Dubai from Bangalore: Visa, Cost & What's Actually Included (2026)
Dubai is usually the first proper foreign holiday for a Bangalore family. Short flight, no jet lag, Indian food everywhere, and enough spectacle to keep everyone from a six-year-old to a grandparent happy.
But two things trip up first-timers, every single time.
The first is the visa — not that it's hard, but people leave it too late or don't know what's actually needed. The second is the cost: the price you're quoted is rarely the price you end up paying, because of a couple of taxes most agents mention only at the invoice stage.
Let's fix both. Here's the honest version of a Dubai package from Bangalore in 2026.
The UAE visa: simpler than you think
Good news first. There's no embassy visit, no interview, and no biometrics. The UAE tourist visa for Indians is a straightforward e-visa.
What you need:
A passport with at least 6 months' validity from your date of travel
Passport-size photographs
Confirmed flight and hotel bookings (we provide these)
Standard processing takes 2–4 working days, though we always apply well ahead rather than cutting it fine. A 30-day tourist visa is the usual choice for a trip like this.
Your visa fee is included in our package — we handle the application and paperwork for you. That's one less thing to worry about.
One useful exception: if you already hold a valid US visa or Green Card, or a UK/EU residence permit, you may be eligible for a visa on arrival. Tell us if that applies to you.
The one genuine mistake to avoid: don't leave your passport renewal to the last minute. If your passport has under six months left, renew it before you book. That's the single most common reason a Dubai trip gets derailed.
The real cost: what you pay, and what's on top
Our 5-day / 4-night Dubai group package is around ₹1.15 lakh per person, and it's genuinely comprehensive:
Return economy airfare from Bangalore
4-star hotel accommodation (twin/triple sharing)
UAE visa fees
All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by AC coach
Entrance fees and permits for every sightseeing spot in the itinerary — Burj Khalifa, the Aquarium, Dubai Frame, the desert safari, the dhow cruise, all of it
Hotel and restaurant tips
That entrance-fee point matters more than it sounds. Plenty of "cheaper" Dubai packages quote a low headline number and then charge you separately at the Burj Khalifa counter. Ours doesn't.
Now the honest part — what sits on top of the package price:
Government tax at 2% over and above the tour cost.
TCS (Tax Collected at Source) on overseas tour packages, as required by Indian tax law.
Here's the bit almost nobody explains: TCS is not money you lose. It's advance tax collected against your PAN, and you claim it back as a credit — or a refund — when you file your income tax return. It shows up in your Form 26AS/AIS. So it affects your cash flow at booking, not your final cost.
TCS rates on tour packages were revised in Budget 2026, so ask us for the exact current figure when you book, and confirm the treatment with your own CA — we're travel people, not tax advisors. What we will do is show you the all-in number before you pay, not after.
Your 5 days in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Day 1 — Bangalore → Abu Dhabi → Dubai. An overnight flight gets you in early. Breakfast, then the Dubai Frame for that old-city-meets-new-city view, and a photo stop at the Museum of the Future. Check in and rest. In the evening, the Marina Dhow Cruise — dinner and live entertainment while you sail past the illuminated skyline.
Day 2 — City tour, Aquarium & Burj Khalifa. A guided half-day covering Atlantis The Palm, Sheikh Zayed Road, a photo stop at Zabeel Palace and The Palm. Then the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, and up the Burj Khalifa to the 124th floor. Evening free.
Day 3 — Jumeirah Beach & desert safari. Morning at Jumeirah Beach with the Burj Al Arab in your photos. Afternoon: the desert safari in private 4x4s — dune bashing, sand boarding, camel rides, henna — then a Bedouin-style camp with BBQ dinner, belly dancing, tanoura and a fire show.
Day 4 — Miracle Garden, Global Village & Meena Bazaar. The Dubai Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden, then the open-air Global Village with pavilions from 90+ countries. Dinner, then shopping at Meena Bazaar — gold, perfumes, electronics, souvenirs. (Important seasonal note on this day below.)
Day 5 — Abu Dhabi & the BAPS Hindu Temple. Drive to the capital with a photo stop at Ferrari World. Visit the breathtaking Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Corniche, Heritage Village, and the magnificent new BAPS Hindu Temple — a genuinely moving stop, and a favourite with our travellers. Lunch, then the airport.
Prefer a slower pace? There's a 6-day version
The 5-day trip is efficient, but it moves. If you'd rather not rush, we also run a 6-day Dubai Extended package.
Two differences worth knowing:
Direct flights both ways — Bangalore to Dubai and back, rather than routing through Abu Dhabi.
The same sights, with room to breathe. You see everything above, but with genuine leisure time built in instead of back-to-back days.
It's from around ₹1.25 lakh per person and varies with the season. It's also the version most people choose when they want the trip customised — different hotels, an extra attraction, a honeymoon tweak, or a slower schedule for elderly parents. Tell us what you want and we'll build around it.
The food question (the one Indian families actually worry about)
Let's be honest — for most Indian families, the quiet anxiety about a foreign trip isn't the visa. It's "what will we eat for five days?"
Here's exactly how we handle it:
All meals are buffet, with Indian and Continental options at every sitting.
Veg and non-veg are served separately — kept apart, clearly marked. Pure-veg travellers never have to wonder.
One lunch during the trip is a proper taste of home: we take our group to Bangalore Naati Mane for hearty naati-style non-veg food. For our vegetarian travellers, Shri Krishna Bhavan is right nearby — so nobody sits out and nobody compromises. (It's one lunch during the trip; the day isn't fixed, so we slot it in where it fits the itinerary best.)
Small things, big differences. Especially for parents who'd rather not experiment with food in a foreign country.
Two guides, not one
Most operators give you a local guide and leave it there. We send two.
You get a professional Dubai guide who knows the city, the timings and the shortcuts — and a Sri Sai Tours tour manager who travels with you from Bangalore, start to finish.
That second person is the difference. It means someone who speaks your language, knows your group, and handles the airport, the check-ins and the little hiccups is with you the entire way. For a first international trip, that's not a luxury — it's the reason people relax.
Best time to go — and one thing you must know
The best window is November to March: pleasant days, cool evenings, comfortable for sightseeing and the desert.
Avoid June to August. Dubai crosses 45°C, and outdoor sightseeing stops being fun.
But here's the specific thing almost nobody tells you, and it's worth reading twice:
Dubai Miracle Garden and Global Village close for the summer. Both shut at the end of May 2026 and typically reopen around late September to October. They are outdoor attractions, and the heat makes them unworkable.
That means if you travel between June and September, an entire day of this itinerary isn't available — and any operator selling you a summer Dubai trip with Miracle Garden and Global Village on the brochure is either not paying attention or hoping you won't notice.
Our advice: book this trip between October and April. You'll get the full itinerary, better weather, and the city at its best. If your dates are fixed in summer, talk to us and we'll tell you honestly what we can substitute.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Do I need a visa for Dubai from India?
A: Yes — a UAE tourist e-visa. No interview or biometrics, processing takes 2–4 working days, and your passport needs 6 months' validity. Our package includes the visa fee and we handle the application.
Q: What does a Dubai package from Bangalore cost?
A: Our 5D/4N group package is around ₹1.15 lakh per person, covering flights, 4-star hotels, all meals, transfers, travel insurance, visa fees and all sightseeing entrance fees. The 6-day version with direct flights is from around ₹1.25 lakh. Government tax and TCS apply on top — and TCS is refundable against your income tax.
Q: Should I pick the 5-day or the 6-day trip?
A: Take the 5-day if you want to see Dubai efficiently. Take the 6-day if you'd prefer direct flights, more leisure time, or a customised itinerary — it's the usual choice for honeymooners and families travelling with elderly parents.
Q: Is the Burj Khalifa ticket included?
A: Yes. Entrance fees and permits for all sightseeing in the itinerary are included, including the Burj Khalifa 124th floor, the Aquarium and the desert safari.
Q: Will I get vegetarian food?
A: Yes, at every meal. All meals are buffet with Indian and Continental spreads, and veg and non-veg are kept separate. One lunch is at Bangalore Naati Mane for non-veg travellers, with Shri Krishna Bhavan right next door for vegetarians.
Q: Is Dubai suitable for elderly parents?
A: Very. It's a short flight, the hotels are comfortable, the coach is AC, meals are handled, and a tour manager travels with you from Bangalore. Just avoid the summer months, and tell us in advance if anyone should skip the dune bashing — it's bumpy by design.
Q: When is the best time to visit Dubai from Bangalore?
A: October to April. Avoid June–September for the heat and because Miracle Garden and Global Village are closed.
Q: How many days do I need?
A: Five days covers Dubai's highlights plus an Abu Dhabi day comfortably, without feeling rushed.
Ready for your first stamp?
You now know the two things most first-timers learn the hard way — sort the passport and visa early, and ask for the all-in price including taxes before you pay.
Do that, and Dubai is one of the easiest, most rewarding trips a Bangalore family can take. We'll handle the flights, the visa, the 4-star hotels, every meal, every entrance ticket, and a tour manager who flies with you from home.
Take a look at the 5-day Dubai package or the slower-paced 6-day Dubai Extended.
Trusted by 2,00,000+ travellers since 2010.
👉 WhatsApp us for the next departure date and a clear, all-in price for your family. No surprises at the invoice.
Share on Social Media:
