, ornate mosques, and beautiful skylines to uncover a world of culture and intrigue! On this 5 or 6-night trip, you will enjoy a mix of guided tours and solitary leisure time to explore Dubai. You will get to see its major attractions, snap photos from all angles, and feast on the unbeatable local cuisine.
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Dubai at the City Seasons Tower Hotel, or similar
- Full-day Dubai City Tour, including visit to Burj Khalifa (124th floor)
- Dhow Cruise with dinner
- Half-day Sharjah Tour
- 4-wheel drive Desert Safari with barbecue dinner
- Full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour with lunch & entrance to Louvre Museum
- Breakfast daily
Please note the hotel city tax is not included - apx. $5.00 per room, per night, payable directly to hotel in destination
Great Ways to Explore
- Visit the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah!
- See the intricate handcrafts at Souk al Markazi.
- Enjoy a henna experience in the desert of Dubai.
- Play the day away at Ferrari World on Yas Island!
- Take a boat ride down Dubai creek.
Discover Dubai with this exciting getaway! Start with a full-day tour of Dubai to get to know the city as you tour its top attractions and familiarize yourself with the geography and offerings of the area. Wrap up the day with a dinner cruise on the water! The next day, set off to the Pearl of the Gulf for sightseeing and an afternoon of excitement in the desert.
After that, you'll spend a full day in Abu Dhabi, visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, and the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island. The last day will be yours to explore Dubai at your leisure before you wrap up the trip and head home.
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- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Dubai at the City Seasons Tower Hotel, or similar
- Full-day Dubai City Tour, including visit to Burj Khalifa (124th floor)
- Dhow Cruise with dinner
- Half-day Sharjah Tour
- 4-wheel drive Desert Safari with barbecue dinner
- Full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour with lunch & entrance to Louvre Museum
- Breakfast daily
Please note the hotel city tax is not included - apx. $5.00 per room, per night, payable directly to hotel in destination
- Visit the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah!
- See the intricate handcrafts at Souk al Markazi.
- Enjoy a henna experience in the desert of Dubai.
- Play the day away at Ferrari World on Yas Island!
- Take a boat ride down Dubai creek.
Discover Dubai with this exciting getaway! Start with a full-day tour of Dubai to get to know the city as you tour its top attractions and familiarize yourself with the geography and offerings of the area. Wrap up the day with a dinner cruise on the water! The next day, set off to the Pearl of the Gulf for sightseeing and an afternoon of excitement in the desert.
After that, you'll spend a full day in Abu Dhabi, visiting Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island, and the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island. The last day will be yours to explore Dubai at your leisure before you wrap up the trip and head home.
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Learn More about Dubai
Day 1. Welcome to Dubai!
Land in Dubai and join a meet & greet at the airport with the Gray Line staff. Then enjoy a transfer to your hotel where the rest of the evening can be spent at your leisure.
Transfer to Dubai hotel
Check In - City Seasons Towers Hotel
Blast into the future with a stay at the City Seasons Towers Hotel. Rocketing 14 stories into the sky in the middle of the city, the hotel boasts striking design and excellent location. Take a jaunt tot he Burjuman mall during the day, or explore the entertainment in the area surrounding while you enjoy your stay in Dubai. The dark earth colors of the hotel's interiors contrast beautifully with the city's sizzling energy and climate to create a cool respite where you can relax in comfort and modernity.
Day 2. Dubai
Embark on a full-day tour of Dubai! You will see the Jumeirah area, the Burj Al Arab, and many other exciting sites, including the magnificent Dubai Mall. In the afternoon, you will drive on Sheikh Zayed Road, see the Atlantis Hotel, the Dubai Marina, and end at the Mall of the Emirates, where you can shop at your leisure. In the evening, you will enjoy a Dhow dinner cruise on the creek side of old Dubai.
Dubai City Tour (Full Day)
This full-day tour starts with a visit to the Jumeirah area and the Burj Al Arab. You will stop at an art center, the New Canal, the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, Bastakyia, visit the Dubai Museum (visit included), cross the creek by "Abras," and shop in the spice and gold souks. Next, you will pass the Dubai Ruler Palace then stop at Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. After that, climb the Burj Khalifa to the 124th floor. Lunch is on your own at the Dubai Mall. In the afternoon, go to Palm Jumeirah, pass city walk, drive on Sheikh Zayed Road, see the Atlantis Hotel, the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and end at Mall of the Emirates.
Dhow Cruise (with Dinner)
In the evening you will enjoy a Dhow dinner cruise. Dubai is surrounded by water, so this cruise will sail on the Creek side of old Dubai. You’ll cruise on a wonderful wooden dhow, built in a time-honored manner, channeling the region's historical heritage and traditions, yet with the utmost comfort that you can expect in a present-day ship. Spend a romantic evening between the glistening stars as you watch the waves dance in the night while you cruise along the moonlit creek. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies as you sail through the deep blue Creek.
Day 3. Dubai - Sharjah - Dubai
After breakfast, you'll head out to Sharjah for a visit to King Faisal Mosque and the Fort of Sharjah. You will see the Heritage Museum, Souk al Arsa, and Souk al Markazi, then wrap up the tour at the opulent Dubai Mall. After lunch on your own, you will regroup for an excursion to the desert, where you will have several opportunities for photos and experience an exhilarating drive over the dunes. Enjoy the desert until the sun goes down, then return to your hotel.
Sharjah Tour (Half-Day)
After breakfast, set off for Sharjah, the Pearl of the Gulf: a must to complete a trip to Dubai. Visit King Faisal Mosque, experience Emirati culture, visit the Fort of Sharjah, and learn about the customs and traditions which are deeply rooted in the Emirati culture. Continue to the Sharjah Heritage Museum and the enchanting Souk Al Arsa and Souk al Markazi, which are veritable treasure troves of carpets, jewelry, and intricate handicrafts. The tour will end up in the Dubai Mall, where you can have lunch on your own and enjoy the mall for as long as you’d like before making your way back to the hotel.
4-wheel-drive Desert Safari with barbecue dinner
Embark on a thrilling desert safari! Hop in a 4WD vehicle and speed through golden sand dunes, known as dune bashing. Enjoy the thrill of going up and down the dunes before heading to the main camp site. After witnessing the gorgeous Arabian sunset, enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner that is prepared on an open fire. Listen to traditional music and watch a belly dancer dance to the rhythm of the music. There's no better way to experience a true Arabian night than this.
Day 4. Dubai - Abu Dhabi - Dubai
Spend the day in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, then head over to Yas Island to Ferrari World and Yas Mall. After lunch, continue the tour with a drive through the famous Saadiyat Island where the Louvre and Guggenheim museums are located. A visit to the Louvre will complete the sightseeing on this island before you head back through Yas Island and are dropped off at Emirates Mall.
Abu Dhabi City Tour, with lunch
Explore the capital of the United Arab Emirates! Your first stop will be at Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and the key place of worship in the country. The beautiful mosque is completely clad in marble, and features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping.
You'll then head toward Abu Dhabi downtown and Heritage Village, which houses a small museum and depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil. Drive along the spectacular Corniche, past gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices and elegant high-rise apartments to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the city’s magnificent skyline.
You'll then visit the Saadiyat Island project where the Guggenheim Museum is being built to complete the image of Abu Dhabi as a cultural destination. After lunch, visit the Craft Center in Abu Dhabi. In the afternoon, visit the Louvre Museum, an art and civilization museum located in the Saadiyat Island Cultural District. Your tour ends at Yas Island, which houses the Formula 1 Yas circuit and the first attraction park of Ferrari in the world.
Day 5. Dubai
Build your own itinerary today! A great opportunity to revisit any favorite sites or explore anything you missed, this day is yours to do with as you choose. Head over to the markets to pick up a few souvenirs, meander through one of the city's many museums or heritage centers, or take a stroll through the city's gorgeous Miracle Garden!
Day 6. Depart United Arab Emirates
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your flight home!