Dubai Desert & Skyline

The whole trip in order, one day at a time.

1. Day 1Arrive DubaiTransfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.BLD

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   Transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is free.

   • Transfer

     Airport pickup

     1 hr 15 min

     Met on arrival and driven straight to the hotel.

   • Stay

     Downtown Marina Suites

     4 nights

     Serviced suites on the marina with a pool deck and a tram stop at the door.

2. Day 2Old Dubai and the towerThe creek, the souks and the abra crossing in the morning; Burj Khalifa at dusk.BLD

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   The creek, the souks and the abra crossing in the morning; Burj Khalifa at dusk.

   • Activity

     Burj Khalifa at dusk

   • ActivityOptional extra

     Evening Desert Safari with Barbecue

     A four-wheel-drive run through the dunes at sunset, then a desert camp with a barbecue, falconry and stargazing.

3. Day 3Into the desertOut of the city by mid-morning to the camp, with dune driving in the late afternoon.BLD

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   Out of the city by mid-morning to the camp, with dune driving in the late afternoon.

   • Activity

     Abra across Dubai Creek

4. Day 4Balloon at sunriseUp before dawn for the flight, back for breakfast, and a free afternoon at the camp.BLD

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   Up before dawn for the flight, back for breakfast, and a free afternoon at the camp.

   • Activity

     Hot air balloon over the dunes

5. 1 hr 15 min to get here
   Day 5Fly homeTransfer to the airport.BLD

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   Transfer to the airport.

   • Transfer

     Airport drop-off

     1 hr 15 min

     Driven back in time for the flight.