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12- Day Enthralling Emirati Escapades

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival

    After arriving at the airport, you'll get picked up and driven to your hotel. The rest of the evening is yours to settle in, rest up, and get oriented to the city.

    Start point
    Dubai International Airport (DXB), Airport Rd, Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Arrival transfer, 00:00 - 23:55)
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  2. Day 2

    Dubai City Tour

    This full day takes you through Dubai's main sights. You'll drive along Sheikh Zayed Road toward Dubai Marina, then check out Palm Jumeirah and the Atlantis Hotel. From there, the route follows Jumeirah Beach Road where you'll see the Jumeirah Mosque and Zabeel Palace. Next, you'll cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra boat to explore the souks, then head to Dubai Mall before finishing at the Burj Khalifa.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Dubai Marina
    • Stop at Atlantis Hotel on Palm Jumeirah
    • Drive through Jumeirah Beach Road with views of Jumeirah Mosque and Zabeel Palace
    • Traditional abra crossing of Dubai Creek
    • Explore souks near Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum
    • Visit Dubai Mall
    • Visit Burj Khalifa
    Landmarks
    Dubai Marina
    Atlantis, The Palm
    Palm Jumeirah
    Jumeirah Mosque
    Zabeel Palace
    Al Fahidi Fort
    Dubai Museum
    Dubai Creek
    Dubai Mall
    Burj Khalifa
  3. Day 3

    Evening Dubai & Marina Dinner Cruise

    The evening starts with shopping at Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional marketplace. After that, you'll head to the Jumeirah Beach Residence waterfront and board a 125-foot houseboat for dinner. The buffet comes from the five-star Address Hotel, and while you eat, the boat passes Marina Canal and Ain Dubai. Later, you'll see the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall from the water, then watch the Dubai Fountain show as the night wraps up.

    Meals
    Dinner (International buffet aboard 125-foot houseboat curated by Address Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Souk Madinat Jumeirah
    • Visit Jumeirah Beach Residence
    • Dinner cruise on 125-foot houseboat with buffet from Address Hotel
    • Dubai Fountain show

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Souk Madinat Jumeirah
    Landmarks
    Souk Madinat Jumeirah
    Jumeirah Beach Residence
    Marina Canal
    Ain Dubai
    Burj Khalifa
    Dubai Mall
    Souk Al Bahar
    Dubai Fountain
  4. Day 4

    Yellow Boats Tour & Marina Dinner Cruise

    Your morning starts with The Yellow Boats, inflatable speedboats that cruise Dubai's coastline past Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and the Burj Al Arab. There's an optional 30-minute speedboat race if you want extra thrills. By evening, you'll stroll through Jumeirah Beach Residence before boarding another 125-foot houseboat for dinner. You'll have an international buffet and live entertainment while viewing lit-up landmarks including Ain Dubai.

    Meals
    Dinner (International buffet aboard 125-foot houseboat with live entertainment, curated by Address Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • The Yellow Boats speedboat tour along coastline with views of Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
    • Dinner cruise on 125-foot houseboat with international buffet from Address Hotel
    • Live entertainment during dinner cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Dubai Ultimate Thrill Ride - 30-minute speedboat race
    Landmarks
    Palm Jumeirah
    Atlantis, The Palm
    Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
    Jumeirah Beach Residence
    Marina Canal
    Ain Dubai
    Bluewaters Island
  5. Day 5

    IMG Worlds of Adventure Theme Park

    You'll spend the day at IMG Worlds of Adventure, an indoor theme park with Marvel and Cartoon Network attractions. The park is massive and has thrilling rides, stage shows, and experiences for different ages, from meeting The Avengers to exploring The Lost Valley dinosaurs. Wear comfortable shoes since there's a lot of walking. Food and shops are throughout the park, and shuttle service from premier hotels gets you there easily.

    Included Activities

    • IMG Worlds of Adventure theme park entry and rides
    Landmarks
    IMG Worlds of Adventure
  6. Day 6

    Aquaventure Waterpark & The Lost Chambers Aquarium

    This full day takes you to Aquaventure Waterpark next to Atlantis, The Palm. The park has 79 rides and 26 marine activities spread across three towers, including waterslides, secluded beaches, and areas for kids. You'll try attractions like Trident Tower, Shockwave, and Blackout. Later, check out The Lost Chambers Aquarium with glass tunnels showing sharks, stingrays, piranhas, and other marine life in 10 themed chambers.

    Included Activities

    • Aquaventure Waterpark entry and attractions
    • The Lost Chambers Aquarium with glass tunnels
    Landmarks
    Aquaventure Waterpark
    The Lost Chambers Aquarium
    Atlantis, The Palm
  7. Day 7

    Hot Air Balloon Ride & Desert Safari

    Your desert adventure starts with a hot air balloon ride that includes an aerial falconry display. After landing, you'll explore the desert in vintage 1950s Land Rovers and stop at a Heritage camp for breakfast. The day continues with a wildlife safari through the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve where you'll see Arabian Oryx, gazelles, and desert wildlife in classic Land Rovers.

    Meals
    Breakfast (Sumptuous breakfast banquet at Heritage camp)

    Included Activities

    • Hot air balloon ride with aerial falconry display
    • Desert exploration in vintage 1950s Land Rovers
    • Breakfast banquet at Heritage camp
    • Wildlife safari in Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    Landmarks
    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Overnight Desert Safari & Transfer to Abu Dhabi

    This overnight desert experience happens at Al Maha Desert Resort in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. Your afternoon includes dune bashing in 4X4 vehicles, sand skiing, and camel trekking. By evening, you'll have a BBQ dinner at an Arabic encampment with belly dancing and a Tanoura show. You'll sleep in a tent under the stars surrounded by dunes, then wake to a traditional Arabian breakfast. After that, you're transferred to Abu Dhabi.

    Meals
    Dinner (Savory BBQ dinner at authentic Arabic encampment), Breakfast (Freshly prepared breakfast served in traditional Arabian fashion)

    Included Activities

    • Dune bashing in 4X4 vehicles
    • Sand skiing
    • Camel trekking
    • BBQ dinner at Arabic encampment
    • Belly dancing performance
    • Tanoura show
    • Overnight tent accommodation
    Landmarks
    Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve
    Al Maha Desert Resort
  9. Day 9

    Abu Dhabi Heritage & Culture Tour

    This full-day trip to Abu Dhabi starts with a two-hour drive from Dubai. First stop is a photo opportunity at Ferrari World. Then you'll visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest in the UAE. After that, head to the Heritage Village to see reconstructed traditional villages and learn about Emirati history. Later, drive through Al Muteena to the Emirates Palace Hotel for an upscale buffet lunch and more photos.

    Meals
    Lunch (Extravagant buffet at Emirates Palace Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Photo stop at Ferrari World
    • Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    • Heritage Village tour
    • Buffet lunch at Emirates Palace Hotel
    Landmarks
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    Heritage Village
    Emirates Palace
  10. Day 10

    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi

    You'll spend the day at Ferrari World, the first Ferrari-branded theme park. Check out exhibits about the famous brand's history and story. The park has different attractions and rides for various ages and interests. Try the world's fastest roller coaster, test racing simulators, or enjoy driving experiences. There's something here for families, kids, thrill-seekers, and racing fans alike.

    Included Activities

    • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi entry and attractions
    Landmarks
    Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  11. Day 11

    Abu Dhabi at Leisure

    This day is yours to do what you want. You can join activities of your choice or simply relax and take it easy.

  12. Day 12

    Departure

    After breakfast, you'll be picked up and driven to the airport for your flight home.

    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Manish
    · February 1st, 2023
    Excellent tour Highly recommended
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  • Danon
    · July 23rd, 2019
    Highly recommended! Professionally organized and nice guides! We did the 15-day tour and it’s advisable, it was a long-lasting dream trip for us. We really discovered Jordan, Egypt and UAE. The hotels were comfortable and the tours were informative, Thank you very much Booking-tours
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  • Kerry
    · January 30th, 2025
    Overall, the trip was good. However, there were a couple issues beginning with the airport pickup. We expected to meet our pickup person after we passed thru customs into the terminal. No one was there & after about 45 minutes a tour company rep showed up & informed us he was looking for us at the visa/passport section. We saw 2 tour reps with name signs, but not this tour rep. This area was not crowded & there were few Westerners. We should have been easy to spot. The tour rep thought we were driving to Petra that evening & we had to inform him we had the 1st night in Amman. The Amman hotel (nights 1&3) was a good hotel, with helpful staff, but not near any restaurants. On day 2, our itinerary showed a lunch was to be provided in Petra. Our driver was not aware of this. We arrived in Petra around noon, were handed off to a guide & had lunch at our expense, 3 hours later - after the guide's tour. The driver contacted their office that evening & we were compensated with lunch on day 3. This is not really a guided tour, but a driver assigned to shephard us to & from Petra. The driver was not a guide & provided virtually no guide information.
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    We are interested in the 12 day enthralling Emirati escapades. Planning the tour for December 22/2024 ending January 2, 2025. We need an extra night in Dubai on December 21st. We require 2 extra nights in Dubai (January 2 and 3). We need transportation from Abu Dhabi to Dubai on January 2. Please let me know if this is possible and how much will it cost?

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      1) Pre-tour night in Dubai with 4* hotel accommodations will cost 100$ per person in double room, bed, and breakfast basis. 2) Post-tour nights in Dubai will cost 100$ per person per night. 3) Transportation from Abu Dhabi to Dubai will cost 150$ total for a car.

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