UAE Holidays: UAE Roundtrip Program

Day 01:

Arrival at Dubai International Airport.
Transfer to hotel in Dubai.

Overnight at Dubai Hotel

Day 02:

Breakfast at the hotel
Dubai city tour
Full Day Dubai City Tour With At the top Burj Khalifa

Modern City Tour

Depart from Hotel drive towards the Burj Al Arab (outside visit only), the luxury hotel built on a manmade island, where you will pause for photographs.

Appreciate one of our modern era's most remarkable feats of engineering, Palm Island. Each settlement is in the shape of a palm tree, topped with a crescent, and has a large number of residential, leisure and entertainment centers.

Driving by the Dubai marina your journey will then continue Souk Al Bahar (market of the sailor), an Arabesque shopping mall and entertainment destination located in the heart of the prestigious Downtown Burj Khalifa, on the Old Town Island.

The cultural theme flows throughout, with boutique shops showcasing the Arabian heritage through a mix of authentic handicrafts, fashion wear, perfumes, carpets and furnishings.

Burj Khalifa at the Top

Moving on to the Dubai mall the region's premier shopping, lifestyle and entertainment destination

With more than 1,200 stores and a host of world-class attractions, The Dubai Mall is revolutionizing the modern shopping experience.

Moving on to the Burj Khalifa – Visit the Observation Deck “At the Top” located on the 124th Floor of the tallest building in the world.

Lunch stop.

Cultural Dubai City Tour

In the afternoon proceed for Cultural City tour which takes us to a variety of interesting and popular attractions in Dubai.

We’ll stop for photo at the Jumeirah Mosque – a magnificent example of Islamic architecture, Bastakia area – the oldest part of the city, where we’ll see the Wind Towers which served as air-conditioners in earlier days.

Next, we’ll visit the Dubai Museum housed in the 150-years old Al Fahidi Fort. In the Museum, we will see interesting artefacts, which throw light on Dubai’s historical links with trading and the pearl diving.

We then enjoy a ride across the famed Dubai creek in a local water taxi which is called “Abra” to see the bustling activities on the waterfront and move on to the Deira side of Dubai.

This will be followed by a visit to the aromatic Spice souq and the vast glittering Gold souq where you can buy exquisite gold jewellery at prices lower than in Europe.

Transfer back to Hotel

Overnight at Dubai Hotel

Day 03:

Breakfast at the Hotel
Check-out and proceed to Sharjah / Ajman

Sharjah and Ajman Tour

This fascinating tour takes you to the two emirates of Sharjah and Ajman. Sharjah is the cultural metropolis within the United Arab Emirates and the third largest state. Carefully restored old areas are as impressive as the museum or the central souk, which harbours about 500 shops and is directly located at Sharjah’s lagoon. Another famous landmark is the King Faisal Mosque, which is the biggest mosque in Sharjah and was built to honour King Faisal of Saudi Arabia, who was responsible for financing the development of Sharjah before the discovery of oil. The neighbouring City of Ajman is famous for its ship building industry. The magnificent museum, housed in an ancient fort, was once the residence and seat of government of the ruler of Sharjah. This museum gives intriguing insights into lifestyles before the changes brought by the discovery of the oil.

Visit to Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and Ajman Museum

Overnight at Ajman Hotel

Day 04:

Breakfast at the Hotel
Checkout from the hotel & Transfer to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi City Tour + Visit To Louvre Museum

Abu Dhabi City Tour

This tour offers an ideal introduction to the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi city. Departing from the hotel drive to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque for an inside visit.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest mosque in the world. The Mosque is large enough to accommodate 40,000 worshippers. The main prayer hall can accommodate up to 9,000 worshippers.

After your mosque visit group will visit the interesting highlights such as The Heritage Village. The drive takes you past the beautiful corniche and interesting sights around the city of Abu Dhabi.

Guests will pass by Emirates Palace for a brief photo stop from outside.

*Note – Entrance to Grand Mosque is closed on Friday Morning and can be visited after 4.30pm.

Dress code: Comfortable shoes are recommended for this tour. Respectful attire is recommended when going ashore in a Muslim country. Women visiting the mosque must cover their entire body with including their head with a scarf, leaving their hands and face exposed. Food, drinks and smoking are strictly prohibited at the mosque. Guests not following the dress code will not be allowed to enter the mosque. The mosque will not be providing the local dress anymore.

Louvre Museum Visit

Pritzker Prize winning French architect Jean Nouvel has designed a museum-city (Arab medina) under a vast silvery dome. Here you can walk through the promenades overlooking the sea beneath the museum’s 180-metre diameter dome, composed of almost 8,000 unique metal stars set in a complex geometric pattern. When sunlight filters through, it creates a moving ‘rain of light’ beneath the dome, reminiscent of the overlapping palm trees in the UAE’s oases.

Overnight at Abu Dhabi Hotel

Day 05:

Breakfast at the Hotel
Transfer to Al Ain

Al Ain City Tour with Lunch

Al Ain City Tour

It is a place that offers life-saving resources in the middle of the desert. As it is blessed with substantial underground water resources; it is also an extremely fertile region, rich in greenery with numerous farms, public parks and important archeological sites. A scenic drive through the desert brings us to our first stop, Al Jahili Fort with its adjoining fortress. Al Jahili Fort has been a cultural focal point of activities associated with philosophy and heritage of Al Ain in the Garden City. The fort offers a good insight into the Bedouin lifestyle and local culture. It also has exhibits from the 5,000-year-old Mesopotamian burial site located nearby, called the Hili Graves. Just a few minutes away from this historical site, date gardens are being watered by the 2,000-year-old falaj irrigation system. We continue our journey to the Al Ain Palace Museum, which was the residence of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahayan, the late ruler of the United Arab Emirates from 1927 until the early 1970’s. Our next destination is the colorful camel market, which is the biggest in the region. From here we head to the apex of the 1,300-metre Jebel Hafeet - Mount Hafeet - which provides breathtaking views of the extensive desert below. Here you have the opportunity to take photographs before we have lunch in the Mercure Hotel right at the peak of the mountain.

Lunch at Local Restaurant.

Overnight at Al Ain Hotel

Day 06:

Breakfast at the Hotel
Checkout and Transfer to Dubai
Dune Dinner Safari in the Evening

Dune Dinner Safari

This tour takes you to the desert of Dubai, driving across beautiful oceans of towering sand dunes to arrive at the local camel farm. From the high dunes, you witness the sunset as the sun sheds its blaze over enormous areas covered with sand. The hustle and bustle of the city is far away from the unrivalled silence and tranquillity around you. Mesmerized by the magnificent view, you pioneer into an enchanting Arabian night. After a challenging ride across the desert, you reach our traditional Arabic camp, where a BBQ dinner is served in a torch-lit ambience giving for the bewitching belly dancer, who performs to rhythm of the captivating Arabic music under a galaxy of stars. As you relax on comfortable cushions in “Bedu” tents and quench your thirst, you have your hands painted with intricate henna designs. You may also experience a short camel ride or just enjoy an aromatic shisha, whilst being out under the sky.

Overnight at Hotel in Dubai

Day 07:

Breakfast at the Hotel
Day at Leisure
Dhow Cruise Dinner in the evening

Dhow Cruise Dinner

Delight in a magical dinner cruise beneath the stars on board a traditional wooden dhow boat. It is an idyllic way to witness Dubai’s transformation from traditional fishing port to a modern metropolis, as you sail silently along the Dubai Creek, surrounded by a mesmerising mix of historical landmarks, ancient vessels, luxury yachts, and high-rise towers. Some of the many sights include the National Bank of Dubai, Al Seef Heritage District, and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce & Industry buildings. Besides the Heritage Village, you’ll also catch a glimpse of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, one of the oldest buildings in Dubai and the official residence of its ruler between 1912 to 1958. Watch these contrasting worlds go by, illuminated by city lights, as you savour a delicious buffet featuring classic local dishes and the finest international cuisine.

Overnight at Hotel in Dubai