Solo Travel: Dubai in Depth with Abu Dhabi & Oman
The ultimate Dubai solo trip!
Adventure is calling and leading you to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman! While staying in Dubai you'll visit the Burj Khalifa, take a Dhow Cruise, go on a desert safari, and venture on guided tours to Abu Dhabi and Oman - taking in the major attractions, as well as some hidden gems!
What's Included
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Dubai at the Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira Hotel, or similar
- Full-day Dubai City Tour, including a 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
- Full-day Musandam Cruise* (Gulf of Oman) with lunch
- Breakfast daily
*Passport is required for this tour
This package is specially priced for solo travelers and has no single supplement.
Please note: The hotel city tax is not included - appx. $5.00 per room, per night, payable directly to hotel in destination
Great Ways to Explore
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Walk the streets of Dubai and absorb the electric energy!
- Visit the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building!
Experience the desert through a 4-wheel drive safari!
Visit Abu Dhabi and its famous Louvre Museum!
Cruise the waters of the Indian Ocean in Oman's Musandam Peninsula.
Spend 5 nights in Dubai, while exploring this exciting region! This vacation package includes various guided tours, as well as ample independent exploration time. Take a full day tour of Dubai, which includes a visit to Burj Khalifa. Experience a Dhow Cruise with dinner and sail around the Dubai marina! You'll also go on a 4-wheel drive desert safari, complete with a barbecue dinner! If that wasn't enough, tour the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi including its famed Louvre Museum. And lastly, enjoy a dhow cruise along the Musandam Peninsula in the Gulf of Oman, where gorgeous, rugged coastlines combine with sheltered bays, providing a safe environment for swimming and snorkeling.
Helpful links for travel to the UAE:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
- Round-trip airport transfers
- 5 nights in Dubai at the Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira Hotel, or similar
- Full-day Dubai City Tour, including a 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
- Full-day Musandam Cruise* (Gulf of Oman) with lunch
- Breakfast daily
*Passport is required for this tour
This package is specially priced for solo travelers and has no single supplement.
Please note: The hotel city tax is not included - appx. $5.00 per room, per night, payable directly to hotel in destination
-
Walk the streets of Dubai and absorb the electric energy!
- Visit the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building!
Experience the desert through a 4-wheel drive safari!
Visit Abu Dhabi and its famous Louvre Museum!
Cruise the waters of the Indian Ocean in Oman's Musandam Peninsula.
Spend 5 nights in Dubai, while exploring this exciting region! This vacation package includes various guided tours, as well as ample independent exploration time. Take a full day tour of Dubai, which includes a visit to Burj Khalifa. Experience a Dhow Cruise with dinner and sail around the Dubai marina! You'll also go on a 4-wheel drive desert safari, complete with a barbecue dinner! If that wasn't enough, tour the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi including its famed Louvre Museum. And lastly, enjoy a dhow cruise along the Musandam Peninsula in the Gulf of Oman, where gorgeous, rugged coastlines combine with sheltered bays, providing a safe environment for swimming and snorkeling.
Helpful links for travel to the UAE:
Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check What's Included above for full details on inclusions.
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Day 1. Welcome to Dubai!
Land in Dubai, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day and evening can be spent at your leisure.
Transfer to Dubai hotel
Conveniently located just 7 miles from Dubai International Airport, this modern-styled economy-friendly hotel is situated in the heart of Dubai's most iconic attractions. Visitors are within walking distance of the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai World Trade Centre, as well as various shopping centers, restaurants, and bars.
Equipped with a total of 191 rooms and suites, Ibis Styles Dubai Jumeira provides guests with many several wonderful room amenities including a flatscreen television, personal safe box, and even a minibar. On the premises, visitors have access to a full gym and indoor swimming. Outside of the hotel, guests can feel free to explore more of Dubai and spend time at any of the local beaches. Â
Get a taste of Dubai's playful side with a stay at the Hampton by Hilton Dubai Al Seef! The property is bursting with art and inspiration, making it impossible to resist falling in love with the hotel. Pop over to one of the collective workspaces at the hotel or retire to your guestroom to indulge your creativity! Each room is equipped with SuitePad tablets, SMEG fridges, Nespresso coffee makers, and great showers. Enjoy close proximity to the Grand Mosque, the BurJuman Mall, public transit, and more!
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 Burj Khalifa and 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.Â
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 - Musandam (Oman) - Dubai
Today, you'll take a boat ride through the waves of the Gulf of Oman. The sheltered bay offers a peaceful and isolated environment for swimmers and snorkelers to explore. A dhow trip into the fjords of Musandam offers an unparalleled view of the landscape. Head back to Dubai at the end of the day for dinner on your own time.Â
A Tip For Your Trip: Please note: you must bring your passport with you on the Musandam Cruise.
Full-day Musandam Dhow Cruise on the Gulf of Oman, including lunch
Cruise the waters of the Indian Ocean in Musandam, a spot where the waters of the Gulf of Oman are the gateway to the natural sea treasures. The Musandam Peninsula is the northernmost part of Oman and has one of the most rugged, isolated and beautiful coastlines in the world. Ttowering Hajar Mountains rise directly out of the sea creating spectacular fjord-like scenery, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for the caves, bays and pebble beaches along the coast. The sheltered bays also offer a safe environment for snorkelers and divers to explore. Marine life in the Gulf of Oman is rich in diversity with fish, corals, turtles and invertebrates.
Enjoy a dhow cruise in the fjords of Musandam, offering an insight into this fantastic landscape. See if you can spot any dolphins and have lunch on board. This traditional type of dhow is equipped with comfortable seats, cushions and carpet. Enjoy sea safaris, snorkeling, swimming, playing and more.
Note: Please carry your passport along with you, as it is required for a police check.
Day 6. Depart Dubai
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your flight home!Â