Dubai and Maldives Adventure Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
    20 minutes (9.5 km) from Dubai International Airport

    Explore one of the world's biggest malls and visit the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa for unbeatable views from the tallest building in the world.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Miracle Garden and Desert Safari
    30 minutes (18 km) from Burj Khalifa

    Stroll among millions of colourful flowers at the Dubai Miracle Garden and then head out on a thrilling desert safari for dune bashing and camel riding.

  3. Day 3: Hatta Mountain and Wadi Adventure
    1 hour 30 minutes (130 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Embark on a scenic drive to Hatta mountain for hiking and sightseeing. After, get your adrenaline pumping at Wadi Adventure with ziplining, rafting and surfing activities.

  4. Day 4: Fly to Maldives and Manta Ray Snorkelling
    4 hours (1,985 km) flight from Dubai International Airport to Velana International Airport

    Take a flight to Maldives and head towards Manta Point for snorkelling with the gentle giants of the ocean.

  5. Day 5: Island Hopping and Parasailing
    40 minutes (29 km) via speedboat from Male

    Visit the sister islands of Maafushi and Gulhi for snorkelling, local village experiences and parasailing for unbeatable views above the turquoise waters.

  6. Day 6: Scuba Diving and Sea Turtle Watching
    25 minutes (10 km) via speedboat from Maafushi island

    Explore the thrilling underwater world of Maldives with scuba diving at famous diving sites including banana reef and then head off to the turtle reef for spotting sea turtles.

  7. Day 7: Bioluminescent Beach and Dolphin Cruise
    2 hours (115 km) via speedboat from Maafushi

    Experience the magical glow of glowing planktons at the bioluminescent beach and then take a relaxing dolphin watching cruise during sunset.

  8. Day 8: Sandbank Picnic and Fishing Trip
    30 minutes (22 km) via speedboat from Male

    Enjoy a private picnic at a secluded sandbank surrounded by crystal clear waters and indulge in a fishing trip for a chance to catch your own dinner.

  9. Day 9: Fly back home
    15 minutes (6 km) from Velana International airport

    Wrap up the trip and head back home with unforgettable memories of Dubai and Maldives.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (4 hours, £50)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden and Desert Safari (8 hours, £150)
  • Hatta Mountain and Wadi Adventure (12 hours, £200)
  • Fly to Maldives and Manta Ray Snorkelling (5 hours, £300)
  • Island Hopping and Parasailing (10 hours, £250)
  • Scuba Diving and Sea Turtle Watching (8 hours, £200)
  • Bioluminescent Beach and Dolphin Cruise (6 hours, £150)
  • Sandbank Picnic and Fishing Trip (6 hours, £100)
  • Total Estimated Costs (£1,400)

Useful Tips

For longer trips, add more water sports activities like jet skiing and windsurfing. For shorter trips, skip Hatta mountain and Wadi Adventure or opt-out of an overnight stay at Maafushi islands.

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