Overview
Visitors who see only Dubai come away with half the picture. Abu Dhabi is a slower, more deliberate city — the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is among the most impressive religious buildings of the modern era, the Saadiyat cultural district has changed what the Emirates offer visitors, and the Corniche has a calm that Dubai does not attempt. This journey gives four nights to Dubai and two to Abu Dhabi, connected by a short drive rather than a flight. A desert evening sits between them. The contrast is the point, and a week is the minimum that allows both cities to register as distinct places rather than one continuous cityscape.
Highlights
- Four nights in Dubai, two in Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque en route
- Desert safari evening with dune driving and dinner
- Saadiyat cultural district and the Corniche
- Two contrasting cities in one week
Cities & Places
Dubai, Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Saadiyat, Corniche), Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
Ideal For
Accommodation
Centrally located 4-star or 5-star hotel in Dubai, and a Corniche or Saadiyat-area hotel in Abu Dhabi. Beachfront options are available in both cities. Properties are confirmed at quotation stage, subject to verification and availability.
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Dubai
Airport transfer and hotel check-in. Evening free.
- 2
Modern Dubai
Half-day covering Downtown, the Burj Khalifa area, the Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Afternoon free.
- 3
Old Dubai & desert evening
Morning in Al Fahidi and the souks with an abra crossing. Afternoon and evening desert safari with dune driving and dinner.
- 4
Dubai at leisure
Free day. Optional attraction tickets or shopping.
- 5
To Abu Dhabi
Drive to Abu Dhabi with a stop at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque en route. Hotel check-in and the Corniche in the evening.
- 6
Abu Dhabi
Half-day covering the Saadiyat cultural district and the waterfront. Afternoon free.
- 7
Departure
Transfer to the airport in Abu Dhabi or Dubai as required.
Inclusions
- Accommodation for 6 nights with breakfast
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- Private transfer between Dubai and Abu Dhabi with mosque stop
- Half-day modern Dubai tour
- Half-day old Dubai and creek tour
- Desert safari with dinner
- Half-day Abu Dhabi tour
- Itinerary planning and in-destination support from Ramada Tours Travel Agency
Exclusions
- ✕International flights unless specifically quoted
- ✕UAE entry visa unless verified and quoted
- ✕Museum and attraction admissions unless specified
- ✕Meals other than breakfast and the desert dinner
- ✕Optional activities and personal expenses
- ✕Travel insurance unless included in a confirmed quotation
Important Notes
UAE entry requirements vary significantly by nationality and many travellers require a visa arranged in advance — raise every traveller’s nationality at enquiry stage. Mosque visits require modest dress for all visitors, with specific requirements that we brief you on before the day; visiting hours vary and are affected by prayer times and religious occasions. Museum opening days at Saadiyat vary and are confirmed before travel. Dune driving is not recommended during pregnancy or for those with back or neck conditions; a gentler desert alternative can be arranged.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi Journey
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