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Dubai City Break

Dubai & the UAE5 Days / 4 NightsMax 30 travellers

Five days in Dubai with a desert safari, Burj Khalifa entry and an Abu Dhabi day trip.

Overview

A first international trip that works for almost everyone: short flight, quick visa, and a city where a family can fill five days without long transfers.

The package covers the landmarks — Burj Khalifa observation deck, Dubai Mall, the Marina — alongside the older city at Al Fahidi and Deira, which most itineraries skip and most travellers end up preferring. A desert safari with dinner is included, as is a full day in Abu Dhabi for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

Trip highlights

Burj Khalifa levels 124 and 125
Desert safari with BBQ dinner
Abu Dhabi day trip and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Dubai Creek abra crossing and the gold souk
Marina dhow cruise with dinner

Day-by-day itinerary

Airport pick-up and hotel check-in, then an evening dhow cruise with dinner along Dubai Marina.

Meals:: Dinner
Overnight:: Hotel in Dubai

What is and is not included

What is included

Four nights’ hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
Half-day Dubai city tour
Burj Khalifa entry (levels 124 and 125)
Desert safari with dinner and hotel pick-up
Full-day Abu Dhabi tour with mosque visit
Marina dhow cruise dinner
UAE tourist visa processing

Not included

International flights
Lunches and dinners other than those listed
Tourism Dirham city tax, payable at the hotel
Travel insurance
Optional theme park tickets

Accommodation, transport and meals

Where you stay

Four-star hotels in Deira or Bur Dubai as standard, with five-star and Marina-area upgrades available. All rooms are twin or double with private bathroom; family rooms are available on request.

How you travel

Air-conditioned coach for all listed tours, with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Airport transfers are private.

Meals

Daily breakfast at the hotel, dinner on the desert safari and the dhow cruise. Halal food is widely available throughout the city.

Important information

UAE visa processing typically takes three to five working days. We need a passport copy valid for at least six months and a recent photograph.

The Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has a dress code: ankle-length clothing with covered shoulders for everyone, and a headscarf for women. Abayas are available at the entrance if needed.

Summer temperatures regularly exceed 40°C. From June to September we recommend indoor sightseeing during the middle of the day.

Cancellation policy

Deposits secure your place and cover costs we commit to on your behalf. Our standard terms are:

More than 30 days before departure — the deposit is retained, the balance is refunded in full.
15 to 30 days before departure — 50% of the package price is retained.
Fewer than 15 days before departure — the package price is non-refundable.

Airline tickets, visa fees and non-refundable hotel bookings follow the supplier's own rules, which we will set out in writing at the time of booking. Where a trip cannot proceed because of road closure, weather or a decision by the authorities, we will offer a rescheduled departure or refund whatever we can recover.