BURJ KHALIFA, GRAND MOSQUE, DESERT SAFARI, BEDOUIN CAMP
If you appreciate big, bold, and unabashedly spectacular, consider this escorted Abu Dhabi and Dubai tour package from the U.S. Just 50 years ago, Abu Dhabi could be best described as a fishing village. Thanks to enormous wealth due to its oil reserves, the UAE’s largest emirate has transformed into an impressive destination you have to see to believe. Dramatic Dubai is developing rapidly too. Embodying progress—and excess—it’s become a truly global, open society where visitors immerse themselves in exciting possibilities. Experience all of the must-sees, as your smarTours® guide provides context, dining ideas, and personalized tips on maximizing your free time.
For COVID-19 updates, please scroll down to our Before You Depart section.
Did you know that you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options for groups of 10 or more travelers.
Itinerary at
a Glance
- Overnight flight
- 3 nights in Abu Dhabi
- 4 nights in Dubai
Tour
Highlights
- Fish Market (Abu Dhabi)
- Corniche and waterfront (Abu Dhabi)
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi)
- Dhow Dinner Cruise (Abu Dhabi)
- Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah (Dubai)
- Atlantis hotel and Lost Chambers Aquarium (Dubai)
- Dubai Museum and Abra ride (Dubai)
- Burj Khalifa “At the Top” experience (Dubai)
- Desert safari, Bedouin campsite and BBQ dinner (Dubai)
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip flight from New York (JFK) (passengers may also book this tour without flights)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Tourism Dirham Fee in Dubai
- Accommodations at deluxe hotels
- 5-star hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- 12 meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing as per itinerary
- Experienced English-speaking Tour Director
- Ground transportation
Tour Itinerary
Map
Click the Day-by-Day itinerary above (or swipe on mobile devices) to see the experiences that await on each day of your tour.
Day 1: Depart from the U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in the United Arab Emirates
Day 3: Abu Dhabi City Tour and Dhow Dinner Cruise
Day 4: Abu Dhabi at Leisure or Optional Abu Dhabi Panoramic Tour
Day 5: Abu Dhabi/Dubai
Day 6: Dubai Heritage and Modern Dubai City Tour (Including Burj Khalifa “At the Top”)
Day 7: Desert Safari & Bedouin Campsite
Day 8: Dubai At Leisure
Day 9: Depart Dubai/Arrive in the U.S.
Guided Tour Pricing
Prices listed as “with flights” below include round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) for 2022 departures. Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination. Please note this may change your tour start date.
Because we can’t secure airline pricing more than a year in advance, 2023 dates and prices listed below are for the tour only. Once flights are available, we’ll notify you of your options.
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September 27 Wednesday
October 5 |
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$2,259
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October 11 Wednesday
October 19 |
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$2,379
$1,879
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November 1 Wednesday
November 9 |
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$2,249
$1,749
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January 17 Wednesday
January 25 |
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February 7 Wednesday
February 15 |
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March 7 Wednesday
March 15 |
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March 21 Wednesday
March 29 |
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April 11 Wednesday
April 19 |
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May 2 Wednesday
May 10 |
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May 23 Wednesday
May 31 |
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$1,799
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July 11 Wednesday
July 19 |
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$1,899
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September 12 Wednesday
September 20 |
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$1,949
$1,449
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October 3 Wednesday
October 11 |
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$1,999
$1,499
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* Departures designated as "Guaranteed" may be canceled or rescheduled only under Extraordinary Circumstances, for example in situations deemed to be unsafe or nonviable due to local conditions. See Terms & Conditions for full details.
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a date above to see the rates for that specific departure.
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm EST) at 1.800.337.7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or by phone (1.800.337.7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $300 per person. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.
Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.
Panoramic Abu Dhabi City Tour
Guided Sharjah City Tour With Lunch
Lunch at Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding – Half Day
Featured Accommodations
Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
Before You Depart
COVID-19 UPDATE
Departing the U.S.: For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours has implemented COVID-19 travel requirements which apply to all tours regardless of destination. To learn more, click here.
- All Travelers: All travelers from the United States to the United Arab Emirates must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours of their flight departure, regardless of vaccination status.
Please note destination entry requirements are changing rapidly. smarTours will communicate entry requirements in your Tour Documents 10-14 days prior to departure. For up-to-date information, please click the links below.
- Entry requirements
- State Department Travel Advisory Updates (United Arab Emirates)
- Center for Disease Control Updates & Information (United Arab Emirates)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Your flights between the U.S. and UAE will be on the below airlines.
Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration if you are planning a connecting flight. We recommend at least three-and-a-half hours. Please note that flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
| Date | Airline | JFK | |
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| 2022: May 3, Jun. 7, Aug. 2, Sep. 27, Oct. 11 | Emirates Airlines | 11:15 AM | 2:30 PM |
| 2022: Nov. 1 | Emirates Airlines | 11:15 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 2023: All Dates | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT
The above airlines do not assign seats in advance. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in. If you have a preferred seating choice, please make sure you check-in for your flight as early as possible.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging the entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Abu Dhabi hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Dubai hotel on Day 9.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Your passport must contain at least one blank page for the UAE entry stamp. No visa is required for U.S. or Canada passport holders. As of October 13, 2020, the UAE government now requires visitors to show proof of their hotel accommodation booking and return flight upon arrival. Prior to travel, please print your final documents with the hotel and return flight information to present upon arrival. Visitors who do not have the required documentation to present must have $600 USD cash on hand to enter the country. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates as to the most current visa requirements to all their travel destinations.
If you are a citizen of a foreign country that requires a visa to the UAE, we are able to secure the visa through our UAE land operator at a cost of $100 USD (included on your invoice and paid directly to smarTours with your final payment). You must email the following to uaevisa@smartours.com no later than 75 days prior to your departure and include your travel dates in the subject line. Unfortunately, we cannot accept these documents by mail.
- Clear, scanned color passport copy (photograph of passport not allowed)
- Passport-size (2″ x 2″) color picture in JPEG format, with a file size less than 38 KB (no zip files)
Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Final instructions and additional travel tips will be sent to you 14-21 days before the scheduled start of your tour via email. If you have not received your final documents, please check your spam folder or contact smarTours.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required; however, you should consult your personal physician, local public health authorities or the Center of Disease Control (CDC) as to their suggestions.
CLIMATE & CLOTHING
The UAE has a very warm climate, and we recommend that you bring comfortable clothing. Certain religious sites require a dress code (specifically, long sleeve shirts and long pants or floor length skirts). The temperature in January and February is in the mid 60’s; March, April, November, and December is in the 70’s; May and October is in the 80’s, and September is in the low 90’s.
NON-INCLUDED MEALS
Your Tour Director will be happy to offer suggestions for restaurants for non-included meals. The average cost for dinner (excluding drinks) in a restaurant is about $20-25 per meal, per person. Your hotels will accept credit cards for non-included meals.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
Hotels and most stores accept major credit cards. However, for “street shopping” you will need local currency or U.S. Dollars (UAE only). The best place to get local currency is at ATMs. It is recommended that you bring along cash in small denominations.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) max. 44 pounds, and one carry-on not exceeding 18″x10″x8″. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of separates with climate and comfort in mind.