What's included
From the Burj Khalifa to ancient souks, desert safaris, a Palm Jumeirah dhow cruise, Dubai Mall, Global Village and beach days at Dubai Marina. A city of extraordinary contrasts.
Choose a direct flight for the shortest travel day, or a connecting route if you would rather put the saving towards spending money — the tour itself is identical either way.
Package includes
- Return flights from OR Tambo
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation (shared)
- Daily breakfast
- 2 dinner meals
- Evening dhow cruise
- Desert safari — dune bashing, short camel ride, dinner, free henna, fire show, belly dancing and the Arabic cultural show
- Tour experience leader and ground transport
Not included
- Buggy rides and ATV in the desert
- Optional activities and entrance fees
- Dubai Mall attractions (optional)
- Abu Dhabi day trip (optional)
- Travel insurance and personal expenses
- UAE e-visa fee
Optional activities
- Buggy ride or ATV at the desert camp
- Abu Dhabi city trip
- Dubai Mall attractions
Paid separately at your own cost.
What you need
- Passport with at least six months' validity remaining
- UAE e-visa, arranged before you fly — we guide you through it
- Travellers under 18: unabridged birth certificate, valid passport, and an affidavit from any parent not travelling
- Recommended spending money from R5,000
- Universal adapter — Dubai uses the UK-style three-pin
Your itinerary
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1
Travel day
- Travel from Johannesburg to Dubai.
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2
Arrival
- Check in at the hotel.
- Visit Global Village in the evening.
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3
Desert safari
- Afternoon desert safari — dune bashing, a short camel ride and free henna.
- Dinner at the camp, with the fire show, belly dancing and the Arabic cultural show.
- Buggy rides and ATV are available at the camp at your own cost.
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4
City tour and dhow cruise
- City tour.
- Dubai Mall — the Aquarium, Sky View Observatory and the Dubai Fountain.
- Evening dhow cruise and Palm Jumeirah.
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5
Activities
- Miracle Garden in the morning.
- Land activities at leisure.
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6
Beach day
- Dubai Marina Beach.
- Abra water taxi, yacht, ziplining and jet ski available.
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7
Free day
- Free day to explore.
- Optional: Abu Dhabi city trip.
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8
Departure
- Travel back to South Africa.
Optional activities and entrance fees are available at your own cost. Itineraries may adjust slightly for weather or local conditions.
Transport. Scheduled transport is provided only for activities and locations included in the official itinerary. Transport for personal activities, optional excursions, shopping trips or restaurants outside the planned programme is not included.
Optional activities are subject to availability, supplier confirmation and price changes. The itinerary may adjust slightly for flight schedules, weather or local operating hours.
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