Dubai to Abu Dhabi: Combined Vacation Packages Worth Booking

Dubai and Abu Dhabi are only about 140 km apart, so combining them in one holiday is easy and gives you the best of both: Dubai's skyline, shopping and nightlife, and Abu Dhabi's culture, beaches and theme parks. This guide compares vacation packages to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with sample splits, costs and tips for a smooth two-city Abu Dhabi vacation. For destination basics, visit our Abu Dhabi travel guide.

Why Combine Dubai and Abu Dhabi?

• One visa, one flight: Both emirates are covered by the same UAE visa.
• Short transfer: The drive takes around 90 minutes by car or coach.
• Contrasting experiences: Dubai is fast-paced and modern; Abu Dhabi is calmer and more cultural.
• Flexible flights: Fly into Dubai International and out of Zayed International (or the reverse) to avoid backtracking.

Dubai and Abu Dhabi Packages and Prices

Every package includes hotels, breakfast, transport and sightseeing. Prices are "starting from" rates per person as listed on royalarabian.com.

What a Combined Package Usually Includes

• Hotel nights in both cities with breakfast
• Airport arrival and departure transfers
• Private or shared Dubai to Abu Dhabi transfer
• Dubai city tour and Burj Khalifa entry
• Abu Dhabi city tour with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
• One desert safari (booked in either city)

For a full breakdown of standalone Abu Dhabi inclusions and extras, read our Abu Dhabi tour package guide.

Sample 6-Night Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Dubai, evening at Dubai Marina.
2. Day 2: Dubai city tour, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall fountains.
3. Day 3: Old Dubai, souks and abra ride, evening desert safari.
4. Day 4: Free day for beaches or Dubai Frame.
5. Day 5: Transfer to Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset.
6. Day 6: Yas Island theme parks, Qasr Al Watan light show in the evening.
7. Day 7: Depart from Zayed International Airport.

Want more detail on the Abu Dhabi leg? Our first-timer's planner for trips in Abu Dhabi gives hour-by-hour routes.

Tips for Booking an Abu Dhabi Vacation With Dubai

• Book open-jaw flights to save a return transfer.
• Stay on Yas or Saadiyat Island if theme parks or beaches are your priority.
• Check whether theme park passes cover both Dubai and Abu Dhabi parks.
• Avoid transferring on Friday midday, when some attractions have reduced hours.
• Look for hotel pairings from the same brand to earn loyalty benefits in both cities.

Frequently Asked Questions