Dubai & Abu Dhabi

8N/9D · International

Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi (Yas Island) → Dubai

Two nights on Yas Island for Ferrari World and Warner Bros. World, then six in Dubai — the Burj Khalifa, Palm Jumeirah, a desert safari, Miracle Garden and Global Village.

Planning guide: Dubai visa for Indians (2026): apply before you fly

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Duration
8N/9D
Stops
2 places
Best time
Nov – Mar
Price
Price on enquiry

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Arrive Abu Dhabi — Ferrari World

    Met at Abu Dhabi airport and taken to your hotel on Yas Island. The day is for Ferrari World, including Formula Rossa, one of the fastest roller coasters anywhere. Back to the hotel in the evening. Overnight Yas Island.

    Stay: Yas Island Rotana, or similar or similar

  2. Day 2: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi

    A full day at Warner Bros. World, an indoor park built around Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and the DC heroes. The whole park is air-conditioned, which matters here for most of the year. Overnight Yas Island.

    Stay: Yas Island Rotana, or similar or similar

  3. Day 3: Abu Dhabi City Tour → Dubai

    Check out for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, then the drive to Dubai. Check in near Dubai Mall. In the evening, an hour by limousine past Atlantis, the Burj Al Arab and the Burj Khalifa. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  4. Day 4: Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall

    Up the Burj Khalifa to the 124th floor. The rest of the day in Dubai Mall, including the Dubai Aquarium. The Dubai Fountain show runs in the evening, best watched from the lake promenade. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  5. Day 5: Palm Jumeirah & Dhow Cruise

    A day on Palm Jumeirah, so bring swimwear for Atlantis Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers Aquarium. The View at the Palm on the 52nd floor for the whole island at once. Evening dhow cruise along Dubai Marina with a buffet dinner. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  6. Day 6: JBR & Desert Safari

    Morning at Jumeirah Beach Residence, a waterfront promenade with parasailing and other water sports on offer. After lunch, the desert safari: dune bashing in a 4x4, a camel ride and sunset over the sand. BBQ dinner in camp with Tanoura and belly dancing. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  7. Day 7: Miracle Garden & Global Village

    Dubai Miracle Garden in the morning, with its flowers shaped into pyramids, hearts and igloos. Global Village in the evening, with country pavilions, food from everywhere, rides and live shows. Both are seasonal and open roughly from October to spring. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  8. Day 8: AYA Universe & Free Afternoon

    AYA Universe, a walk-through digital art space, in the morning. The afternoon is free to take the metro around the city and shop the malls and markets you liked. Overnight Dubai.

    Stay: Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar or similar

  9. Day 9: Gold Souk & Departure

    Final breakfast and check-out. A last look at Meena Bazaar and the Gold Souk for gold, textiles and spices, then the transfer to Dubai International Airport.

What’s included

Included

  • 8 nights in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
  • Abu Dhabi airport pick-up and Dubai airport drop
  • Abu Dhabi city tour — Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace
  • Any two Yas Island parks — Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld or Waterworld
  • Abu Dhabi to Dubai transfer and a one-hour limousine city drive
  • Burj Khalifa 124th floor, Dubai Aquarium and The View at the Palm
  • Atlantis Aquaventure and The Lost Chambers
  • Dhow cruise with dinner buffet and desert safari with BBQ dinner
  • AYA Universe, Global Village and Dubai Miracle Garden
  • UAE tourist visa fees and travel insurance

Not included

  • International flights (quoted separately on request)
  • Meals not listed above
  • Metro, monorail and tram fares
  • Optional extras — Legoland, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, IMG Worlds of Adventure
  • Tips, souvenirs and personal expenses

Hotels

Two budgets. We confirm the exact hotels, or similar, when you book.

Comfort

  • Yas Island Rotana, or similar
  • Emirates Grand Hotel or Holiday Inn Bur Dubai, or similar

Premium

  • W Abu Dhabi — Yas Island
  • Armani Hotel Dubai

Upgrades you can add

  • Business-class flights

    Lie-flat seats on every long sector. We can book through your preferred airline alliance.

  • Luxury car upgrade

    Mercedes E-Class, Toyota Vellfire, or Innova Crysta — depending on destination.

  • Private chef evening

    A regional cuisine specialist at your villa or suite for one dinner.

  • Helicopter transfer

    Skip the long drive to hill stations — available in Kerala, Kashmir, Himachal, and Sikkim.

Visa for Indian passports

From official sources, last checked October 2026. We confirm it again when we plan your trip.

  • UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)Visa in advance

    Most Indian passport holders need a UAE tourist visa arranged before travel. Visa on arrival is only for Indians who hold certain other visas or residence permits.

    Documents and how to apply →

When to go

Nov – Mar
Pleasant and dry — Miracle Garden and Global Village are open

Things to do

  • Desert safari

    Dune bashing in a 4x4, a camel ride, sunset over the sand and a BBQ dinner in camp.

  • Burj Khalifa

    The 124th-floor deck, with the Dubai Fountain show below in the evening.

  • Yas Island parks

    Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, SeaWorld and Waterworld — pick any two.

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    White marble, 82 domes and one of the largest carpets in the world. Modest dress required.

  • Global Village

    Country pavilions, food, rides and shows, open roughly from October to spring.

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