8 Day Dubai and Abu Dhabi Tour with Louvre and Desert Safari

Overview

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   Day 1Arrival in Dubai

   Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your 4-star hotel. No activities are planned, so you can settle in, rest and get your bearings. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 2Burj Khalifa and lunch at the Armani Hotel

   Pickup is at 09:00 for the ride up the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. A very fast elevator carries you to the observation deck on the 124th floor for wide views over the city, the desert and the sea. Lunch follows at the elegant Armani Hotel Dubai at the base of the tower. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 3Dubai city tour, abra ride and the souks

   Drive along Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Marina and on to Palm Jumeirah for photos at the Atlantis hotel, then pass the palaces of Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah Mosque and Zabeel Palace. At Dubai Creek, the historic heart of the city, you see Al Fahidi Fort, built in the late 18th century to guard the town. A traditional abra carries you across the creek to the gold and spice souks, and the day ends at Dubai Mall. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 4Dhow dinner cruise on Dubai Creek

   There is no fixed program until pickup at 18:00 for a dinner cruise on a traditional wooden dhow. As you sail along Dubai Creek you pass the Al Seef heritage district, the old Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House and modern towers, while a buffet of local and international dishes is served. The transfer back to your hotel after the cruise is not included, so plan a taxi. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 5Desert safari with BBQ dinner

   Pickup is at 16:00 for a drive to the Al Maha area of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, with dune bashing in custom 4x4 vehicles and a chance to spot Arabian oryx and gazelles before sunset. A torch-lit camp then serves a BBQ dinner in Bedouin-style tents, with belly dancing and a Tanoura show. Try sand skiing or a camel ride, or relax with henna, shisha and a photo in traditional Arabic dress. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 6Abu Dhabi city tour and lunch at Emirates Palace

   Pickup is at 08:30 for the drive of about two hours to Abu Dhabi, with a photo stop at Ferrari World. A guided tour of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is followed by the Heritage Village, where artisans show traditional crafts in a replica fishing community. After a drive past the palaces of the Al Muteena area, you finish with a buffet lunch at Emirates Palace. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 7Louvre Abu Dhabi and the Grand Mosque

   Pickup is again at 08:30 for the drive to the cultural district on Saadiyat Island and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the largest art museum on the Arabian Peninsula. Afterward you take a guided walk around the Grand Mosque, whose design blends styles from across the Muslim world and welcomes up to 40,000 worshippers and visitors. A strict dress code applies at the mosque, so dress modestly today. Overnight at your 4-star hotel.

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   Day 8Departure

   Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home. There are no activities today, so you can pack at your own pace. Share your flight time when you book so the transfer can be timed well.

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Cancellation policy

This tour includes flights or accommodation that are booked for you as soon as you book, so it is non-refundable, including no-shows. Border and visa fees are also non-refundable once paid. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation. If we cancel or materially change the tour, you can choose an alternative date, a credit or a full refund. Read the booking terms.

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