Why Dubai is the world's most-booked short international holiday
Dubai is where every Nashik family goes for its first international trip — and there is a reason. Four-hour flight from Mumbai. Visa in 3-4 days. Everyone speaks English, Hindi and Urdu. Halal food everywhere, vegetarian and Jain restaurants in every mall. Cash and card are frictionless. The city is fastidiously safe, even at 2 a.m. It is, without exaggeration, the easiest possible international introduction for an Indian traveller.
Best time to visit Dubai
| Month | Weather | Traveller Notes |
|---|
| Nov – Mar | 18–28°C · Pleasant | Peak season · Global Village · Miracle Garden open |
| Apr – May | 25–36°C · Warm | Shoulder · outdoor sunset activities still enjoyable |
| Jun – Sep | 32–45°C · Hot | Indoor-focused itineraries · deep hotel discounts · DSS shopping season Jul-Sep |
| Oct | 26–36°C · Cooling | Prices lower than peak, weather turning pleasant |
Sample 5N/6D Dubai itinerary
01Arrive
Arrive Dubai · Marina Dhow Cruise
Meet-and-greet at DXB, private transfer to your hotel in Deira/Bur Dubai/Downtown. Evening dhow cruise on Dubai Marina with dinner, tanoura performance and city lights.
02City
Dubai City Tour + Burj Khalifa (124th/148th floor)
Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future exterior, Jumeirah Mosque exterior, Palm Jumeirah drive, Atlantis view, Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa observation deck, Dubai Fountain show.
03Desert
Desert Safari · BBQ dinner · Belly dance
Afternoon pickup, dune bashing in 4×4, camel ride, sandboarding, sunset photography, henna, Arabic dress, three-cuisine BBQ dinner (veg / non-veg / halal), tanoura, belly dance and fire show.
04Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi day trip · Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (dress code strictly followed), Ferrari World or Warner Bros or Louvre Abu Dhabi (choose one), Corniche drive, Emirates Palace stop for photos.
05Choice
Choose your day: Miracle Garden / Global Village / Aquaventure
Nov-Mar: Miracle Garden + Global Village recommended. Apr-Oct: Aquaventure Waterpark or IMG Worlds of Adventure. Evening free for shopping — Dubai Mall or Mall of the Emirates.
06Depart
Departure transfer
Breakfast, check-out, private transfer to DXB. Fly home with an extra 30 kg of shopping.
Sample pricing (per person, twin sharing)
| Hotel Category | Nights | From (INR) | What's included |
|---|
| 3-star (Deira / Bur Dubai) | 5N/6D | ₹42,900 | Flights + visa + hotel + BF + 3 tours + transfers |
| 4-star (Business Bay / Marina) | 5N/6D | ₹54,900 | As above with upgraded rooms & location |
| 5-star (Downtown / Palm) | 5N/6D | ₹78,900 | Landmark 5-star with breakfast, full sightseeing |
| 5-star luxury (Atlantis / Address) | 5N/6D | ₹1,24,000 | Waterpark access, premium hotel, private tours |
Prices indicative, per person on twin sharing, for travel Nov–Feb (excluding NYE and school holidays). Family bundles for 4 pax available with additional discount.
What's included
- Return economy airfare BOM–DXB–BOM (upgradable to premium economy / business)
- UAE tourist visa (30 days) with processing
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
- Airport transfers (private for 4+ pax, SIC for 2 pax)
- Dhow Cruise Marina with dinner
- Half-day city tour + Burj Khalifa (124th) tickets
- Desert Safari with BBQ dinner (halal / veg on request)
- Abu Dhabi day trip (Sheikh Zayed Mosque + one attraction)
- Miracle Garden / Global Village / Aquaventure (choice, seasonal)
- Travel insurance
- Pre-trip WhatsApp briefing 48 hours before departure
- 24×7 on-trip Qutbi support
What's not included
- Lunch and dinner (except where specified)
- Personal expenses, tips, SIM card, forex
- Optional activities (Ferrari World, IMG, At the Top 148th floor, helicopter ride)
- Anything not mentioned above
Dubai visa — what you need to know
UAE tourist visa is fully e-visa — no consulate visit, no biometrics for standard applications. Processing time 3-4 working days; express service 24-48 working hours available.
- Passport scan (colour, minimum 6 months validity)
- Recent passport-size photograph (colour, white background)
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Applicable service fee
Full visa services details →
Things to do in Dubai (beyond the standard tours)
For families
- Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm
- IMG Worlds of Adventure (world's largest indoor theme park)
- Motiongate Dubai / Bollywood Parks
- KidZania at Dubai Mall
- Green Planet indoor rainforest
- Ski Dubai at Mall of the Emirates
For honeymoon couples
- Helicopter tour over Palm Jumeirah
- Private yacht sunset at Dubai Marina
- Dinner at At.mosphere (Burj Khalifa 122nd floor)
- Overnight desert camp in a private tent
- Cabana at Nikki Beach or Zero Gravity
For adventure seekers
- Skydive Dubai over Palm Jumeirah
- iFly Dubai (indoor skydiving)
- XLine Dubai Marina (world's longest urban zipline)
- Dune buggy self-drive
- Hatta Wadi kayaking + mountain biking
For shoppers
- Dubai Mall (world's largest by area)
- Mall of the Emirates
- City Walk, La Mer, Bluewaters
- Gold Souk & Spice Souk (Deira)
- Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan) and DSS (Jul-Sep)
For faith-based visitors
- Jumeirah Mosque tours (open to non-Muslims, culturally rich)
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
- Al Farooq Omar bin Al-Khattab Mosque
- Ramadan iftar tents (Nov-Mar overlap years)
Halal / Veg / Jain travellers — this is your city
Almost every restaurant in Dubai is halal or halal-friendly. Vegetarian and pure Jain food is easy to find (Saravanaa Bhavan, Bikanervala, Chappan Bhog, Rajdhani, Copper Chimney and many more). We can arrange a Jain-only meal plan on request.
Add-on packages we can bundle
- Dubai + Abu Dhabi + Sharjah — 7N/8D from ₹58,900
- Dubai + Musandam (Oman fjords) — 6N/7D from ₹56,900
- Dubai + Turkey combo — 10N/11D from ₹1,29,000
- Dubai + Maldives combo — 8N/9D from ₹1,49,000
- Dubai stopover on European itinerary — free Emirates Dubai Connect on qualifying tickets
Traveller stories from Dubai
"We took my in-laws to Dubai in December. My mother-in-law was worried about mosque etiquette at Sheikh Zayed — Qutbi arranged an abaya rental in advance. Small touch, huge impact."
— Family from Panchavati, Nashik
"Our honeymoon was Dubai + Maldives. The room decor at Atlantis was ready when we arrived. That first evening set the tone for the entire honeymoon."
— Honeymoon couple, Nashik Road
FAQs
How much does a Dubai trip cost from Nashik?
Our 5N/6D package starts from ₹42,900 per person on twin sharing in a 3-star hotel with visa, flights, hotel, breakfast, transfers and 4 tours. 4-star from ₹54,900, 5-star from ₹78,900.
Do I need a visa for Dubai?
Yes — a UAE tourist e-visa. We process it in 3-4 working days (express 24-48 hours available).
Which is the best time to visit Dubai?
November to March for pleasant weather. June-September for the deepest hotel discounts and DSS shopping season, but limit outdoor activities to sunrise/sunset.
Is Dubai safe for solo female travellers?
Yes — extremely safe, day or night. Standard travel precautions apply.
Can I find pure vegetarian and Jain food?
Very easily. Multiple Indian restaurants across Deira, Bur Dubai, Karama and the malls serve pure veg and Jain menus.
Can I fly from Nashik directly?
Nashik does not have direct international flights. Best options: Mumbai (BOM) 3.5 hours, Pune (PNQ) 3 hours (often cheaper). Airport transfer from Nashik included on request.
Can we combine Dubai with Abu Dhabi?
Yes — most our packages include a full-day Abu Dhabi tour. Multi-emirate extensions to Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah are also available.
Is Burj Khalifa 148th floor worth the upgrade?
If you can afford it, yes — the 148th "At the Top SKY" lounge is markedly less crowded and includes refreshments. Otherwise 124th is excellent value.
Are children's fares available?
Yes — child rates with bed and without bed (2-12 years). Infant fares (under 2) charged separately by airline.
What about honeymoon inclusions?
Floral bed decor, cake, dinner arrangements, in-room breakfast — we coordinate with the hotel in writing before check-in.