Luxury Dubai & Abu Dhabi Holidays & Tours
One of the wealthiest countries on Earth, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the two principal emirates of the UAE, are at the cutting edge of 21st-century architecture and have a plethora of incredible man-made engineering marvels that are instantly recognised across the world. Located on the edge of the vast Empty Quarter, these desert sheikhdoms are also places of great natural beauty and a playground for adventure where visitors can discover some of the most incredible landscapes on Earth.
A luxury Dubai stop-over or Abu Dhabi holiday offers the prospect of a thrilling adventure while at the same time enabling the visitor to experience the opulent lifestyle of the Arabian Gulf with its luxury hotels, vast shopping malls, and fine dining restaurants. While in the country, you will also be able to indulge in the rich range of street food that has been brought to the UAE by its large immigrant communities. Learning about Dubai & Abu Dhabi’s history and heritage is fascinating. Pearling was the economic mainstay of the UAE before the discovery of oil in the 1950s. Exploring the coral-stone houses, fortresses, and traditional market-places that date back to the early 20th-century is a complete contrast to the more recognised ultra-modern face of luxury Dubai and Abu Dhabi and reveals the incredible journey these emirates have undertaken within living memory.
Unmissable sights & experiences
Curated UAE Tours
Every Corinthian Travel holiday is a personalised travel experience designed around your specific preferences and requirements. For inspiration, we have created a selection of Dubai & Abu Dhabi holidays to help plan your trip to the United Arab Emirates.
UAE: Tailor-made insights
When to Travel
Dubai and Abu Dhabi are now year-round destinations but experience searing heat and high humidity between May and September. Temperatures in the emirates are at their most clement between November and March.
Insider Tip
For a cultural immersion in Dubai, have lunch at the Sheikh Mohammad Centre for Cultural Understanding in Old Dubai. Here, you can taste traditional Emirati cuisine and listen to a short talk on local culture.
Luxury Indulgence
Take a helicopter sightseeing tour over Dubai (private or shared) to experience the emirate’s iconic buildings from a unique perspective. Flight times vary between 12 and 30 minutes.
Travel Differently
Embark on a heritage desert safari (shared or private) in an iconic museum-quality 1950s Land Rover within the pristine Dubai Conservation Reserve. The experience is a throwback to the time when the first vehicles were introduced to the Emirates.
Room with a View
For one of the most remarkable desert views on the planet, book a Terrace Room or One-Bedroom Pool Villa at Anantara’s Qasr Al Sarab Resort in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter. The uninterrupted views of the towering dunes are simply magical!
Savour
Abu Dhabi and Dubai are renowned for their fine dining restaurants. However, perhaps the most memorable culinary experience in the emirates is a street food tour in Dubai, where you can taste the mouth-watering and varied cuisine of Arabia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Be Adventurous
Feel like a superhero on Jais Flight—the world’s longest zipline (2.83km) – as you descend across jagged mountain peaks and swoop through deep ravines at speeds of up to 150 kmph. Located in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, this thrilling three-minute adrenaline-pumping adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Go Wild
To the west of Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas Island is a wildlife reserve established by the founder of the UAE in 1977 to provide a haven for Arabia’s endangered species. The island is now home to thousands of free-roaming animals, including oryx, gazelle, and ostrich, and can be explored from three luxury resorts.
Combine With
A tour of Dubai or Abu Dhabi is easily combined with the Arabian Gulf states of Oman and Saudi Arabia. A Dubai stop-over could also precede a tour of India, Sri Lanka, Nepal or the Maldives.
UAE hotel portfolio
The Emirates boasts uber-luxury hotels such as the Burj Al Arab and the Mandarin Oriental Emirates Palace. Stay in downtown Dubai to explore the city, while families will appreciate the hotels located on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah. Abu Dhabi offers a more relaxed beach experience, while further afield desert resorts provide a magical Arabian Nights landscape.
