This nine-day journey brings together two contrasting worlds of luxury – Dubai and The Maldives. It offers the perfect mix of city excitement and beachside relaxation for those looking for a varied escape.
8 days
|$10095pp
This nine-day journey brings together two contrasting worlds of luxury – Dubai and The Maldives. It offers the perfect mix of city excitement and beachside relaxation for those looking for a varied escape.
In Dubai, discover a city that thrives on innovation yet honours its roots, from stunning architectural feats to golden desert dunes. Then, a short flight away, the Maldives welcomes you with powder-white sands, turquoise lagoons, and overwater villas designed for pure relaxation.
Each destination reveals a different kind of luxury – Dubai dazzles with energy and imagination, while the Maldives offers quiet space and time to slow down. Together, they create a journey that balances excitement with serenity, adventure with calm.
Your arrival in Dubai is seamless. A personal assistant greets you at the aircraft gate, fast-tracking you through immigration and collecting your luggage while you relax in the VIP lounge. You’ll then transfer by private vehicle to The Heritage Hotel, Autograph Collection, your elegant city base with views of the Burj Khalifa.
The following day, explore the city’s most striking landmarks in the comfort of a private car with your guide. Stop for photos at the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, ascend the Palm Tower for sweeping views over its man-made island, and visit the Museum of the Future. Wander through the vast Dubai Mall, then ascend the Burj Khalifa for sunset views from the 124th floor – a moment to remember.
As evening falls, board a private yacht for a dinner cruise along Dubai’s glittering coastline. With the skyline illuminated behind you, enjoy fine dining and gentle sea breezes as the city lights shimmer across the water.
Spend a relaxed morning at leisure before heading into the dunes for a Platinum Desert Safari – a luxurious twist on an Arabian classic. Travel in a private Range Rover through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, spotting native wildlife and learning about the desert ecosystem from your guide. As the sun begins to set, arrive at an elegant Bedouin-style camp for a falconry display, sunset canapés, and a six-course fine dining experience beneath the stars. Fire performances and music round off an unforgettable evening.
The next day, journey south with your private guide to explore Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s cultured capital. Visit the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the regal Qasr Al Watan presidential palace before enjoying lunch overlooking the Arabian Gulf at the Emirates Palace hotel. The afternoon is devoted to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where an incredible selection of global art is kept under a spectacular domed roof. Return to Dubai for a final evening in the city.
After breakfast, fly from Dubai to Malé and enjoy VIP arrival assistance before boarding a scenic speedboat to the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, an island paradise in the South Malé Atoll.
Settle into your King Grand Overwater Villa, complete with a private pool, sun deck, and endless ocean views. Spend your days as you choose – snorkeling above coral gardens, cycling along palm-fringed paths, or unwinding at the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Spa. For a glimpse into local creativity, meet a Maldivian artist for a private gallery viewing in Malé.
Evenings offer countless possibilities: dine among the treetops at Terra, watch a film under the stars at Cinema Paradiso, or join a sunset dolphin cruise as the horizon glows gold. For the ultimate escape, enjoy a private sandbank picnic surrounded only by sea and silence – the purest expression of Maldivian serenity.
Tell us how you want to feel, we’ll take it from there.
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