Dubai + Ras Al Khaimah honeymoon · 6 nights
7 days, 6 nights: Dubai (3N), Ras Al Khaimah (3N). Best time to go: Best Nov–Mar.
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.
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.
Local tip: Fountain shows run every 30 min from about 6pm to 11pm; the boardwalk and lake boat ride cost extra.
Day 3: Explore Dubai
Dubai
- Dhow dinner cruise (Dubai Marina or Dubai Creek) · 2 h. Creek cruises are cheaper and more traditional; Marina cruises have the skyline. Ask for the vegetarian buffet when booking.
- 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: Creek cruises are cheaper and more traditional; Marina cruises have the skyline. Ask for the vegetarian buffet when booking.
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.
- Al Marjan Island promenade at sunset · 1.5 h
Local tip: Carry a jacket in Dec–Feb; evenings at the top can drop below 10°C.
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.
- Dhayah Fort hilltop climb · 1.5 h. A short, steep climb — go early or late and wear shoes with grip.
Local tip: If you are not staying beachside, resort day passes are about ₹2,500–5,000 including food credit.
Day 6: Explore Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah
- Ras Al Khaimah desert evening with dinner · 4 h. Quieter than the Dubai desert camps; dune drives are optional.
Local tip: Quieter than the Dubai desert camps; dune drives are optional.
Day 7: Depart from Ras Al Khaimah
Ras Al Khaimah
- Suwaidi Pearls pearl-farm boat tour · 2.5 h. Includes opening an oyster; book ahead as tours run at set times.
Local tip: Includes opening an oyster; book ahead as tours run at set times.
Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.
Where to stay
- Dubai (3 nights): Al Barsha (near Mall of the Emirates). Good-value hotels by the Metro and Mall of the Emirates; 15–20 min to the Marina or Downtown.
- Ras Al Khaimah (3 nights): Al Hamra beach strip. Beach hotels with pools, about 45 min from Jebel Jais.