If you are planning to visit the UAE, then two places should be on your bucket list: the first is the desert of Dubai, and the second is the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi. Most people book these tours separately, which costs more, and they have to coordinate with two different companies or tour operators. However, booking a combo package is a smart option. By booking this, you can save time and money with a discount.
In this guide, I will show you how to book this combo deal at a discounted price and how to plan these two days for the best experience.
What is included in the Combo deal?
This package gives you the full UAE experience: an Abu Dhabi city tour to see and understand UAE culture and heritage, and a Desert Safari Dubai to experience an adventurous tour.
Abu Dhabi City Tour
For your Abu Dhabi city tour, the driver will pick you up from your hotel between 7:00 to 8:00 AM. And your journey towards the UAE capital city starts. In Abu Dhabi, you can explore the Arabic culture, historical landmarks, and beautiful gardens. Below is the step-by-step guide to your city tour.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Your first stop will be the Sheikh Zayed grand mosque. Here you can see the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet and the stunning Swarovski crystal chandeliers. There is no entrance fee. Please wear modest clothing, as this is a religious place.
The Emirates Palace & Presidential Palace
You will drive past the Emirates Palace, one of the most expensive hotels ever built. Most tours stop outside for a photo. Right next to it is Qasr Al Watan (the Presidential Palace), which looks like something out of a royal movie.
Abu Dhabi Corniche
The tour includes a drive along the Corniche, which is a long road by the sea with white sandy beaches and parks. It’s the best place to see the clean and organized skyline of the city. Here you can relax for some time.
Ferrari World
Ferrari World is an amusement park; there are multiple activities to do for children and adults. The ticket price is not included in this tour; you will need to purchase it online.
Camel Market
It is a traditional camel market in Abu Dhabi, where locals sell and purchase camels. You can visit this to see the different breeds of camel and the Arabic culture.
Desert Safari Dubai
Desert Safari is the most wanted and famous activity among tourists. Your Dubai trip is incomplete without doing a desert safari. It is a 6-hour trip during which you will enjoy all safari and desert camp activities. Here are the details of inclusions.
Inclusions
At 2 PM, pickup starts from your hotel. The driver will pick you up in a 4 by 4 vehicle. After 1 or 1.5 hours, you will reach the desert. Where you enjoy the different activities like dune bashing, sandboarding, camel riding, sunset photography, BBQ dinner, henna tattoo, Arabic costumes, and 7+ live shows. After these activities, theactivities, the driver will drop you back at your hotel.
How to Schedule Your 2-Day Combo
Most people think “combo” means you have to do both tours on the same day, but you can schedule them for two days. First day full Abu Dhabi city tour and the next day desert safari. In this way you will not be fatigue ad enjoy the soul of both trips.
On the first day, from morning to evening, you can enjoy the Abu Dhabi trip. Because of the long journey, please have dinner at your nearest hotel, relax for the night, and be fresh for the next day’s desert safari activity.
What is the reason you should not do both on the same day?
Technically, most operators offer a full-day combo: an Abu Dhabi tour in the morning and an evening desert safari. I recommend avoiding this for several reasons.
You will be tired, and you will not enjoy the desert fun and camp activities. Given the short time on the city tour, it is difficult to take pictures properly. Your lunch will be disturbed due to a lack of time.
How Much Does the Combo Package Cost?
The main reason to choose this combo package is the savings in money. If you book one by one, it will be more expensive for you. By booking the combo package, you can save up to AED 30 per person. Our desert safari packages in Dubai start at AED 80 per person and range up to AED 350 per person, depending on the inclusions. And the Abu Dhabi city tour package starts at AED 160 per person. If you book separately, the prices will be the same. If you book the combo deal, you can save up to AED 30 or AED 40.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I do both tours on the same day?
Yes, but we do not recommend it. Abu Dhabi is a long trip, and you will be too tired to enjoy the Desert Safari in the evening. It is much better to plan them over two days.
Is there a dress code for the Abu Dhabi tour?
Yes, for the Grand Mosque, women should wear modest clothes as it is a religious place; it is recommended to wear an abaya, and for men to wear trousers.
What is the benefit of combo deals?
With the combo deal, you can save time and money. You don’t need to talk with two different companies, and by choosing a combo deal, you can save up to AED 30 -40 per person.
Is vegetarian food available during the Safari?
Yes! The BBQ buffet dinner has a dedicated section for Vegetarian and non-vegetarian, including Salads, tikka, biryani, Pasta, and Veg curries.