6-Day Dubai City & Desert Holiday from Nairobi
About this package
Dubai city views, Arabian desert and Marina nights
Trade an ordinary city break for six days of skylines, desert scenery and waterfront evenings. Alipsa Ventures can tailor a Dubai holiday from Nairobi for couples, families, solo travellers and friends who want an organised base with time left for personal discoveries. The planned experience combines five nights in Dubai with scheduled sightseeing, a desert safari and a dinner cruise.
This itinerary takes inspiration from a 9–14 December 2026 outbound travel offer, but it is an Alipsa Ventures enquiry-based holiday proposal, not a confirmed departure or a resale of another company’s seats. Flight seats, hotel contracts, visa processing arrangements and Alipsa’s final selling rates will be checked before a quotation is accepted.
Choose between value-focused, mid-range and upscale hotel options according to your travel style. A Dubai city tour introduces the city’s best-known landmarks, a guided evening in the desert offers a different perspective, and a dhow cruise creates an opportunity to see the Dubai Marina skyline after dark.
Suggested travel dates: 9 to 14 December 2026. Duration: six calendar days and five hotel nights, subject to actual flight schedules and ticket times. Departure: Nairobi, Kenya. Destination: Dubai, United Arab Emirates; flights may operate into Dubai or Sharjah.
Holiday highlights
- Six days and five nights, with the suggested departure date in December 2026.
- An international holiday departure planned from Nairobi.
- A choice of indicative 3-star, 4-star or 5-star hotels with daily breakfast.
- A scheduled half-day Dubai city sightseeing tour.
- An evening desert safari with a barbecue dinner.
- A Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise and free time to explore or shop.
- A personalised Alipsa Ventures itinerary and quotation before booking.
Suggested hotels and room options
The properties below are examples from the reference offer, not confirmed Alipsa room allocations or contracted rates. You can request similar alternatives depending on budget and dates.
| Hotel option | Category | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai | 3-star | Value-focused city accommodation; exact room category and amenities to be confirmed. |
| Al Khoory Sky Garden Hotel | 4-star | Contemporary hotel option with breakfast; confirm availability and room type. |
| Hyatt Regency Dubai | 5-star | Upscale option for travellers seeking additional hotel facilities; confirmed hotel basis will determine the offer. |
Optional ways to personalise your holiday
- Visit one of the Burj Khalifa observation decks with a separate admission ticket and a reserved timeslot.
- Explore a paid museum or viewpoint, such as the Museum of the Future or Dubai Frame, when open and available.
- Arrange an extra guided visit to historic districts, souks or neighbourhood markets.
- Book a private airport transfer, dedicated sightseeing vehicle or accommodation upgrade instead of a shared service.
- Extend the Dubai stay, change to a different departure date or add another destination subject to visa and ticket conditions.
Before you travel
- UAE tourist visa assistance does not guarantee entry or approval. Travellers using Kenyan passports should plan to obtain the necessary visa before travel and supply valid documents in good time.
- Check that every traveller has a passport valid for at least six months from entry and confirm any additional passport, photo, residency or child-travel document rules applicable to their nationality.
- Tourism Dirham hotel tax may be charged directly by the property. The government describes rates varying by hotel category; the confirmed hotel will advise the exact charge.
- A hotel security deposit, if collected, is subject to the property’s release and refund conditions.
- All desert driving and outdoor activities depend on operator safety restrictions, prevailing weather and participant suitability.
- Travellers should follow local customs and venue dress requirements and obtain appropriate medical or travel insurance before departure.
- Alipsa Ventures will issue its own quotation in USD. Flight times, availability, rooms and excursion schedules can change before final confirmation.
Request your Dubai holiday quote
Share your proposed departure date, nationality and passport type, preferred hotel standard, number of adults, children’s ages and room-sharing requirements. Alipsa Ventures will check flight and visa arrangements and issue a clear written quote before any reservation is confirmed. Contact Alipsa Ventures to start planning.
Your itinerary
Day 1Day 1: Nairobi departure, UAE arrival and hotel check-in
Begin your international break at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, where you check in for the airline and flight timing shown on your confirmed travel documents. The arrival airport may be Dubai International Airport or Sharjah International Airport, depending on the airline selected. Complete immigration and baggage collection after arrival. Meet the local transfer representative at the assigned meeting point and travel to your Dubai hotel. Once checked in, settle into your room, review the excursion pick-up information and use the rest of the day at your own pace. You may take a gentle neighbourhood walk, relax after the flight or have an independent evening meal at a nearby restaurant. The hotel room is booked for the first of five nights, subject to your confirmed arrival and check-in arrangements. Meals: according to airline service; hotel meals on Day 1 are not guaranteed unless stated in the confirmation.
Day 2Day 2: Discover old and modern Dubai on a city tour
After breakfast, join the scheduled half-day sightseeing experience. The route is designed to introduce Dubai through a mix of contemporary architecture and older neighbourhoods, with photo opportunities or drive-past views depending on traffic and the operator schedule. Possible highlights include Sheikh Zayed Road, the Jumeirah area, the exterior of Burj Al Arab and other recognised landmarks. Your guide or driver will explain the daily route and advise where short stops are permitted. Return to the hotel later in the day. Keep the afternoon free to explore independently, discover local cuisine or browse one of Dubai’s shopping districts. Entry tickets to paid attractions, and visits not listed in the confirmed city-tour programme, are not included. Overnight in Dubai. Meals: breakfast.
Day 3Day 3: Arabian desert safari and barbecue dinner
Enjoy breakfast followed by a leisurely morning. In the afternoon, meet your scheduled shared safari transfer and travel beyond the city to the desert. Subject to operational and weather conditions, the programme features supervised dune driving in a suitable 4x4 vehicle, pauses for photographs and time at a desert camp. At the camp, guests may be offered a programme of cultural entertainment and activities; the exact entertainment, short camel-ride availability or sandboarding provision depends on the final operator. Dinner is a barbecue-style buffet with specified refreshments as part of the booked safari package. The dune-driving section can be unsuitable for some guests, including people with certain medical conditions, so any restrictions or preferred gentler option should be raised before booking. Return to the hotel after the evening programme. Overnight in Dubai. Meals: breakfast and desert-camp BBQ dinner.
Day 4Day 4: Leisure time and Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise
Breakfast is served at the hotel, after which you have a free morning and early afternoon. You may choose independent shopping, a café visit or relaxation at the hotel. If you prefer an additional paid experience, request information about the Burj Khalifa observation decks, Dubai Frame or Museum of the Future. These optional attractions require separate tickets and advance availability checks. In the evening, take the scheduled transfer to Dubai Marina and board a traditional-style dhow for a sightseeing dinner cruise. Watch the illuminated buildings and waterfront from the vessel while enjoying the included dinner buffet. The actual sailing route, departure time, duration, table placement and upper-deck access depend on the cruise operator and conditions. After the cruise, return to your accommodation. Overnight in Dubai. Meals: breakfast and dhow cruise dinner.
Day 5Day 5: Dubai at your own pace — shopping or optional experiences
Today is deliberately unhurried, giving you the flexibility to design your own final full day. Begin with breakfast and then explore the parts of Dubai that interest you most. Shopping enthusiasts may spend time at the Dubai Mall or seek traditional souvenirs in suitable market areas. Families may prefer indoor activities, while couples may wish to add a special restaurant or waterfront outing. Optional attractions such as the Burj Khalifa viewing levels, Miracle Garden (seasonal) or other paid experiences must be requested and paid for separately. Transport for the independent day is not included unless you have arranged a driver with Alipsa Ventures. Review your flight check-in instructions and the next day’s transfer schedule before returning to your hotel for the final night. Meals: breakfast.
Day 6Day 6: Hotel check-out and return journey to Nairobi
Have breakfast and complete any final packing or checkout requirements. Settle the hotel Tourism Dirham charge, refundable security deposit accounting and any personal hotel bill directly with the property where applicable. Meet your confirmed transfer at the advised time for the journey to the relevant departure airport, either Dubai or Sharjah, according to your flight arrangement. Allow sufficient time for airline check-in, immigration and baggage procedures. Fly back to Nairobi on your confirmed economy-class service. Flight times and arrival day must be checked in the final tickets, and any extra room time or services beyond checkout are not automatically included. Meals: breakfast subject to departure and hotel service hours.
What's included & excluded
Included
What is included?
- Return economy-class flight arrangements from Nairobi to Dubai International Airport or Sharjah International Airport, depending on the confirmed airline quotation.
- Assistance with a standard UAE tourist visa application and applicable processing fees only where explicitly included in the final Alipsa quotation; approval is at the discretion of UAE authorities.
- Five nights of accommodation in the selected and confirmed Dubai hotel and room category.
- Daily hotel breakfast throughout the stay, according to the property schedule.
- Arrival and departure airport-to-hotel transfers in the vehicle or shared service specified in the final itinerary.
- A scheduled half-day Dubai sightseeing tour with shared excursion transport and stops according to the operating route.
- An evening desert safari with scheduled dune-driving activity, a desert-camp programme and a barbecue dinner, subject to operator programme and safety restrictions.
- A Dubai Marina dhow dinner cruise with buffet meal and shared transfers, with deck seating based on availability.
- Local coordination for the booked services and written travel arrangements supplied before departure.
Not included
What is not included?
- The mandatory Dubai Tourism Dirham hotel fee, paid locally where not included in the confirmed quotation.
- Any refundable hotel security or incidental deposit required at check-in.
- Lunches, additional dinners and drinks beyond breakfasts, the desert safari dinner and the Marina dinner cruise.
- Travel, medical, trip-interruption or baggage insurance, unless expressly added to the quotation.
- Burj Khalifa observation deck tickets, Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future, Miracle Garden or other attraction entrance fees not listed as inclusions.
- Additional excursions, independent taxis, shopping, souvenirs, premium beverages and hotel minibar items.
- Optional single-room supplements, upgrades, excess baggage, preferred seats or airline ticket changes.
- Driver or guide gratuities, laundry, personal telephone charges and any additional service not expressly confirmed.
- Any visa reapplication costs, exceptional immigration requirements or penalties resulting from invalid or incomplete guest documents unless agreed otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
Is 9–14 December 2026 a confirmed Alipsa Ventures group departure?
No. Those dates are the travel window described by the reference offer. Alipsa Ventures will confirm whether the same dates, flights and rooms can be arranged before accepting a booking.
Do I arrive at Dubai or Sharjah Airport?
The arrival airport depends on the flight quotation. Dubai International Airport and Sharjah International Airport are different airports; the final confirmation will identify the correct arrival and departure airports.
What hotel categories are available?
Indicative 3-star, 4-star and 5-star options include Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai, Al Khoory Sky Garden Hotel and Hyatt Regency Dubai. Exact hotels, rooms, breakfast and room occupancy need written confirmation.
Can Alipsa Ventures organise a UAE visa for Kenyan passport holders?
Visa assistance can be arranged where applicable, but tourist visa issuance is decided by the UAE authorities. Kenyan nationals normally need to apply before travel; passport validity, supporting documents and current entry rules must be checked before paying for flights.
Are the desert safari and Marina cruise included?
The planned package includes an evening desert safari with BBQ dinner, plus a dhow dinner cruise at Dubai Marina. Final operator, route, food and shared transport arrangements will be stated in the written quotation.
Is an upper-deck seat on the dhow cruise guaranteed?
No. Upper-deck seating and specific table placement depend on the boat operator and space available on the evening of travel.
Is the Burj Khalifa observation deck included?
No. Its entry ticket is an optional extra, as are Dubai Frame, Miracle Garden and other attractions not clearly named among the inclusions.
Does the package cover all meals?
No. Daily hotel breakfast and the specified safari and dhow dinners are planned. Other lunches, dinners and extra beverages are at your own expense.
Can families and solo travellers request a quotation?
Yes. Provide the number of adults, ages of children and requested room configuration. Child accommodation rules and single-room supplements vary by hotel and must be quoted individually.
Are there any additional local charges?
Dubai hotels may collect a Tourism Dirham fee per occupied room per night and may also require an incidental deposit. The exact property policy will be communicated in the final offer.
What are the payment and cancellation conditions?
Alipsa Ventures will provide a written quotation showing payment deadlines, airline ticket rules, visa conditions and hotel cancellation terms before the guest is asked to commit.
Request a personalised quote
Tell us your travel dates and the number of guests. We will confirm availability, inclusions and the final price before any reservation.
