Dubai Tour Package from India

Yes, Indian passport holders can get a Dubai visa on arrival, but only if they meet specific UAE visa eligibility rules. Dubai is part of the UAE, so the same UAE visa-on-arrival rules for Indians apply.

Indian citizens with a valid US visa, US Green Card, UK visa, UK residence permit, EU visa, or EU residence permit may be eligible for a visa on arrival in Dubai. Indian passport holders with valid residence permits from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, or Singapore may also be eligible.

If an Indian traveller does not have these valid visas or residence permits, they must apply for a pre-arranged Dubai tourist visa before travelling.

A 5-day Dubai trip from India usually costs around ₹65,000 to ₹1,20,000 per person, depending on flights, hotel category, travel season, visa type, and sightseeing choices. For Indian travellers, a budget Dubai trip can start from around ₹55,000–₹75,000 per person, while a comfortable Dubai family trip or honeymoon package may cost around ₹80,000–₹1,40,000 per person.

This cost usually includes return flights from India to Dubai, 4-night hotel stay, Dubai tourist visa, airport transfers, local transport, meals, Desert Safari, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, city tour, and other sightseeing activities. The final cost depends mainly on the departure city, hotel location, peak season dates, and whether the traveller chooses budget, premium, or luxury experiences.

The most essential apps for tourists in Dubai are Visit Dubai, S'hail, nol Pay, Careem, Google Maps or 2GIS, Dubai Mall, and Botim. Visit Dubai is useful for attractions, events, itineraries, and travel planning. S'hail helps plan routes for Dubai Metro, tram, buses, taxis, and public transport. nol Pay manages Dubai public transport payments and nol card services. Careem is one of the best apps for booking taxis and rides.

Indian tourists should also keep Google Maps or 2GIS for navigation, the Dubai Mall app for shopping and indoor directions, and Botim for internet calling in the UAE. These apps make it easier to manage transport, sightseeing, taxi booking, shopping, navigation, and communication during a Dubai trip.

The best time to visit Dubai to avoid extreme heat is from November to March, when the weather is cooler and more comfortable for sightseeing, beaches, Desert Safari, shopping, and outdoor attractions. For Indian travellers, December, January, and February are the most pleasant months because daytime temperatures are usually comfortable compared to the summer season.

Avoid travelling to Dubai in June, July, August, and September if you do not want extreme heat, as these are the hottest months for outdoor activities.

No, an Indian driving license alone is not enough to drive in Dubai. Indian tourists usually need a valid Indian driving license plus an International Driving Permit (IDP) to legally drive or rent a car in Dubai. The IDP should be carried along with the original Indian driving license, passport, UAE visit visa, and rental car documents.

For UAE residents or Indians living in Dubai, an Indian driving license or IDP cannot be used for regular driving — they must apply for a UAE driving license as per Dubai RTA rules. So if you are travelling from India to Dubai as a tourist and planning to rent a car, arrange your International Driving Permit before your trip.

It is very easy to find vegetarian food and Indian food in Dubai, especially in areas like Bur Dubai, Meena Bazaar, Al Karama, Deira, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, and Downtown Dubai. Indian tourists can find North Indian food, South Indian food, Gujarati thali, Punjabi food, pure vegetarian restaurants, Jain food, vegan food, Indian street food, and Indian fine dining restaurants.

For the best Indian food experience, Bur Dubai, Meena Bazaar, and Al Karama are popular among Indian travellers for budget-friendly Indian restaurants, vegetarian restaurants, sweet shops, and food outlets. So Dubai is a very comfortable destination for Indian vegetarian travellers, families, and Jain food travellers.