Grand UAE Journey
A ten-day flagship journey across the Emirates — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the desert and the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Pricing
- Price on Request
- Availability
- available
Overview
The journey at a glance
Why you'll love this trip
Grand UAE Journey is our most complete 10-day programme — enough time to move beyond the postcards and see the country's contrasts of city, desert and mountain.
Who this journey is perfect for
Classic · Culture · Adventure
Signature Highlights
What makes this journey special
Ras Al Khaimah mountain retreat
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Overnight desert experience
Sharjah heritage day
Detailed Itinerary
Day by day
Route
Your journey path
What's included
Everything in the price
Included
- 9 nights across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, the desert and Ras Al Khaimah in a selected 4-star or 5-star category
- Daily breakfast
- Full-day private Abu Dhabi tour
- Overnight desert experience
- Ras Al Khaimah mountain stay
- Half-day Sharjah heritage tour
- Private inter-emirate transfers
- Airport transfers
- Concierge
Not Included
- ·International flights
- ·UAE entry visa (arranged on request)
- ·Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- ·Optional experiences and premium upgrades
- ·Travel insurance
Travel Information
Practical essentials
October–April 20–30°C. Summer 40°C+, humid on the coast.
UAE Dirham (AED). USD, credit cards & Apple Pay accepted everywhere.
Arabic (official). English is the everyday language.
GMT+4 (GST) — no daylight saving.
Visa-free or on-arrival for most nationalities including EU, UK, US, GCC.
220V, Type G plugs (UK three-pin).
5G everywhere, ultra-fast Wi-Fi in hotels and public transport.
One of the world's safest destinations.
Cover shoulders & knees at mosques and traditional souks; resort-relaxed elsewhere.
10% at restaurants (often included), AED 10–20 for concierge/porter.
No public alcohol; dress modestly during Ramadan daylight hours.
Police: 999 · Ambulance: 998 · Tourist Police: 901
Know Before You Go
Traveller wisdom
November through March for perfect desert & beach weather.
Light layers, elegant evening wear for fine dining, swim & sunscreen, a wrap for mosque visits.
Summer heat is best enjoyed indoors — every experience is climate-controlled.
Drink bottled/filtered water outdoors. Pharmacies are excellent.
Skyline from a dhow at dusk; Sheikh Zayed Mosque at blue hour.
Waterparks, theme parks, aquariums — Dubai is exceptional for families.
Flat, wheelchair-friendly attractions; private guided transfers throughout.
Book a private yacht at sunset or a helicopter over the Palm.
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Why Azi Horizon
Journeys planned with care
Fully licensed & bonded across every destination we sell.
In-country designers who live the destinations they curate.
Skip-the-line access and after-hours moments arranged for you.
Reach our concierge any hour of your journey.
No hidden fees. Every inclusion is written on your itinerary.
Enterprise-grade encryption on every transaction.
Only properties we've inspected and stayed at ourselves.
Local guides, family-run tables and quiet corners tourists miss.
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