Dubai & Abu Dhabi Explorer

Upon arrival in Dubai, you will be welcomed by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, you may choose to relax or spend the rest of your day the way you like. Do consider pursuing some independent activities should your flight get into Dubai in the morning.

On this day, you will have an opportunity to discover the traditional city of merchants, modern Dubai and sample historic sites on a half-day tour. The tour typically starts with a photo-stop at the famous landmark of Dubai, Burj Al Arab, before heading to the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, past modern palaces sprawled along the coast. The tour continues to Al Bastakiya, an historic area of old wind-tower houses built by wealthy merchants; nearby stands the 150-year old Al Fahidi Fort. Here you will find the Dubai Museum which records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre. Board the abra (water taxi) to cross the creek and explore the spice souk (market). At tour’s end you’ll have time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai – the Gold Souk. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. (B)

SUGGESTIONS:
• You can choose to stay back at the souks and spend some more time shopping.
• Alternately you can enjoy a scenic Dinner cruise, choose your view – rustic creek, romantic canal or the mesmerizing marina.

The morning is open for you to spend the day as you choose.
SUGGESTIONS:
• Head to Dubai Mall for some shopping therapy or visit Burj Khalifa, the world largest tower, for an aerial view of Dubai.
• If you are interested in viewing Dubai from the skies, take a ride on the Seaplane, taking off from the beautiful Dubai Creek with a view of old Dubai as well as new Dubai in a 40 minute flight.
Following lunch, leave the city behind and brace yourself for an evening of fun-filled adventure as the mysterious desert beckons. Discover the essence of Arabia as you embark on a thrilling Desert Safari. Spend the evening under the stars in a Bedouin camp — a truly Arabian setting. Witness an inspiring sunset as you drive deep into the heart of the desert over the rolling and ever-changing dunes. Upon arriving at the campsite, you will receive a true Arabian welcome with Arabic coffee, tea and dates. Before setting down for dinner, enjoy a camel ride, go sandboarding and try out henna designs. Following a delicious barbecue dinner, enjoy an aromatic shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe) while being entertained by a spectacular belly dance and tanoura show with Arabic folk music. Return back to your hotel with fond memories of your experience in the desert. (B)

After check-out, you will be transferred to your hotel in the desert for an Desert experience. Spend the day enjoying the hotel facilities. (B)

SUGGESTIONS:
• You can opt for an Abu Dhabi City tour enroute to your hotel.
• Alternately, spend the day at Yas Island – Visit Ferrari World, Drive an Aston Martin, shop at the Yas Mall, soak up the sun at the Yas Beach.

Spend the day enjoying the hotel facilities. After check-out, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey. (B)