Dubai Fantasy Tour
7 Days
from
$3250 per person*
Highlights:
U.A.E.
(Dubai)
Trip Start/End:
Dubai
/
Dubai
Welcome to Dubai - a true fantasy land for adults and kids alike. Whether it be skiing in the desert or sipping tea at the world's tallest building, Dubai is sure to bring out the inner child in everyone. Go right in the heart of the desert for an exhilarating safari followed by a scrumptious barbeque dinner. Seek the thrills of the largest and most exciting water park in the Middle East - Aquaventure in the Palms Atlantis. With its 1200 retail outlets, bring your wallet or purse to the Dubai Mall, where you can shop till you drop. Feel the ultimate rush like a pro in a F1 style single seater race car. Delight your senses at the Burj Al Arab hotel with breathtaking views and mouthwatering menus. Whatever your wish list may be, Dubai has it. Book by May 31st for travel anytime in 2013 and save more than $300 per person!
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Dubai
| - Airport Assistance
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Dubai
| - At Leisure
- Shared - Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Vehicle/Driver
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Dubai
| - Private - Modern Dubai with High Tea in Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa Experience - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Lunch (not included)
- Dhow Dinner Cruise - Vehicle/Driver
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Dubai
| - The Palms Atlantis - Aquaventure (Ticket Only) - Entrance Fee
- The Palms Atlantis - The Lost Chambers - Entrance Fee
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Dubai
| - Private - Shopping Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Ski Dubai ( 2 hour Ticket Only) - Entrance Fee
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Dubai
| - Private - Autodrome - F1 Single Seater Experience - Racing
- Dinner at the Burj Al Arab - Vehicle/Driver
| Media One (4*) Hip Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Dubai
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Dubai
Media One
Day 1: Dubai
Fast track clearance escort through all arrival formalities. Assistance at the baggage belt area. Handover of visa or other essential documents to passengers.
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between the airport and hotel.
Accommodation: Media One (4*) Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City, conveniently located by Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Marina, is a refreshing dose of different! Feel how invigorating it can be to enter a Dubai hotel with a totally new vibe. Whether it is work or play, Media One Hotel presents a cool place with sleek & stylish rooms plus a great mix of ultra trendy outlets, perfect for everything from a quick coffee to after work drinks, lively brunches to delicious dinners. The social scene is lively and the corporate atmosphere is always buzzing.
Desert Safari
Day 2: Dubai
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
This desert safari gives you an opportunity to see the golden sand dunes of Arabia on 4-wheel drive jeep, where you will experience the thrill of a life time - roller coaster ride on the sand dunes. While on the journey, you stop on the highest sand dune to view the beautiful sunset for taking some breathtaking photographs and to refresh yourself with a mineral water. The adventure then continues with a drive to an exquisite Bedouin Campsite, right in the heart of the desert, where henna design, local dresses, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for your enjoyment. Try your hands on some camel rides and Hubbly Bubbly (water pipe) in different flavors that suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating dance to a rhythm of Arabic music. To top it all, the delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served for all the guests.
Accommodation: Media One (4*)
Burj Khalifa Aquarium
Dhow Dinner Cruise
Day 3: Dubai
Modern Dubai offers visitors a diverse experience from the unforgettable charm of traditional souks to inspiring modern skyscrapers. This tour starts with the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, situated right next the one of the world's largest shopping malls, the Dubai Mall, where you will have the opportunity to experience “At The Top.” Begin your vertical ascent to the observation deck in a high-speed elevator, traveling at 10 meters per second. As the doors open, floor-to-ceiling glass walls provide a breath-taking unobstructed 360-degree view of the city, desert and ocean. You will visit the 50m long, designed to a world class standards aquarium, and experience the exotic wonders of aquatic life first-hand through breathtaking views. Traveling through these, you will be treated to an exceptional underwater experience as you meet eye to-eye with sharks, stingrays and other species of fish in their natural habitat. You will then drive towards Dubai Marina district, which offers an exclusive environment for living, leisure and business, only to be followed by the world`s largest man-made island, that has captured the world's imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity, called The Palm Jumeirah. A brief photo stop opposite the luxurious Atlantis The Palm Hotel offers a magnificent, oceanic tribute to a mythological age. A vast water scape, Atlantis The Palm is a place of sunken aquatic chambers, submerged ruins, and exhilarating water rides To conclude this unforgettable tour, enjoy the experience of having a “High Tea” at the only 7-star, world famous hotel, Burj Al Arab. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, this architectural marvel soars to a height of 321 meters, dominating the Dubai Jumeirah skyline. Illuminated at night by choreographed art-light, representing water and fire Burj Al Arab is simply individual, inspired, and impressive!
Your driver will pick you up and transfer you for an unforgettable evening cruise along the Dubai Creek on board a traditionally decorated Dhow. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served including continental and Pan-Asian dishes. Soft drinks and mineral water are included. Experience the atmosphere of Dubai by night accompanied by Arabic music. The cruise takes approximately two hours.
Accommodation: Media One (4*)
Aquadventure
The Lost Chamber
Day 4: Dubai
Splash right into the largest and most exciting water theme park in the Middle East! Aquaventure is overflowing, with 42 acres, master blasters, speed slide, rivers, rapids, lush tropical landscapes and access to a private beach. Expect to get wet! 27.5m tall and 61m long, from the top of the Ziggurat rock, the Leap of Faith catapults riders into a transparent tunnel running through a sharkfilled lagoon. On the Shark Attack, journey to the mysterious core of the Ziggurat through dark twisting tunnels, before being thrust through the shark-filled lagoon. Glide along the interconnected waterways & beaches and be brave to dare The Rapids. Or, enjoy the leisurely tidal effect of Torrent River. The largest family play-structure in the region, 10 slides, 2 dumping buckets, rope-bridges, water jets and climbing frames - will keep younger guests excited and amused all day long.
Discover the lost world of Atlantis and explore a labyrinth of elaborately themed chambers. Here, you will discover a remarkable array of marine life, forgotten artifacts and mysterious scripts. Over 20 fresh and seawater marine exhibits include piranha, arapaima, moon jellies, giant grouper, lionfish and much more. No place keeps that much underwater mystery, as The Lost Chambers of Atlantis!
Accommodation: Media One (4*)
City Centre Mall Dubai UAE
Ski Dubai Indoor Skiing Facility
Day 5: Dubai
This is the tour where you “shop till you drop”! including visit to shopping Malls like Bur Juman, Al Ghurair and Deira City Center the biggest shopping mall in Dubai with more than 300 shops. We will take you to Al Fahidi Street which is also called the Electronics Street and the Naif souk with abundance of textiles adds color to the trip and tests your bargaining skills. Dubai Golf souk, which proves Dubai as the “City of Gold”, is the place where to buy some of the finest and purest gold at competitive prices with a dazzling array of international designs attracting our attention!
Ski Dubai is the first in-door ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing or just playing games in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round. You don't have to worry about ski clothing or equipment either. Ski Dubai has thought of it all and offers guests the use of winter clothing, ski and snowboarding equipment. Your skis will carry you down the slope, and the quad-chairlift or tow lift will promptly carry you back to the top for another run.
Accommodation: Media One (4*)
Autodrome - F1 Single Seater Experience
Al Muntaha, Burj Al Arab
Day 6: Dubai
The Autodrome in Dubai is home to a variety of adrenaline pumping activities geared to race fans of all ages. Experience the rush of a life time as you jump into an F1 style single seat vehicle for 20 minutes of gravity defying speed!! Before endeavouring onto the track you will be briefed about car safety and how to operate this 180bhp race car. After completing your laps, you will be debriefed and presented a certificate of achievement. (2 hrs)
This experience will introduce to you the finest Arabian hospitality and service at its best with unrivalled pomp and splendor. Enjoy dinner in one of the world's modern architectural wonder and experience the magic atmosphere and luxury of Dubai's most recognizable landmark, the Burj Al Arab. This spectacular restaurant - Al Muntaha -which means 'The Ultimate' or 'The Top' in Arabic lives up to its name by offering unparalleled views of the Jumeirah beach, and The Palm and World Islands while you enjoy 'The Ultimate' in Modern European cuisine. Adjacent to the tallest atrium in the world, is the perfect place to be pampered. Warm colors and exquisite interior design will make you feel inspired throughout. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Arabian Gulf, and admire the illumination of the Dubai city skyline. Transfers to and from your hotel are included.
Accommodation: Media One (4*) Day 7: Dubai
A private vehicle with driver will provide a transfer between the airport and hotel.
Accommodation: Depart Depart from Dubai international airport - end of itinerary.
Accommodations
Media One
Media One (4*) - Dubai
Media One Hotel in Dubai Media City, conveniently located by Emirates Golf Club and Dubai Marina, is a refreshing dose of different! Feel how invigorating it can be to enter a Dubai hotel with a totally new vibe. Whether it is work or play, Media One Hotel presents a cool place with sleek & stylish rooms plus a great mix of ultra trendy outlets, perfect for everything from a quick coffee to after work drinks, lively brunches to delicious dinners. The social scene is lively and the corporate atmosphere is always buzzing.
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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