Dubai, City & Desert
Burj Khalifa, a desert safari, and the theme parks — with the attraction passes worked out so you aren't paying twice.
- Suggested length
- 4–6 days
- Best time
- November to March
- Good for
- Family, Kids, First-time visitors
- Indicative, per person
- from ₹52,500
What this trip is built around
- Burj Khalifa Level 124/148 with a timed slot, not a two-hour queue
- Desert safari with dune bashing, camels and a barbecue dinner
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at Abu Dhabi, genuinely worth the day
- Attraction combos compared honestly — most families overbuy passes here
A suggested shape
A starting point, not a fixed plan. Every day here can move, stretch or go.
- 1
Arrive Dubai
Marina and JBR in the evening.
- 2
City tour
Old Dubai, the souks, an abra across the creek, Burj Khalifa at sunset.
- 3
Desert safari
Afternoon pickup, dunes, and dinner under lights.
- 4
Abu Dhabi
Grand Mosque and Ferrari World or the Louvre.
- 5–6
Optional
Atlantis Aquaventure, Global Village, or a Miracle Garden morning.
Everything we can cover here
The full set for this destination. Your version won't include all of it — tell us which matter and we'll build around those.
Typically included
- Hotels with breakfast
- Dubai city tour and Abu Dhabi day trip
- Desert safari with dinner
- Airport transfers
- Visa processing
Not included
- Flights
- Attraction tickets unless specified
- Most meals
- Tourism Dirham charged at hotels
Worth knowing before you commit
- Miracle Garden and Global Village are seasonal, roughly November to April — they are closed all summer.
- The Grand Mosque has a strict dress code: ankles, wrists and hair covered for women. Abayas are lent free at the entrance.
- Tourism Dirham is charged per room per night at check-out and is never in a package price.
- June to August is 45°C+. Outdoor attractions are genuinely unpleasant with children.
Common questions
Is the visa included?
We process the UAE tourist visa and the fee is included. Approval is the UAE's decision; a previous overstay or refusal can affect it, so tell us at booking.
Which theme parks are worth it?
With children under 10, Aquaventure and Legoland. Over 12, Ferrari World and IMG. Buying a five-park pass for a four-day trip is the classic mistake.
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