Travel guide · Dubai
Dubai Travel Guide
Dubai tour packages include hotel stays with breakfast, a Dubai city tour with Burj Khalifa, a dhow cruise with dinner and a desert safari with BBQ dinner, with airport transfers. Our Dubai itineraries run 3 to 5 days; two of them (Standard and Deluxe) include economy airfare from Delhi.
By Holiday Guru Travel · Updated 30 Sep 2026
In short: Burj khalifa, desert safari, dhow cruise and short flight from india. City tours include the observation deck of the world’s tallest building on several packages. November to March is the best time to visit Dubai; summer (June–September) is very hot.
Dubai quick facts
- Trip length
- 3–5 days (8 itineraries)
- Best time
- November to March is the best time to visit Dubai; summer (June–September) is very hot.
- Key places
- Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek & Marina, The desert, Old Dubai, Dubai Parks and Resorts
- Tours start in
- Dubai
- Travel style
- Private cab on 2 of 8; Seat-in-coach (shared) on 2 of 8
- Hotels
- Standard / 3-star equivalent on 7 of 8; Deluxe on 1 of 8
- Meal plans
- Breakfast on 4 of 8; Breakfast & dinner on 2 of 8; Breakfast (dinner on the dhow cruise and desert safari) on 2 of 8
- Suits
- Families, Couples, First trip abroad
Best places to visit in Dubai
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek & Marina, The desert, Old Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts are the places our Dubai itineraries are built around.
Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain.
Dubai Creek & Marina
Dhow cruises with dinner along the creek or marina.
The desert
Dune drives and a desert camp with BBQ dinner.
Old Dubai
The gold and spice souks and the Al Fahidi historic district.
Dubai Parks and Resorts
Theme parks included on our family trip itinerary.
Things to do
- Visit the Burj Khalifa observation deck
- Take a desert safari with BBQ dinner
- Cruise on a dhow with dinner
- Watch the Dubai Fountain show
- Shop the gold and spice souks
- Spend a day at the theme parks
How many days do you need?
Three to four days covers the city tour, Burj Khalifa, a dhow cruise and a desert safari; allow 5 days to add a day at leisure or an Abu Dhabi excursion.
| Trip length | What it covers | Our itinerary |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | City tour with Burj Khalifa and dhow cruise | Best of Dubai tour |
| 4 days | City tour, dhow cruise and desert safari | Dubai Tour with Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari |
| 5 days | Standard hotels, with economy airfare from Delhi | Standard Tour to Dubai |
| 5 days | Deluxe, with economy airfare from Delhi | Deluxe Tour to Dubai |
Best time to visit Dubai
November to March is the best time to visit Dubai; summer (June–September) is very hot.
| Months | Season | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| November – March | Winter | Warm, pleasant days and cool evenings — the best time and the busiest season. |
| April – May | Spring | Getting hot; good hotel offers. |
| June – September | Summer | Very hot; indoor attractions, malls and water parks are the focus. |
| October | Shoulder | Heat eases and outdoor activities restart. |
Suggested Dubai routes
Routes from our own Dubai itineraries, by trip length.
- 2 Nights / 3 Days: Dubai — Best of Dubai tour
- 3 Nights / 4 Days: Dubai — Dubai Tour with Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari
- 4 Nights / 5 Days: Dubai — Deluxe Tour to Dubai
Things to consider
Getting there and around: Airport–hotel–airport transfers and sightseeing are included, on a private or shared (seat-in-coach) basis as listed on each package. Selected packages include economy airfare from Delhi, as listed in their inclusions.
Where you stay: Hotel stays with daily breakfast on twin or double sharing, as listed on each package.
- Most Indian passport holders need a UAE visa arranged before travel; we confirm current rules with your booking.
- Dress modestly in public places such as malls and souks, and cover up when visiting mosques.
- Carry sunglasses and sunscreen, even in winter.
- Book Burj Khalifa time slots early for sunset.
Dubai travel questions
What is Dubai known for?
Burj khalifa, desert safari, dhow cruise and short flight from india. City tours include the observation deck of the world’s tallest building on several packages.
How many days should I spend in Dubai?
Three to four days covers the city tour, Burj Khalifa, a dhow cruise and a desert safari; allow 5 days to add a day at leisure or an Abu Dhabi excursion. Our Dubai itineraries run 3–5 days.
What is the best time to visit Dubai?
November to March is the best time to visit Dubai; summer (June–September) is very hot.
Which places should I include in a Dubai trip?
Downtown Dubai, Dubai Creek & Marina, The desert, Old Dubai and Dubai Parks and Resorts. Downtown Dubai: Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain.
Which Holiday Guru Travel packages cover Dubai?
8 itineraries: Best of Dubai tour (2 Nights / 3 Days); Dubai Family Trip with FREE Burj Khalifa Tickets (2 Nights / 3 Days); Dubai Tour with Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari (3 Nights / 4 Days); Dubai Travel Packages (3 Nights / 4 Days); Deluxe Tour to Dubai (4 Nights / 5 Days); Deluxe Tour to Dubai for 4 Nights / 5 Days (4 Nights / 5 Days); and 2 more listed below.
Can a Dubai itinerary be customised?
Yes. Any of our Dubai itineraries can be changed — add or remove nights, change the hotel category or add sightseeing. Tell us what you need and we send a quote for your dates.
Dubai holiday packages
All 8 Holiday Guru Travel itineraries for Dubai, shortest first. Each can be customised.
| Package ID | Package | Duration | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0097 | Best of Dubai tour | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Dubai |
| 0098 | Dubai Family Trip with FREE Burj Khalifa Tickets | 2 Nights / 3 Days | Dubai |
| 0099 | Dubai Tour with Dhow Cruise and Desert Safari | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Dubai |
| 0100 | Dubai Travel Packages | 3 Nights / 4 Days | Dubai |
| 0101 | Deluxe Tour to Dubai | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Dubai |
| Deluxe Tour to Dubai for 4 Nights / 5 Days | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Dubai | |
| 0102 | Standard Tour to Dubai | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Dubai |
| Standard Tour to Dubai for 4 Nights / 5 Days | 4 Nights / 5 Days | Dubai |