
United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
Dubai's record-breaking skyline and desert safaris, and Abu Dhabi's grand mosque, palace and theme parks – a short flight from India.
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Know before you go
Best time to visit: November to March
Pleasant, sunny winter days; summer is very hot but indoor attractions stay open.
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes behind India
- Power plugs
- Type G – carry a universal adaptor
- Language
- Arabic; English and Hindi widely spoken
- Visa for Indian passports
- We can arrange it from ₹7,400 – see the visa details
Where to go in Dubai & UAE
Top things to do in Dubai & UAE
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SightseeingInstant bookingBurj Khalifa At the Top Tickets: Level 124 & 125
Ride one of the world's fastest lifts to the Level 124 and 125 observation decks of the world's tallest building, with floor-to-ceiling views over Dubai, the desert and the Arabian…
SightseeingInstant bookingDubai Frame Tickets
A 150-metre golden picture frame with a glass-floored sky bridge: old Dubai on one side, the modern skyline on the other.
SightseeingInstant bookingThe View at The Palm Jumeirah
The only place to see the whole palm shape from above: the observation deck on level 52 of The Palm Tower, 240 metres up.
SightseeingInstant bookingSky Views Observatory & Glass Slide
A glass-floored walkway and a transparent slide on the outside of a tower, 219 metres above Downtown Dubai, facing the Burj Khalifa.
AdventureInstant bookingSky Views Edge Walk
Walk hands-free around the outside edge of a skyscraper, harnessed to a safety rail 219 metres above Downtown Dubai.
CruiseInstant bookingDubai Fountain Show & Burj Lake Abra Ride
Watch the world's largest dancing fountain from a traditional abra boat on Burj Lake, right in front of the Burj Khalifa.
SightseeingInstant bookingThe Palm Monorail Tickets
Ride the elevated monorail along the trunk of Palm Jumeirah from the Gateway station to Atlantis, with views over the fronds and the sea.
CultureInstant bookingAl Shindagha Museum Tickets
Dubai's largest heritage museum: restored creekside houses telling the story of the city, its ruling family, perfume, pearls and the sea.
Combo tickets – two attractions, one lower price
Booking famous sights together usually costs less than buying each ticket on its own.
SightseeingInstant bookingCombo: Dubai Frame + Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Two family favourites on one booking: the Dubai Frame's glass sky bridge and the Dubai Aquarium's shark tunnel.
Theme ParkInstant bookingCombo: IMG Worlds of Adventure + The View at The Palm
A full day of indoor rides at IMG Worlds plus the sunset view over Palm Jumeirah from The View, on one booking.
SightseeingInstant bookingBurj Khalifa + Dubai Miracle Garden Combo
The view from the world's tallest building, and the world's largest flower garden – 150 million flowers in shapes and sculptures.
AdventureInstant bookingXLine Dubai Marina Zip Line + Burj Khalifa Combo
Fly across Dubai Marina on one of the world's longest urban zip lines, then take in the city from the Burj Khalifa.
SightseeingInstant bookingDubai Aquarium + The View at The Palm + Dubai Frame Combo
Three Dubai highlights: the giant aquarium in Dubai Mall, the view over Palm Jumeirah, and the golden Dubai Frame.
SightseeingInstant bookingBurj Khalifa + Dubai Fountain Boardwalk Combo
Go up the Burj Khalifa and watch the Dubai Fountain show from the boardwalk on the lake, right in front of the jets.
Dubai & UAE holiday packages
Dubai & UAE: questions travellers ask
+What is the best time to visit Dubai & UAE?
The main season is November to March. Pleasant, sunny winter days; summer is very hot but indoor attractions stay open.
+What are the top things to do in Dubai & UAE?
Popular choices are Burj Khalifa At the Top Tickets: Level 124 & 125; Dubai Frame Tickets; The View at The Palm Jumeirah; Sky Views Observatory & Glass Slide; Sky Views Edge Walk. We list 84 experiences across Dubai, Abu Dhabi.
+What is the time difference between India and Dubai & UAE?
Dubai & UAE is 1 hour 30 minutes behind India.
+Which currency and plug type does Dubai & UAE use?
The currency is the UAE Dirham (AED). Sockets are type G, so carry a universal adaptor. You pay Plantenium in Indian rupees.
+Do Indians need a visa for Dubai & UAE?
See our Dubai Visa page for the current entry rules for Indian passport holders – we can arrange it from ₹7,400 per person.
+Can I book Dubai & UAE tickets in rupees?
Yes. Prices on Plantenium are in Indian rupees with taxes included, and your e-ticket or voucher comes by email and WhatsApp.
