Sparkling Dubai: 8-Day UAE Tour Package

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Arrival in Dubai, the land of dreams.

  

  Welcome to Dubai, the city of gold. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by a representative holding your name and our company logo. You will then be escorted to your pre-booked hotel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, check-in is smooth (from 3:00 PM) and the rest of the day is free for you to acclimatize to the new time zone. Overnight in Dubai.

• day 2

  Traditional tour of the city of Dubai and dinner on board a dhow at the Dubai Marina.

  

  Have a healthy breakfast at your hotel, then meet our guide in the lobby before 9 a.m. He will accompany you for a half-day tour of Dubai. Discover Dubai's rich heritage by visiting the Al Fahidi district, where you can still find parts of the old city that existed before the federation was created in 1971. Visit the Dubai Museum at Al Fahidi Fort, the oldest existing building in the city. Explore Dubai's history through galleries that recreate historic local houses, mosques, souks, date farms, deserts, and marine life. Board the oldest water taxi, the "abra", for a ride across Dubai's historic creek and join the spice souk. The bustling alleys of the spice souk welcome you with stalls filled with an endless range of spices from around the world. Visit the famous gold souk, which is home to more than 380 retailers selling precious metal ornaments, including gold and diamond jewelry. Discover modern Dubai by visiting Palm Jumeirah and stop at Jumeirah Beach to take the famous photo of the Burj Al Arab. At the end of your half-day tour, you will be transferred to your hotel for lunch (at your convenience). In the evening, you can join our dinner cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat equipped with all luxury amenities. The two-hour dinner cruise offers you a breathtaking view of Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah, while you enjoy a delicious five-star buffet dinner. Overnight in Dubai Highlights of day 02: Visit to the Bastakiya heritage area and the 225-year-old Al Fahidi Fort Entry ticket to Dubai Museum Traditional water taxi (abra) ride across Dubai's historic creek Visit to Dubai's oldest spice and gold souks Stop at Jumeirah Beach for the Burj Al Arab photo stop Two-hour cruise in Dubai Marina Dinner aboard a dhow departing from Dubai Marina Meals: Breakfast, dinner cruise

• day 3

  Expedition in the Dubai desert: 4x4 safari with barbecue dinner

  

  Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel. The morning is free to explore the city on your own. In the afternoon, at 3:00 PM, meet our safari guide in front of your hotel; he will accompany you on an adventure trip into the desert. Far from the hustle and bustle of Dubai, you will reach the deserts of Dubai and prepare for an exciting journey in a 4x4 jeep safari. Experience the adventure aboard the vehicle as you cross extreme heights, steep slopes, and huge dunes. You will make a stop in the middle of the desert to discover the desert land up close. Your safari will end with your arrival at the traditional desert camp. The camp will welcome you with Arabic coffee and dates. You can enjoy shisha (waterpipes) and a delicious barbecue dinner. The shows include the Tanoura dance, performed by a male dancer wearing a colorful costume. This dance is followed by a fire show, then the evening ends with a mesmerizing belly dance. Spend an unforgettable evening in Dubai, in a desert landscape. At the end of the trip, you will be transferred to your hotel in Dubai. Overnight at the hotel in Dubai. Highlights of the day - 03: Pick-up and drop-off service in a 4x4 off-road vehicle at the Dubai hotel Some of the highest sand dunes in the region Services of an experienced and certified safari guide Enclosure with desert wildlife and flora Activities such as sandboarding, camel ride at the Desert Camp Traditional desert camp experience with a delicious barbecue dinner Entertainment shows such as Tanoura dance, fire show, and belly dance Meals: Breakfast, BBQ dinner

• day 4

  Free day in Dubai or join our optional tour of modern Dubai.

  

  Breakfast is served at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure, or you can explore the city on your own. You can also join our guided tour of modern Dubai, with tickets to the Burj Khalifa observation deck. Discover the best places in modern Dubai, such as Dubai Marina, Blue Water Island, Palm Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Mall, and the Burj Khalifa, thanks to our day trip. Overnight in Dubai Meals: Breakfast.

• day 5

  Visit of the city of Dubai to Abu Dhabi, with the Sheikh Zayed Mosque.

  

  Breakfast at the hotel. Meet our guide before 9:00 am; he will accompany you to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Dubai's neighbor, rich in oil, is just as astonishing with its skyscrapers and still has a rich Bedouin heritage. The day tour in Abu Dhabi includes the city's sights, starting with one of the largest mosques and another that illustrates the unique interactions between Islam and the world. Next, you will be guided to the Abu Dhabi Corniche, an impressive eight-kilometer waterfront with a clean beach, pedestrian paths, children's parks, restaurants, and cafes. The Corniche is the best place to admire the magnificent Abu Dhabi skyline. You can make a photo stop at the Emirates Palace, the most expensive hotel ever built. Cross the Al Bateen district of Abu Dhabi, a key residential and commercial area. You will then visit the Heritage Village, which recreates the good old days of Bedouin culture. Next, visit the famous Abu Dhabi date market, the main and largest market to get dates in Abu Dhabi. Your day trip will end with a visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum of its kind in world cultural history. After the visit to the Louvre, you will be transferred to your hotel in Abu Dhabi and will spend the night at the hotel. Highlights of the Abu Dhabi city tour: - Visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world - Photo stop at the most expensive hotel ever built: the Emirates Palace - Visit to the Abu Dhabi Corniche, the best place for family fun in the sun - Visit to the Heritage Village to discover history and traditions - Visit to the camel market, the largest camel market in the UAE - Visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first universal museum in the Arab world

• day 6

  Free day in Abu Dhabi or optional visit of the city and the Al Ain oasis.

  

  Healthy breakfast at the Abu Dhabi hotel, the rest of the day is dedicated to leisure and relaxation on the wonderful beaches of Abu Dhabi. You can also join our full-day excursion to the garden city of Al Ain, in the United Arab Emirates. Just an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi, you will reach the greener Al Ain, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Al Ain is the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the world and an ideal place to discover the rich heritage of the United Arab Emirates. The excursion includes a visit to the Al Ain Museum at Al Jahili Fort, which houses the work of British adventurer Sir Wilfred Thesiger and his journey through the Empty Quarter desert. Other exhibits include pottery and painting, as well as music and calligraphy. The camel is an integral part of daily life in the Middle East. Visit the camel farm and get close to these amazing animals at the Al Ain camel farm.

• day 7

  A whole day in Abu Dhabi for shopping.

  

  Delicious breakfast at your hotel. This day is free to explore the city on your own. You can also choose to visit Ferrari World, Warner Bros, Yas Waterworld or take a day trip to the Mangrove National Park in Abu Dhabi. It is a weekend destination with the mangrove forest and more than 60 species of birds, as well as the possibility to go kayaking, motor boating, and other water activities. Meals: Breakfast.

• day 8

  From Abu Dhabi to Dubai International Airport - Departure

  

  Breakfast at the hotel in Abu Dhabi. Meeting with our driver, who will accompany you to Dubai International Airport for your return transfer. The normal check-out time is noon and your pick-up will be arranged according to the time of your return flight.