United Arab Emirates

Make every moment of your adventure holiday count with our layover itineraries designed exclusively for Emirates Dubai stopover flights. No more rushing for connecting flights – treat this as your chance to explore a high-impact diversion on route to your ultimate destination. Dubai package trips offer a heady mix of vibrant culture and futuristic attractions. What better way to experience it for yourself than to make it part of your wider adventure.

Located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is one of seven emirates within the United Arab Emirates. Once a small fishing and trading village, this thriving metropolis is now a global tourism and business hub that attracts visitors from all over the world. Dubai is renowned for its ultramodern architecture, luxurious lifestyle and cultural heritage.

As the main hub for Emirates airlines, international flights from around the world transit through Dubai, so extending your stopover here is an excellent way to explore this fascinating region. Dubai International Airport is around 5km from downtown Dubai, where you can easily marvel at the soaring skyline, escape the heat in the air-conditioned shopping malls and sleek hotels, or roam the souks in search of hidden treasures.

With roots intricately tied to its trading past and Bedouin culture – a once nomadic people who resided in the Middle Easten desert – don’t overlook the rich cultural side to Dubai. Head outside of the city to find a slower pace, trek through the desert and spend a night under the stars in a traditional Bedouin camp in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Learn more about these indigenous people and glimpse another side to this shiny, new place.

A region of extremes, Dubai tour packages appeal both to those looking for modern comfort and luxury experiences, as well as those seeking authentic adventures. Neither are hard to find here. Enjoy a spectacular brunch overlooking Jumeirah Beach before heading in search of more adrenalin-fuelled thrills. XLine Dubai Marina is the longest urban zipline in the world, where you can fly across the marina at speed – an exceptional way to appreciate the scenery below. Try jet skiing through the surf here too, or dune bashing through the desert in a dune buggy – both are guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Unwind afterwards with spectacular views from the record-breaking Burj Khalifa or experiencing sunset over the desert sands. Whether journeying on land or on water, this exciting place offers something for everyone and is not to be missed.

We’ll pick you up from the airport, whisk you away to discover the highlights of this exciting area and bring you back in plenty of time to catch your connecting flights. We offer a choice of itineraries suited to layovers in Dubai – perfectly tailored to maximise your time here. Ask our friendly team for more information and how to book your stopover in Dubai with Emirates.