Dubai Group - May 01 to 08, 2025

Turkey

8 days | ★★★★★

$2399.00

Itinerary

Day 1. THURSDAY, MAY 1, 2025

Arrival at Dubai International Airport by flight EK214 at 11:00 pm and transfer to hotel. Rest.

day 2. friday, may 2, 2025

• Free morning to rest until 12:00pm.
• Included Activity: Old Dubai: Introduction to the History of Dubai (12:00pm to 5:00pm)

We start the visit walking to one of the entrances of the souks (ancient markets) and visit the bazaar of spices, gold, perfumes. Walk through the souk, to understand the origin of this great cosmopolitan and modern city that is Dubai. Free time for shopping. (25 minutes). We cross the river (the creek) with the traditional boat to go to the other district of Bur Dubai, where is the souk of fabrics. From here we go to the historic district of Bastakiya and take a local lunch in a traditional Emirati house (included), where a local will explain their cultures and traditions. Return to the hotel at 05:00pm and dinner at leisure.

saturday, may 3, 2025

• Included Activity: Evolution of Dubai towards modernity (09:00am to 06:00pm).

We start the visit at Dubai Marina, which houses the concentration of the world's tallest skyscrapers in one place, after which we will head to the artificial island of The Palm, where we will climb the lookout tower, on the 52nd floor, to enjoy the breathtaking views. Afterwards we will visit the Madinat Jumeirah Souk, ''the Venice of Dubai'', and have free time for shopping. Lunch at leisure in the shopping area (not included).

We will continue to a luxury residential area where we will see one of the few mosques that can be visited in Dubai, the Al Farooq Mosqe, of Ottoman inspiration. Later, we will pass through the financial district and see the exterior of the Museum of the Future, ending the visit in the Dubai Mall, with a panoramic view of the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa. Dinner at local restaurants (not included) and return to the hotel on your own.

Day 4. SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025

• Included Activities: Sharjah Emirate (08:30am to 2:30pm) + Dune Safari and dinner in the desert (04:30pm to 09:00pm).

Visit Sharjah starting at the Museum of Islamic Civilization, with exhibitions in 7 galleries on artifacts of medicine and astrology contributed by the Arab world. Galleries dedicated to the religion of Islam, historic district of Sharjah, where we will stroll through its narrow streets and enjoy its handicrafts. Lunch at a local restaurant (not included) and visit the corniche. Return to the hotel.

At 4:30pm we will start the desert safari excursion in 4×4 vehicles through the fantastic red dunes where you can take pictures of a wonderful sunset. Afterwards we head to the camp in the desert to enjoy a magnificent BBQ dinner (included) enlivened with various shows such as local dances, belly dancing, tanoura, fire.... Camel ride, henna and shisha are included. At the end of dinner return to the hotel.

Day 5. MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025

• Included Activity: Full Day Abu Dhabi Emirate (08:00am to 06:00pm)

We will visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with a photo stop at the Emirates Palace, the most expensive hotel in the world to build. A full tour of the Presidential Palace (Qasr al Watan) followed by a panoramic walk along the Corniche, followed by lunch at a local restaurant (not included). Finally, we will have an outdoor visit of the Louvre Museum before returning to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Day 6. TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2025

• Included Activity: UAE East Coast, Fujairah (from 08:30am to 4:30pm).

We leave Dubai for an hour and a half drive through the desert to visit the new Sheikh Zayed Mosque (spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture). We will visit the historic area of Fujairah and head towards Khor Fakkan, to view a 45-meter high artificial waterfall and the new amphitheater perched on the foothills of the mountains. We will also visit Bidiyah, the oldest mosque in the country (1446 AD). Lunch at the Oceanic Hotel restaurant overlooking the sea (not included). On the way back to Dubai, stop at the Al Rafisah Dam and stop at the Masafi Market, a local market where all kinds of goods are sold. Transfer to the hotel and dinner at leisure.

Day 7. WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025

Free day to visit the city on your own or optional activities:

• 2h boat ride to see the Dubai skyline from the sea (minimum 10 people): $42 per person.
• Jet skis in the Arabian Gulf (1h): $197 for 1 or 2 people
• Miracle Garden and Global Village tour: $56 per person
• Inside visit to the Museum of the Future (minimum 10 pax): $64 per person
• Sky View Hotel Address Downtown: $27 per person (All activities include access and transfer)

Included Activity: Farewell dinner in Dhow (typical Emirati boat) by Dubai Marina (from 7:3 pm to 10:00 pm).

Evening pick up and dinner on a traditional boat with a buffet of Arabic food, while admiring the impressive night sky line of Dubai. Afterwards, we will head directly to the airport for an early morning flight home.

thursday, may 8, 2025

Return on flight EK213 at 02:15 a.m. (if clients wish, they can purchase an additional night or late check out, subject to availability at the hotel).

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