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Malaysia Tour Package from the UAE
A Malaysia tour package from the UAE suits families and couples who want a city, cool hills and a beach in one trip. Most run 4 to 8 nights: Kuala Lumpur and Genting, then Langkawi or Penang, often with Singapore added.
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Every package can change: dates, nights, hotel grade and tours. Prices are per person and dated.
4 nights, 5 days
6 nights, 7 days
6 to 8 nightsMalaysia and Singapore
Dates on request
- Return flights from the UAE and the flight between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
- 3 to 4 nights in each city, 4-star, with breakfast
- KL Tower, Genting and Batu Caves; Singapore city tour, Sentosa, Gardens by the Bay and the Night Safari
- All transfers, private or shared as listed
10 nights, 11 days
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Malaysia packages from Abu Dhabi and Dubai: prices at a glance
That makes it one of the easiest Asian trips for families. Prices below are per person, sharing a double room, with return flights from Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
Kuala Lumpur and Genting
- Nights
- 4
- Hotel grade
- 4-star
- Key inclusions
- Flights, breakfast, city tour, Genting cable car, Batu Caves
- From
- On request
Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi
- Nights
- 6
- Hotel grade
- 4-star city, beach resort
- Key inclusions
- Flights, domestic flight, breakfast, tours in both
- From
- On request
Malaysia and Singapore
- Nights
- 8
- Hotel grade
- 4-star
- Key inclusions
- Flights, KL to Singapore flight, breakfast, Sentosa, Night Safari
- From
- On request
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
- Nights
- 10
- Hotel grade
- 4-star
- Key inclusions
- Flights, flights between countries, breakfast, city tours
- From
- On request
| Package | Nights | Hotel grade | Key inclusions | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur and Genting | 4 | 4-star | Flights, breakfast, city tour, Genting cable car, Batu Caves | On request |
| Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi | 6 | 4-star city, beach resort | Flights, domestic flight, breakfast, tours in both | On request |
| Malaysia and Singapore | 8 | 4-star | Flights, KL to Singapore flight, breakfast, Sentosa, Night Safari | On request |
| Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand | 10 | 4-star | Flights, flights between countries, breakfast, city tours | On request |
The price moves with the date and the hotel. The UAE summer holidays and Eid are Malaysia's busiest weeks for Gulf visitors, so fares and Kuala Lumpur hotel rates rise then. A hotel in Bukit Bintang or near KLCC costs more than one further out, but saves taxi time and lets children rest between outings. Adding Singapore adds a flight and pricier hotels, so it usually raises the total more than adding Langkawi.
- Shared or private tours: private touring costs more per person but suits families with young children or older parents
- Children's prices depend on age, the airline's child fare and whether they share your bed or need an extra bed
- Kids' and family discounts apply where the hotel and airline allow
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What every Malaysia package includes (and what it does not)
Every Malaysia package we sell covers the flight, the hotel and the transfers. Most include the tours too, so you are not booking guides and tickets on arrival. Recent Malaysia packages on our site have included:
Checklist
- 4-star hotels in Kuala Lumpur, and in Langkawi, Penang or Singapore on longer packages, with daily breakfast
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Kuala Lumpur city tour: Merdeka Square, the National Mosque, the King's Palace, the National Monument, the old railway station and a photo stop at the Petronas Twin Towers
- Putrajaya tour with the pink-domed Putra Mosque and the Prime Minister's office at Perdana Putra
- Genting Highlands with the cable car, and Batu Caves on the way
- KL Tower observation deck on some packages, 276 metres above the ground
- A professional guide on tour days
Not included unless your quote says so:
- Visa fees, where your passport needs a Malaysia visa
- Lunches and dinners not named in the itinerary
- Seat selection and meals on low-cost flights
- Tips, personal spending, and any early check-in or late check-out
Malaysia uses the ringgit. Cards work almost everywhere in Kuala Lumpur, and ride-hailing apps are cheap and reliable for short trips. For cover against delays and medical costs, add travel insurance for your trip if your package does not include it.
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Sample itineraries: 4 nights KL, 6 nights KL and Langkawi, 8 nights Malaysia and Singapore
Three plans that cover most of the trips we book. Each one can be stretched or shortened by a night, and the hotels can be upgraded.
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4 nights KL, day 1: Arrive, Putrajaya and city tour
Meet our representative at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Visit Putrajaya on the way into town, with the Putra Mosque and its lake, then a Kuala Lumpur city tour with the Petronas Twin Towers. Check in.
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Day 2: Genting Highlands and Batu Caves
Drive up to Genting and ride the cable car over the rainforest to the cool hilltop, with time for the theme parks and malls. Stop at Batu Caves, the limestone cave temple with its 272 steps and golden statue.
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Day 3: Free day
Shop in Bukit Bintang, Pavilion and Suria KLCC, visit Aquaria KLCC and the KLCC park playground, or add Sunway Lagoon water park.
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Day 4: Free morning, evening at the towers
A slow morning, then the KL Tower or the Petronas Skybridge for the view, and dinner on Jalan Alor or in a mall food court.
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Day 5: Fly home
Breakfast, then a drive to the airport and your flight home to Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
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6 nights KL and Langkawi, days 1 to 3: Kuala Lumpur
As above: Putrajaya and the city tour, then Genting and Batu Caves, with one night less of free time.
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Day 4: Fly to Langkawi
A short domestic flight to Langkawi and the transfer to your beach resort on Pantai Cenang or a quieter bay. Afternoon on the beach.
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Day 5: Cable car and Sky Bridge
The Langkawi cable car up Mount Machinchang and the curved Sky Bridge above the forest, then the Oriental Village shops at the base. Evening at Pantai Cenang.
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Day 6: Island hopping or mangroves
Langkawi is duty-free, so leave time for shopping.
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Day 7: Fly home
Fly from Langkawi to Kuala Lumpur and connect to your flight to the UAE.
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8 nights Malaysia and Singapore, days 1 to 4: Kuala Lumpur
Putrajaya and the city tour, the KL Tower observation deck, Genting with the cable car and Batu Caves, and a free day for shopping or Sunway Lagoon.
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Day 5: Fly to Singapore, Gardens by the Bay
A short flight to Singapore and check-in. In the evening, Gardens by the Bay with the Supertrees, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest.
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Day 6: City tour and Sentosa
Merlion Park, Chinatown, Kampong Glam and the Singapore Flyer for a photo stop, then Sentosa by cable car for the evening Wings of Time show.
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Day 8: Night Safari
A free day, then the Night Safari after dark, a tram ride through a zoo that opens only at night.
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Day 9: Fly home
Transfer to Changi Airport for your flight to Abu Dhabi or Dubai.
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Kuala Lumpur, Genting, Langkawi and Penang: where to spend your nights
Malaysia is bigger than it looks on a map, and each stop has a different feel. Most first trips spend three or four nights in Kuala Lumpur and add one more place.
Kuala Lumpur, 3 to 4 nights
The capital and the base for most trips. Stay in Bukit Bintang for malls and restaurants within walking distance, or near KLCC for the towers and the park. Day trips to Putrajaya, Genting and Batu Caves start here.
Genting Highlands, day trip or 1 night
About an hour from Kuala Lumpur, at around 1,800 metres. Cool all year, with theme parks, malls and the Chin Swee temple. Most families do it as a day trip; a night lets you see it without crowds.
Langkawi, 3 nights
An hour's flight from Kuala Lumpur. Beaches, the cable car and Sky Bridge, island hopping and duty-free shopping. The calmest add-on for couples and families.
Penang, 2 to 3 nights
An hour's flight north of Kuala Lumpur. George Town's shophouses and street art, Penang Hill by funicular, and famous street food. Suits couples and repeat visitors.
Genting Highlands
- How
- Road, then the cable car
- Rough time
- About 1 hour to the cable car
Batu Caves
- How
- Road
- Rough time
- About 30 minutes
Putrajaya
- How
- Road
- Rough time
- About 40 minutes
Langkawi
- How
- Domestic flight
- Rough time
- About 1 hour
Penang
- How
- Domestic flight, or the ETS train
- Rough time
- About 1 hour by air, about 4 hours by train
Singapore
- How
- Flight
- Rough time
- About 1 hour
| From Kuala Lumpur to | How | Rough time |
|---|---|---|
| Genting Highlands | Road, then the cable car | About 1 hour to the cable car |
| Batu Caves | Road | About 30 minutes |
| Putrajaya | Road | About 40 minutes |
| Langkawi | Domestic flight | About 1 hour |
| Penang | Domestic flight, or the ETS train | About 1 hour by air, about 4 hours by train |
| Singapore | Flight | About 1 hour |
Food is a big part of any Malaysia trip and most of it is halal. In Kuala Lumpur, try nasi lemak for breakfast, satay in the evening and roti canai at any hour, and look for the halal sign at Chinese restaurants. Malls have prayer rooms, and the National Mosque welcomes visitors outside prayer times with robes lent at the door.
Malaysia works well with children. Aquaria KLCC, the free KLCC park playground and water play area, Sunway Lagoon and the Genting theme parks fill several days, and the short flights and easy food help. See our family tours for more trips planned around school holidays.
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Adding Singapore or Thailand to a Malaysia trip
Thailand adds beaches or Bangkok's temples. Here is what each adds:
Singapore, 3 to 4 nights
Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay, Sentosa and Universal Studios. Clean, safe and easy with children. Hotels cost more than in Kuala Lumpur, so it is usually the shorter stay.
Singapore Night Safari
The world's first nocturnal zoo, with a tram ride and walking trails. Included on several of our Singapore and Malaysia packages.
Sentosa Island
Reached by cable car. The Skyline Luge, beaches, Madame Tussauds and the Wings of Time evening show.
Thailand, 3 to 4 nights
Bangkok for temples and shopping, or Phuket and Krabi for islands. A short flight from Kuala Lumpur or Singapore.
Thailand tour package from the UAE
Malaysia only
- Nights
- 4 to 6
- Suits
- First visits, families, short leave
- Trade-off
- One currency and one set of entry rules
Malaysia and Singapore
- Nights
- 6 to 8
- Suits
- Families who want theme parks and gardens
- Trade-off
- Higher hotel prices in Singapore; one more flight
Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand
- Nights
- 10 or more
- Suits
- Long summer breaks
- Trade-off
- Three sets of entry rules and more packing up
Singapore cruise with a Malaysia port
- Nights
- 2 to 4 at sea
- Suits
- Couples and families who like ships
- Trade-off
- Fixed sailing dates; little time ashore
Malaysia alone or with a second country
| Trip | Nights | Suits | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia only | 4 to 6 | First visits, families, short leave | One currency and one set of entry rules |
| Malaysia and Singapore | 6 to 8 | Families who want theme parks and gardens | Higher hotel prices in Singapore; one more flight |
| Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand | 10 or more | Long summer breaks | Three sets of entry rules and more packing up |
| Singapore cruise with a Malaysia port | 2 to 4 at sea | Couples and families who like ships | Fixed sailing dates; little time ashore |
A cruise is another way to add Malaysia to a Singapore trip.
Want somewhere else in South-East Asia? Our Vietnam tour package covers Hanoi, Halong Bay and Da Nang, and our Bali packages pair well with two nights in Singapore.
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Malaysia visa and documents for UAE residents
Whether you need a Malaysia visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence. Many nationalities enter visa-free for a short stay; others need an eVisa before travel; a few need a visa from the embassy.
UAE and other GCC citizens
- Usual route
- Ask us
- Notes
- Passport valid for six months
UK, EU, US, Canada
- Usual route
- Ask us
- Notes
- Arrival card online before landing
India
- Usual route
- Ask us
- Notes
- Rules have changed recently; we check on the day
Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt and others
- Usual route
- Ask us
- Notes
- Send your passport and residence visa on WhatsApp
Malaysia entry for common UAE resident nationalities. Every row is checked again before you book.
| Passport | Usual route | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UAE and other GCC citizens | Ask us | Passport valid for six months |
| UK, EU, US, Canada | Ask us | Arrival card online before landing |
| India | Ask us | Rules have changed recently; we check on the day |
| Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt and others | Ask us | Send your passport and residence visa on WhatsApp |
Checklist
- Passport that stays valid for six months or more after your stay ends
- UAE residence visa valid for your return
- Return ticket and hotel bookings
- eVisa approval, if your passport needs one
Send us each traveller's passport nationality on WhatsApp and we will tell you what applies and handle any eVisa with the package. For other easy trips, see our list of visa-free countries for UAE residents.
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When to go: weather, school holidays and peak fares from the UAE
Malaysia is hot and humid all year, around 30 °C in Kuala Lumpur, with short heavy showers rather than a long dry season. Genting stays cool, often in the high teens. The west coast, including Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Penang, is usually driest from December to February and around June to August. The east coast islands close for the monsoon from about November to February, which is why our packages use Langkawi and Penang.
December to February
- Weather
- Drier on the west coast; good for Langkawi beaches
- Fares and crowds from the UAE
- Mid; high over Christmas and New Year
March to May
- Weather
- Hot, with more afternoon storms in April and May
- Fares and crowds from the UAE
- Lower; good value outside Eid
June to August
- Weather
- Fairly dry on the west coast
- Fares and crowds from the UAE
- Highest; UAE summer holidays and Gulf family travel
September to November
- Weather
- Wettest months on the west coast
- Fares and crowds from the UAE
- Lower, except the UAE mid-term break
Malaysia by season, for travellers from the UAE
| Months | Weather | Fares and crowds from the UAE |
|---|---|---|
| December to February | Drier on the west coast; good for Langkawi beaches | Mid; high over Christmas and New Year |
| March to May | Hot, with more afternoon storms in April and May | Lower; good value outside Eid |
| June to August | Fairly dry on the west coast | Highest; UAE summer holidays and Gulf family travel |
| September to November | Wettest months on the west coast | Lower, except the UAE mid-term break |
Most of our Malaysia families travel in the UAE summer holidays, when Kuala Lumpur is busy with Gulf visitors and malls run family events. Booking six to eight weeks ahead keeps flight choice open; for Eid and August, book earlier. For the lowest fares, travel in March, May or November, outside Eid. To compare flights alone, see our flight tickets from Abu Dhabi.
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How to book with Happy Journey at Mushrif Mall or BurJuman
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Send your dates and passports
WhatsApp your travel dates, the number of adults and children with ages, the package you like, and a photo of each passport.
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We check entry and quote
We confirm what each traveller needs for Malaysia, and Singapore if added, then send a day-by-day plan with hotels, flight times and the price.
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Adjust and confirm
Add Langkawi, Penang or Singapore, upgrade a hotel or switch to private tours.
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Get your travel pack
E-tickets, hotel vouchers, tour times and an emergency contact in Malaysia, a few days before you fly.
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Questions
Malaysia tour package FAQs
The questions UAE families and couples ask us most about Malaysia. Ask yours on WhatsApp or call 02 679 8008.
How much is a Malaysia tour package from the UAE?
The final price depends on travel dates, hotel grade and how many cities you add, so ask us for a dated quote.
How much does a Singapore Malaysia tour package cost?
Travelling in UAE school holidays raises the fare, so booking six to eight weeks ahead helps.
Do UAE residents need a visa for Malaysia?
Whether you need a Malaysia visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence. . Send us your passport nationality and we will tell you what applies.
Can I add a cruise to a Singapore Malaysia package?
Yes, a short cruise from Singapore can be added to a Malaysia and Singapore package, usually two to four nights at sea. .
How many days are enough for Malaysia?
Five to seven days is enough for a first Malaysia trip from the UAE. Four nights covers Kuala Lumpur and a Genting day trip. Add three nights for Langkawi or Penang if you want beaches, and two to three more if you are combining Singapore.
Is Malaysia good for a family holiday from the UAE?
Malaysia works well for families from the UAE because flights are direct, halal food is easy to find and the city sights suit children. Kuala Lumpur has Aquaria, the KLCC park and Genting rides, and Langkawi adds calm beaches. Ask about our kids and family discounts.
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