Three Day: Dubai Highlights

Day One: Arrive Dubai

Arrival at the Dubai International Airport with a "meet and greet" at the airport by our representative. (Most flights from North America arrive in the evening. If you have an earlier arrival we will be pleased to plan a more comprehensive day.)

Transfer to the hotel and check in.

Overnight in Dubai.

Day Two: Dubai

Half Day Dubai Sightseeing: Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. Our tour starts with a photo-stop at one of the most famous landmarks in Dubai and the world's only 7 star hotel, the Burj Al Arab. From there we will proceed to Jumeirah, the picturesque palace and residential area which is also home to the famous Jumeirah Mosque. Our tour continues in Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai where we will also visit the Dubai Museum which is located in Al Fahidi Fort which was originally built in 1799. Then it's all aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to sample the sights, sounds and delicious smells of the spice souk. No visit would be complete without visiting to the world famous gold souk where you will have time to browse and shop.

Evening Dhow Cruise Dinner: For a fabulous relaxing evening join our traditional Arabian dhow for a cruise on the Creek. During our outing we will enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and international cuisine while gently gliding past illuminated souks, banks and palaces.

Overnight in Dubai.

Day Three: Dubai

Morning Dubai Development Tour: Join an exciting tour to witness first-hand the painstakingly planned growth of the multi-cultural metropolis of Dubai. Our first stop is at the Burj Dubai, soon to be the worlds tallest building, sales office. Then drive to the prestigious Jumeirah area, home to the upscale Jumeirah Beach residential area as well as the world's largest artificially created Marina. Visit the sales office of ‘Nakheel', developers of the fascinating and world renowned Palm Islands. Take a close look at the scale models of this astounding project; unofficially named as the ‘Eighth wonder of the world'. Next we drive to the souk Madinat Jumeirah, an Arabian-themed marketplace where the history and heritage of the region comes alive. We continue to Emirates Hills, boasting opulent villas, lakes and The Montgomerie, a world-class golf course. Before returning we will visit Ski Dubai and see the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East which offers skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing all year round.

Afternoon & Evening Half Day Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner: You will head off across the desert on an exciting 4WD dune drive where you will visit a camel farm. The drive continues into the desert to our campsite where you will have an opportunity to try your hand at camel riding, sand boarding and even have a henna design drawn on your hands or feet. After working up an appetite we will enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning we will watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight.

After a brief but wonderful visit head home on the evening flight or overnight at your hotel and begin your cruise, meeting or next journey refreshed and ready for your next adventure.