UAE: The Complete (Standard)

Arrival at Dubai airport. Meet & Greet by our representative. Transfer to your hotel by airconditioned vehicle. Check in & Overnight in Dubai. Dinner at leisure. 

Breakfast at your hotel. We will start with a briefing meeting at 9h30 am to introduce the group and the guide and explain the trip . We will depart for a half-day guided tour of DUBAI. You will have the opportunity to discover 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 in the Arabian Gulf. The distinctive skyscrapers and gigantic shopping malls will impress every visitor. We start with the Atlantis Hotel located at the crescent of Palm Jumeirah After that, photo stop at Burj Al Arab Hotel and continue to the 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. We then proceed to Bastakyia, the old town district of Dubai. Learn everything about the local history and geography. We will visit the Al Shindagha Museum. Another highlight will follow: you will use the local water taxis, called “Abras”, to cross 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. Lunch Buffet. In the afternoon, we will join a Desert Safari, after settling down in the 4WD vehicles, the jeeps will speed through the desert of the golden sand dunes. The dune bashing or desert driving continues with the thrill of going up and down the dunes provoking many shrieks and laughter full of excitement. The final leg of this program takes us to the main campsite. This will be the highlight of the trip. After witnessing a memorable sight – the true Arabian sunset with its glory and magic. A delicious Barbecue Dinner is prepared on open fires and a variety of beverages are available. The beat of the music increases as a Belly dancer starts dancing to the rhythm of the music. What better way to experience a true Arabian night than this? Overnight in Dubai

Schedules are likely to change during the holy month of Ramadan, Summer Season and Winter Season. Please contact tour operator for updates

- 15h-15h45 - pick up by 4x4 Jeeps from the hotel 

- 16h20 - Arrival in the desert (meeting point) 

- 17h00 - Entrance to desert and start dune bashing (time for sand boarding) 

- 17h45 - Stop for sunset and departure to camp (30 minutes stop) 

- 18h15 - Arrival in the camp activities like camel riding, henna painting etc. 

- 18h15 - Tanoura Show, Belly Dance and Fire Show followed by a BBQ dinner 

- 20h30 - End of activities and departure to Dubai 

- 21h-21h30 - Drop off in hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. We start the tour in 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”. We will start at the famous Yas Island which houses the FORMULA 1 YAS circuit & 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 a landmark. Then we will continue towards 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 cladded in marble and features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping. Then we will go towards Abu Dhabi downtown. Lunch in the city. After lunch, 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. Then will drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the museums are being built to complete the image of ABU DHABI as a cultural city. We will also pass by the famous site of the Abrahamic Family House. In the late afternoon we will visit the Louvre Museum, The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located in the Saadiyat Island Cultural District. Finally, we will check in at the hotel. Dinner & overnight in Abu Dhabi. 

Breakfast at your hotel. We leave Abu Dhabi in the morning to AL AIN. This morning we will continue to Al Ain. which is located in the Hajjar Mountains, it 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. We continue to Jebel Hafeet and will take a great photo stop. After that, we will have Lunch in the city. In the afternoon, we will visit the camel market, the largest in the UAE. Then we will visit also the Jahili Fort, one of the largest castles in Al Ain and the best-in-class example of the Islamic military architecture locally. Then we will visit 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 Sheikh 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. Then we proceed to visit Qasr AL Muwaiji, where you will learn everything about the history of this region. At the end of the afternoon, we will check in at the hotel. Dinner in the hotel. Overnight in AL AIN. 

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning we will proceed towards. Dubai & Sharjah. We will reach after 2 hours and start a half-day Sharjah tour. This tour will take us to Sharjah, the cultural capital known as the ‘Pearl of the Gulf”. You will pass by the King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Emirates. Then we pass by the renovated Fort of Sharjah, the former residence of the ruling family. Then we continue to the Sharjah Heritage Museum which conserves and displays the rich traditional customs and culture of Sharjah as a source of pride and inspiration to Emiratis and to visitors to the UAE. Begin a journey of discovery through Sharjah's rich and diverse heritage and explore traditions that have endured the test of time. You will see handcrafted works of art and objects that date back to a time when local people relied solely on fishing and pearling. Trace the development of education, currency and the early postal system. We will discover the traditional skills and crafts relating to jewellery, costumes, herbal medicines, music and folklore. After the visit, it’s now time to explore the colourful Souk Al Arsa, set up in a traditional way. You will also have an opportunity to discover local traditional shops in Souk Al Arsa. Lunch will be served in a very local restaurant where you will discover the real Bedouin meal of MANDI, a succulent recipe of meats or fish with marvellous spices from this part of the world. After the tour, we return to Dubai towards the “Dubai Mall” & Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the centrepiece of the Gulf region's most prestigious urban development to date. Burj Dubai will radiate out in a series of ellipses from the sky-breaking tower encompassing residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment and the world's largest shopping mall “Dubai Mall”. Free time for shopping. With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions; the Middle East region’s first Galeries Lafayette department store, France’s leading fashion house and one of the top 100 global retailers. The Dubai Mall is revolutionizing the modern shopping experience. With an impressive array of leisure pursuits, this is the ultimate, cutting-edge shopping experience. A range of adventure sports vies for attention alongside the romance of ice skating. The Dubai Mall is a place where a 21st-century gold souk is set off against a world-class aquarium. Step inside The Dubai Mall and experience a place like no other. A climb to Burj Khalifa will be proposed to all our guests (optional –to pre-book in advance), Dinner in hotel. Overnight in Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, we will go for a cruise in the waters of the Indian Ocean. Musandam is a spot where the waters of the “Gulf of Oman” are the gateway to the natural sea treasures. The Musandam Peninsula is the northern-most part of Oman, it has one of the most rugged, isolated and beautiful coastlines in the world, the towering Hajar Mountains rise directly out of the sea creating spectacular fjords-like scenery, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for the caves, bays and pebble beaches along the coast. The sheltered bays also offer a safe environment for snorkelers and non-divers to explore. The marine life of the Gulf of Oman is rich in diversity with fish, corals, turtles and invertebrates. We will take a dhow cruise trip in the fjords of Musandam that offers us an insight into this fantastic landscape and guarantees an ambience of peace and tranquillity. There is also a possibility of seeing Dolphins along the cruise. Lunch on board. This traditional type of dhow is equipped with comfortable seats, cushions and carpets. We will enjoy sea safaris, snorkelling, swimming, playing and more. (Note: Please carry your passport along with you, as it is required for Police Check). We will be back in Dubai at the end of the day to relax in the hotel after that long adventure day. Dinner in a hotel & overnight in Dubai.

Note:

NEW PROCEDURE AT BORDER

MUSANDAM DIBBA OMAN

This is to inform you of an important update regarding travel requirements and border fees for Dibba, Oman. Following the final meeting with border officers, new procedures have been implemented starting 01 December 2024.

Kindly find the updated requirements below:

• UAE Tourist visa holders (single entry) will be restricted from traveling to Musandam as their UE visa may expire upon border crossing

• Citizens eligible for a UAE visa on arrival (including Europeans and holders of specific Canadian and US visas) can travel to Musandam.

• UAE multiple-entry visa holders are also allowed to travel

• UAE visa-on-arrival tourists can cross the border without paying an exit fee until further notice

• UAE residence visa holders must have a minimum of 3 months visa validity and 6 months passport validity at the time of trave.

• All UAE residents, including children and infants, are required to pay

AED 31 as border fees:

• Document submission procedures remain the same, and the Border Permit must be submitted 3 days prior to travel.

Breakfast at your hotel. This morning or you will be able to profit from the multitude selection of tours we offer in DUBAI. Depending on your departure time, you will be transferred to DUBAI airport.