Short hop, big variety
Dubai
Desert and skyline, souks and malls, easy Indian food everywhere — a quick, well-connected first trip that suits families and first-timers.
Visa on arrival options
Desert safari
Family friendly
Plan your trip
Dubai at a glance
- Best time
- November to March for pleasant weather. Avoid June to August, when summer heat is extreme.
- How to reach
- Very frequent direct flights from most Indian cities (around 3–3.5 hours). Indian passport holders have straightforward visa options — confirm the current rule.
- Getting around
- The Metro covers the main sights; taxis and ride-hailing are cheap and plentiful for everything else.
- Rough budget
- A 4–5 day trip runs roughly ₹50,000–1,00,000 per person depending on hotels and activities.
Sample itinerary
- Day 1Old Dubai: the creek, gold and spice souks, and an abra boat ride.
- Day 2Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and the fountain show.
- Days 3–4A desert safari, the beaches, and a day trip to Abu Dhabi.
Stories from Dubai