UAE – Camels, Crown Princes & Couture (Group Discounts Available)

Arrival at Dubai airport Meet & Greet by our representative at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Check in & Overnight in Dubai.

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure for a full day tour of the spectacular and lively metropolis of Dubai. The city, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays presents itself as a glamorous metropolis at the Arabian Gulf. The distinctive skyscrapers and gigantic shopping-malls will impress every visitor. We start with Bastakyia, the old town district of Dubai. Next, set along the historic waters of Dubai Creek, Al Shindagha Museum tells the proud story of the nation’s past and reverent traditions. The museum’s ‘Dubai Creek: Birth of a City’ is a state-of-the-art experience that guides visitors through the area’s dramatic development over centuries.The carefully-curated tour features interactive videos, touch displays and photographs and artefacts so visitors can gain insight into what it was like for Emiratis to raise a family by the waterways, and how maritime trade affected their livelihoods. Another highlight will follow: you will use the local water taxis, called “Abras”, to cross the Dubai Creek. Enjoy the spectacular view of the city while heading towards the district of Deira. Here you will be enchanted by the large variety of exotic spices in the famous Spice Souk. Take the chance to get a unique and affordable souvenir when you visit the adjacent Gold Souk. We then proceed to Jumeirah area, where we will have a photo stop of the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. After that, photo stop of Burj Al Arab hotel and continue to Atlantis hotel located at crescent of Palm Jumeirah. We will experiment the Monorail which is a good vantage point to see the Palm Jumeirah. After that trip by train we will join back our bus. We will pass by the new area of DUBAI Marina and Jumeirah. It is lunch time, we propose you to taste the local Mandi which is a traditional dish originated from Hadhramaut, Yemen consisting mainly of meat and rice with a special blend of Baharat/spices. It is cooked in a pit underground. It’s extremely popular and prevalent in this area. In the afternoon, transfer to the famous “Mall of the Emirates”, its biggest claim to fame is the Middle East’s first indoor ski slope, Ski Dubai. With its indoor ski area, one of the largest in the world, the Mall of the Emirates seeks to differentiate itself from the dozen or so other newly completed malls in Dubai and the surrounding Emirates. Free time for shopping. Visit a Craft Center in Dubai we before return to the hotel. In the evening enjoy a dhow cruise dinner at Dubai Marina. Overnight in Dubai. Optional (on request): Lunch in Atlantis (applicable only, if full group booked)

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning we will start our day with the visit of an Emirati FALCON center (visit can be altered for opening times purposes) to learn how those species are important in this country. Then continue to the Downtown Dubai area, with Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, the most prestigious urban development in the region. Free time for shopping in the world’s largest shopping mall, with more than 1200 stores and a range of global retailers. The Dubai Mall is also a leisure and entertainment destination with the world class aquarium, a 21st century gold souk, a cinema, ice rink etc. Optional visit to Burj Kahlifa (prebooking required for the entire group), before enjoying lunch in DUBAI MALL. In the afternoon, you will join a Desert Safari. You will try our comfortable 4×4 vehicles with A/C to pass the endless and spectacular sandy desert. In the evening you will reach a traditional Bedouin desert camp. Where you will be having a BBQ-dinner in the sunset on the rhythm of traditional Arabic music, an unforgettable experience. In the late evening, you will return to your hotel. Overnight in Dubai.

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to the oasis city of Al Ain, located on the Hajjar Mountains. Al Ain is one of the oldest cities in the UAE, rich in traditions. For thousands of years the oasis of Al Ain has been an important caravan stop on the ancient trade routes across Arabia. You will visit the camel market, the largest in the UAE. Visit of Al Ain Palace, it is one the most important cultural places in Al Ain city. It is a direct testimony to the period of rule of the late Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Al Ain and his original place of residence there. The Palace is also the birthplace of HH Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. Visit of the Jahili fort, one of the largest castles in Al Ain and best-in-class example of the Islamic military architecture locally. After lunch, we will proceed to visit the QASR Al Muwaiji of Al Ain, where you will learn more about the history of this region. In the afternoon, step back in time at the Hilli Gardens (not Friday), famous for the archaeological excavations from the third millennium B.C. After the visit of AL AIN. we will continue our route to ABU DHABI, another 150 Km (2hrs) more to windup for the day. Dinner at the hotel & overnight in Abu Dhabi.

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure for a full day private guided tour to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. This comprehensive tour is the ideal introduction to the UAE capital and the island on which it stands. The name Abu Dhabi means: “Father of the Gazelle”. Our first stop will be at Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world; able to accommodate more than 30,000 worshipers. The beautiful Mosque is completely clad in marble and also features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping works. We will continue our tour towards Abu Dhabi downtown. We will pass by Qasr Al Watan, which is a working Presidential palace in Abu Dhabi and a majestic cultural landmark that invites you to discover the rich legacy of knowledge and tradition that has shaped the UAE’s journey. And then we will pass by Qasr Al Hosn fort, the ancestral home of the Al Nahyan and the symbolic heart of Abu Dhabi. Lunch will be served in a buffet style restaurant. In the afternoon, we will drive along the spectacular Corniche, past gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices and elegant high-rise apartments to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the city’s magnificent skyline. The remaining part of the afternoon will be devoted to drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where GUGGENHEIM is built to complete the image of ABU DHABI as a cultural city. The tour will continue towards the Abrahamic Family House, which is dedicated to the pursuit of peaceful coexistence for generations to come. It’s space serves to bridge our common humanity through the exchange of knowledge, ongoing dialogue, and the practice of faith. After this moving experience, we head towards the Louvre Museum, the Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located on the Cultural District. After the visit, we will transfer to famous Yas Island which houses the FORMULA 1 YAS circuit, the WARNER bros park & the first attraction park of Ferrari in the world. An impressive attraction park, the largest covered air-conditioned park in the world with a huge RED FERRARI sign as landmark. Visit a Craft Centre in Abu Dhabi before returning to hotel. Dinner at a Traditional Restaurant. Overnight in Abu Dhabi.

Breakfast at your hotel. Check out at 12h00 noon. Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to Abu Dhabi or Dubai airport.