Marble mosques, gold souks and silence among the dunes.
Cultural Journeys
7Days
6Nights
United Arab EmiratesDestination
A private dawn visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Louvre Abu Dhabi with a curator, and a night camped in the Empty Quarter. The journey sets the Gulf's gleaming present against its deep desert past.
Experience Highlights
Stand beneath the marble domes of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dawn
Tour the Louvre Abu Dhabi with a private curator
Haggle in Dubai's gold and spice souks with a local guide
Cross Dubai Creek aboard a traditional abra
Sleep beneath the stars at a private Empty Quarter camp
Ascend the Burj Khalifa for sunset over the Gulf
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Abu Dhabi
Private visits to the Grand Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi, and dinner on the Corniche.
The Empty Quarter
Drive into the dunes for a night at a private desert camp beneath the stars.
Dubai
Old Dubai by abra and souk, then sunset from the Burj Khalifa.
Departure
A final Gulf-front breakfast before your private airport transfer.
Tour Price Includes
Private Cultural Guide: Expert-led visits across both emirates throughout.
Desert Camp Night: A private Empty Quarter camp with dune drive and dinner.
Louvre Curator Tour: A guided hour inside the Louvre Abu Dhabi galleries.
Burj Khalifa Access: Priority sunset access to the At the Top terraces.
Five-Star Stays: Six nights in landmark hotels in both cities.
Transfers Throughout: All private ground transfers and the inter-city drive.
Tour Price Excludes
International airfare to/from the UAE
Visa, passport and vaccination fees
Comprehensive travel insurance (required)
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Personal expenses such as laundry, calls and shopping
Premium drinks and meals not specified in the itinerary
