• Morning: Breakfast, then head to Burj Khalifa — “At The Top” (mid-morning visit to avoid peak crowds). Option: At-the-Top Levels 124/125 or premium access to Level 148 if you prefer.

• Lunch: Dubai Mall (many dining choices; visit the Aquarium viewing area if interested).

• Afternoon: Shopping or Dubai Aquarium, or visit the Dubai Opera area for photos.

Evening Desert Safari

Highlight: Dune bashing, sandboarding, camel ride, BBQ dinner, live entertainment.
Free morning to rest or explore.

Morning — Depart Dubai for Abu Dhabi

• Private car or guided group tour pickup from your hotel

• Scenic drive along the coastal highway

• Arrive at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

  • Explore the mosque’s marble architecture, reflective pools, chandeliers, and the grand prayer hall

  • Women: Abaya or modest, full-coverage clothing required (many tours provide abayas)

  • Men: Long pants required

Midday — Return to Dubai

• Arrive back early afternoon

Afternoon Options (light activities)

• Relax at hotel

• Quick trip to Souk Madinat Jumeirah

• Pool or spa time

Evening

• Dinner at a rooftop restaurant on Sheikh Zayed Road, or Dubai Marin

Morning — Al Fahidi Historical District & Dubai Museum

• Head to Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood (Al Bastakiya)

• Visit the Dubai Museum / Al Fahidi Fort

  • Learn the history of Dubai’s Bedouin life, pearl diving, and early trade

  • Explore traditional courtyards, galleries, and fort walls

Late Morning — Abra Ride Across the Dubai Creek

• Walk to the Creek

• Take a traditional abra boat across to Deira (about 1 AED fare)

• Perfect for photos of old merchant dhows and bustling waterfront activity

Midday — Gold & Spice Souks

• Arrive directly in Deira Gold Souk

  • Browse massive gold displays, traditional jewelry, and crafts

• Continue to the Spice Souk

  • Vendors selling saffron, frankincense, cinnamon, perfumes, dates, teas

• Great for affordable souvenirs and cultural immersion

Afternoon — Return to Hotel / Relax

• Abra back to Bur Dubai, taxi to hotel

• Pool time or rest

Evening — On your own

• Dinner in Old Dubai (Creekside restaurant) or

• Return to Sheikh Zayed Road for a modern Dubai vibe or

• Just enjoy dinner at the hotel

Breakfast, checkout

• Transfer to DXB → 4–4.5 hour flight to Malé (MLE)

Arrival

• Speedboat transfer (~15 minutes)

• Beach & pool relaxation, welcome cocktails

• House reef snorkeling (guided)

• Kayaking, paddleboarding

• Optional sunset dolphin cruise

• Enjoy your day relaxing on the island or

• Delight yourself in a Spa treatment or

• Indulge in a full-day sandbank/snorkel adventure

Return to DXB