Full UAE: Dubai, Sharjah, RAK, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain · 8 nights

Day 1: Arrive in Dubai

Dubai

• Burj Khalifa At the Top (levels 124/125; 148 optional) · 1.5 h. Sunset slots cost more and sell out — book 1–2 weeks ahead in Nov–Mar. Level 148 (At the Top SKY) is roughly ₹9,000–12,000 with a lounge.
• Dubai Frame · 1.5 h. Go an hour before sunset to see old and new Dubai in daylight and lit up.

Local tip: Sunset slots cost more and sell out — book 1–2 weeks ahead in Nov–Mar. Level 148 (At the Top SKY) is roughly ₹9,000–12,000 with a lounge.

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Day 2: Explore Dubai

Dubai

• Dubai Mall & Dubai Fountain show · 3 h. Fountain shows run every 30 min from about 6pm to 11pm; the boardwalk and lake boat ride cost extra.
• Museum of the Future · 2.5 h. Timed tickets sell out on weekends and holidays — book online a week or more ahead.
• Dubai Miracle Garden (seasonal, about Nov–Apr) · 2 h. Closed in summer; opening dates move each year (sometimes from late September). Late afternoon is cooler. The Butterfly Garden next door is a separate ticket.

Local tip: Fountain shows run every 30 min from about 6pm to 11pm; the boardwalk and lake boat ride cost extra.

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Day 3: Sharjah day trip: Heart of Sharjah, Museum of Islamic Civilization and Al Noor Island

Dubai

• Sharjah day trip: Heart of Sharjah, Museum of Islamic Civilization and Al Noor Island · 6 h. Leave Dubai after 10am to miss rush-hour traffic. Sharjah has stricter dress norms and no alcohol.

Local tip: Leave Dubai after 10am to miss rush-hour traffic. Sharjah has stricter dress norms and no alcohol.

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Day 4: Dubai → Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah · Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah, Private car ~1h (intercity bus ~1.5h)

• Jebel Jais viewing deck and mountain drive · 3 h. Carry a jacket in Dec–Feb; evenings at the top can drop below 10°C.
• Dhayah Fort hilltop climb · 1.5 h. A short, steep climb — go early or late and wear shoes with grip.

Local tip: Carry a jacket in Dec–Feb; evenings at the top can drop below 10°C.

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Day 5: Explore Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah

• Resort beach day on the Al Hamra coast · 4 h. If you are not staying beachside, resort day passes are about ₹2,500–5,000 including food credit.
• Jebel Jais Flight, the world's longest zipline · 3 h. Book ahead; weight and height limits apply and high winds can cancel flights. The summit is about 10°C cooler than the coast.

Local tip: If you are not staying beachside, resort day passes are about ₹2,500–5,000 including food credit.

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Day 6: Ras Al Khaimah → Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi · Ras Al Khaimah to Abu Dhabi, Private car ~2.5h

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque · 2 h. Free, but register online for a slot. Loose full-length clothing; women need a headscarf. On Fridays visits start only after midday prayers — check official hours. Sunset is the best time.
• Qasr Al Watan presidential palace · 2 h. The evening light-and-sound show is a separate ticket.

Local tip: Free, but register online for a slot. Loose full-length clothing; women need a headscarf. On Fridays visits start only after midday prayers — check official hours. Sunset is the best time.

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Day 7: Explore Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

• Louvre Abu Dhabi · 3 h. Under-18s enter free. Closed on some Mondays — check before going.
• BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Mureikhah · 2.5 h. Free, but register online for a visit slot. Closed on Mondays. Shoulders and knees covered; no photography inside. About 50 min from Abu Dhabi city and 1h15 from Dubai, so it fits on the drive between them.
• Emirates Palace and Etihad Towers · 1.5 h. Non-guests can usually enter for the cafés and restaurants; dress smart-casual. Etihad Towers' observation deck is a paid extra.

Local tip: Under-18s enter free. Closed on some Mondays — check before going.

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Day 8: Al Ain day trip: Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort

Abu Dhabi

• Al Ain day trip: Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain Oasis and Al Jahili Fort · Full day. Drive up Jebel Hafeet for late-afternoon views; the oasis paths are shaded and best in the morning.

Local tip: Drive up Jebel Hafeet for late-afternoon views; the oasis paths are shaded and best in the morning.

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Day 9: Depart from Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.