Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Skyline, Desert & Ferrari World
Burj Khalifa at sunset, dune bashing, Global Village and a day of record-breaking theme parks.
Starting From
₹52,500
per person · land package
Duration
5 Nights / 6 Days
International
Hotel Category
4★ Bur Dubai / Deira Creek with 1 Abu Dhabi night
Ideal For
Family · Couple · Friends · Honeymoon
Why this itinerary is designed this way
Dubai rewards planning more than any other short-haul destination: the same Burj Khalifa ticket costs three different prices depending on the slot you pick, and desert safaris range from INR 1,500 shared vans to INR 12,000 private Hummers. This itinerary splits Dubai with one night in Abu Dhabi so you get Ferrari World, the Grand Mosque and Yas Island without a 3-hour round trip.
✔ Burj Khalifa Level 124/125 non-prime slot + Dubai Fountain show
✔ Red-dune desert safari with dune bashing, BBQ dinner and belly dance
✔ Ferrari World + Yas Waterworld or Warner Bros. World day pass
✔ Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guided visit (modest dress mandatory)
✔ Dhow dinner cruise at Dubai Marina + Global Village (seasonal)
Best route & how to travel it
✅ Direct flight — Emirates, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, flydubai
Highest flight frequency of any international route from India, so fares stay competitive even in season.
Alternative: Fly into Sharjah (SHJ) on Air Arabia to save 15-25% (adds 45 min transfer).
✅ Private car or intercity bus E100/E101
One night in Abu Dhabi beats a 3-hr round trip for the mosque and Ferrari World.
Alternative: Yas Island hotels give free theme park shuttles and ticket bundles.
✅ Shared 4x4 safari pickup with licensed operator
Licensed operators carry insurance, roll-cage vehicles and trained drivers.
Alternative: Private Hummer/Land Cruiser safari (INR 8,000-14,000 per vehicle) for couples.
✅ Taxi or Careem — Metro does not reach either
Both are seasonal (Oct–Apr) and worth an evening.
Alternative: RTA bus 102 from Global Village to Rashidiya Metro if on a tight budget.
🚕 Transport Playbook
Nol card + Metro Red Line
AED 25 gets you a silver Nol card with credit. The Red Line covers Downtown, Marina, Deira and the airport.
Careem / Uber for short hops
Cheaper than you expect off-peak (AED 12-20 inside Downtown) and no haggling.
Never take unmarked taxis
Official Dubai taxis are cream-coloured with red roofs and are metered. Anything else is a negotiation trap.
Car rental only for Abu Dhabi day
Salik tolls and parking add up in Dubai; renting for one Abu Dhabi day is worth it, not for city days.
Day-wise itinerary
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D1 Dubai Arrive Dubai — Marina evening
Land at DXB, transfer to Bur Dubai/Deira, evening dhow cruise along Dubai Marina with the skyline lit up.
- Airport pickup + check-in
- Dubai Marina walk and dhow dinner cruise
- Marina Mall / Bluewaters Ain Dubai photo stop
Agent tip · Stay near a Metro station on the Red Line — Dubai taxis are affordable but the Metro skips all the traffic.
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D2 Dubai Modern Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Fountain
Downtown day: Dubai Mall aquarium, Burj Khalifa 124/125 in the late afternoon, fountain show after dark.
- Dubai Mall + Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
- Burj Khalifa At The Top 124/125 (non-prime slot)
- Dubai Fountain show from the waterfront promenade
Agent tip · Prime slots (sunset 4-7pm) cost 40% more. Take 3pm, stay till the 6pm fountain show, get the sunset for free.
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D3 Dubai Old Dubai + desert safari
Morning heritage quarter and abra crossing, afternoon desert safari with dune bashing and a BBQ dinner camp.
- Al Fahidi district, Dubai Museum, Gold & Spice Souk
- Abra water taxi across Dubai Creek (AED 1)
- Red dune safari: dune bashing, camel ride, henna, BBQ dinner, live shows
Agent tip · Pregnant travellers, infants and those with back problems should book the 'dune drive only' version without bashing.
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D4 Abu Dhabi Transfer to Abu Dhabi — Grand Mosque
Drive 90 minutes to the capital for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and a Corniche evening.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (free entry, modest dress compulsory)
- Louvre Abu Dhabi or Qasr Al Watan
- Corniche beach + Emirates Palace photo stop
Agent tip · Women need a headscarf and full-length loose clothing at the mosque; they lend abayas free at the entrance.
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D5 Abu Dhabi → Dubai Ferrari World + Yas Island parks
Full day on Yas Island — Ferrari World's Formula Rossa is the fastest coaster on earth. Return to Dubai at night.
- Ferrari World (Formula Rossa, Flying Aces)
- Optional Warner Bros. World or Yas Waterworld upgrade
- Return drive to Dubai, evening at Global Village (Oct–Apr)
Agent tip · Yas Island hotels include free Yas Express shuttles and park tickets — sometimes cheaper than buying tickets alone.
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D6 Dubai → India Shopping + fly home
Morning at the Gold Souk or Dubai Outlet Mall for bargains, then DXB drop with 3 hours in hand.
- Gold Souk / Meena Bazaar / Dubai Outlet Mall
- Check-out and DXB transfer
- Duty-free + lounge
Agent tip · Buy gold on the Gold Souk with today's rate card; ask for the making-charge discount — it is negotiable.
Food guide · what to eat
🍲 Shawarma
AED 5-10, the everyday meal of the city.
🍲 Emirati Machboos
Spiced rice with meat — try Al Fanar restaurant.
🍲 Luqaimat
Sweet dumplings with date syrup, Global Village favourite.
🍲 Mandi
Yemeni slow-cooked rice — huge portions, great for groups.
🍲 Karak Chai
AED 1-2 saffron tea from a roadside cafeteria.
Indian food availability
Bur Dubai's Meena Bazaar and Karama are effectively Indian neighbourhoods — Saravana Bhavan, Rangoli, Calicut Notebook and dozens of Keralite restaurants at INR 300 a meal.
Vegetarian / Jain note
Dubai is the easiest Gulf city for vegetarians — every food court has pure-veg counters and Jain options on request.
Daily food budget
INR 1,500 – 2,800 per person per day.
What to avoid
- Ramadan daylight hours: no eating/drinking in public during fasting hours and reduced show schedules.
- Summer afternoons (Jun–Sep) hit 45°C — do all outdoor sightseeing after 5pm.
- Do not photograph people (especially women) without consent; it is enforced by law.
- Public display of affection, drunk behaviour in public and e-cigarette in malls draw heavy fines.
- Skip the 'free' city tour offers attached to timeshare-style sales pitches at the mall.
What is included
- 5 nights: 4 Dubai + 1 Abu Dhabi (4★) with breakfast
- Burj Khalifa 124/125 non-prime slot ticket
- Red-dune desert safari with BBQ dinner and shows
- Ferrari World day pass (Yas Island)
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque + city tours (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
- Marina dhow dinner cruise
- All transfers including Abu Dhabi round trip
- UAE VAT and tourism dirham charges
Not included
- International airfare (add-on shown in calculator)
- UAE visa fee (approx INR 6,500-7,500 per person, arranged by us)
- Warner Bros. World / Yas Waterworld upgrades
- Meals other than listed, alcohol, club entries
- Tourism levy extras and personal expenses