International · United Arab Emirates
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Skylines, deserts and grand mosques
6 Days / 5 Nights · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Desert & Yas Island
Tour Overview
A pairing of the UAE's two icons — Dubai's futuristic playground and Abu Dhabi's stately grandeur, connected by desert nights and gilded souks.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Type
Twin-City UAE Grand Tour
Hotel
4★ City Hotels
Best Season
November to March
Tour Highlights
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guided visit (Abu Dhabi)
- Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' 124th-floor observation deck
- Evening desert safari with dune bashing & BBQ under the stars
- Choice of Ferrari World OR Louvre Abu Dhabi on Yas Island
- Marina dhow dinner cruise with tanoura performance
- Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Museum of the Future drive-by
- Emirates Palace & Corniche photo stops in Abu Dhabi
- Old Dubai walk — Al Fahidi, Gold & Spice Souks, abra ride
Detailed Day-wise Itinerary
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#Day 1
Arrive Dubai → Marina Dhow Cruise
Welcome at Dubai International arrivals with a garland and chilled water. Private AC transfer to your 4★ hotel in Al Barsha / Bur Dubai / Deira.
#Day 2
Modern Dubai City Tour + Burj Khalifa
Drive across the trunk of the palm-shaped island with photo stops at Atlantis The Palm and the Palm Monorail viewpoint.
#Day 3
Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Optional add-ons — Miracle Garden, Global Village (seasonal), IMG Worlds of Adventure or a hotel pool morning.
#Day 4
Dubai → Abu Dhabi City Tour
Check out of the Dubai hotel and drive along the E11 highway to Abu Dhabi (approx 1 hr 30 min) with a photo stop at the Last Exit food-truck park.
#Day 5
Yas Island — Ferrari World OR Louvre + Return to Dubai
Full-day pass at Ferrari World (Formula Rossa — world's fastest coaster) OR guided visit to Louvre Abu Dhabi (Jean Nouvel's 'rain of light' dome). Warner Bros World and Yas Waterworld available as add-ons.
#Day 6
Old Dubai + Departure
Guided walk through Al Fahidi (Bastakiya) — restored wind-tower houses and Arabian tea rooms — followed by a wooden abra ferry across Dubai Creek (AED 1).
Package Inclusions
- 6 nights accommodation on twin-sharing (4N Dubai + 2N Abu Dhabi at 4★ hotels)
- Daily breakfast at all hotels
- 3 Indian dinners at curated Indian restaurants across both emirates
- Half-day Dubai city tour — Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Frame, Souks, Museum of the Future photo stop
- Burj Khalifa 124th & 125th floor observation deck ticket (non-prime hours)
- Dhow Marina dinner cruise on Dubai Marina with live tanoura
- Desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, henna, BBQ dinner and belly-dance show
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guided visit in Abu Dhabi (with abaya provided)
- Ferrari World OR Louvre Abu Dhabi entry ticket (guest's choice)
- Dubai–Abu Dhabi–Dubai private AC coach transfer
- Return DXB / AUH airport transfers
- 24×7 on-trip travel assistance from your VacationsVista curator
Package Exclusions
- International flights to/from Dubai (DXB) or Abu Dhabi (AUH)
- UAE Tourist Visa (approx INR 6,500) — we handle the application
- Dubai Tourism Dirham (AED 20 per room per night, paid at check-out)
- At the Top Sky level 148 upgrade or Dubai Frame ticket (add-on)
- Miracle Garden, Global Village or IMG Worlds of Adventure entries
- Warner Bros World, Yas Waterworld or Qasr Al Watan add-ons
- Lunches and any meals not specifically listed above
- Personal expenses — laundry, tips, phone bills, mall shopping
- Travel insurance (recommended — we can arrange on request)
Hotel & Accommodation
- Novotel Al Barsha / Similar (Dubai)4 nights · Metro-connected central
- Novotel Al Bustan / Similar (Abu Dhabi)1 night · Corniche area
- 5★ upgrade — Address / AtlantisAvailable on request
Transportation & Transfers
- Private AC coach for all city tours
- Dubai–Abu Dhabi round transfer
- 4×4 Land Cruiser for desert safari
- Airport meet-and-greet + transfers
Visa Information
UAE Tourist e-Visa (30 / 60 days)
Type
UAE Tourist e-Visa (30 / 60 day)
Processing
3–5 working days
Note
Applied online with passport scan and photo. Covers all 7 Emirates.
A single UAE Tourist e-Visa covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi (and all 7 Emirates). VacationsVista handles the online application end-to-end (3–5 working days) — you only share your passport scan, photo, flight and hotel confirmation.
Best Time to Visit
November to March — pleasant 18–26°C days ideal for outdoor and desert. April–October gets 40°C+ heat.
Important Travel Information
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque requires modest dress (abayas provided)
- Ferrari World has age/height limits on select rides
- Ramadan alters restaurant hours & public eating rules
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