Vereinigte Arabische Emirate is a travel country that Private Islands plans for couples and families, with a focus on seclusion and privacy. As a Swiss travel agency with video consultation, Private Islands also organises long transfers to remote islands. The planner starts the island planning, and on a video call you clarify the details.
Updated: 1 August 2026.
Overview
Desert and sea lie only a car journey apart in the Emirates, and that very closeness makes the country interesting for couples who want to combine retreat and comfort. Abu Dhabi spreads across an island in the Gulf, with the white Sheikh Zayed Mosque as a fixed point and the offshore islands of Saadiyat and Yas. Ras al-Khaimah in the north feels quieter: the Hajar Mountains rise right behind the coastal plain, mangroves and long strips of sand offer walks with almost no encounters. The island season runs from November to April, when the days are mild and the water invites long swims.
In high summer, by contrast, it gets very hot, which is why these months are hardly suited to beach holidays. Families find hotels here with their own bay, a calm children's area and pool landscape, while the parents enjoy the stillness on the terrace in the evening. On entry: Swiss guests enter the country visa-free for up to 90 days, the flight time is about 6 to 6.5 hrs. The entry requirements of the FDFA (EDA) are authoritative, and you should check them before booking.
Outside the beaches, modest dress counts as a sign of respect. You clarify in a video call with Private Islands which island and which stretch of coast suit your rhythm.
Regions
Places in the catalogue: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah.
Top destinations
These are possible further islands and destinations in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate.
Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah
Abu Dhabi, Destination
Dubai, Destination
Ras Al Khaimah, Destination
Sharjah, Destination
Frequently asked questions
What sets Private Islands apart?
Private Islands plans island trips with a focus on seclusion and privacy. We plan Vereinigte Arabische Emirate by video call according to your wishes for calm and accessibility.
Who is an island trip to {name} suited to?
Couples and families who look for calm and privacy and prefer a trip with few changes and plenty of time on the beach and in the water.
Which destinations in Vereinigte Arabische Emirate can be combined with Vereinigte Arabische Emirate?
A second island like Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah combines with Vereinigte Arabische Emirate if the crossing stays short.
Can I adapt the trip?
Yes. We tailor duration, accommodation, travel and pace to your wishes. On a video call, we discuss how secluded you want to travel and which excursions you would like.
How much does a trip to Vereinigte Arabische Emirate cost?
The price depends on the dates, the accommodation and the length of the trip. We do not quote flat prices, but prepare an individual offer after you have filled in the planner.
How does the consultation work?
The consultation takes place by video call. After the planner you receive a reply from us within one working day.
How do I start planning?
You fill in the planner and state dates, budget and wishes. We get back to you by video call within one working day.
Plan your trip
Tell us in the planner how secluded your island should be.
Fill in the planner
reply within one working day by video call
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- Dubai, Destination
- Ras Al Khaimah, Destination
- Sharjah, Destination
- Abu Dhabi, Destination
Updated: 1 August 2026.