Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Upon arrival into Dubai, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax and enjoy the hotel for the remainder of the day or explore this bustling city on your own.

Enjoy a full day city tour of Dubai.  Drive through Zabeel Palace where the Dubai Royal Family resides.  The highlight of the day is to step out onto the highest outdoor observation deck in the world at the Burj Khalifa. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the entire world. For thrill seekers, the speedy elevator takes only a minute reach the top (124 floors), making your ears pop!

 

Visit Dubai Mall. Then continue to the Jumeirah Palm, yet another man-made island and then a photo stop at Atlantis hotel. Visit Souq Madinat Jumeirah (Little Venice) followed by photo stop at Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Mosque.

 

Breakfast

Half day tour to Old Dubai, Al Bastakiya Historical Neighborhood to explore the emirates heritage of art and culture, and the museum.

 

Dubai Museum in Al Fahidi Fort is an underground museum showcasing the ancient history of Dubai and the interactions between different peoples and civilizations across both urban and rural lives here.

 

Wander through the cloth markets and end up at the Abras, where local water taxis take you across the Dubai Creek to the spice and gold markets.

 

Dubai is and has been a titan of trade for centuries. To get a sense of what commerce was like back in the day, take a stroll through one of the city's traditional souks or bazaars.

 

The Gold Souk (Gold Market), located on Dubai Creek's south bank in the Deira, specializes in gold in the form of necklaces, bracelets and earrings from more than 300 retailers. Approximately 20 percent of the world's gold passes through this market. The souk also sells platinum, diamonds and silver.

 

On the other side of the creek lies the pungent Spice Souk (Spice Market), where vendors hawk flavors from across the globe, including cinnamon, ginger, chili and saffron.

 

Breakfast

Today you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel in Abu Dhabi. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure.

 

You may like to stroll around the dhow harbor, haggle in markets, absorbing the atmosphere at shisha cafes and stroll its lengthy and cinematic Corniche.

 

Breakfast

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates.  Also one the world’s largest mosques, it can accommodate an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest crystal chandeliers –10 meters in diameter, 15 meters in height and weighs 12 tons. The mosque's first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site.

 

Heritage Village is a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village and provides an interesting glimpse into the emirate’s past. Traditional aspects of the desert way of life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goats’ hair tent and a falaj irrigation system are attractively displayed in the open museum.

 

There are workshops where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills such as metal work and pottery, while women sit weaving and spinning. The craftsmen are happy to share their skills and may occasionally give you the chance to try it yourself.

 

The little spice shops are a treat with a range of dried herbs, handmade soap and plenty of chatter!

 

Breakfast

Today we visit Yas Island, an entertainment destination within a 30 minute drive of the capital city Abu Dhabi.

 

Yas Waterworld is the UAE's most elaborate water park offers opportunities to get soaked on rides in 4 different thrill levels.  The attractive date-palm landscaping, pearl-diving show, barasti (palm) shelters and souqs create a pleasant heritage theme.

 

Let’s visit Ferrari World and take a ride on Formula Rossa, the world's fastest roller coaster.  Visit this indoor temple of torque and celebration of all things Ferrari in a spectacular building. Accelerating from 0 km/h to 240 km/h (150 mph) in 4.9 seconds, this is as close to an F1 experience as most of us are likely to get.  Between thrills, check out the car exhibitions and live shows.

 

Breakfast

After breakfast, your tour ends.

 

Please provide details of your flight home so we can schedule your transfer to Dubai International Airport.

 

Breakfast