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14 Days in United Arab Emirates: The Grand Panorama (Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais & Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island)

A two-week grand tour spanning Dubai, Al Ain (The Garden City), Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais.

Route Overview: Dubai (3N) → Al Ain (The Garden City) (1N) → Abu Dhabi (3N) → Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island (2N) → Sharjah (2N) → Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (2N)
Budget Estimate: د.إ8447–د.إ14323 ($2,300–$3,900 USD per person)

Day 1 (Dubai) — Arrival in Dubai:

Arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3) & Al Maktoum (DWC) and explore Dubai Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 2 (Dubai) — 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. & 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.:

Full day in historic Dubai.

Day 3 (Dubai) — Museum of the Future (Sheikh Zayed Road) — Stainless-steel torus inscribed with Arabic calligraphy exploring space and ecology in 2071 (AED 149; reserve 2–3 weeks early!). & Local Markets:

Market tasting tour featuring Emirati Machboos and Karak Chai.

Day 4 (Al Ain (The Garden City)) — Overnight in Al Ain (The Garden City):

Short hop to Al Ain (The Garden City) to experience 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). after day-trippers leave.

Day 5 (Abu Dhabi) — Rail to Abu Dhabi:

Ride Dubai Metro (Red & Green Lines), RTA Intercity E100/E101 Buses & Zayed Airport Express to Abu Dhabi Central Station and settle into Abu Dhabi Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 6 (Abu Dhabi) — 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).:

Explore Abu Dhabi's signature monuments and museums.

Day 7 (Abu Dhabi) — Jubail Mangrove Park Boardwalk & Eastern Mangroves Kayaking (45–75 mins by regional transit):

Scenic day excursion from Abu Dhabi.

Day 8 (Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island) — Transfer to Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island:

Head to Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island (1–2 days · AED 420–AED 950 ($114–$259) / day) and explore Snoopy Island (Al Aqah Beach) Snorkeling & Diving — Swim 100 meters directly from the sandy beach to snorkel alongside green sea turtles and harmless blacktip reef sharks..

Day 9 (Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island) — Al Bidyah Mosque (1446 CE) — The oldest extant mosque in the United Arab Emirates, built from stone, mud brick, and four distinctive whitewashed domes (Free entry). & Fujairah Fort (1670) & Heritage Village — Hilltop three-tower fortress overlooking date gardens and the Hajar peaks (Free entry).:

Full day in Fujairah, Khorfakkan & Snoopy Island with regional dining (Lebanese Shawarma).

Day 10 (Sharjah) — Onward to Sharjah:

Arrive in Sharjah and check into Sharjah Historic Center & Old Quarter.

Day 11 (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.:

Signature day in Sharjah.

Day 12 (Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais) — Continue to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais:

Travel to Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais (2–3 days · AED 480–AED 1,150 ($131–$313) / day) via Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB) or Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais Central Station.

Day 13 (Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais) — Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park (1,934m) & 1484 by Puro — Drive the smooth 36 km mountain highway to the UAE's highest peak and dine at its highest restaurant. & Jais Flight (World's Longest Zipline, 2.83 km) & Jais Sledder — Soar across dramatic Hajar Mountain canyons at up to 150 km/h (AED 350–AED 450; Jais Sledder toboggan AED 50).:

Explore Jebel Jais Viewing Deck Park (1,934m) & 1484 by Puro — Drive the smooth 36 km mountain highway to the UAE's highest peak and dine at its highest restaurant. and celebrate your final night with Lamb Madfoon.

Day 14 (Ras Al Khaimah & Jebel Jais) — Departure:

Fly home from Ras Al Khaimah Airport (RKT, 60 min north of DXB) or connect back to Dubai International Airport (DXB — Metro Red Line T1/T3) & Al Maktoum (DWC).