Destination comparison

Two dossiers, one honest comparison

Maldives and UAE packages are written in the same format, so they can be read side by side. Every dossier states the hotel star rating, the named room category, the board basis, the transfer mode and its duration, the travel season, and a price band with mandatory taxes and fees included unless a line marks them out.

Read the transfer line before the price line. A seaplane hop and a sedan drive change the shape of a day, and optional extras such as spa treatments, private guides, and desert dinners are always priced separately from the band.

Maldives suits

Travellers who want one island base, a defined villa category, and a speedboat or seaplane transfer of a stated duration. The sea sets the programme and the evenings stay quiet.

UAE suits

Travellers who want a city base with desert and dining built in, sedan or van transfers between stops, and sightseeing hours planned in advance rather than improvised.

Private transfer means the vehicle or boat is reserved for your party. A personal guide appears only where the dossier says so.

Destination dossiers

Two comparisons, one standard of proof

Each dossier names the hotel, the room category and board basis, the transfer mode with its duration, and the season the price band applies to. Mandatory taxes and fees are included unless a row states otherwise.

Maldives

North Male Atoll · speedboat 45 min · dry season Dec to Apr

Five-star lagoon resort Beach villa, half board Speedboat, 45 min $420 to $560 / night
Four-star harbour hotel Overwater studio, bed and breakfast Speedboat, 70 min $285 to $360 / night

Extras not included: spa treatments, private guide days, seaplane upgrade, and inter-island excursions.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai and Abu Dhabi · sedan transfer 25 to 90 min · season Oct to Apr

Five-star marina hotel Deluxe room, breakfast Private sedan, 30 min $310 to $430 / night
Four-star city residence Family suite, breakfast Private van, 35 min $210 to $275 / night

Extras not included: desert dinner programmes, private guides, museum entry, and airport fast-track.

Indicative price bands

What each hotel tier costs, season by season

Figures are per person on double occupancy for seven nights. Mandatory taxes and service fees sit inside every band. International flights, visa fees and optional extras stay outside it.

Basis
Per person, 7 nights
Currency
USD, taxes included
Validity
Next 12 months of season windows

Maldives

Resort categories, per person, USD
Category Low
May to Jul
Shoulder
Aug to Oct
Peak
Dec to Apr
4 star, beach bungalow2,4502,9804,100
5 star, water villa3,1803,8605,420
5 star deluxe, pool villa4,3605,2907,150

United Arab Emirates

Hotel categories, per person, USD
Category Low
Jun to Aug
Shoulder
May, Sep to Oct
Peak
Nov to Apr
4 star, city hotel8901,1401,690
5 star, beach resort1,2901,6202,480
5 star deluxe, club level1,9402,4103,650

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Booking terms

What the price covers, and what it does not

Every dossier on this page follows the same structure. Mandatory taxes and fees sit inside the quoted band unless a line says otherwise. Optional extras are priced separately and never added without your written confirmation.

Included as standard

  • Selected hotel category with the named room type and board basis stated in the dossier.
  • Private airport transfer by sedan or van, reserved for your party only.
  • Speedboat or seaplane transfer to resort islands, with duration noted per property.
  • Mandatory service charges, tourism fees and departure taxes for both destinations.
  • Customised sightseeing programme as listed.
  • Local English-speaking driver on road transfers; a personal guide only where the route says so.

Not included

  • International flights and any excess baggage charges.
  • Venue entry at stops on the sightseeing programme.
  • Visa fees and travel insurance, which remain the traveller's responsibility.
  • Spa treatments, desert dinners, private guides and other optional extras.
  • Meals and drinks outside the stated board basis.
  • Personal expenses, gratuities and minibar charges.

Optional extras

Private guiding days, spa rituals and dune dinners can be added to either dossier. Each is quoted individually and confirmed in writing before payment.

Cancellation and changes

Change and cancellation terms are summarised in plain language before you book. Supplier fees from hotels and transfer operators may apply, so the final schedule is attached to your offer rather than assumed. See the price bands for how the tiers are structured, or send an inquiry if a line needs clarifying.