Day 01: Arrival in Dubai
Arrival at Dubai Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Day 02: Discovering Dubai
Buffet breakfast. Embark on a half-day excursion to Classic Dubai, offering insights into the old city. Explore the Bastakia area with its ancient merchant houses, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. Continue with an outside panoramic view of the Dubai Museum, resembling a fortress (the museum is closed to the public). Next, board an "Abra" (water taxi) to experience the atmosphere on the other side of the creek. We'll proceed to the exotic and aromatic Spice Souk and the world-famous Gold Souk. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel.
In the evening, there's an optional dinner cruise on a traditional "Dhow," a boat that used to transport goods from neighboring countries to the Emirates, sailing along Dubai Marina. Enjoy spectacular views of the illuminated skyscrapers. Overnight stay.
Day 03: Exploring Modern Dubai
Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Optionally, explore Modern Dubai, a city with incomparable construction projects. Start with a visit to Souk Madinat Jumeirah, where you can admire local crafts and photograph the iconic Burj Al Arab, the world's tallest hotel. Then, head to Palm Jumeirah to see Atlantis The Palm hotel. Return via monorail for panoramic views of the Palm. Get on a vehicle to visit Dubai Marina, one of the largest coastal master-planned projects in the world. Explore prototypes of residences and learn about exciting future business prospects in the Emirate. Arrive at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower at 828 meters. End the tour and choose to stay at Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping mall, for shopping or return to the hotel.
Day 04: Trip to Abu Dhabi
After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have the possibility of a full-day excursion to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, often called the Manhattan of the Middle East and the administrative center of the country. En route to Abu Dhabi, you'll pass by Jebel Ali and its Free Zone, which is the world's largest artificial port. Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, you'll visit the grand Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the third-largest mosque in the world with a capacity of up to 40,000 people. Continue your tour in the modern area of Al Bateen, home to the palaces of Emirati Sheikhs. You'll also drive past the residence palace of the current Sheikh, which was once the residence of Sheikh Zayed, the founding father of the UAE.
Next, head to the picturesque "Corniche" waterfront for panoramic views of Abu Dhabi city, pristine beaches, and a striking skyline. You'll have an exterior view of the "Emirates Palace" hotel, renowned as the world's most luxurious 7-star hotel. The tour includes entry to the presidential palace "Qasr Al Watan," also known as the Palace of the Nation. This magnificent palace showcases the rich heritage and contemporary architecture of the UAE, featuring grand halls, a vast library, and exquisite gardens.
Enjoy a delectable lunch at a 5-star hotel with a variety of international and local cuisine. In the afternoon, you'll visit the renowned Louvre Abu Dhabi, an architectural masterpiece that combines art, culture, and history. Explore its extensive collection of artworks spanning various periods and civilizations, including ancient artifacts and masterpieces by world-renowned artists. The museum's unique design, with its iconic dome-shaped roof, creates an awe-inspiring ambiance.
After a day filled with exploration and cultural immersion, return to Dubai, where you'll be transferred to your hotel for accommodation.
Day 05: Free Time and Desert Adventure
Breakfast and a free morning for shopping or your preferred activities.
In the afternoon, between 3:00 and 3:30 PM, you'll be picked up from the hotel for an exciting optional desert safari. Travel in luxurious 4x4 vehicles, each accommodating up to 6 people, for a personal encounter with a different world. Enjoy the thrill of traveling over sand dunes, passing by camel farms and breathtaking landscapes, perfect for photography. Stop where you can appreciate the magic of the Arabian sunset and the eternal beauty of the desert. Try sandboarding on the dunes. Finally, arrive at a traditional Arabian camp, where you can ride camels, smoke aromatic shisha (water pipe), get henna tattoos, or simply admire the moonlit feast while having a buffet dinner with fresh salads, barbecue meats, and chicken, followed by fruit desserts. During dinner, enjoy a traditional Arabic folk dance performance featuring a Belly Dancer (note: during Ramadan, dance performances are not permitted). Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
Day 06: Farewell to Dubai
Breakfast and free time until the scheduled transfer to Dubai Airport for your onward flight.