20 days in Socotra Island & Dubai Itinerary

Off coast of the Arabian Peninsula and the Horn of Africa, Socotra Island has developed in almost total isolation, yielding a biodiversity that is unique in the world.

Socotra Island is known for parks and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: kick back and relax at Qalansiyah Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Dihamri Marine Protected Area.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Socotra Island day trip planning site.

Sanaa to Socotra Island is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. When traveling from Sanaa in November, plan for a bit warmer days and much hotter nights in Socotra Island: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 29°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubai: Abu Dhabi (Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more), Sharjah (Sharjah Heritage Museum, St. Martins Church, &more) and Al Ain (Al Murabba Fort, Al Ain Oasis, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 16th (Wed) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Spend the 20th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Burj Khalifa, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dubai tour itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Socotra Island to Dubai takes 16.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Socotra Island to Dubai due to the time zone difference. November in Dubai sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. On the 28th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.