Dubai: between tradition and modernity

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  In the beginning was the Creek...

  It all begins in the interlacing waterways of this creek around which the neighborhoods of Bur Dubai and Deira are organized, which we will explore on foot, through the souks, and by abra (traditional shuttle boat). We will have lunch on a terrace by the creek, or even better, with Emirati hosts who will share their way of life with us. When evening comes, a dinner cruise on a traditional dhow will conclude a day rich in colors, encounters, flavors, and emotions.

• day 2

  Desert magic

  After a free morning, departure for the dunes to discover the fauna, flora, sensations, and Bedouin traditions... Here again, tradition and modernity blend: camel rides, Arabic coffee ceremony with cardamom, henna, shisha, or modernity when setting off to conquer the dunes in a 4X4 to surf the crests. A traditional dinner, a falconry demonstration, meeting with the oryx. A thousand and one ways to experience and discover the desert.

• day 3

  Then came the skyscrapers...

  Creator of fantasies, the city today is home to some gems of contemporary architecture and is always seeking to pierce the clouds. From the Burj Al Arab to the Burj Khalifa, there are more than 200 buildings over 200 m high, making Dubai one of the tallest cities in the world. This race for height, with the "Tower"—a 1 km tall tower—scheduled to open in 2020, shows no sign of slowing down, but is also matched by an architectural, aesthetic, social, and touristic ambition unrivaled anywhere in the world. This 3rd day will therefore be dedicated to architecture and its great achievements in Dubai, from skyscrapers to artificial islands, on foot, by boat, from the Burj Khalifa observatory on the 124th floor, and with an optional helicopter ride to make sure you don't miss anything in this unique city.

• day 4

  Dubai at your own pace...

  Now that you have discovered and become familiar with the city, it is time to make it your own by enjoying this free day at your own pace, whether by returning to old Dubai, going to the beach, or simply enjoying your hotel.