Dubai and Abu Dhabi are usually seen from an airport transit lounge. Given a few days they turn out to have older quarters, serious museums, and a desert that begins twenty minutes from the towers.

This short itinerary works well on its own or as an extension to Oman, Egypt or Jordan, which is how most of our travelers add it.

Touring in the UAE runs at two levels. Standard departures travel as a small shared group with a hand-picked local guide. Distinguished programs are private throughout, with your own guide and vehicle for the whole journey. Both are quoted rather than sold at a fixed price, so the figure reflects your dates, your party size and the hotels you choose.

Published programs include Taste of Dubai (2 nights), Dubai Stopover (3 nights), Abu Dhabi Stopover (3 nights), Best of Dubai (4 nights), Dubai & Al Ain (6 nights), Wonders of Arabia (7 nights), Glory of Arabia (7 nights) and 1001 Nights Arabian Fantasy (13 nights). If none of them fits, we will build one around your dates. Custom itineraries are what we do.