DAY 01 - ARRIVAL IN DUBAI
Arrival at Dubai International Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
DAY 02 - DUBAI CLASSIC HALF DAY – DHOW CRUISE
Breakfast at the hotel. Half-day excursion where we will visit the most important sights of Dubai. We will head towards the traditional Bastakiya district, strolling through its narrow streets and enjoying the tranquility of its old merchant houses. During the tour, we will gain insight into life in Dubai before the discovery of oil, including a reenactment of Bedouin life to illustrate the dramatic changes that occurred in a short period.
We will continue our visit in an “Abra” (water taxi) across Dubai Creek to the exotic and aromatic Spice Souk, where we can find various spices, saffron, incense, dates, and more. Haggling is encouraged in the market. We will also explore the countless designs of gold and diamond jewelry in the Gold Souk, home to the world’s largest gold ring, weighing 64 kilograms.
Next, we will travel to the Jumeirah area for a photo opportunity with the iconic 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel (The Sail). Return to the hotel.
In the evening, pick-up from the hotel (English-speaking driver) to enjoy a magnificent evening on board a traditional Arabian boat known as a Dhow and take a cruise around Dubai Marina with dinner, featuring traditional Arabic and international cuisine. Round-trip transfers to the hotel are included.
DAY 03 - DESERT SAFARI
In the afternoon, between 3:00 and 3:30 PM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a desert safari in luxurious 4x4 vehicles (up to 6 people per vehicle). Experience the thrill of traversing the sand dunes. The route passes by camel farms and offers spectacular scenery, providing excellent photo opportunities.
We will pause briefly to appreciate the magic and glory of the Arabian sunset and the timeless beauty of the desert. We will then continue our journey to the camp, immersed in a traditional Arabian atmosphere, where you can ride a camel, smoke aromatic shisha (water pipe), get a henna tattoo, or simply enjoy a moonlit dinner buffet featuring fresh salads, barbecued meat, and chicken.
During dinner, we will enjoy an Arabic folklore show featuring a belly dancer and a majestic Whirling Dervish. (During the month of Ramadan, belly dancing is not permitted and alcoholic beverages are not served.) Accommodation.
DAY 04 - FULL DAY VISIT TO ABU DHABI
Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day excursion to Abu Dhabi, the neighboring emirate of Dubai and capital of the United Arab Emirates, located approximately two hours by road from Dubai. During the journey, we will cross Jebel Ali, home to the world’s largest port.
Our first stop will be at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, considered the third largest in the world, a majestic temple that houses the tomb of Sheikh Zayed himself. Next, we will cross the Al Maqta Bridge, entering one of the city’s most elegant and prestigious areas: the ministerial district. We will then continue to the Corniche waterfront, famous for its modern skyline of skyscrapers, often compared to Manhattan’s.
Later, we will enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant. Afterwards, we will make a photo stop in front of the imposing Emirates Palace, considered one of the most luxurious and expensive hotels in the world, built with marble and gold decorations.
Before heading back, we will make a final stop at the famous Ferrari World (entrance not included) to take pictures and enjoy some shopping for about 20 minutes. Return to the hotel in Dubai and overnight stay.
DAY 05 - CITY OF ORIGIN
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport.
