5-Day Dubai Itinerary [Small Group Tour]

Day 1: Arrive in Dubai for your 5-day Dubai itinerary

When you arrive at Dubai international airport for your 5-day Dubai itinerary, you will be met by one of our tour representatives. As soon as you have completed immigration procedures you will then be transferred to your hotel in one of our deluxe air condition vehicles. Our tour representative will ensure that you get to enjoy a smooth and totally hassle-free check in, and then go over your itinerary with you and confirm pick up times for your various tours. After this you will be left to enjoy the remainder of your first day in Dubai as you wish.

Day 2: Four Hour Tour of Traditional Dubai and Dhow Dinner Cruise

Today the focus will be on the more traditional aspects of Dubai. Begin the 2nd day of your 5 day Dubai itinerary with a good breakfast at your hotel and then at the confirmed time you will be picked up and you will drive to the heritage area of Bastakiya and the imposing 225-year old Fort Al Fahidi which also happens to house the Dubai Museum.

After spending some time exploring this absolutely charming part of the city, you will then get to enjoy a very scenic ride on a traditional Abra boat across Dubai Creek to visit the Gold and Spice souks. Be prepared to be blown away by the aroma of countless exotic spices and the sight of tons of gold jewelry all under one roof.

During your tour you will also enjoy a photo stop at an extremely impressive architectural landmark, the Jumeirah Mosque. After your photo stop you will then be driven back to your hotel and you will have some free time until early evening, when you will be picked up from your hotel between 19h00 and 19h45, and then driven to Dubai Marina for a truly unforgettable Dhow Dinner Cruise which typically lasts for 2 hours.

Dhows are delightful traditional wooden boats which have been used in the United Arab Emirates for numerous centuries already. While you are enjoying a fantastic buffet dinner, you will also be able to enjoy spectacular views of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah which is the world’s largest man-made island.

When your cruise comes to an end, you will be met and then you’ll be transferred back to your hotel for the second night of your 5-day Dubai itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner Cruise

Day 3: Classic Abu Dhabi Sightseeing Tour

Begin the third day of your 5-day Dubai itinerary with another good breakfast at your hotel, and then you will be picked up between 08h15 and 09h00 and you will drive to Abu Dhabi for a wonderful sightseeing tour. When you arrive in Dubai’s sibling city, your first stop will be at the incredibly beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque which can accommodate up to 40,000 worshipers, making it one of the biggest mosques in the world.

Your next stop will be at the city’s remarkable and exquisitely manicured Corniche. This 8 km-long stretch of waterfront sports a truly spectacular beach, along with several cafes and restaurants, and even a well-equipped play area for children.

After spending some time at the Corniche, you will then visit Heritage Village which was designed and created to remind younger generation Emiratis about their rich and colorful history. From here you will make your way to the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall which is home to numerous souvenir stores and literally hundreds of luxury shops.

When you are finished at the mall you will then drive to Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi, a truly impressive and relatively new venue, and one of the top attractions in Abu Dhabi. Enjoy some time exploring this museum and then you will drive to the spectacular Emirates Palace for a photo stop during which you will be able to take some amazing photos, but only from the outside because the palace is not open to visitors.

After your photo stop at the Emirates Palace, you will then drive back to Dubai and you will be dropped off at your hotel where you will be spending this night of your 5-day Dubai itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 4: Dune Bashing Desert Safari with Camel Ride and BBQ Dinner

Today you will be picked up for your desert Safari between 14h30 and 15h15, so once you have enjoyed breakfast at your hotel, you will have several hours of free time to enjoy as you wish. You will also have the option of joining an optional excursion to visit Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. Reaching nearly 1 km into the sky, Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world. Dubai Mall is also the biggest shopping mall in the world and home to one of the world’s biggest aquariums, the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

In the afternoon, you will be picked up at your hotel and you will head into the desert in a clean, modern, and comfortable air conditioned 4×4 vehicle for your thrilling desert safari that will begin with some adrenaline inducing dune bashing. Enjoy conquering the dunes and then you will drive to the top of the tallest dune to enjoy absolutely breathtaking sunset views of the desert and to take some amazing photographs.

With the sun starting to go down, you will make your way to an authentic Bedouin campsite where you will be able to enjoy some refreshments and fun activities such as sand boarding or a camel ride while your Bedouin hosts prepare a wonderful BBQ dinner which you will get to enjoy it under a star filled sky. You will also get to enjoy some entertainment in the form of a belly dancer and a fantastic Tanoura dance performance.

A bit later in the evening you will then be driven back to your hotel for the last night of your 5-day Dubai itinerary.

Meals Included: Breakfast and BBQ Dinner

Day 5: Your Dubai Vacation Ends and Final Departure

Enjoy one more delicious breakfast at your hotel, and then at the appropriate time you will be met by our tour representative who will assist you with check-out and then escort you to Dubai International Airport in time for you to board your flight back home. All good things come to an end, and the same applies to our 5-day Dubai itinerary, but you can be sure that you will have enjoyed a vacation which you will remember forever.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What Is Included in our 5-day Dubai itinerary:

• Meet and greet service at Dubai International Airport
• English-speaking tour guide during the mentioned city tours
• Sightseeing tours will be small group tours
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Dubai, including daily breakfast
• Entrance fees for all attractions mentioned in our 5-day Dubai itinerary
• Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner – Private vehicle
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• All taxes and government charges

Exclusions – What Is Not included in our 5-day Dubai itinerary:

• Airline tickets to and from Dubai
• Dubai entry visa
• Tourism Dirham Fee approx $6 room / night
• Extra meals and Beverages
• Optional tours

Accommodation (Silver)

• Al Khoory Atriun Hotel (4-Star)

Accommodation (Gold)

• Al Bandar Rotan Creek (5-Star)

Accommodation (Diamond)

• Pullman Dubai Jumeirah Creek (5-Star)

Prices for our 5-day Dubai itinerary are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2025, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.