Example Itinerary
Exclusive Excursions: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
- Duration
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Price Per Person
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Terms & Conditions
Price is based on double or twin hotel room occupancy and includes accommodation, transfers, car/driver, English-speaking guide, activities and entrance fees, breakfasts and some casual lunches while touring. Flights and optional special activities will be quoted separately. Most personal expenses, including dinners, alcoholic beverages, spa treatments and gratuities can be paid on the spot while traveling. Prices may vary depending on season, choice of accommodation and other factors.
- Destinations
- UAE
Tour two of the United Arab Emirates on this six-day tour of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Begin your exclusive excursion with day trips through Dubai. Take in both contemporary and historic sites, from the world’s tallest tower to a history museum housed in an ancient fort. Roam the desert on four wheels and by camel, take in a blazing sunset over the Arabian sand dunes and enjoy a Bedouin barbeque under the stars. Round off your trip in the extravagant metropolis of Abu Dhabi. Revel in modern feats of architecture that seem to defy logic and gravity. Visit the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World, among many other famous and fascinating sites.
This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.
Highlights
- Old & New in Dubai: The city's dazzling skyline and ambitious architecture scream innovation, but head to the Gold Souk and travelers will observe enduring Middle Eastern customs.
- Dinner Under the Stars: A desert safari through the dunes sees travelers arrive at a Bedouin camp, where you'll dine on traditional food cooked over an open flame.
- Abu Dhabi: One of the world’s most affluent cities, Abu Dhabi's attractions range from the spiritual Sheikh Zayed Mosque to the fast-paced Ferrari World theme park, home to the world's fastest roller coaster.
Day-by-Day
Day 1
MapDubai
Upon your arrival at Dubai’s decadent International Airport, a friendly driver will be waiting to welcome you and escort you to the lavish Armani Hotel Dubai, situated in the heart of downtown Dubai. Take in sweeping views of the city from the world’s largest tower and relish in the exquisite luxury of your decadently-decorated suite, designed by Giorgio Armani, himself. Enjoy the hotel grounds or venture into the city for some shopping and dinner. The world’s largest mall, along with exclusive leisure and business outlets, are all within walking distance.
Hotel Options
Day 2
MapDubai
Wake when you wish and enjoy a leisurely morning on your first full day in the city. Following lunch, begin your half-day Dubai tour. You will be chauffeured about with your personal tour director who will take you on a whirlwind excursion through this decadent metropolis. Gain insight into the region’s history with a visit to sights like the old Fahidi Fort, now home to the Dubai History Museum. Make a stop at Dubai’s most famous landmark, the Gold Souk, before enjoying another evening at the hotel.

Day 3
MapDubai
The morning is yours to discover Dubai at your leisure. Of course, you may choose to relax in preparation for the action-packed afternoon ahead. In the late afternoon, take a safari trip through the desert of golden sand dunes and witness a true Arabian sunset. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride at dusk. The safari will take you to a Bedouin campground. Here, beneath the stars, atop Persian rugs, enjoy a barbeque dinner prepared over open flame.
Day 4
MapAbu Dhabi
Transfer to the Yas Viceroy Hotel in Abu Dhabi today and experience luxury beyond 5-stars. Pamper yourself at the ESPA spa, have a dip in the infinity pool and take your pick from one of the hotel’s twelve restaurants, serving up a range of Asian, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese cuisines.
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Day 5
MapAbu Dhabi
Today you will explore Abu Dhabi on a half-day, privately-guided city tour. The largest of the seven emirates, the city is one of the richest in the world. The large gardens, parks and lush green boulevards do their best to deceive visitors into believing they are anywhere but the desert. Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Marina Circuit and Ferrari World. The evening is yours to enjoy.
Day 6
MapDeparture
Enjoy your last morning in Abu Dhabi, and wish the UAE farewell before being transferred back to the Dubai International Airport for the next leg of your travels.

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With Remote Lands you'll travel with people who have made Asia the solitary focus of their own lifelong adventure. As our guest, in the continent that our north American founders Catherine and Jay have adored and explored for decades, you'll discover Asia on a journey that is completely, authentically your own, adapted from our own remarkable experiences and adventures over the years.
Travelogues
An Asia-focused magazine brought to you by Remote Lands - a platform for adventure, luxury, and authenticity from experts and explorers around the continent.
Sands of Time: In Search of the Old UAE
- Author
- Jay Tindall
After spending some time in the most infamous of UAE cities, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, I felt it time to take a better look at what lays outside these soaring modern landscapes and see if I could discover some worlds of old.
Al Fahidi: Dubai’s Haven of History and Culture
- Author
- Ronan O'Connell
Yes, there are the skyscrapers, Burj Khalifa, and man-made islands, but there’s still some culture left in Dubai, and you’ll find it in Al Fahidi.
The UAE: A Tale of Two Cities
- Author
- Jay Tindall
On my recent trip to UAE trip, I wanted to visit Dubai & Abu Dhabi, but I really wanted to reach far beyond them to discover the true essence of UAE and appreciate its rich history and cultural significance
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