Dubai: City of Gold, Desert & Skyscrapers

Arrive at Singapore Changi Airport — one of the world's best airports. Our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. Complete check-in formalities and freshen up. As the evening sets in, get ready for the highlight of Day 1 — the world-famous Night Safari, the world's first zoo dedicated entirely to nocturnal animals. Spread across 35 hectares of forest, the Night Safari is home to over 2,500 animals from 130 species including Bengal Tigers, Asian Elephants, Greater One-horned Rhinos, Fishing Cats, and Leopards. Board the tram ride through the jungle trails and witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Enjoy the Thumbuakar tribal performance and the Creatures of the Night Show. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

After a hearty breakfast, set out on a comprehensive half-day Dubai city tour covering all the landmark attractions of this extraordinary city. Begin with the Dubai Museum (Al Fahidi Fort) — a fascinating window into Dubai's humble origins as a fishing and pearl-diving village before its explosive transformation into a global metropolis. Visit the stunning Jumeirah Mosque — one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors, an exquisite example of Fatimid architecture in pure white stone. Drive past the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Hotel — the world's only self-described seven-star hotel, perched on its own artificial island. Continue to Jumeirah Beach for sweeping ocean views and a photo stop. Drive to the Palm Island — Atlantis Hotel viewpoint for photos of this audacious man-made wonder. In the afternoon, visit the Burj Khalifa — the world's tallest building at 828 metres.

After a relaxed morning breakfast, spend the first half of the day at leisure — explore nearby malls, relax at the hotel pool, or visit the Dubai Frame (optional). In the evening, get ready for the most iconic Dubai experience — the Desert Safari. Our driver will pick you up from the hotel at 3:30 PM. Drive into the vast golden Rub' al Khali desert as the afternoon sun turns the dunes into liquid gold. Begin with the heart-pounding dune bashing experience — a 4x4 jeep ride over steep sand dunes at exhilarating speeds. Try sandboarding down the face of a giant dune. Ride a camel at the traditional Bedouin camp. Get your hands and feet painted with intricate henna designs. Dress up in traditional Emirati attire for photos. As the sun sets magnificently over the dunes, settle in at the Bedouin camp for a lavish open-air barbecue dinner spread under a star-filled desert sky. Enjoy spectacular live cultural performances including the hypnotic Tanura Whirling Show, Fire Show, and Belly Dance. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a full-day excursion to Abu Dhabi — the grand capital of the UAE, just 90 minutes from Dubai. First stop is the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — one of the largest and most beautiful mosques in the world and an absolute architectural marvel. Built to accommodate 40,000 worshippers, the mosque features 82 marble domes, over 1,000 columns, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet (5,627 square metres). Its pure white marble walls inlaid with mother-of-pearl floral designs are breathtaking at any time of day. Next, visit the legendary Emirates Palace Hotel — a 1 km-long golden palace hotel worth $3 billion, with its own private beach, marina, and helipad. Stop for a photograph and explore the stunning gold-adorned lobby. For thrill-seekers, head to Ferrari World — the world's first Ferrari-themed park and home to the Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster reaching 240 km/h in under 5 seconds. Enjoy a range of F1-themed rides and attractions. Drive back to Dubai, return to hotel for overnight stay.

Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning exploring Dubai's legendary shopping and market scene. Visit the Deira Gold Souk — the largest gold market in the world, with over 300 retailers displaying thousands of gold, diamond, and jewellery pieces. Wander through the Spice Souk next door — a sensory explosion of saffron, frankincense, cardamom, and dried rose petals from across the Arab world. Pick up Arabic perfumes, dates, pashmina shawls, Oud, and Emirati chocolates as souvenirs. Spend any remaining time at the Dubai Mall or Ibn Battuta Mall. Complete hotel check-out and transfer to Dubai International Airport for your return flight to India. Carry back golden memories of the City of Gold!