Luxury Dubai, Abu Dhabi & desert for families

Today, head to downtown Dubai and visit the world's tallest structure, the Burj Khalifa, and explore the exclusive 148th floor, admiring the 360-degree views across the city. Afterwards, you'll make the short journey to the Museum of the Future, an engaging and interactive exploration of science and technology.

Today, you'll head into the old town of Dubai, once the lifeblood of the city's pearl diving and trading economy, and enjoy a privately guided walking tour while sampling some delicious food from the area. Afterwards, the rest of the day is yours to relax and spend some time in your hotel or exploring the city further.

You'll leave Dubai behind today as you head south toward the largest Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and journey deep into the Rub' al Khali, or Empty Quarter, desert. The drive will take around three hours, but it's an interesting landscape as you continue further into the rolling dunes of one of the largest stretches of desert in the world. After you arrive at your luxury desert property, which appears out of nowhere like an oasis, you'll have some time to relax and properly settle in.

Today, you can take part in some of the activities offered at the property such as camel trekking, dune bashing, desert sailing, archery, yoga, horse riding, or falconry. If you want to head further afield, you could visit the historic Liwa Fort, which was built over 400 years ago and served as both a defensive stronghold and the residence of the local Wali (governor).

Today is yours to take part in more desert activities offered by the property, or you could enjoy some of the family-friendly activities within the property, such as visiting the children's club or the oryx and gazelles which live on the resort's farm.

Today, you will leave the desert in the late morning with your private driver and head to Abu Dhabi, a drive of between two and a half and three hours. Upon arrival at your hotel, you will have some time at leisure to relax at your hotel and admire the views, or spend some time at the beach or the pool.

You'll spend the day touring Abu Dhabi, the growing capital of the UAE, with your family's private guide. You'll explore the key sites, with highlights including the fascinating Louvre Museum, the presidential palace of Qaṣr Al-Waṭan, and one of the largest mosques in the world, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

Today, head out to Yas Island and explore Ferrari World. You can explore the museum, speed around in go-karts, or enjoy an exhilarating ride on the roller coaster. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, perhaps exploring the city further, or relaxing by the beach or pool.

You’ll be driven back to the airport in Abu Dhabi today in time for your flight home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.