Quick highlights
Abu Dhabi 4 Day Highlights
- Hotel with daily breakfast included
- Private return airport transfers included
- Run by the licensed local operator, no reseller
About this holiday
Four days, two cities, one desert. This compact itinerary is the answer for travellers who want the UAE's three signature experiences, Abu Dhabi's grandeur, Dubai's spectacle and an evening in the dunes, inside a single long weekend. Day one begins the moment you land, moving straight into the capital's highlights while the energy of arrival is still fresh.
Day two belongs to Dubai on a private full day tour, and day three saves the best sunset for last: dune bashing through the Al Khatim desert, a camel ride as the light turns gold, and a barbecue dinner at camp before the drive home under the stars. It is the most efficient introduction to the Emirates we know how to build, and the package most often booked as a first visit that leads to a longer one.
Day by day itinerary
Arrival and city highlights
Airport pickup, then straight into Abu Dhabi's highlights including the Grand Mosque and Corniche.
Full day Dubai tour
A private full day tour of Dubai's landmark sights from Abu Dhabi.
Desert safari
Leisure morning, then an evening desert safari with dune bashing and a barbecue dinner.
Departure
Hotel check out and private transfer to Zayed International Airport.
Choose your hotel tier
The tours, transfers and experiences are identical across all three tiers; only the hotel category changes. The final property is confirmed from the tier list according to availability.
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi · Courtyard by Marriott World Trade Center · Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 3,600 · Tours and transfers AED 2,550
Beach Rotana Abu Dhabi · Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island · Fairmont Bab Al Bahr and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 4,950 · Tours and transfers AED 2,550
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers · The St. Regis Abu Dhabi · The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi, Grand Canal and more
Hotel and breakfast AED 11,700 · Tours and transfers AED 2,550
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Private return Zayed International Airport transfers
- All tours, entrances and experiences listed in the itinerary
- Air conditioned private vehicles with professional drivers
- English speaking guide throughout
Not included
- International flights
- UAE tourist visa (arrange your own before you travel)
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- Meals not stated in the itinerary
- Optional upgrades unless specifically stated
Questions about this package
Is Day 1 too tiring straight after a flight?
We pace it honestly around your arrival time. Morning arrivals fit the full city tour comfortably; for afternoon arrivals we shift sights to later days and start gently.
Can we extend by a night or two?
Easily. Extra nights are priced per your chosen hotel tier, and many guests add the dhow cruise or Louvre Abu Dhabi with the extra time.
What should we wear for the Grand Mosque?
Modest dress: covered shoulders and knees for everyone, and a headscarf for women. We brief you fully before the visit so entry is smooth.
