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10 Days in United Arab Emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Al Ain (The Garden City)

Our most popular 10-day route combining Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, optimized for Dubai Metro (Red & Green Lines), RTA Intercity E100/E101 Buses & Zayed Airport Express schedules and open-jaw flights.

Route Overview: Dubai (3N) → Abu Dhabi (3N) → Sharjah (3N)
Budget Estimate: د.إ6060–د.إ10467 ($1,650–$2,850 USD per person)

Day 1 (Dubai) — Touchdown in Dubai:

Arrive via Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3) & Al Maktoum (DWC), transfer to Dubai Historic Center & Old Quarter, and settle in with an evening walk.

Day 2 (Dubai) — Dubai Iconic Monuments:

Tour Burj Khalifa (Levels 124/125 & 148) & The Dubai Fountain — Ascend the world's tallest tower (828m; AED 179 off-peak / AED 259 sunset; book online) and watch free evening water-and-light shows across Burj Lake. and Old Dubai: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, Dubai Creek AED 1 Abra & Gold/Spice Souks — Cross the creek in a traditional wooden abra for just AED 1 ($0.27) cash from Bur Dubai to Deira's fragrant saffron and frankincense lanes. with pre-booked morning slots.

Day 3 (Dubai) — Excursion to Al Ain (The Garden City):

Day trip to Al Ain (The Garden City) (Al Ain Oasis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) — Walk or cycle shaded earthen pathways beneath 147,000 date palms irrigated by ancient Aflaj water channels (Free entry).) via Dubai Central Station.

Day 4 (Abu Dhabi) — Transit to Abu Dhabi:

Morning Dubai Metro connection to Abu Dhabi; afternoon walk through Abu Dhabi Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 5 (Abu Dhabi) — Heart of Abu Dhabi:

Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — 82 white marble domes, 1,096 amethyst-and-jasper-inlaid columns, and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet (Free entry; pre-book free QR pass online and follow modest dress code)., Louvre Abu Dhabi (Saadiyat Island) — Jean Nouvel's 180-meter geometric 'Rain of Light' dome floating above turquoise seawater (AED 63 admission; children under 18 free)., and sample Al Harees.

Day 6 (Abu Dhabi) — Abu Dhabi Regional Day Trip:

Explore Jubail Mangrove Park Boardwalk & Eastern Mangroves Kayaking (45–75 mins by regional transit) and enjoy dinner in Abu Dhabi Waterfront & Cultural District.

Day 7 (Sharjah) — Journey to Sharjah:

Transfer to Sharjah (Sharjah Central Station / Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) & Al Jubail Bus/Ferry Station) and check into Sharjah Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 8 (Sharjah) — Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization — 5,000+ artifacts of Islamic science, astrolabes, calligraphy, and ceramics beneath a gilded zodiac dome along the creek (AED 10!). & Heart of Sharjah, Souq Al Arsah & Sharjah Art Foundation — Walk through restored coral-wall merchants' courtyards and sip mint tea in the UAE's oldest covered souq.:

Full day discovering Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization — 5,000+ artifacts of Islamic science, astrolabes, calligraphy, and ceramics beneath a gilded zodiac dome along the creek (AED 10!). and Heart of Sharjah, Souq Al Arsah & Sharjah Art Foundation — Walk through restored coral-wall merchants' courtyards and sip mint tea in the UAE's oldest covered souq., with Luqaimat Date-Syrup Dumplings for lunch.

Day 9 (Sharjah) — Rain Room Sharjah (Al Majarrah) — Walk through a continuous indoor downpour where motion sensors pause the falling water wherever you step (AED 25). & Sunset Panorama:

Relaxed morning at Rain Room Sharjah (Al Majarrah) — Walk through a continuous indoor downpour where motion sensors pause the falling water wherever you step (AED 25). followed by a farewell dinner in Sharjah Waterfront & Cultural District.

Day 10 (Sharjah) — Departure from Sharjah:

Connect to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) & Al Jubail Bus/Ferry Station or express transit for your onward flight.