UAE at golden hour
    UAE

    Carved Stone

    Best for

    Couples, First-timers

    Duration

    5N/6D

    Season

    November–March

    Difficulty

    Easy

    Vibe

    Cosmopolitan, Urban

    Traditional food of UAE
    A portrait moment in UAE
    Half architecture at night
    Museum, UAE
    UAE from above

    Carved Stone

    5N/6D, 2 cities, From $655

    per person, twin sharing

    A Tibro Journey

    Five nights with the new BAPS temple at its heart. The Burj Khalifa and the Penguin Cove in Dubai, a dune safari and barbecue, then the hand-carved Abu Dhabi temple in the desert.

    Dazzling Dubai 5N with BAPS is a 5N/6D city & cosmopolitan journey through UAE. Highlights include Burj Khalifa & Aquarium, Desert Safari, BAPS Temple Abu Dhabi.

    Signature Moments

    Three Mornings You'll Remember

    Burj Khalifa Aquarium — UAE

    No. 01

    Burj Khalifa & Aquarium

    Burj Khalifa & Aquarium

    Desert Safari, UAE

    No. 02

    Desert Safari

    Desert Safari

    Baps Temple Abu Dhabi, UAE

    No. 03

    BAPS Temple Abu Dhabi

    BAPS Temple Abu Dhabi

    Day by Day

    5N/6D, in order

    01
    Welcome on day 1, UAE

    Day 1

    Welcome to Dubai

    Welcome to Dubai - a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. After clearing immigration proceed to Hotel and Check-In at the hotel. Relax for the day. Overnight stay at hotel.

    02
    Half on day 2, UAE

    Day 2

    Half-Day City Tour Visit to Burj Khalifa + Dubai Aquarium With Penguin Cove

    Breakfast at the hotel. Experience the best of Dubai with a guided city tour that includes an exclusive entrance ticket to the 124th floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa. During the tour, you'll visit prominent landmarks like the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, and Jumeirah Mosque, gaining insight into their historical and architectural significance. The journey continues with a drive through the bustling streets of the city. The highlight of this excursion is the visit to the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest skyscraper. As you ascend to the 124th floor, you'll be greeted by breathtaking panoramic views of the city's skyline and the Arabian Gulf. It's a moment that encapsulates the city's fusion of tradition and innovation. Later proceed to visit Dubai Aquarium with Penguin Cove. Dubai Aquarium is home to more than 30,000 aquatic animals including the star of the aquarium - 40-year-old giant crocodile weighing 750 kg along with pelagic fish, piranha, penguin, lizards, snakes, rays, and sharks. It is amazing to see the aquatic life in the 10 million liter water tank which is also the largest suspended aquarium in the world. You also get access to the larger-than-life underwater zoo. Walk through a tunnel and snorkeling cage as additional experiences. So come with your family and experience the wonders of Dubai Aquarium. Overnight stay at hotel.

    03
    Museum on day 3, UAE

    Day 3

    Museum of the Future + Dubai Frame

    Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to visit Museum of the Future. Opened in 2022, Dubai’s Museum of the Future explores the future of society, science, and technology. Interactive spaces show what daily life, technology, space travel, climate, and health might look like 50 years from today. After that visit the Dubai Frame. Dubai Frame, an architectural wonder that tells the tale of the emirate’s journey from its rich past to its magnificent present. The mind-blowing picture frame-like structure boasts of a super-fast elevator that takes you to the Sky deck on the 48th floor in 75 seconds. It offers a bird's eye view of the entire Dubai city. From the sky deck level, you get to witness the difference between Old Dubai to the north & New Dubai to the south. Overnight stay at hotel in Dubai.

    04
    Desert on day 4, UAE

    Day 4

    Desert Safari With Bbq Dinner

    Breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards visit Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner. Engage in daring activities on a dauntless Dubai Desert Safari and dine on the sands like kings. Have a delicious breakfast and spend the morning of your Dubai 6-day tour leisurely. Engage in shopping and try local food. Proceed for an adventure-packed Desert Safari. Indulge in exhilarating desert activities like dune bashing, sand boarding, jeep racing, and camel riding. Watch awesome cultural performances like Belly Dance, Tanura Show, and the Fire Show by trained artists which shall make your Dubai holiday all the more exciting. Tip: Try various exciting activities during your Dubai Desert Safari like camel riding, sand boarding, jeep racing, quad biking. Overnight stay at hotel.

    05
    Abu Dhabi City Baps — UAE

    Day 5

    Abu Dhabi City Tour + Baps Temple

    Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel. Then, set out for an exciting tour of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Discover its iconic attractions, including the awe-inspiring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the luxurious Emirates Palace, the vibrant Heritage Village, and the scenic Corniche Road, showcasing the city’s blend of tradition and modernity. Afterward, visit the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, a magnificent temple reflecting Indian artistry and spiritual tranquility. This landmark is a place of peace, unity, and devotion, making it a must-see cultural experience. Conclude your journey by returning to Dubai, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing overnight stay at your hotel.

    06
    Depart From Dubai on day 6, UAE

    Day 6

    Depart From Dubai

    Breakfast at the hotel. Head home with fond memories of your delightful trip to Dubai. Board your flight for your onward destination with precious memories of your mind-blowing Dubai holidays! ***END OF TOUR***

    Where You'll Stay

    Hand-Picked Hotels

    Stay in Dubai

    Dubai

    City Max Bur Dubai 3*

    Honestly

    Things most travel sites won't tell you.

    On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.

    Things to Look Out For

    field notes
    1

    The heat is non-negotiable

    From June to September the afternoon temperature sits at 42-46°C and outdoor tarmac reads higher. Tibro front-loads desert safaris and Burj Khalifa decks into morning or post-7pm slots; the middle of the day is for the mall, the museum, or the pool. Bring sunglasses you don't mind losing. The glare bouncing off the sand is unkind to cheap lenses.

    2

    Friday is the new Sunday

    UAE shifted its weekend to Saturday-Sunday in 2022, but Friday afternoons still tilt around the 1:15pm Jumu'ah prayer. Government services close, mall traffic dies for two hours, then surges back. If you're planning Sheikh Zayed Mosque, go on a weekday morning; on Friday it shuts to non-worshippers between 11:30am and 3pm.

    3

    Alcohol, in the right rooms

    Alcohol is licensed inside hotel restaurants and bars and almost nowhere else. The duty-free purchase at the airport is the cheapest you will encounter; once in the city, a glass of wine at dinner runs ₹2,000+. Public intoxication is taken seriously. Drink at the hotel, take a hotel taxi, and Sharjah remains a dry emirate.

    The Details

    What's Included

    Included

    • 05 Nights stay at the mentioned hotel with daily Breakfast in Dubai
    • Return Dubai airport transfers – PVT
    • Half day Dubai City Tour – with half day guide + Burj Khalifa tour (124th Floor - Non Prime Time slot) with 01 way transfers back to hotel
    • Marina Dhow Cruise with Dinner
    • Desert safari with BBQ Dinner – 2 land cruiser standard camp

    Not Included

    • 5% Government Service Tax is applicable in addition to the total invoice.
    • 5% / 20% Tax collected at source - claimable
    • Airport taxes and Airfare

    Plan Your Timing

    When to Go

    Dubai is a November-to-March city. The other half of the year, the air burns and the dunes shimmer past habitability. Most travelers retreat into climate-controlled mall corridors. The Tibro window is mid-Nov to mid-Feb, when nights soften enough for a desert dinner and the rooftops reopen.

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    Tibro books Dubai mid-Nov through mid-Feb. The Global Village season runs late-Oct to mid-Apr; Miracle Garden is closed entirely from May through September.

    Your Memoir

    Here's how you'll remember it.

    Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Day 5. The BAPS temple

    Day5
    ✦ Memoir

    The BAPS Hindu temple outside Abu Dhabi was the day we had come for. The first traditional stone mandir on the Arabian peninsula, every pillar and panel hand-carved in India and shipped over to be assembled. We did the self-registration in advance; the carving is extraordinary up close.

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    Dubai, UAE

    Day 4. The dune safari

    Day4
    ✦ Memoir

    The 4x4 took us out into the red dunes for the bashing, then a desert camp for a barbecue under the stars. A camel ride, henna, a tanoura dancer spinning in a skirt of lights. The quiet of the desert after the city noise was the surprise.

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    Burj Khalifa — Dubai, UAE

    Day 2. Burj Khalifa and Penguin Cove

    Day2
    ✦ Memoir

    The half-day city tour ran up the Burj Khalifa to the 124th floor and through the Dubai Aquarium, where the new Penguin Cove had king and gentoo penguins waddling about behind the glass. An odd, delighted footnote to a morning of skyscrapers.

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    Dubai, UAE

    Day 3. The Frame, old and new

    Day3
    ✦ Memoir

    The Dubai Frame stands like a giant gold picture-frame between the old city and the new. Heritage Dubai on one side, the towers on the other, a glass-floored walk along the top. The Museum of the Future the same day made the contrast even sharper.

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    Vol. 6, A Tibro memoir, printed on archival paper, shipped after you return.

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