5 days in United Arab Emirates Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips United Arab Emirates trip itinerary planner
Start: Ras Al Khaimah
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Abu Dhabi
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End: Ras Al Khaimah
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Dubai — 2 nights

City of Gold
Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.Dubai is known for sightseeing, shopping, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Burj Khalifa, cool off at Wild Wadi Waterpark, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, and browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall.
For reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Dubai online trip builder.
Ras Al Khaimah to Dubai is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of bus and subway. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Ras Al Khaimah in December since evenings lows in Dubai dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi — 2 nights

Take a trip to Abu Dhabi to discover a modern metropolis built on a strip of land jutting out into the Persian Gulf.On the 4th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and then get in on the family fun at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. On the next day, browse the different shops at Marina Mall, then steep yourself in history at Heritage Village, then go for a walk through The Corniche, and finally steep yourself in history at Qasr Al Hosn.
To find reviews, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Abu Dhabi trip itinerary tool.
You can drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of subway and bus; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in December, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive back home.
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United Arab Emirates travel guide
Though most people associate United Arab Emirates only with Dubai, nicknamed the "City of Gold," the federation of seven emirates boats a surprisingly rich historical and cultural heritage and provides a good starting point for visitors interested in discovering the Middle East. A trip to United Arab Emirates reveals a modern nation with a dynamic atmosphere and a landscape that quickly changes from futuristic cities to remote deserts, mysteriously silent places where only the shifting sand dunes mark the passage of time. Add the eastern coastline to your United Arab Emirates itinerary to find a string of outstanding beaches and some of the finest diving and snorkeling opportunities in the region.