United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Desert light, glass towers and a three-hour flight
- Flying time from Mumbai
- Approx. 3 hrs 15 mins, direct
- Visa
- UAE entry requirements — requirements can vary; we'll guide you on the current requirements
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
The shortest long-haul you will ever take. Dubai sits close enough to Mumbai for a long weekend and grand enough to hold a fortnight — a city that folds gold souks and dune silence into the same afternoon as the world's tallest building.
Most first visits chase the skyline, and they should: the observation deck at the top of Burj Khalifa, the fountains below it, the improbable curve of Burj Al Arab against the Gulf. But the Dubai we build itineraries around usually reveals itself somewhere quieter — the abra crossing at Dubai Creek for a single dirham, the spice lanes of Deira, an evening in the desert when the dunes go the colour of brass and the city noise finally drops away.
It is also the easiest international destination to travel with family. Flights leave Mumbai through the day, the visa is quick, most of India's dietary preferences are effortlessly catered for, and the distances between the things you came to see are short. Grandparents, toddlers and teenagers can all be given a good day here without anyone compromising.
We plan Dubai for the pace you want. A compressed three-night city break built around evenings. A slower week that folds in Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi. Or a beach-led stay on Jumeirah where the itinerary is deliberately thin and the point is the sea.
Particularly good for
- Multi-generational family trips
- Long weekends
- First international trip
- Honeymoons
- Corporate incentives
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Dubai
- Flying time from Mumbai
- Approx. 3 hrs 15 mins, direct
- Visa
- UAE entry requirements — requirements can vary; we'll guide you on the current requirements
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic and English; Hindi widely spoken
- Time difference
- 1 hr 30 mins behind IST
- Suggested duration
- 4 to 7 nights
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- Language
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Inside this circuit
What each country brings to Dubai
Where each stop sits in the itinerary, and the handful of places within it worth building a day around.
Dubai
Towers, souks and desert, inside one emirate.
- Burj Khalifa's observation deck at sunset
- Old Dubai — Al Fahidi, the gold and spice souks, an abra crossing
- A desert evening — dunes, falconry, dinner under the stars
- Jumeirah and Palm beaches
Abu Dhabi
A full day trip that turns a city break into something more rounded.
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, in the morning light
- Louvre Abu Dhabi, under Nouvel's rain-of-light dome
- The Corniche waterfront
- Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace
Beyond the highlights
Things to do in Dubai
Burj Khalifa observation deck
The world's tallest building, with two viewing levels (At the Top and the higher Sky level) — book a sunset slot if the timing works, since the desert light is part of the view.
A desert safari
Dune bashing by 4x4, a camel ride and a BBQ dinner under the stars — the standard-issue Dubai evening, and popular precisely because it delivers exactly what it promises.
Dubai Marina and JBR Walk
A waterfront promenade of towers, restaurants and beach clubs — good for an evening walk or a marina dinner cruise.
Old Dubai — Al Fahidi and the abra crossing
A short abra (water taxi) ride across Dubai Creek to the Al Fahidi historic district and the gold and spice souks — the pre-skyline city, still there underneath it.
Aquaventure Waterpark or Wild Wadi
Two of the region's best water parks, both an easy add-on to a beach-hotel stay.
Eat
Food in Dubai
- Emirati cuisine (machboos, luqaimat) is worth seeking out specifically — it is easy to eat only international food in Dubai and miss it entirely.
- The city's food scene runs from Michelin-recognised fine dining to genuinely excellent, inexpensive South Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants — both ends are worth planning for.
- A Friday brunch (many hotels run all-you-can-eat/drink brunches) is a Dubai institution in its own right.
- Old Dubai's Al Ras and Deira areas have some of the best-value Iranian, Pakistani and Emirati food in the city, away from the tourist strip.
Shop
Shopping in Dubai
- The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates for international retail, both attractions in themselves (an aquarium, an indoor ski slope).
- The Gold Souk and Spice Souk in Deira for a more traditional, negotiated shopping experience.
- Dubai Duty Free at the airport remains one of the more competitively priced.
- The annual Dubai Shopping Festival (typically December–January) adds citywide discounts if travel dates align.
Who this suits
Is Dubai right for your trip?
Family travel
Well set up for families — theme parks (IMG Worlds of Adventure, Motiongate), water parks, an aquarium, and beach-hotel infrastructure built around children's clubs. The heat outside the cooler months (see seasons below) is the main planning constraint, not the city itself.
Honeymoons
A popular short-haul honeymoon choice for its combination of five-star beach resorts, fine dining and an easy add-on of a desert-camp night — genuinely romantic if the hotel and season are chosen well, though it reads more "glamorous city break" than "quiet escape" compared with, say, the Maldives.
Adventure
- Skydiving over Palm Jumeirah — one of the most photographed skydives in the world.
- Dune bashing and sandboarding on a desert safari.
- Scuba diving or snorkelling around artificial reefs off the coast.
- Zipline and adventure parks at Ras Al Khadar and the Marina.
One way to plan it
A suggested Dubai itinerary
A realistic starting outline, not a fixed or booked itinerary — your consultant adjusts the pace, order and length once they know your dates.
- Day 1
Arrive, Marina evening
Land, check in, and ease in with a walk along JBR Walk or a Marina dinner cruise.
- Day 2
Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa at sunset, the Dubai Mall, and the Dubai Fountain show in the evening.
- Day 3
Old Dubai
Al Fahidi historic district, an abra crossing, the gold and spice souks.
- Day 4
Desert safari
An afternoon-to-evening desert safari with dune bashing, camel ride and a BBQ dinner under the stars.
- Day 5
Beach day and departure
A slower final day at the hotel beach or pool before departure.
What we arrange
The Dubai we actually book
Not an exhaustive list of everything possible — the handful of things we think are worth building days around.
Burj Khalifa, at the right hour
We book the deck for the sunset slot — the one that sells out first — so you watch the desert and the city change colour together rather than queueing in flat afternoon light.
A desert evening, not a desert circus
Private 4x4 into the conservation reserve, falconry at golden hour, dinner under the dunes. The small-group version, not the coach convoy version.
Old Dubai on foot
Al Fahidi's wind towers, the gold and spice souks, and the creek crossing by abra — guided by someone who can tell you what you are actually looking at.
Abu Dhabi as a full day
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in the morning light, Louvre Abu Dhabi under Nouvel's rain-of-light dome, and back by evening.
Sea days
Jumeirah and Palm resorts chosen for the things brochures leave out — which pool gets afternoon shade, which beach is calm enough for young children.
When to go
Honest seasons, written for departures out of India
Including the months we would talk you out of.
October — this month
25-35°C
Shoulder, improving fast
November — next month
19-29°C
Season begins again
November – March
The season. Warm days, cool evenings, everything outdoors is pleasant. Book early — this is when Mumbai travels.
April & October
Shoulder months. Hotter, noticeably better value, still very manageable if you plan mornings and evenings outdoors.
June – August
Genuinely hot. Worth it only for an indoors-and-resort trip, and priced accordingly. We will tell you honestly if it suits your group.
Before you go
Travel tips
- Dubai is conservative in some respects despite its cosmopolitan reputation — modest dress is expected in malls, mosques and government buildings.
- Public displays of affection and alcohol consumption outside licensed venues are best avoided; alcohol is served in hotels and licensed restaurants/bars.
- Ride-hailing apps and the Dubai Metro are both reliable and air-conditioned — useful given the heat outside winter months.
- Friday is the start of the weekend in the UAE; some government offices and a few businesses adjust their hours accordingly.
- Photography of government buildings, ports and some individuals (without consent) is restricted — a general rule of courtesy that also happens to be the law here.
Questions
Dubai — frequently asked questions
It is one of the most common first choices — a short flight, familiar food options alongside local cuisine, English widely spoken, and a well-developed tourist infrastructure make it an easy introduction to international travel.
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