Emirati Highlights
8 Days
from
$3295 per person*
Highlights:
U.A.E.
(Dubai)
Trip Start/End:
Dubai
/
Dubai
Explore a land where ancient Islamic traditions fuse seamlessly with the modern ways of the West with this exotic private tour of the innovative city of Dubai, elegant Abu Dhabi & the desert vistas of Hatta. Enjoy an enchanting dhow dinner cruise, try sand-boarding, ride camels, visit a traditional Bedouin camp, go on a thrilling desert safari, dress up in dish dashs or an abaya, tour historic sights, dine on traditional BBQ, shop in colourful souks & luxury malls & have high tea at the opulent Burj Al Arab. Featuring private guide, driver & a centrally located 4* hotel, this active adventure showcases it all!
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Dubai
| - Airport Assistance
- Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Dinner (not included)
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Dubai
| - At Leisure
- Shared - Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner - Vehicle/Driver
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View 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
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Dubai
| - Private - Sharjah and Ajman City Tour - Vehicle/Driver
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Dubai
| - Private - Abu Dhabi City Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 6
- Dubai
| - Shared - Musandam Tour & Cruise - Vehicle/Driver
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Dubai
| - Private - Shopping Tour - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
| Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Old Town View Room (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 8
- Dubai
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Dubai
Al Manzil Hotel - Exterior
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: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Al Manzil Hotel is a 5-star deluxe hotel that presents a perfect fusion of old and new; situated in the Old Town precinct with easy access from Sheikh Zayed Road via Financial Centre Road. It is located 10 km or 20 minute drive to Dubai International Airport and 10 km to public beaches. Each one of the 197 hotel rooms & suites in Dubai is an individual expression of the ethos of Downtown, with the twin values of innovation and tradition. Al Manzil offers the 5 delightful dining options that are linked to a central Arabian courtyard. The hotel offers outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and pool deck along with a state-of-the-art fitness centre for those wishing to keep in shape during their stay.
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: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*)
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: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*)
Fort of Ajman
Day 4: Dubai
This half-day tour begins with a visit to the exciting and colourful city of Sharjah. Renowned for it's sea coral walled houses, and brightly coloured souks, this ancient city glows a magical aura of times past, when Sharjah was consider the wealthiest town of the region. Enjoy a visit to the local souks, filled with aromatic fruits, vegetables, fish, and meat, whilst listening to vendors interact with potential customers. Other highlights of this tour include a visit to the Fort of Ajman, which houses the museum, Al Markazi Souk with its skill craftsmen of gold jewelery, and the newly renovated Conservation Area or Heritage Area.
Accommodation: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*)
Al Hosn Fort
Day 5: Dubai
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. With roundtrip transfer time, please consider this as a full day tour.
Accommodation: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*)
Dhow Cruising the Musandam Coast
Day 6: Dubai
The route takes place in the unique scenery of rugged mountains between the borders of UAE and Oman, until you reach the East Coast Peninsula of Musandam, in Oman. Depart from Dibba Al Byah's Fishing Port and start cruising to the famous stone houses, fishing villages, Zeke, Haffa village, Haffa beach, White Mountains, Cutting Rocks, Beautiful Caves, Salty Mountains and the magnificent bays of Musandam. Return to the harbour in the afternoon, followed by transfer from Dibba back to your hotel. This tour includes pick up from your hotel and two way transfer by air-conditioned cars or buses, a full day Dhow-cruise in Dibba, lunch served on board, snorkeling equipment, and refreshments & fruits.
Accommodation: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*)
City Centre Mall Dubai UAE
Day 7: 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!
Accommodation: Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) Day 8: 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
Al Manzil Hotel - Exterior
Al Manzil Hotel (4.5*) - Dubai
Al Manzil Hotel is a 5-star deluxe hotel that presents a perfect fusion of old and new; situated in the Old Town precinct with easy access from Sheikh Zayed Road via Financial Centre Road. It is located 10 km or 20 minute drive to Dubai International Airport and 10 km to public beaches. Each one of the 197 hotel rooms & suites in Dubai is an individual expression of the ethos of Downtown, with the twin values of innovation and tradition. Al Manzil offers the 5 delightful dining options that are linked to a central Arabian courtyard. The hotel offers outdoor temperature-controlled swimming pool and pool deck along with a state-of-the-art fitness centre for those wishing to keep in shape during their stay.
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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