Independent Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Day 1 ARRIVE IN DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Welcome to Dubai! Your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Day 2 DUBAI
• This morning, your private guided sightseeing begins with a walking tour through the narrow lanes of the historic Bastakiya Quarter. You’ll also cross Dubai Creek by abra, a traditional ferry boat.
• Next, explore the souks (markets), including the spice souk with aromas of exotic spice and vibrant colors, and the gold souk with more than 220 glittering shop windows.
• Lunch is served at the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. Your local host answers questions about life in the emirate while you relish traditional Emirati cuisine.
• Lastly, visit Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Here, ascend to the At the Top observation deck on the 124th floor for spectacular views and a presentation on Dubai’s history. Perhaps, return to the area in the evening for a boat ride on Burj Khalifa lake or stroll on the boardwalk to view the illuminated dancing fountains set to music.
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Day 3 DUBAI
•Enjoy a full day at your leisure.
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Today's I-Time Tips
Enjoy a full day at leisure for your own discoveries. Take a day trip to Abu Dhabi or consider an exciting desert safari that ends with a barbecue dinner under the stars.
Day 4 DUBAI-AL AIN-ABU DHABI
• Today, drive to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On the way, you’ll stop at Al Ain Oasis, a dreamy reprieve from the bustling city life. This UNESCO cultural site is home to over 147,000 date palm trees and preserves a culture and way of life from over thousands of years.
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Day 5 ABU DHABI
• This morning, explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi, created in 2007 through a cultural exchange with its counterpart in France. Then, visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the country’s largest and known for its beautiful architecture.
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Day 6 ABU DHABI
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
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Dubai
Dubai is a member of the United Arab Emirates, the cluster of sheikdoms along the Arabian Sea. Located at the crossroads between East and West, the emirate's long-standing trading tradition has for centuries brought visitors from throughout the Middle East and neighbouring regions. Now modernized, Dubai continues to attract many with its international facilities and its exotic, yet cosmopolitan lifestyle. Dubai has the best prices in the Arab Gulf states for gold, electronics, perfumes and is a tax-free city. It also has good beaches and excellent resort hotels. The town was the residence of the British political agent for the former Trucial States from 1954 until 1971. Known as the Venice of the Gulf, Dubai is the chief port and commercial center of the United Arab Emirates.
Excursions
Dubai - the Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience
Dubai - the Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience
Set beneath the sunset of the Dubai desert, the Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience is a sublime evening of premium dining with specially paired drinks from the portfolio, served in your own private dining space among the natural beauty of the desert dunes to create a truly memorable experience in one of the world’s most unique settings.
The Veuve Clicquot Desert Experience blends dining excellence, wine pairing and desert beauty unlike anywhere else in the world
Inclusions:
- Return VIP transfers in a luxury car from your hotel or residence in Dubai
- A multi-course dining menu, specially paired with wines and spirits
- A private chef, sommelier and safari guide throughout the evening
- A short camel trek in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve to your private desert lounge
- A Veuve Clicquot champagne reception
- Photo opportunities at the Sundowner Lounge
- A private dining space to host your group
Please contact for pricing
Dubai - Private Desert Safari Experience - 6 hours or more
Dubai - Private Desert Safari Experience - 6 hours or more
Get ready to experience the desert like never before. Leave the buzzing city behind as you’re whisked off to the beautiful and peaceful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, ready to deliver the best of what the dunes have to offer. Enjoy a thrilling dune drive, spotting local wildlife along the way, snap unbeatable photos at sunset, find your
balance on a camel or a sandboard and have your hands decorated in Henna to help the memories last longer.
As you reach the magical campsite, you’re in for an evening full of awe-inspiring local entertainment and a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars, accompanied by your preferred package of adult beverages. Sit back, relax and indulge in delectable foods and mesmerising performances.
Inclusions
- Pick-up and drop-off in a shared/private vehicle in a 4 wheel drive (Land cruiser or similar)
- Dune drive
- Sunset stop
- Modern Bedouin-style camp
- Enjoy a variety of entertainment: Camel ride, sandboarding, henna hand painting,
- Arabian Adventures Fire and Dance Show
- BBQ dinner
- Unlimited soft drinks
- Option to add an adult beverage packages ( House or Premium beverages)
Definitions
Sharing means: Transfers to the camp will be shared with other guests. Table seating
is shared
Private means: Transfers to the camp will be private. Table seating is shared
Age Policy: Adults are 12 years & above and Children are 5 -11.99 years
To book children 2-4.99 years or under 135cm, please book Evening Desert Safari
Private Vehicle and enter details on infants
Language: English (other languages can be arranged at an additional cost)
Departures: Daily and available all year round
Duration: Late afternoon until early evening ( estimated departure at 3pm with estimated return at 9pm)
Good To Know
- Souvenirs and photos are available for purchase at the campsite
- Restrooms are available at the campsite
- Shisha is included in the Premium package. Shisha is available for purchase on the Soft and House package (AED 50) per shisha at the venue
- Modest dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A portion of your fee goes towards supporting local conservation
- Entertainment may vary during Ramadan and other religious holidays and adult beverages will be served only after sunset.
- Beverage package: Soft drinks beverages are available on site with the option to purchase selected drinks on site House Packages include standard house wines and beer. Premium packages includes premium wines and beers and selected spirits. All packages include unlimited soft drinks and water
- Arabian Adventures reserves the right to cease service of alcohol to guests who display obvious signs of intoxication
- Please note there is a fuel surcharge for Desert Safaris that take place in Dubai, where the guest pick up is from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al-Khaimah and Fujairah. The surcharge is AED 100 per person
- For pregnant ladies or people with pre-existing medical conditions (including heart ailments neck or back problems) participation is not recommend
- Please contact our team for special needs and arrangements
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. It is the center of government and business life in the UAE. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is the finest in the Middle East. The promotion of tourism and various tourism related projects will elevate Abu Dhabi to a Singaporean status in the region. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, state-of-the-art communication services and transport, the presence of all the international luxury hotel chains, rich shopping malls, cultural centers and events provide tourists a one-of-a-kind experience all the year round.