Overview
Dubai is a city of superlatives — the world’s tallest building, vast malls and futuristic architecture — yet the desert and the old trading quarter around the creek are never far away.
We plan a balanced trip with the headline sights, a desert evening and time to relax, and can add a day trip to Abu Dhabi.
Highlights
Burj Khalifa
City views from one of the world’s highest observation decks.
Desert safari
Dune drives, a camel ride and dinner at a desert camp.
Old Dubai
Cross the creek by abra boat to the spice and gold souks.
Dubai Marina
An evening dhow cruise among the skyscrapers.
Abu Dhabi day trip
The breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
