Around the Gulf: Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha

Trip highlights

• The Burj Khalifa's 148th floor and the Dubai Fountain
• The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi
• The Museum of Islamic Art and Souq Waqif in Doha
• Two desert experiences: a UAE 4x4 safari and Qatar's Inland Sea
• The Katara cultural village and The Pearl
• Qasr Al Watan and the Corniche
• A free day in each city, for your own plans

Day-by-day itinerary

1. 1

   Day 1 · Dubai

   Arrival

   Meeting, check-in and an evening at Dubai Marina and the Dubai Fountain.

   Dubai ★★★★
2. 2

   Day 2 · Dubai

   Old and new Dubai

   Al Fahidi, an abra, the spice and gold souks. In the afternoon, the Burj Khalifa's 148th floor and Dubai Mall.

   breakfastDubai ★★★★
3. 3

   Day 3 · Dubai

   Desert safari

   Morning at Palm Jumeirah and The View. An afternoon 4x4 safari, dinner at a Bedouin camp and a show.

   breakfast, dinnerDubai ★★★★
4. 4

   Day 4 · Abu Dhabi

   Transfer to Abu Dhabi

   An overland transfer to Abu Dhabi (1 hour 30 minutes). The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, check-in and the Corniche.

   breakfastAbu Dhabi ★★★★
5. 5

   Day 5 · Abu Dhabi

   Palace and Louvre

   Qasr Al Watan, then Louvre Abu Dhabi in the afternoon. The Emirates Palace area in the evening.

   breakfastAbu Dhabi ★★★★
6. 6

   Day 6 · Abu Dhabi / Doha

   Free day and flight to Doha

   A free day on Yas Island or at the beach. An evening flight to Doha (1 hour 20 minutes) and check-in.

   breakfastDoha ★★★★
7. 7

   Day 7 · Doha

   The museums of Doha

   The Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum of Qatar and Msheireb. In the afternoon, Katara and Souq Waqif.

   breakfastDoha ★★★★
8. 8

   Day 8 · Inland Sea

   The Qatari desert

   A 4x4 trip to Khor Al Adaid: the dunes, the meeting of desert and sea, lunch at the camp and a swim.

   breakfast, lunchDoha ★★★★
9. 9

   Day 9 · Doha

   Departure

   Check-out and transfer to the airport.

   breakfast

Prices and dates

Guaranteed departure dates

A 30 % deposit, the balance 21 days before departure. Cancellation terms: Payment and cancellation.

Included / not included

Hotels

Hotels may be substituted for equivalents of the same category.

Before you book

• Both the UAE and Qatar are visa-free for up to 30 days; the passport must be valid for six months.
• Qatar's dress code and alcohol rules are stricter than the UAE's.
• The safaris are not advised for pregnant women or those with heart conditions.
• The programme is full — one free day is kept in each city.