Dazzling Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Old-world charm meets futuristic luxury: Explore Dubai’s historic souks, iconic skyline & palm-shaped islands, then uncover Abu Dhabi’s cultural treasures with flights, deluxe hotels & city tours.

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Style	Independent PackageThese un-escorted packages have no set schedule or guides, so you have the freedom and flexibility to explore on your own from your centrally-located hotel. More of these packages Tour escorts & guides for some segments
Departures	March – December 2026
Themes	History & Culture, City Stays
Activity Level	Recreational
What to Expect	This leisurely-paced partially escorted package requires minimal walking and is suitable for most levels of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols.
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From ancient souks to shimmering skylines, experience the vibrant contrasts of the United Arab Emirates on this fast-paced journey through Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Wander the historic lanes of Al Fahidi and cruise across Dubai Creek by traditional abra before taking in the city’s futuristic landmarks, including the record-breaking Burj Khalifa and the palm-shaped islands that define its skyline. In Abu Dhabi, marvel at the exquisite Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, explore the opulent halls of Qasr Al Watan, and admire the city’s coastal beauty along the Corniche. With time for optional adventures, you’ll discover the best of the Emirates’ culture, innovation, and desert charm in one dazzling escape.

Package includes

Flights
Coach
Transfers
Hotel
Meals
Guides

Round-trip flights from New York (JFK) on scheduled carriers, including taxes & fees
All ground transportation and transfers
5 nights accommodations Deluxe hotels
6 meals: 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Comprehensive tour program including entrance fees
Professional, English-speaking tour director and local guides

Optional add-ons

Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
Optional excursion Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
Optional excursion Louvre Museum & Abrahamic Family House Abu Dhabi

Why you'll love it

Enjoy 4 nights in Dubai and 1 night in Abu Dhabi, two of the UAE’s most remarkable cities.
Glide across Dubai Creek on a traditional abra.
Tour the city's highlights, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
Travel to Abu Dhabi and visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, and Qasr Al Watan.
Visit Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s magnificent Presidential Palace.

Itinerary at a Glance

1 Depart USA
2 Arrive in Dubai
3 Dubai
4 Dubai
Optional Excursion: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, $120
5 Abu Dhabi
6 Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Optional Excursion: Louvre Museum & Abrahamic Family House Abu Dhabi, $85
7 Depart Dubai/Arrive USA

Dates & Prices

Instant Savings: Get $300 off if you book by Jan. 29, 2026!

Dates & Prices, with flights per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2026 DEPARTURES
Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Departs U.S.: Mon, Mar 23, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 23 – Mar 29	$2799	–$300	$2499	Select
Departs U.S.: Mon, Apr 6, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Apr 12, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 6 – Apr 12	$2999	–$300	$2699	Select
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Departs U.S.: Mon, Oct 5, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 5 – Oct 11	$2799	–$300	$2499	Select
Departs U.S.: Mon, Dec 7, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 7 – Dec 13	$2899	–$300	$2599	Select

Dates & Prices, tour only per person, double occupancy*, including Instant Savings discounts
2026 DEPARTURES
Dates	Regular Price	Instant Savings	Your Price
Starts: Tue, Mar 24, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Mar 29, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Mar 24 – Mar 29	$1899	–$300	$1599	Select
Starts: Tue, Apr 7, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Apr 12, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Apr 7 – Apr 12	$1899	–$300	$1599	Select
Starts: Tue, Sep 1, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Sep 6, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 1 – Sep 6	$1899	–$300	$1599	Select
Starts: Tue, Sep 15, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Sep 20, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Sep 15 – Sep 20	$1899	–$300	$1599	Select
Starts: Tue, Oct 6, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Oct 11, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Oct 6 – Oct 11	$1899	–$300	$1599	Select
Starts: Tue, Dec 8, 2026 Finishes: Sun, Dec 13, 2026 Book by Thu, Jan 29, 2026 (midnight ET) to get the Instant Savings! Dec 8 – Dec 13	$1999	–$300	$1699	Select

If you want a few extra days to explore on your own, we may be able to arrange for you to stay later than the scheduled dates, including extra hotel nights and separate airport transfers, for an additional charge. Ask us about prices and availability when (or after) you book. More information Want to extend your trip?

Options & Fees

Dazzling Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Rooming Selection
Double Occupancy	included
Single Occupancy
Apr 6, 2026	$539
All other dates	$619
Optional Excursions¹
Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner²	$120
Half-day Louvre Museum & Abrahamic Family House.³	$85
Guaranteed Early Check- in⁴
Double Occupancy	$130
Single Occupancy	$260

1. Optional tours must be pre-booked and are not available for purchase locally.

2. Requires a minimum of 3 passengers.

3. Requires a minimum of 2 passengers.

4. Your room will be booked to guarantee it is available if you arrive at the hotel before 3pm.

Optional Airport Transfers for Tour Only Passengers
Optional Airport Transfers¹
Arrival transfer: Dubai airport to hotel	$50
Departure transfer: Dubai hotel to airport	$50

1. Price based on a minimum of two passengers

So that we can offer you the best deals, our packages are, like most hotels and cruises, priced based on double occupancy rooms or cabins. We charge solo travelers an extra fee to cover the extra costs of single occupancy rooms or cabins. (Consider: if you booked a $200/night hotel room solo, you would pay the $200 yourself; but if a couple booked the same room, each one would pay only $100.) But you only pay extra for the rooms or cabins, nothing else, including meals, sightseeing, tips, etc. Why are single rooms more?

Flights & Departure Cities

Departure Airports
New York City (NYC)	included

This package includes round-trip flights from the city listed above. Please review the flight schedule, especially if you're booking connecting flights.

Want to fly from another city? For this package, you may request flights on Emirates from Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, Seattle or Washington, D.C. Flights from Newark are via Athens. Unfortunately, we don’t offer flights from any other cities, but you can book your own connecting flights. In some cases, on return to the USA, an additional overnight may be required due to departure flight time. Ask us for a quote for flights from your preferred city when (or after) you book, and we'll get back to you with the price and availability within 3 business days. Of course, you can also book your own flights. More information

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Depart USA

Your adventure begins as you depart the USA on your overnight flight bound for the United Arab Emirates.

Day 2 Arrive in Dubai

Meet your tour representative upon arrival and transfer to your hotel

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar

Full Day Itinerary

Welcome to Dubai, a city where ancient traditions meet ultramodern innovation. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the evening at leisure.

Day 3 Dubai

Explore the Al Fahidi Historical District and cross Dubai Creek by a traditional abra
Browse the city’s gold and spice souks
Savor lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU)
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar Breakfast & lunch

Full Day Itinerary

After breakfast, set out to discover the heritage heart of Dubai on a guided six-hour tour. Step back in time as you explore the winding alleys of the Al Fahidi Historical District, where restored wind-tower houses and quiet courtyards reveal glimpses of the city’s humble beginnings. Board an abra, a traditional wooden water taxi, to glide across Dubai Creek, once the lifeline of the old trading port. On the opposite bank, immerse yourself in the sights and scents of the bustling souks, where stalls brim with glittering gold, aromatic spices, and colorful textiles.

Later, enjoy a traditional Emirati lunch at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), hosted inside a beautifully preserved Emirati home. Share a meal and open conversation with your local hosts, gaining a deeper appreciation for the customs, hospitality, and daily life of Dubai’s people.

Following a transfer back to your hotel, the rest of your evening is at your leisure.

Day 4 Dubai

Visit the city's highlights, including the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, Atlantis photo stop, and Souk Madinat Jumeirah
Join an optional Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner Excursion

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before experiencing the dazzling contrasts of modern Dubai, a city that seems to reinvent itself with every skyline. Begin with a visit to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, where an included general admission ticket grants you access to sweeping views from its observation deck (excluding prime hours). Back at ground level, explore the vast Dubai Mall, home to hundreds of boutiques, cafés, and attractions beneath a canopy of architectural grandeur.

Continue to the sleek Dubai Marina, a glittering waterfront enclave framed by luxury yachts and contemporary towers. Pause for photos at the iconic Atlantis, The Palm, before venturing to Souk Madinat Jumeirah. This atmospheric re-creation of an old Arabian marketplace offers a blend of boutique shopping, charming waterways, and postcard views of the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab.

Later this afternoon, return to your hotel to relax or explore on your own, or join an optional excursion.

Optional Excursion: Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner, $120

Venture beyond the city to the golden dunes of the Arabian Desert, where a timeless landscape stretches as far as the eye can see. Travel by 4x4 over rolling sands and pause to watch the sunset paint the horizon in shades of amber and rose. At a traditional Bedouin-style camp, ride a camel, try your hand at henna painting, and enjoy a festive evening beneath the stars. Savor a barbecue dinner accompanied by live music and dance performances—a celebration of desert culture and hospitality.

Day 5 Abu Dhabi

Stop at the iconic Ferrari World
Travel to Abu Dhabi and visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, and Qasr Al Watan
Admire the opulent Emirates Palace
Visit Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s magnificent Presidential Palace

Park Rotana Abu Dhabi or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Depart Dubai this morning and travel along the scenic coastal highway to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and a thriving hub of art, culture, and heritage. En route, stop on Yas Island for a photo opportunity at the iconic Ferrari World, whose bright red roof has become one of the city’s modern landmarks.

In Abu Dhabi, marvel at the grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and an architectural masterpiece of white marble domes, crystal chandeliers, and intricate inlays. Continue along the picturesque Corniche to glimpse the city’s striking skyline before pausing for photos outside the opulent Emirates Palace.

Later, visit Qasr Al Watan, the UAE’s magnificent Presidential Palace. More than just a seat of governance, the palace offers an inspiring look into Emirati heritage, leadership, and artistry. Step through its ornate halls to discover exhibitions celebrating knowledge, craftsmanship, and the vision of the nation’s founders.

Afterward, transfer to your hotel in Abu Dhabi for an evening at leisure.

Day 6 Abu Dhabi & Dubai

Enjoy a day of leisure in Abu Dhabi, or join an optional excursion
Return to Dubai and check in to your hotel

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek or similar Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Spend the day at leisure to enjoy Abu Dhabi at your own pace. You might choose to relax at your hotel, stroll along the Corniche, or explore the city’s many cultural attractions and modern landmarks. Alternatively, join an optional excursion to further experience the capital’s unique blend of tradition and innovation.

Later this afternoon, return to Dubai and check in to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure to dine, shop, or take in the city’s glittering skyline one last time.

Optional Excursion: Louvre Museum & Abrahamic Family House Abu Dhabi, $85

Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual heart of Abu Dhabi with a visit to two remarkable landmarks that embody the city’s spirit of openness and connection. Begin at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world and a groundbreaking collaboration between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France. Beneath its striking dome of interlaced light, explore galleries that trace the shared stories of humanity through masterpieces spanning civilizations and centuries. Continue to the Abrahamic Family House, Abu Dhabi’s inspiring symbol of tolerance and coexistence. This visionary complex—home to a mosque, church, and synagogue—welcomes visitors of all faiths to experience the beauty of dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect. Together, these sites offer a profound reflection on the city’s role as a crossroads of culture, faith, and modern vision.

Day 7 Depart Dubai/Arrive USA

Transfer to Dubai Airport for your return flight home.

Breakfast

Full Day Itinerary

Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the airport for your return flight home, bringing with you memories of shimmering skylines, cultural treasures, and Arabian hospitality.

Hotels

Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek

Deluxe

Perfectly positioned between the buzz of Downtown Dubai and the charm of the historic creek, the Marriott Marquis Dubai Creek offers a sleek urban retreat in the heart of the city. Unwind in modern style with skyline views, a refreshing pool, and a full-service spa featuring Moroccan hammam treatments. With complimentary beach shuttles, diverse dining options, and easy access to landmarks like Dubai Mall and the Dubai Frame, this hotel makes exploring Dubai effortless and indulgent.

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Park Rotana Abu Dhabi

Deluxe

Located in the lively Park Complex, Park Rotana Abu Dhabi offers a stylish stay just minutes from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Enjoy contemporary rooms, five distinctive dining venues including the acclaimed Teatro and Cooper’s GastroBar, and a full range of wellness amenities from spa treatments to outdoor pools. Thoughtfully designed for modern travelers, it blends comfort, convenience, and sustainability in the heart of the capital.

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In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.

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