Best of Dubai & UAE

The official language of the country is Arabic, however most people in and out of the workplace communicate in English. There are so many different nationalities in Dubai, English finds common ground with most people. The majority of road and shop signs, restaurant menus etc. are in both English and Arabic.The Meena Bazaar area of the city has both a Shiva and Krishna temple. Both are believed to be sanctioned by the late ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
There is an electric crematorium run by a group of Indian expatriates. Non-Muslims in the country are free to practice their religion but may not proselytise publicly or distribute religious literature. The government follows a policy of tolerance towards non-Muslims and Polytheist; in practice, interferes very little in the religious activities of non-Muslims.Dubai has a sub-tropical, arid climate, with perfect weather for at least six months out of the year.
Rainfall is infrequent and happens mainly in winter. Usually it amounts to about 13 centimeters, spread over five days per year. Temperatures range from a low of about 10 degrees Celsius on winter nights, to a high of 48 degrees Celsius in the midday summer heat.
Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Destinations Covered : Dubai
DAY 1 : Arrive into Dubai
Welcome to Dubai. On arrival your Airport Representative will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the Hotel. Enjoy an unforgettable evening cruising along the Dubai Creek on board a traditionally decorated Dhow boat. A buffet dinner will be served including continental and oriental dishes. Experience the atmosphere of Dubai by night accompanied by Arabic music and the fabulously illuminated city skyline. Overnight at your selected Hotel.
DAY 2 : City Tour Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on a half day Dubai City Tour. Experience both the modern and the ancient Dubai. The tour will take the guests to the magnificent Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah mosque, continuing towards the World Trade Center.
Continue driving passing by the palaces belonging to the ruling family of Dubai. After a short break by the Creek, proceed to the oldest part of the city, Bastakia where old wind-towered houses of wealthy merchants are still to be seen. Close by is the fascinating Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, which has been there almost for two centuries defending the settlers of early days. Continue the tour through material market taking a closer look at the wind-towers on the way to Abras, local water taxis, which will take the guests across the Creek to the area of spice and gold souks. As the final destination of this four hour tour, guests will walk through the bustling alleys of these souks being amazed by mystical aromas of numerous spices and the breath-taking amount of dazzling jewelry varying from traditional to the latest designs at amazingly affordable prices displayed by almost 350 shops.
Overnight at your selected Hotel.
DAY 3 : Desert Safari
After breakfast at the hotel, at your own leisure in the morning Dubai Later in the afternoon settle down in the 4 WD vehicles, the jeeps will speed through the desert of the golden sand dunes for you desert safari. The dune bashing or deserts and down the dunes provoking many shrieks and laughter full of excitement. The final leg of this program takes us to the main campsite. This will most definitely be the high light of the trip. After witnessing a memorable sight - the true Arabian sunset with its glory and magic. At the dusk there is an opportunity to try some Camel riding nearby the Bedouin camp. A delicious Barbecue dinner is prepared on open fires & a variety of beverages are available. The set up in this camp is of Persian rugs and traditional accessories to create a typical Bedouin camp under the stars. The tempo of the music increases as a Belly dancer starts dancing to the rhythm of the band. What better way to experience a true Arabian night than this?
DAY 4 : East Coast Tour w/ Lunch
Enjoy the variety of colours in the landscape
of the Emirates in one day! This tour takes us away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We drive through lush, green agricultural areas and stop at a local market in the mountains, passing numerous wadis on our way. At Dibba we visit a local fishing harbour. Then the coastal road along the Indian Ocean takes us through the Bidya Mosque, the oldest mosque in the Emirates. After lunch in a seaside restaurant there is an opportunity to snorkel, swim or just relax on the beach. The city of Fujairah and its old fort will round off this trip. Overnight at your selected Hotel.
DAY 5 : Abu Dhabi City Tour
Enjoy your breakfast and depart for a full day tour. This tour is the ideal way to discover the beautiful capital of Abu Dhabi. On our way from Dubai we will pass the Jebel Ali Port – the largest man-made port in the world & the thriving Jebel Ali Free Zone. Afterwards we will stop at a carpet market where a huge variety of fabulous carpets from all around the world are being sold at very affordable prices. After lunch, our tour continues to the old souk where you can experience the bustle of everyday life and the magnificent Abu Dhabi Corniche up to the end of the breakwater that stretches out into the sea, giving you a splendid view of the city skyline. We then visit a local craft center where local handicrafts based on the traditional ‘tali’ handwork are made. Our tour of Abu Dhabi ends with a short round at the Dhow yard where traditional boats are built the same way they have been for hundreds of years.
DAY 6 : Al Ain Tour
Al Ain, known as the Garden City is one of the oldest settlements in the region. It is a stunningly green city with an incredible number of public parks and numerous green houses. Al Ain is one of the agricultural centers of the Emirates and also a university town & the birthplace of the President of the U.A.E. The first halt begins with the Hili gardens, the excavation site of a tomb dating back 3000 BC and other archaeological discoveries. Thereafter proceed to visit the most important museum in the U.A.E. where you can see artifacts from a famous excavation site nearby, ancient Arabic manuscripts and royal treasures. After lunch proceed to the quaint camel market where you have a good opportunity to observe these extraordinary “ships of desert”.
DAY 7 :
Following breakfast at the hotel, checkout and depart for the Dubai Airport.
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