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Dubai · Abu Dhabi — Skyscrapers, desert safaris and grand mosques
International · United Arab Emirates

Skyscrapers, desert safaris and grand mosques

Dubai · Abu Dhabi

6 Days / 5 Nights · Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Desert & Yas Island

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Region
International · United Arab Emirates
Days planned
6 day itinerary
Best for
2–25 pax
Tailored to your itinerary
Customized Pricing
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01The Brief

Why Dubai · Abu Dhabi is popular

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Location
Dubai & Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tour type
Twin-City UAE Grand Tour
Group size
2–25 pax
Hotels
4★ City Hotels
Transport
Private AC Coach

A great combo of the UAE's two big cities — Dubai's modern attractions and Abu Dhabi's grand landmarks, with a desert safari and old souks in between.

Trip highlights
  • 01

    Guided visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi)

  • 02

    Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' 124th-floor observation deck

  • 03

    Evening desert safari with dune bashing and a BBQ under the stars

  • 04

    Choice of Ferrari World OR Louvre Abu Dhabi on Yas Island

  • 05

    Marina dhow dinner cruise with a tanoura performance

  • 06

    Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis and Museum of the Future drive-by

  • 07

    Emirates Palace & Corniche photo stops in Abu Dhabi

  • 08

    Old Dubai stroll — Al Fahidi, Gold & Spice Souks, abra ride

02Day by day

Your day-by-day plan

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at blue hour
Day 1

Arrive Dubai → Marina Dhow Sail

  1. 13:00
    DXB airport warm welcome

    Welcome at Dubai International arrivals with a garland and chilled water. Private AC transfer to your 4★ hotel in Al Barsha / Bur Dubai / Deira.

  2. 15:00
    Hotel check-in and rest

    Freshen up. Optional metro ride to Mall of the Emirates or a leisurely walk along Sheikh Zayed Road.

  3. 19:30
    Dhow dinner sail at Marina

    Traditional wooden dhow along Dubai Marina — international buffet, live tanoura performance and Cayan Tower / Princess Tower skyline views.

  4. 22:30
    Return transfer

    Coach transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Dubai.

04Stay & travel

Your hotels and travel

Novotel Al Barsha / Similar (Dubai)

4 nights · Metro-connected central

Novotel Al Bustan / Similar (Abu Dhabi)

1 night · Corniche area

5★ upgrade — Address / Atlantis

Available on request

Getting around

  • Private AC coach for all city tours
  • Dubai–Abu Dhabi round transfer
  • 4×4 Land Cruiser for desert safari
  • Airport meet-and-greet + transfers
05The fine print

Everything, listed clearly

No hidden costs, no surprise add-ons. Here's exactly what your Dubai · Abu Dhabi package includes — and what it doesn't.

  • 016 nights accommodation on twin-sharing (4N Dubai + 2N Abu Dhabi at 4★ hotels)
  • 02Daily breakfast at all hotels
  • 033 Indian dinners at selected Indian restaurants across both emirates
  • 04Half-day Dubai city tour — Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai Frame, Souks, Museum of the Future photo stop
  • 05Burj Khalifa 124th & 125th floor observation deck ticket (non-prime hours)
  • 06Dhow Marina dinner cruise on Dubai Marina with live tanoura
  • 07Desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride, henna, BBQ dinner and belly-dance show
  • 08Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque guided visit in Abu Dhabi (with abaya provided)
  • 09Ferrari World OR Louvre Abu Dhabi entry ticket (guest's choice)
  • 10Dubai–Abu Dhabi–Dubai private AC coach transfer
  • 11Return DXB / AUH airport transfers
  • 1224×7 on-trip travel assistance from our Signatures Holidays travel expert
06Investment

Three ways to plan your Dubai · Abu Dhabi trip

We don't publish fixed prices. Choose the style of travel that suits you, and our travel expert will build a customized quote around your dates, group and preferences.

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Tailored to your itinerary

Handpicked 3–4★ stays, private transfers and a planner on call through the trip.

  • Handpicked 3–4★ hotels
  • Private airport transfers
  • Day-wise planned itinerary
  • WhatsApp support while travelling
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Elevated

Room to breathe
Customized Pricing
Tailored to your itinerary

Upgraded 4–5★ properties, better rooms and a slower, more spacious pace.

  • 4–5★ upgraded stays
  • Premium room categories
  • Selected meals & experiences
  • Priority check-ins where possible
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Ultra

No compromises
Customized Pricing
Tailored to your itinerary

Luxury and boutique flagships, private guiding and experiences booked exclusively for you.

  • Luxury / boutique flagships
  • Private guide & chauffeur
  • Exclusive dining & experiences
  • 24/7 dedicated support team
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Pricing is customized based on your travel dates, group size, hotel preferences, and package inclusions.

07How it works

Real people, not just a booking form

  1. STEP 01

    Tell us your plan

    Dates, who's travelling, the pace you like. Ten minutes on a call is usually enough.

  2. STEP 02

    We share a plan

    A priced, day-wise itinerary lands with you inside 24 hours — yours to review.

  3. STEP 03

    We tweak it for you

    Swap hotels, add a day, change the pace. We revise as many times as it takes.

  4. STEP 04

    Travel with support

    Vouchers, a named planner on WhatsApp and ground teams briefed before you land.

Transparent pricing

Line-by-line quotes, no mark-ups added later.

One planner, start to finish

The same person from first call to homecoming.

Routes we've walked

Every Dubai · Abu Dhabi plan is built on first-hand recces.

08Trip intelligence

Good to know before you go

When to go

November to March — pleasant 18–26°C days ideal for outdoor and desert. April–October gets 40°C+ heat.

Before you pack

  • Sheikh Zayed Mosque requires modest dress (abayas provided)
  • Ferrari World has age/height limits on select rides
  • Ramadan alters restaurant hours & public eating rules

UAE Tourist e-Visa (30 / 60 days)

Visa type
UAE Tourist e-Visa (30 / 60 day)
Processing
3–5 working days
Note
Applied online with passport scan and photo. Covers all 7 Emirates.

A single UAE Tourist e-Visa covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi (and all 7 Emirates). Signatures Holidays handles the online application end-to-end (3–5 working days) — you only share your passport scan, photo, flight and hotel confirmation.

09Questions

Frequently asked

Something not covered here? Message us and a planner will answer personally.

Yes — entry is free with a scheduled visitor slot. Abayas and kanduras are provided at the entrance for modest dress compliance.

Ferrari World is thrill-focused (world's fastest roller coaster), Louvre is art & culture. Choose based on your travel style — we include one and add the other on request.

No — the UAE Tourist e-Visa covers both Dubai and Abu Dhabi (and all Emirates).

10Start planning

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