Abu Dhabi Stopover
3 Days
from
$489
to
$741
per person*
Highlights:
U.A.E.
(Abu Dhabi)
Trip Start/End:
Abu Dhabi
/
Abu Dhabi
This UAE stopover begins with a Abu Dhabi city tour, with stops along the way to numerous sites including Heritage village, Grand Mosque, Al Hosn Fort, and Dates Market. Your day tour is followed by a dhow dinner cruise.
With a population of just under 1.5 million, Abu Dhabi is the headquarters of numerous oil companies and embassies. With only 420,000 citizens in the entire emirate, each has a theoretical net worth of $17 million, and Abu Dhabi has been described by CNN as the richest city in the world. The city features large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, international luxury hotel chains and opulent shopping malls.
Trip Itinerary
Abu Dhabi
Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Day 1: Abu Dhabi
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between the airport and hotel.
This evening spend time at leisure or relax at your hotel.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island (5*) The luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island boasts the ideal Yas Island location, a seven-minute ride from Abu Dhabi's airport and 45 minutes from Dubai. Designed as a sports and leisure paradise, Yas Island boasts a Formula 1 track, golf course, marina and the Ferrari World Theme Park, the first Ferrari Theme Park.
Al Hosn Fort
Arabic Dhow Dinner
Day 2: Abu Dhabi
Enjoy a private tour of Abu Dhabi, with visits to a selection of carefully-chosen highlights of the UAE's lovely capital; from the remarkable buildings featuring some of the most stunning architecture to be found anywhere, to glimpses into the past. Soak up Abu Dhabi's unique blend of culture and fine traditional arts and crafts in the oriental markets and handicrafts centre. Enter a world where Islamic designs and elements feature modern architecture, blending the new with ancient traditions of the East and the West, in this city where the glorious greens of its gardens vie with the blues of the sea and sky. This tours makes visits to sites and monuments which include the Heritage village, Grand Mosque, Al Hosn Fort, and Dates Market. This tour takes approximately 5 hours.
A private vehicle will pick you up for a most memorable time on board the Arabic Dhow (Arabic Boat Cruise). A dinner cruise on a wonderful wooden dhow - built in the time-honored manner but with every comfort included - is a romantic way of spending an evening. Cruise along the moonlit creek while viewing the brilliantly-illuminated skyline. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies. You private vehicle will then transfer you back to your hotel.
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island (5*) Day 3: Abu Dhabi
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between the airport and hotel.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- Radisson Blu Abu Dhabi Yas Island
Radisson Blu Hotel Abu Dhabi Yas Island (5*) - Abu Dhabi
The luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi Yas Island boasts the ideal Yas Island location, a seven-minute ride from Abu Dhabi's airport and 45 minutes from Dubai. Designed as a sports and leisure paradise, Yas Island boasts a Formula 1 track, golf course, marina and the Ferrari World Theme Park, the first Ferrari Theme Park.
Travel Info
Travel tips of U.A.E.
VISA/PASSPORT
A passport and a visa are required for both US and Canadian citizens. For stays of 30 days or fewer, U.S. citizens holding valid passports may obtain visitor visas at the port of entry for no fee. For a longer stay, a traveler must obtain a visa before arrival in the UAE.
Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of UAE for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is required. Medical facilities are poor quality and not widespread. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/u.a.e.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Abu Dhabi.
Government: Federation of seven autonomous Emirates.
Language: Arabic is the official language. English is widely spoken and used as a second language in commerce.
Religion: Mostly Muslim, of which 16% are Shiite and the remainder Sunni.
Time: GMT + 4.
Electricity: 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. Square three-pin plugs are widespread.
Telephone: Country code +971. Main area codes: Abu Dhabi 2; Ajman, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain 6; Al-Ain 3; Dubai 4; Fujairah 9; Jebel Ali 4; and Ras al-Khaimah 7.
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone operators. Coverage is excellent.
Internet: There are numerous Internet cafes in the UAE but VoIP telephone systems, such as Skype, are officially blocked by the monopoly telecoms provider.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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