Dubai tour package: Burj Khalifa, desert safari, Marina dhow cruise and Abu Dhabi
Tour code AKSR0805. City Getaways. 6 days, 2 cities.
Dubai (5 nights), Dubai
Starts in Dubai (Dubai International Airport). Ends at Dubai (Dubai International Airport). Tour in English.
From $599 per person, twin sharing. Next departure 18 December 2026.
About This Tour
This Dubai tour package gives you six days in the UAE with one hotel as your base, so you unpack once and stay settled. You arrive to a private transfer and spend your first evening on a traditional dhow at Dubai Marina, with a buffet dinner and live entertainment on the water.
The days that follow are shaped around the sights most first-time visitors want to see. A half day city tour leads to At The Top at the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. A desert safari with a BBQ dinner takes you out among the dunes. A day trip to Abu Dhabi, by shared coach, shows you the capital of the UAE, a calmer city than Dubai and a good contrast to it. The road takes about two hours each way, and it is the longest ride of the trip.
Day 5 is left open, which makes this a comfortable pace for families, seniors and anyone on a first visit. Stay near the hotel or see more of the city your way.
This Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour is a land package with 5 nights at a 3-star hotel, daily breakfast and private airport transfers. Travelers from the USA arrange their own flights, or ask us and we will quote them. Every guest can tell us about vegetarian, Jain or other food needs when they inquire, and we will confirm what is possible before you book.
Highlights
- Marina dhow cruise, Dubai Marina
- At The Top, Burj Khalifa, Dubai
- Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, Dubai
- Desert safari and BBQ dinner, Dubai desert
- Half day Dubai city tour, Dubai
- Abu Dhabi city tour, Abu Dhabi
Day by day
Day 1: Arrive in Dubai and an evening dhow cruise
Dubai
Sights: Dubai International Airport, Dubai Marina, Marina dhow cruise
Your UAE holiday begins at Dubai International Airport, where a private transfer takes you to your hotel. Out of the window, wide highways run past glass towers and the city starts to take shape. You check in, set down your bags and take a little time to rest after the journey.
In the evening, a shared coach brings you to Dubai Marina for a traditional dhow cruise. The dhow is a wooden boat with a long history in Gulf trade. You glide along the water with the skyline lit up around you, while a buffet dinner is served and live entertainment plays on board.
After the cruise, the coach brings you back to your hotel. It is a gentle first evening, with the lights of the Marina still in your mind and the whole of Dubai ahead of you tomorrow.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Dubai city tour, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Aquarium
Dubai
Sights: Dubai city tour, At The Top Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo
You wake in Dubai and begin with breakfast at your hotel. A shared coach then sets out on your half day city tour, moving through a city that has grown from a small trading port on the Gulf into one of the great skylines of the world.
After the city tour you come to the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters. You ride up to At The Top, the observation deck, in non prime hours, and the city, the desert and the sea spread out below you. You then step into The Dubai Mall for the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, where sharks and rays drift past a vast wall of glass.
The coach brings you back to your hotel afterward. The rest of the evening is yours, a quiet end to a day spent looking at Dubai from every height.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Desert safari and a BBQ dinner in the dunes
Dubai
Sights: Desert safari, BBQ dinner
You start with breakfast at your hotel, and the hours before the safari are yours. There is no rush today. You can sleep in a little, sit with a coffee and get used to the warm Gulf light.
When it is time, a shared coach takes you out of the city for your desert safari. The towers fall away behind you and the land opens into long waves of sand. The dunes change color as the light moves across them, from pale gold to deep orange, and the air feels wider and quieter than it does in town. A BBQ dinner is served as part of the safari, a warm meal with the desert all around.
The coach brings you back to Dubai after dinner. You return to your hotel with sand on your shoes and the stillness of the desert still with you.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: Abu Dhabi city tour by shared coach
Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Sights: Abu Dhabi city tour
After breakfast at your hotel, you board a shared coach for the road to Abu Dhabi, usually about two hours each way. The highway runs along the Gulf coast, with flat desert on one side and new towers rising ahead of you as you near the capital.
Your Abu Dhabi city tour shows you a different side of the UAE. This is the country's capital and its largest emirate, a city built on an island and known for its long waterfront, green boulevards and calm pace. After the energy of Dubai, it feels open and unhurried, and you get a good sense of how the two cities differ.
In the later part of the day you ride back up the coast to Dubai. You return to the same hotel, with no bags to pack and an open day waiting for you tomorrow.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: A free day to discover Dubai your way
Dubai
Sights: Free day in Dubai
Today has no schedule. You come down to breakfast at your own time, with a full day in Dubai ahead of you and nowhere you have to be.
This is your day to see the city the way you like. Some travelers go back to a part of town they passed on the city tour. Others walk along Dubai Creek, where small wooden boats still cross the water and the old markets smell of spices. Others simply stay close to the hotel and rest. Any outings today are at your own arrangement and cost, and we are glad to suggest ideas before you travel.
By evening the warmth of the day fades and the city lights come on. It is your last night in Dubai, a good time to slow down and pack at your own pace.
Hotel: Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Departure from Dubai
Dubai
Sights: Dubai International Airport
Your last morning in Dubai begins with breakfast at the hotel. Take your time over it, finish your packing and enjoy one more look at the city from your window.
Hotel check-out is usually at 12:00 noon, and your departure time depends on your flight. When it is time to go, a private transfer collects you from the hotel and takes you to Dubai International Airport. Along the way you pass the same wide highways and tall towers that welcomed you six days ago, and they feel a little more familiar now.
At the airport you say goodbye to the UAE, with the Burj Khalifa, the dhow on the Marina, the desert at dusk and the road to Abu Dhabi all fresh in your memory. Your holiday with us ends here, and we hope to welcome you again.
Meals: Breakfast
Where you will stay
Dubai (5 nights)
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Waterfront, 4.5 star (Comfort)
What is included
Hotels and stays
- 5 nights at a 3-star hotel in Dubai, double sharing in a standard room
Meals
- Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel
- Buffet dinner on the Marina dhow cruise
- BBQ dinner on the desert safari
Coach and ground transport
- Private airport transfer from Dubai International Airport to your hotel on arrival
- Private airport transfer from your hotel to Dubai International Airport on departure
Sightseeing and entry fees
- Half day Dubai city tour by shared coach
- Marina dhow cruise with return transfers by shared coach
- At The Top at the Burj Khalifa in non prime hours, with the Dubai Mall Aquarium and Underwater Zoo and return transfers by shared coach
- Desert safari by shared coach
- Abu Dhabi city tour by shared coach
Other
- VAT charges
What is not included
Hotels and stays
- Tourism Dirham fee, paid by the guest directly at the hotel
Meals
- Meals not listed under Inclusions
Flights and visa
- International flights to and from Dubai
- Visa fees
Travel insurance
- Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
- Tips and porterage
Personal expenses
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
Optional tours
- Other sightseeing, optional tours and entrance tickets not listed under Inclusions
Departures
- 18 December 2026 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 28 December 2026 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 8 January 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 10 February 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 18 February 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 16 April 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 14 May 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 19 November 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
- 1 January 2027 from Land Package - $599 per person
Frequently asked questions
Are international flights included in this Dubai tour package?
No, international flights are not included. This is a land package that starts and ends at Dubai International Airport. Private airport transfers on arrival and departure are included.
Does this 6 day Dubai tour include Abu Dhabi?
Yes, day 4 is an Abu Dhabi city tour by shared coach. You return to the same hotel in Dubai that evening, so there is no change of hotel.
Which meals are included on this Dubai tour?
Buffet breakfast is included at the hotel every morning after arrival. Two dinners are included as well, a buffet on the Marina dhow cruise and a BBQ on the desert safari. Other meals are at your own cost.
Is the Burj Khalifa visit included on this Dubai tour?
Yes, At The Top at the Burj Khalifa is included in non prime hours, along with the Dubai Mall Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Return transfers are by shared coach.
Is there free time on this Dubai tour?
Yes, day 5 is a free day in Dubai with no planned touring. Breakfast is included, and any outings that day are at your own arrangement and cost.
Is a UAE visa included in this Dubai tour?
No, visa fees are not included in this tour. The Tourism Dirham fee is also not included and is paid directly at the hotel.
Is this Dubai tour good for Indian and South Asian travelers from the USA?
Yes, Akshar Travels has planned trips for South Asian travelers since 1997 and is based in New Jersey. Travelers can share vegetarian, Jain or other food needs when they inquire, and we will confirm what is possible on this route before they book. On this tour you get private airport transfers, one Dubai hotel for all 5 nights and a free day to go at your own pace.
Need to know
- Meals on arrival and departure days depend on flight times. If your flight lands early in the morning or leaves late in the evening, Akshar Travels will arrange the meals for that day
- If a sight is closed on the day it is scheduled, we will replace it with a comparable sight on the same tour
- Hotel check-in is usually 3:00 pm and check-out is usually 12:00 noon. Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and may carry a charge
- Baggage on domestic and internal flights follows the airline's own policy and weight limits, which are often lower than on your international flight. Please pack to the lowest allowance on your tour. Excess baggage fees are charged by the airline and paid by the guest
- Prices are based on at least 2 travelers on the same booking
- Package prices do not apply during major exhibitions and events, Christmas, New Year or other blackout dates. We confirm this when you book
- Rates and rooms depend on availability and are valid for travel through March 31, 2027
- Every service in the package comes as a set, so services not used are not refunded
- The Tourism Dirham fee is charged by Dubai hotels and is paid by the guest directly at the hotel
- Tours marked as shared run by coach with other guests, on a set schedule
- The Burj Khalifa visit is in non prime hours, so the time of day is set when your tickets are confirmed
Terms & Conditions
The essentials of booking with Akshar. The full terms apply at checkout
- Prices are per person in US dollars on a twin-sharing basis and can change until your booking is paid in full
- A deposit confirms your seat. The balance is due by the date shown at checkout, before departure
- Your passport must be valid for at least six months after the tour ends. Visas, where needed, are your responsibility. We will guide you
- International airfare is not included unless the package says so
- The itinerary can change because of weather, local conditions or operational reasons. We offer a comparable alternative wherever possible
- Hotels listed are indicative. A property of the same category may be used
- Group departures run with a minimum number of guests. If Akshar cancels a departure you receive a full refund or a free date change
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Guests are responsible for their own health, belongings and conduct on tour
Cancellation policy
- 50 days or more before departure: 30%
- 21 to 49 days before departure: 50%
- 20 days or less before departure: 100%