Dubai Shopping and Sightseeing Tour-6 days
Places covered: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Atlantis the Palm
From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. In a single day, you can experience everything from rugged mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks, from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls.
Dubai is one of the few cities in the world that has undergone such a rapid transformation - from a humble beginning as a pearl-diving centre - to one of the fastest growing cities on earth. Dubai today is a tourism, trade and logistics hub and has earned itself the reputation of being the ‘gateway between the east and the west.’ It is also considered as the dynamic nucleus of the Arabian Gulf region. Home to just over 2 million people from more than 200 nationalities, Dubai is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Dubai is both a dynamic international business centre and a laid-back tourist escape; a city where the sophistication of the 21st century walks hand in hand with the simplicity of a bygone era; a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle combining the comfort and convenience of the Western world with the unique charm and hospitality of Arabia. Dubai, One City. Diversity. Come, experience it. Take a break from Dubai’s breathtaking skyscrapers and go on a journey full of excitement into the legendary Arabia Desert, or take in the heritage sites, the quaint souqs, a shopping tour or even go bird watching! Day 1 Dubai - Dhow Cruise: Meet and greet by Concept Voyages' representative on arrival in Dubai and check in to hotel. Free day at leisure for shopping or personal activities. Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering more attractions, shopping, fine dining and quality hotels. Evening proceed for Dhow Cruise with Arabian entertainment and dinner on board. Cruising down Dubai creek is a novel experience, one which you cannot miss when in Dubai. Imagine yourself on having dinner on a Dhow Cruise with the facinating lights of Dubai creek with Music and Tanura Dance show. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 2 Dubai - City Tour & Desert Safari: After breakfast proceed for enchanting Dubai City tour covering both the modern and the ancient of Dubai covering the magnificent Jumeirah mosque - a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture and is one of the most photographed sights of Dubai World Trade Center - one of the city's most desirable office addresses the tower's viewing deck offer visitors a panoramic view of the city from atop its highest building. Dubai Creek - a natural sea-water inlet which cuts through the centre of the city is the historic focal point of life in Dubai. A stroll along its banks evokes the city’s centuries-old trading traditions. Abras-the local water taxis, spice and gold souks. At the inland end of the Creek is a large, shallow lagoon, now a wildlife sanctuary which has become a haven for migrating shore birds. Some 27,000 birds have been counted here at one time during the autumn migration. Dubai Museum - housed within the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city against invasion, the museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage. No trip to Dubai would be complete without a trip into the desert. Depart for Desert Safari at 3pm by 4 Wheel Drive vehicles to speed through the desert of the golden sand dunes. After the adventurous safari, retire to the camp where a traditional Arabian welcome awaits you. Relish a scrumptious barbeque buffet in mystical Bedouin tents. You can also get yourself tattooed with intricate Arabic henna designs. Enjoy the foot-tapping traditional music while watching the belly dancer. As the full moon bathes the dunes, lie back under the canopy of stars to make it the perfect end to a beautiful day. The dune bashing or desert driving continues with the thrill of going up and down the dunes. The final leg of this program takes us to the main camp site. Watch the true Arabian sunset proceed for Camel rides at the Bedouin camp. A delicious Barbeque dinner is prepared on open fires are available. Seated on the Persian rugs watch the Arabian Belly Dance. Return back to hotel at 11pm. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 3 Dubai Abu Dhabi tour with Ferrari Park: After breakfast, depart for a full day Abu Dhabi tour. Abu Dhabi today is the capital and the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It’s one of the richest cities in the Middle East and considered as the world’s largest producer of oil. The famous and world’s most expensive hotel, Emirates Palace, which is said to have cost around $3-billion is also a must-see in this city. This tour starts with pick-up from the hotel in Dubai and will drive towards the destination for approximately 2 hours. On the way to Abu Dhabi you will pass through an industrial area called Jebel Ali free zone. Once you reach Abu Dhabi’s border you will see several stunning plantations all along the wayside and superb villages in the city. First stop will be at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest Mosque in the world and one of the best architectural landmarks of the capital. The mosque also features an exceptional collection of marble works and the largest carpet in the world designed by Iranian artists. Next stop will be at Ferrari World theme park, the first theme park inspired by Ferrari car. Finally, your tour finishes with a drop-off at your hotel in Dubai, keeping the memories of Abu Dhabi’s beautiful treasures with you. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 4 Dubai - Aquaventure & Lost Chambers : After breakfast, depart for a tour to Palm Island where you will enjoy he Aquaventure park and Lost Chambers. If you enjoy the feel of the water sliding under you and splashing into your face… or you like the thrill of riding the waves, then you are looking for the best water park in the Middle East: The Aquaventure Waterpark (Atlantis, The Palm). The tour starts with pick-up from your hotel and heading straight to Atlantis. Aquaventure Dubai is a 42-acre water park filled with fun and breathtaking rides and slides. Experience Aquaconda, a giant sea serpent waterslide that catapults you through shark filled lagoons. Slide or race down Slitherine, the world’s first dual slide within a slide. Fly high on the longest zip line circuit in the Middle East. Or have a perfectly relaxing moment on a private beach surrounded by luxurious tropical sceneries. Kids will also love Splashers, a water playground and some other rides designed just for them. All these make Aquaventure Waterpark a trip you surely can’t miss! The Lost Chambers is Atlantis Dubai aquarium in Atlantis The Palm. Take a guided tour with a navigator & discover the myth of Atlantis & its marine inhabitants.magine exploring the mysterious ruins of Atlantis, lost for thousands of years deep beneath the sea. Now picture yourself being surrounded by 65,000 marine animals. Come live out your own Atlantean adventure at The Lost Chambers Aquarium. Explore the underwater mazes and tunnels of this lost civilization while encountering sharks, eels, seahorses, and piranhas. There are over 20 remarkable marine life exhibits in this Dubai aquarium including a touch tank and our interactive Aquatheatre show.Overnight stay at hotel. Day 5 Dubai - Burj Khalifa tour: After breakfast, depart for visit the tallest building in the world - Burj Khalifa. A living wonder. Stunning work of art. Incomparable feat of engineering. Burj Khalifa is all that. In concept and execution, Burj Khalifa has no peer. More than just the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa is an unprecedented example of international cooperation, symbolic beacon of progress, and an emblem of the new, dynamic and prosperous Middle East. It is also tangible proof of Dubai's growing role in a changing world. In fewer than 30 years, this city has transformed itself from a regional centre to a global one. This success was not based on oil reserves, but on reserves of human talent, ingenuity and initiative. Burj Khalifa embodies that vision. Rising gracefully from the desert and honouring Dubai with a new glow, Burj Khalifa is at the heart of Dubai and its people; the centre for the world's finest shopping, dining and entertainment and home for the world's elite. You will be dropped back to hotel. Afternoon free at leisure for shopping. Overnight stay at hotel. Day 6 Dubai departure: Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure for shopping activities till departure. Checkout from hotel and depart to Dubai international airport for your onward journey. End of tour. |
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