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Dubai City Tour Half day (afternoon) Depart on a tour where one can find the modern and the traditional side by side. Our route takes us to the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, past the modern palaces of the Royal Family sprawled along the coast. We then arrive at the Bastakia, where one gets to admire the old wind-tower red houses built by wealthy merchants a few years ago. We continue our journey by an abra-ride (water taxi), as we cross the creek and see the modern metropolis with its splendid architecture on one side dwarfing the bustling alleys of the souks on the other. A walk along the creek is a fascinating sight, combining the past with the present and is a must for all visitors to see the traditional wooden dhows loading and unloading their cargo.Our ride to the other side of the creek takes us to our next destination - the gold and the spice souks. Capture the aroma of the old Dubai as we walk through the alleys with little spice souks and end up at the modern gold souk, where you can buy some of the finest and purest gold on earth at excellent prices. Shop after shop offers a dazzling display with windows crammed full of gold, diamonds and precious gems. Styles range from the simple classical pieces to highly ornate and decorative pieces in 18, 21, 22 or 24 carats. When you have had a good look around, be prepared to bargain as most places expect to give discounts. |
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New Dawn Tour (Half day - morning) The journey begins at a location near the Burj Khalifa, for a great photo opportunity of the world’s first seven-star hotel. Our next stop is The Palm Jumeirah, an artificial island in the shape of a palm tree. Driving across its trunk, we take a closer look at its themed boutique hotels, signature villas, apartment buildings and a variety of retail outlets. We then drive to the new marina for more photo opportunities. Our next stop is the Gold and Diamond Park, a new complex of jewellery workshops and showrooms, a favoured shopping destination. Proceeding to the Dubailand Information Centre, you will get a preview of dynamic, upcoming projects. It is conceived as the world’s largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project, designed to catalyse the position of Dubai as an international hub of family tourism.
Our final stop is the Souq Al Bahar, located at the Old Town in the vicinity of the Burj Khalifa. Themed as a traditional Arabian marketplace, it offers a range of shopping and dining choices. It is an ideal vantage point to capture dramatic shots of the Burj Khalifa soaring into the skies above. |
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Moonlight sonata- Dhow cruise with dinner (Evening) What could be more enchanting than dinner aboard a dhow as it slips silently along Dubai Creek by moonlight? Your cruise aboard one of these traditional wooden vessels offers an intriguingly different view of this amazing city – a portrait of the true character of Dubai, the intertwining of traditional and modern.You will see old wooden dhows and luxury yachts, spectacular modern architecture, like the National Bank of Dubai and the Chamber of Commerce & Industry buildings, whilst Sheikh Saeed’s House, the birthplace of Sheikh Rashid and the Heritage Village are reminiscent of days gone by.
With dinner, two select beverages and fragrant Arabic coffee is included – this tour reflects a delicious taste of true Arabian hospitality. |
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Oasis City Tour -Visit to Al Ain (Full day) A charming desert oasis that has been an important stop on the caravan trail since time immemorial, today Al Ain is a verdant garden city. Travelling through striking desert scenery, our first stop is the archaeological digs at Hili, a settlement that dates back some 5,000 years.
We arrive at Al Ain Museum, with its adjoining fortress, before taking a short walk through the oasis with its ancient falaj irrigation system. After lunch, we stop at the Al Ain Palace Museum, which was home to the UAE's late ruler Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan from 1927 until the early 1970s. Our final stop before returning to Dubai is at the traditional and highly colourful, camel market. |
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A Capital Adventure - Tour of Abu Dhabi (Full day) From Dubai, we travel past the world’s largest man-made port at Jebel Ali and onward for a two-hour drive along a coastal desert road lined with acacia trees, to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Here, you will see modern interpretations of Arabian architecture in the many skyscrapers, villas and palaces that line our route along the Riviera-style Corniche. A new addition is the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates. We stop here for a photo opportunity of this Islamic architectural masterpiece.We then visit the Heritage Village where souks, an old fishing village and bedouin tents have been replicated to give you an experience of the traditional life in Abu Dhabi. After lunch, we stop at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation and outside the magnificent Emirates Palace Hotel for photos. We then drive past the Batinah Harbour and the Sports City – the biggest soccer stadium in the Middle East. This concludes our tour of the emirate that is so like Dubai and yet so different. |
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Dune dinner safari – Sundowner (evening) The mysterious desert beckons you for a magical evening out – an adventure you’ll never forget. Leaving behind the bustle of the city in the afternoon, our safari guides will transport you by four-wheel drive vehicles for a thrilling journey over rolling dunes through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, deep in the heart of the desert. From the crest of a high dune, watch the sun cast its orange glow over the vast expanse of rippling sand all around you as it sets. Like a shimmering mirage in the distance, you will see the flickering lights of your camp where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you.
The encampment conjures up images of the Arabian nights. Relax on comfortable low cushions in Bedu tents and quench your thirst, have your hands painted with intricate henna designs, experience a short camel ride or just enjoy the aromatic shisha. A feast of grilled meats, fresh salads, delectable Arab sweets and selected beverages are served and under a galaxy of stars, you will be entertained by the bewitching belly dancer swaying to the haunting strains of Arabian music. You wouldn’t want this enchanting evening to end. |
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