
Dubai Express: between skyscrapers and golden dunes
The trip in a nutshell
Prepare yourself for a journey that will take us from the glittering lights of the world's tallest skyscrapers to the endless expanses of desert sand. Imagine strolling through the traditional souks, among the aromatic spices and glittering gold, or sipping a cocktail on Jumeirah Beach, admiring the Burj Al Arab.
Dubai is a city that will leave us speechless, an explosive mix of tradition and modernity, luxury and adventure. In five days we will live unique experiences: we will explore the historic districts, admire the majesty of the Burj Khalifa, let ourselves be lulled by the waves of the Persian Gulf and experience the emotion of a desert safari.
Imagine yourself speeding across the dunes in a 4x4, experiencing the thrill of sandboarding and enjoying dinner under the stars, surrounded by golden dunes. And after the excitement of the desert, we can relax on the beach, go shopping in the luxury malls or simply get lost in the streets of the city.
Dubai is a city that never ceases to amaze. Let's get ready to live an unforgettable experience, made of strong emotions, breathtaking views and memories that we will carry with us forever.
Trip type
Express: jam-packed itinerary to make the most of the few days of holiday allowance you have.
Physical rating
LOW - this itinerary is easy-going and any extra sports or activities are entirely optional - minimum physical effort is required.
Entry requirements
Please visit your country's official government website to find out the necessary requirements for entering the country of destination.
Arrival and departure
This trip starts and ends in Dubai. On the first day of the trip we will meet by 6 pm, on the last day you can leave in the morning.
What's included
4 nights in a shared room with private bathroom
A welcome cocktail on a rooftop (to start off on the right foot in true Dubai style )
A 7-hour desert excursion with dinner and sandboarding included
- Coordinator assistance
Cancellation up to 31 days before departure — 100% refund (deposit refunded as a gift card) or option to change trips.
Itinerary
Welcome to Dubai
Welcome to Dubai
Flights to/from Dubai are not included in the package, so you can decide which airport to leave from, at what time and with the airline you prefer... This is to give you maximum freedom of choice.
Check-in at the hotel in Dubai and meeting with the Travel Coordinator.
We are in one of the most modern cities in the world from an engineering point of view: here the skyscrapers are true works of art and human ingenuity. Being surrounded by these giants will make us feel very small... for now we can only imagine what we will feel when we climb on one of these giants of the sky... actually, we do it right away, to satisfy our curiosity: how about a welcome drink on a rooftop? Let's toast to us and to the beginning of this adventure.
Included : overnight stay and welcome drink
Common fund : public transport
Not included : meals and drinks
The neighborhoods of Al Fahidi and Deira
The neighborhoods of Al Fahidi and Deira, a real dive into the past
Ready for an adventure in the beating heart of Dubai? Today we will leave behind the hustle and bustle of the modern city to be enchanted by the charm of Dubai's past, a city that has its roots in a rich and fascinating history. The traditional neighborhoods, such as Al Fahidi and Deira, are a real dive into the past: we will enter a labyrinth of narrow streets, to discover an ancient and fascinating world. Let's put on comfortable shoes and get ready for a unique experience! Among the sounds and scents of the souks, we will taste local specialties, such as the delicious manousheh, a type of Arabic pizza. We will reveal the secrets of this ancient city, discovering traditions and customs that have their roots in the past. Walking through these neighborhoods, we will have the impression of going back in time to discover the origins of this modern metropolis. For those who want, there will also be the opportunity to visit the Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest building in Dubai, which today houses the Dubai Museum.
Who knows what surprises await us around the corner?
Included : overnight stay
Common fund : public transport and entrances
Not included : meals and drinks
Dubai: The City of the Future
The modern face of Dubai!
In Dubai, every morning is an opportunity to have an unforgettable experience.
We start the day with an emotion that will make us touch the sky with a finger: the Burj Khalifa. This skyscraper, the tallest in the world, will offer us a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. From the observatory, we could admire the infinite desert that extends to the horizon, the artificial islands in the shape of palm trees and the entire skyline of Dubai.
After admiring the spectacle from above, we descend to the foot of the Burj Khalifa and immerse ourselves in the pulsating heart of the city: the Dubai Mall. This immense shopping center is a true shopping universe, with over 1,200 stores, a giant aquarium, an ice skating rink and much more . We can lose ourselves among the windows of the most famous brands, taste the delicacies of restaurants from all over the world or simply relax in one of the many lounge areas.
An oasis in the desert awaits us
Ready for an unforgettable adventure? We leave the city and venture into the heart of the desert. We will walk on golden dunes, admire breathtaking sunsets and let ourselves be enveloped by the silence of nature. A 4x4 excursion among the dunes will be an adrenaline-filled experience, while the sun sets, painting the sky with a thousand colors. Under a starry sky, we will enjoy an unforgettable dinner, far from the frenzy of the city. A unique experience to discover a different face of the United Arab Emirates.
Included : Overnight stay, desert excursion with dinner
Common fund : public transport and entrances
Not included : meals and drinks unless otherwise indicated
Dubai: A day at our complete disposal
Beach or museums?
Today is our lucky day! In Dubai we can do everything and the opposite of everything. Want to relax? Dubai's beaches are an earthly paradise.
Craving culture? Cutting-edge museums and creative districts await us. Craving adventure? We can try adrenaline-pumping water sports. And why not combine it all? An afternoon at the beach, an evening in a trendy club and a jet ski ride to round it off. In Dubai, every day is an adventure!
Included : overnight stay
Common fund : public transport and entrances
Not included : meals and drinks unless otherwise indicated
We're going back home
Check-out and goodbyes
Not included: airport transfer, food and drinks
End of services. The itinerary may undergo some variations that differ from what is stated above. These variations may not be predictable nor depend on WeRoad’s will, i.e. climate conditions, national holidays, strikes, etc.

The travel coordinators
Our travel coordinators are chosen because they are people like you. Not only are they the best travel buddy you could hope for, but they're trained professionals guaranteed to show you a travel experience like never before
Info to know
Local culture
From 17th February to 19th March 2026 it will be Ramadan: this means that the trip may be subject to changes based on the opening hours of public places. The packed lunch will become our best friend and during the day we will be able to eat in private areas. Being a WeRoader also means respecting local traditions like this one, it will be an opportunity to get to know them even more closely!
Available dates
Coordinator
Axel
Group
3 WeRoaders
Coordinator
Axel
Group
3 WeRoaders
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Round-trip flights are not included in any of our trips because we like to give you autonomy and flexibility: you can choose the airline you want to fly with, the departure airport that suits you best, and how many and which stops you want to make.
Since flights are not included, you also have more flexibility with your travel dates: if possible, you can arrive at your destination a few days earlier or return home a bit later – or even continue independently to a nearby destination!
This is the question of all questions, and here’s the answer, broken down into points!
The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator.
It is used to streamline paymentsfor extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
It is typically collected on the first day of the trip in local currency, although at times, the Travel Coordinator may ask for it to be paid before departure.
You’ll find the amount of the money pot on the website under the section ‘What’s included in the money pot’ – how do you get there? Look for ‘What’s included’, scroll down to ‘Money pot? Click here’, and you’ll find the details.
The amount varies depending on the destination chosen.
It is used exclusively for group expenses that ALL participants decide to take part in.
It is estimated based on the experiences of other groups but can vary depending on the needs of the group itself. As such, the Travel Coordinator may need to increase the amount during the trip.
If not all of the money pot is used, the difference will be returned to all participants at the end of the trip in equal amounts.
The Money Pot also covers the Travel Coordinator’s share of the activities included in the money pot, except for those activities that are free for the Travel Coordinator.
If you pay in advance part of the money pot before the trip for certain non-refundable optional activities, unfortunately, the amount cannot be refunded in case of trip cancellation.
We offer several payment methods to fit every need:
1. Credit or prepaid card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express);
2. Instalment payment with Scalapay up to €4,999 (only available with the “Full trip payment” option – not available with the “Deposit and balance” option; pay in 3 instalments up to €1,200 or in 4 instalments over €1,200);
3. PayPal (for selected destinations);
4. Revolut Pay to pay even faster straight from your Revolut account;
5. Welfare credit – BEFORE BOOKING, reach out to us at [email protected].
If you choose the deposit and balance option, you’ll also be able to pay the balance via bank transfer from your Personal Area.
Anyone who books a WeRoad trip has the option to cancel or modify the trip – including both the dates and the destination – free of charge up to 31 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you will receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price. (Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.) If you make a change, a price adjustment will be applied to the new trip chosen – meaning, if the new trip is cheaper, we will refund the difference; if it’s more expensive, you will need to pay the difference.
If you’ve purchased the Flexible Cancellation Option (which you can add in the first step of the booking process), you can request a cancellation or trip change until 8 days before departure. In case of cancellation, you’ll receive a 100% refund of the WeRoad trip price, minus the cost of the Flexible Cancellation option. Deposits will be refunded in the form of a gift card valid for 365 days from issue date.
How to request a cancellation or change to your trip? Send us an email at [email protected] or a WhatsApp on +447716573700. Please share the booking reference for the trip you want to cancel or change, and, in case of a change, the new trip you would like to join.
In general, we always choose local accommodations, avoiding large hotel chains, because we love to experience the culture of the place and, whenever possible, contribute to the local economy. Typically, our accommodations are hotels, apartments, guesthouses, and hostels run by local entrepreneurs, with the same standard maintained across all trips in the same destination.
For our Collection trips, which are our premium category, the accommodations are always 4 or 5-star or carefully selected boutique hotels.
The list of accommodations for your trip will be shared with you by your Travel Coordinator between 5 and 3 days before departure, along with other useful details for your adventure!
If you're wondering why WeRoad trips have a money pot, we’re assuming you already know what it is. If not, or if you have any doubts, we invite you to read all the information here!
Let’s quickly recap: The Money Pot is a common fund collected in local currency from all tour participants and managed by your Travel Coordinator. It’s used to speed up payments for extra activities, goods and services that the whole group decides to do and to guarantee flexibility in choosing activities and excursions at the destination in line with the mood of the group.
But let’s get to the point: why the money pot? First of all: it gives us a lot of flexibility. In all WeRoad trips you will have a bunch of Must See/Must Do activities already included - these are experiences, places or activities that simply cannot be missed! Any extra activities is decided by the group, why? Because each group is unique and may have particular wants or desires and the Money Pot allows each group to customise their trip to make it perfect for their requirements!
It also helps us speed up payments – imagine being in the subway in New York City, one by one purchasing the ticket...a nightmare right? Thanks to the Money Pot, the Travel Coordinator can simply purchase the tickets for everyone making the entire processes smoother! Any leftover money will be returned at the end of the trip and split equally amongst all participants.
In some destinations, buying goods or services on site is more economical as you are able to negotiate the price - places like Morocco, or South East Asia, bargaining is part of the culture. As such, our Travel Coordinators will be able to secure the best deal for all participants.
The amount of the money pot is specified in each trip – look for this button
which will take you to a detailed breakdown for each trip, like this:
Even if we don't know the flights of all WeRoaders, there are several ways to find out which flights your travel companions have purchased.
1. Each WeRoader has the ability to communicate their flight details after booking within their personal area so that other travel companions can see the details anonymously. Enter your booking and you will find this section:
[Screenshot]
2. If you want to find out before booking, instead, you can contact us and we will support you in your search or you can ask your travel companions for direct information by joining our Facebook group 'WeRoad... let's get to know each other before leaving! (official)' – (here is the extended link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weroadit) look for a post associated with your trip, or ask the group administrators for help in getting in touch with your future adventure companions!
If the coordinator has already been assigned to the trip you are interested in, you can easily find his/her presentation post in the group through the site: in the shift list click on 'Ask the coordinator', or in the trip tab, in the coordinator section, click on 'Ask [coordinator name] about this shift in our Facebook group'. For both cases, see the screenshots below!
[screenshot]
In all our groups, the Travel Coordinator and participants speak English – knowing how to speak and understand English is therefore a fundamental requirement to participate in our trips.
On average the groups are made up of 6-15 people, with a minimum of 3/4 participants and a maximum of 15.
All our travellers are in theirs 20s, 30s and 40s. If you're very curious to know the age range of the group for a tour you're interested in, you can see this by finding the trip on our website, and clicking the down arrow to see the ages & genders of participants. You'll need to have created a WeRoad account with us to do this.
Any issues finding this info just give our team in the office a call, we're always happy to help!
Regarding the male-female ratio, this is not guaranteed and varies trip by trip.
Yes! If you're curious, you can take a sneak peek at the group before booking – although, in our opinion, that kind of spoils the surprise! You’ll find the info in the ‘Group’ section for each trip on the departures page, showing how many WeRoaders have already booked. Click the little arrow and you’ll even see their gender and ages – but hey, that’s exclusive info, so we’ll ask you to log in or sign up to see that!
Yes, in all our trips you will share a room with other same-sex travellers, and the bathroom will either be private or shared only with fellow participants of the trip. The rooms we select can be doubles, triples, quadruples, or multi-bed (up to 8 people in exceptional cases), depending on the destination and availability.
There are never dorms with people outside the WeRoad group, except in certain cases for local experiences, which are specifically mentioned in the itinerary or communicated before booking. These typically involve specific nights in unique accommodations like tents, homestays, or camping, offering a more adventurous travel experience in exchange for some comfort.
During the booking process, you can also choose to opt for a mixed room: in this case, if needed, only those who have agreed to this option may share a room with travellers of a different sex. If you are booking for multiple people together and select this option, the room will not be exclusive to your group but may be shared with other travellers in the group.
The WeRoad Travel Coordinator is an experienced and skilled traveller and will be the perfect companion for your trip. They will be available for any eventuality and will manage all the logistical aspects of the itinerary (transports, timings, accommodations, meeting points, etc.), so you can enjoy the trip without any worries!
You will have the chance to get to know them when the WhatsApp group is created approximately 2 weeks before departure - this will be the moment to ask any pre-departure questions and get to know the rest of the group! If the trip you are interested in already has a Travel Coordinator assigned, you can contact them before booking – their details will be specified in the schedule or on the trip page, or you can search for their name here. After booking, you will find their contact details in your Personal Area, under ‘Bookings and Trips’ > ‘Your Upcoming Trips’ > ‘Trip Details’.
When you set off on a WeRoad trip, you’re officially a WeRoader – and as we often say, 'Once a WeRoader, always a WeRoader'. This means that once you’re part of the community, a little piece of WeRoad will always stay with you, even if you no longer travel with us.
But you’re not just a WeRoader during your trips, far from it! The community is alive and active all year round: you can stay in touch by following and interacting on our social media channels, like the Facebook group or the Instagram profile. We can also meet up for a dinner or a trek together at one of the events organised by our coordinators around the world!