12 Days Dubai Tour
A complete 12 day Dubai tour plan combining the city’s major sights, culture, desert experiences and well paced free time.
Best for: Best for a slower two week style holiday with free time and a Musandam dhow day added to the multi Emirate route.
Day by day plan
A practical route that groups compatible sights and leaves room for transfers.
- Day 1Downtown day, Dubai Mall, Dubai Fountain and a sunset Burj Khalifa slot, dinner in Souk Al Bahar
- Day 2Old Dubai, Al Fahidi, abra crossing, gold & spice souks; evening desert safari with BBQ dinner
- Day 3Beach morning at Kite Beach or JBR; afternoon Palm Jumeirah & The View; Marina dhow dinner cruise
- Day 4Abu Dhabi day trip, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Corniche and Ferrari World or the Louvre
- Day 5Theme park or waterpark day, Atlantis Aquaventure, IMG Worlds or Ski Dubai; La Perle show at night
- Day 6Museum of the Future in the morning; Dubai Frame & Zabeel Park; souk shopping and Global Village (in season)
- Day 7Hatta mountain day, dam kayaking and the heritage village; farewell dinner at Souk Madinat
- Day 8Ras Al Khaimah, Jebel Jais zipline or the toboggan, mountain lunch at 1,500 m
- Day 9East coast, Fujairah snorkelling at Snoopy Island and Al Bidya mosque
- Day 10Sharjah culture day, Museum of Islamic Civilization, Rain Room and the Blue Souk
- Day 11Free day for shopping, spa or a second beach day; sunset helicopter or hot air balloon (next dawn)
- Day 12Musandam Dibba dhow cruise, fjords, dolphins and swim stops in Oman
Why choose a 12 Days Dubai & UAE Tour?
Twelve days allows the itinerary to slow down and treat the Emirates as separate destinations rather than day trip boxes. Dubai can receive several dedicated days, Abu Dhabi can be explored beyond a single highlights tour, and the northern or east coast emirates can be added with recovery time between longer drives. This is especially valuable in warmer months when outdoor activities are better scheduled around shorter windows.
The format works for families on school holidays, senior travellers, photographers and repeat visitors who want more than the standard Dubai circuit. It can also accommodate two different hotel bases if that improves the route. Instead of adding more attractions every day, the strongest twelve day programme uses the extra time for neighbourhoods, museums, beaches and flexible evenings. Travellers who simply want the headline Dubai attractions will usually get better value from a shorter package.
Package Price & Hotel Options
Indicative starting rates per person on double/twin sharing. Rates are shown in AED with an approximate USD equivalent (AED 3.6725 = USD 1) and can change by hotel, travel date and availability.
| Hotel category | From AED | Approx. USD | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3★ Value | AED 5,995 | USD 1,630 | Per person, double/twin |
| 4★ Comfort | AED 7,195 | USD 1,960 | Per person, double/twin |
| 5★ Premium | AED 9,595 | USD 2,615 | Per person, double/twin |
Typically includes: hotel with breakfast, Dubai airport transfers and the headline sightseeing/tours shown in the itinerary. International flights, UAE visa fees, Tourism Dirham, personal expenses and optional attraction upgrades are excluded unless specifically quoted. Child, triple and single occupancy rates are available on request.
Package from AED 5,995 / USD 1,630 per person including hotel with breakfast, transfers and headline tours. See Dubai tour packages or the tours themselves: desert safari, Burj Khalifa, Abu Dhabi day tour.
FAQs
Who is the 12 day Dubai tour best for?
This itinerary is best for travellers who want a slower multi Emirate itinerary with additional free time. It can still be customised for couples, families, private groups or a different travel pace.
Is 12 days enough for Dubai?
Enough for Dubai plus the northern Emirates, day trips and downtime. Our itinerary above shows exactly how the days fit.
What does the package price include?
From AED 5,995 / USD 1,630 per person: hotel with breakfast, airport transfers, and the headline tours listed (desert safari plus city tour, Abu Dhabi day). Flights are quoted separately.