About this trip
A short break covering Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, with a desert safari thrown in. You get a base in Dubai and head out on guided days to see the other two cities plus the dunes.
Expect a mix of city sightseeing and one big evening out in the desert with dinner and belly dancing. Hotels are chosen by you at 3, 4 or 5-star level, with breakfast included each day.
It's a straightforward, easy way to tick off the UAE's main sights without organising the logistics yourself.
What you'll do
- Full-day city tour of Dubai
- Day trip to Abu Dhabi
- Visit Sharjah, the UAE's recognised cultural capital
- Afternoon and evening desert safari with dinner and belly dancing
- Guiding is partial — some days are guided tours, others more independent
- Choose your own hotel star rating (3, 4 or 5), which will affect the overall price
- Short trip focused on highlights rather than in-depth exploration
Worth it if you want curated Dubai highlights with strong tour operator support. Think twice if hotel quality matters—logistics can be hit-or-miss.
- Grayline guides and drivers consistently praised for efficiency, professionalism, and going beyond expectations.
- Hotel experiences wildly variable: one guest's key card broken for five nights with no resolution or compensation offered.
- Desert trips pack downtime in summer heat with minimal shade; boat cruise had long waits before departure and late food service.
- Airport pickups unreliable—some missed entirely; vouchers arrived late or for wrong guests, requiring improvisation.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Dubai · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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