Dubai, UAE · 4 nights / 5 days · family
Dubai Family Delight — 4 Nights
A first-time Dubai itinerary paced for families: the main city sights, a desert evening, a day at a theme park, and time to shop. Hotels are near the Metro, so getting around costs less than taxis would.
Highlights
- Burj Khalifa 124th-floor entry at sunset
- Desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride and BBQ dinner
- Full-day Dubai city tour including Jumeirah Mosque and Dubai Frame photo stop
- Dhow cruise dinner on the Marina
- Metro-adjacent hotels in Bur Dubai / Barsha
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival and Marina dhow cruise
Land at DXB, private transfer to your hotel, and an easy first evening: a two-hour dhow cruise on the Marina with a buffet dinner and the skyline lit up around you.
Day 2 — Dubai city tour and Burj Khalifa
Half-day guided city tour covering Jumeirah Mosque, a drive along Palm Jumeirah and a Dubai Frame photo stop. Late afternoon at Dubai Mall, then your timed Burj Khalifa 'At the Top' entry at sunset.
Day 3 — Desert safari evening
Free morning (Miracle Garden or Global Village can be added in season). Afternoon pickup for dune bashing in 4x4s, a sunset photo stop, camel rides, henna, live shows and a BBQ dinner at the camp.
Day 4 — Theme park day
Your choice of one park, with transfers: Atlantis Aquaventure, IMG Worlds, or Dubai Parks. We book the tickets in advance.
Day 5 — Souks and departure
Morning at the Gold and Spice Souks, with an abra ride across the Creek if time allows, then transfer to DXB for your flight home.
Included
- 4 nights accommodation with daily breakfast
- Return airport transfers (private)
- Marina dhow cruise with dinner
- Half-day city tour (shared coach, English-speaking guide)
- Burj Khalifa 124/125 non-prime entry
- Desert safari with BBQ dinner (shared 4x4)
- One theme park ticket with transfers
- All tours on seat-in-coach basis unless upgraded
Not included
- Flights (quoted separately at live fares)
- UAE visa fee (see our Dubai visa page for current pricing)
- Tourism Dirham fee, payable at the hotel (AED 10–20 per room per night)
- Lunches and personal expenses
- Travel insurance (recommended; we can add it)
Best time to go: October to March (pleasant); April–May and September are good-value shoulder months
Things to carry
- · Light cottons + one warm layer for the desert evening
- · Modest wear for mosque visits
- · Sunscreen and sunglasses
- · Power bank and Type-G adapter
Cancellation policy
30+ days before departure: full refund minus ₹2,500 per person processing fee.
15–29 days: 50% of the package cost is retained.
7–14 days: 75% is retained.
Under 7 days or no-show: non-refundable.
Hotel and airline penalties during peak or festival dates may be higher and are advised at booking. Wherever we can recover more on your behalf, we pass it back.
More questions, answered
Is the visa included in this price?
No. Visa fees change, so we list them separately. The current Dubai visa price is on our Dubai visa page, and we file the visa alongside your booking so you deal with one person for both.
Can we add Abu Dhabi?
Yes. A full-day Abu Dhabi tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and a Ferrari World photo stop adds one day. We re-quote with the extra night.
Is the desert safari safe for young children and grandparents?
Dune bashing has a minimum age (3+ at most operators) and is not advised in pregnancy or for anyone with back problems. The camp itself is relaxed: anyone can skip the dunes and be driven straight to the camp. Tell us and we arrange it.