General

DAY 1 – Depart for Dubai

Depart from London Heathrow Airport on your scheduled flight direct to flight to DUBAI. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

DAY 2 – Dubai – Walking tour of Meena Bazaar

Welcome to DUBAI. Upon arrival in DUBAI, you will be greeted at the airport by our English speaking guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to recover from jet lag and get ready for the adventures awaiting you! (Dubai is 2 hours ahead of UK GMT).

In the afternoon, visit walking tour of Meena bazaar and shopping.

In the evening dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Dubai

DAY 3 – Dubai – City tour of Dubai – Walking tour of Gold & Spice souk

After breakfast free time at leisure. Later we board our coach and proceed for half day orientation city tour of Dubai city. A fabulous day discovering one of the world’s most futuristic cities with its dramatic skyline, once a tranquil port of Bedouin traders and pearl divers.

We drive via the Jumeirah Mosque with its unique architecture, take in views of the white marble dome and beautiful minarets.

We stop at the Jumeirah beach and enjoy a short walk and feel the sea water.

Continue to visit Jumeirah Beach hotel from outside, and see Dubai’s signature landmark, Burj Al-Arab, the celebrated sail-shaped hotel facing the Arabian Gulf. Drive past the Dubai Marina with amazing views of man-made Palm Island and Atlantis hotel from outside, the artificial archipelago in the Persian Gulf.

Then, we visit Burj Khalifa from outside (for photo shot) the tallest building in the world; view the unequalled panoramic vistas of the entire city, ocean and desert. Later return to the hotel.

Highlights:

• Half-day Dubai city tour with a local guide
• Enjoy a photo by Burj Al-Arab hotel, on Jumeirah Beach
• Take in views of the white marble dome and minarets of Jumeirah Mosque
• Tour the old quarter of Dubai, Bastakiya,
  Later return to your hotel.

In the afternoon  we leave our hotel and transfer to the Abra station. We board an Abra (water taxi) and enjoy the views around the creek as you cross Dubai Creek. Arrive in Deira and stroll with your guide around the vibrant Spice Souk. Scan the colourful stalls of perfume, spices, herbs and sweets, and then head for tour of Gold Souk.

Enjoy free time to explore the gold and jewelry stores in Gold Souk.

In the evening dinner at an Indian Restaurant.

Meals: Dinner | Overnight: Dubai

DAY 4 – Dubai – Desert Safari

This morning after breakfast, free time qt leisure for shopping etc.

In the afternoon go on Desert Safari ~ travel by 4×4 Land cruiser across the deserts of Dubai on this exhilarating excursion and dune bashing! Enjoy an adrenaline rush sand boarding down Dubai’s desert dunes, take a camel ride and get a henna tattoo! Complete your experience with a delicious barbecue dinner & Indian dinner under the twinkling Arabian stars while watching a traditional belly dance performance. It’s a must-do experience when visiting Dubai!

Highlights

• 5 hour Dubai desert excursion by 4×4 vehicle
• Take in the views of the golden desert landscape as a guide drives
• Visit a camel farm in the heart of the desert and ride a camel
•  Enjoy an exhilarating sand boarding experience down the desert dunes
•  Get a henna tattoo on your hands or feet, if you wish
•  Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner / Indian dinner under the Arabian stars while watching live folk and belly-dancing shows

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Dubai

DAY 5 – Dubai – Traditional Dhow Dinner Cruise

After breakfast, free time at leisure for shopping etc.

In the evening  transfer to Deira pier to board a traditional Dhow for an evening 2 hours Dinner Cruise tour.
Cruise along Dubai Creek by ‘Dhow,’ a Middle Eastern wooden boat, and see the sights of night time Deira while enjoying a buffet feast! One of the city’s oldest neighbourhood, Deira represents the traditional heart of Dubai, and the 2~hour cruise takes in sights of many of its lively souks and bustling side streets.
Gaze out at the sights, and enjoy soft drinks plus Emirati & International cuisine from the onboard buffet, with charcoal-grilled meat, Indian dinner and Arabic sweets alongside other countless other treats.

Highlights

• 2~hour Dubai dinner cruise aboard a traditional dhow.
• Cruise along Dubai Creek to see the neighbourhood of Deira from the water.
• Pass Deira’s working souks and admire the illuminations of central Dubai in the distance.
• Enjoy traditional Emirati specialties, Indian Dinner and international cuisine from the onboard buffet.
• Feast on treats such as chickpea and potato curry and umali (a warm Emirati dessert).
• Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off from central Dubai.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Dubai

DAY 6 – Dubai

Following breakfast, all day free time at leisure for shopping etc.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Dubai

DAY 7 – Dubai – London

Today after breakfast, free time at leisure for shopping etc.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Dubai International Airport to board your flight for London Heathrow Airport. Your flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment for your journey.

On arrival at London Heathrow Airport, follow signs for arrival/baggage claim, clear immigration, collect baggage and follow sign for exit.

Meals: Breakfast

     Note:

• Return flight – If your flight departs in the morning, you will arrive in U.K. on the same day.
• Return flight – If your flight departs in the afternoon / evening, you will arrive in U.K. on the next day.

** Your tour ends, leaving you with many pleasant memories of a wonderful holiday. **