They may be less than 90 miles away from one another, but the metropolises of Abu Dhabi and Dubai can be worlds apart in the experiences they offer travelers. Godubai’s DUO experience highlights these differences in one incredible trip, allowing travelers to embrace the thrilling culture of Abu Dhabi alongside the ultramodern dazzle of Dubai. With up to four days in the former and a week in the latter, travelers will have plenty of time and freedom to get to know the distinctive identities of these majestic cities with this semi-guided tour. With Godubai’s superior service and hospitality thrown in for good measure, this is certain to be the vacation of a lifetime.
Itinerary
PLAN YOUR TRIP![The Royal M’s secluded Crown Island](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/9b6c591/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1480x785+240+0/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7d%2F85%2Fa2aeb6414101b41fc7a665e92744%2Fcrown-island-inner-banner1.jpeg)
The Royal M’s secluded Crown Island
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Day 1Hello to Abu Dhabi
![Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/babe681/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+32/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F5b%2F51%2Ff079ae8742b6807110e5aede7a28%2Fsheikh-zayed-mosque-copy.jpg)
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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Day 2Assimilating in the Capital
![Abu Dhabi at night](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/bfe7b12/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+136/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fe0%2F72%2Fa2f28d8e4cbeb7c6acd9ade33e34%2Fimage1.jpg)
Abu Dhabi at night
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Days 3–5Abu Dhabi at Will
![Step into Dubai’s picturesque desert.](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/95f2081/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+136/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F50%2F82%2F4feb320546c0a1165a347f6466c3%2Fimage2.jpg)
Step into Dubai’s picturesque desert.
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Days 6 and 7Dubai and the Desert
Once you’re feeling refreshed, Godubai will arrange for you to be ushered into the desert in a 4x4 for a sunset safari, followed by camel rides, shisha (hookahs), and then dinner and entertainment among the dunes.
![Dubai’s beloved “Blue” Mosque](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1f9981d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+134/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ffa%2F43%2F3a58136548e4bde85d499bef1a0d%2Fimage6.jpg)
Dubai’s beloved “Blue” Mosque
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Day 8Old Dubai
![Burj al Arab overlooks Dubai from its own private island.](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b2aea24/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1500x796+0+101/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fa6%2F33%2F25696d4042ecb96d85ec1aa2b6b9%2Fimage8.jpg)
Burj al Arab overlooks Dubai from its own private island.
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Day 9Dubai of Tomorrow
For an experience ahead of its time, head to the Museum of the Future. This otherworldly, ovoid structure is inscribed with poetry which stands in homage to a hopeful tomorrow, featuring exhibits designed by visionary artists from the UAE and beyond. You’ll cap your evening by taking an elevator ride up an unbelievable 124 floors to enjoy the sunset from the observation deck on the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
![Palm Jumeirah is a manmade island known for its epic hotels and resorts.](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/50e7b8d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+136/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F3e%2F4b%2Ff7a3cbde45d0984c3d8ceeae54c2%2Fimage3.jpg)
Palm Jumeirah is a manmade island known for its epic hotels and resorts.
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Day 10Coastal Dubai
![A bird's-eye view of the many wonders to be discovered in Dubai](https://afar.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ddbbc2f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1061+0+219/resize/1440x764!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafar-media-production-web.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fe6%2Fb7%2Fc89eddfa4e06b28b2f589c1be1c1%2Fimage7.jpg)
A bird’s-eye view of the many wonders to be discovered in Dubai
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Days 11 and 12Exploring the City
As your chauffeur drives you back to the airport for your return flight home on your final day in the country, you might consider signing up for one of Godubai’s many packages designed to reveal new sides of the United Arab Emirates, whether it’s centered around F1 Racing, a cruise on the open seas, or a tie-in trip with a fabulous neighboring country like Oman.