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Why Dubai? From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of its souks, modern Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions. The emirate embraces a wide variety of scenery in a very small area. The emirate is both a dynamic international business center 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.
DETAILED ITINERARY ? DAY 1 - Upon arrival will be met by Passage to Arabia Representative OVERNIGHT: At the Hotel 09.00 hrs Half Day City Tour of Dubai (4 Hours) incl. Guide (English/Turkish) - Discover
13.00 hrs LUNCH on own by clients
08:00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel 09:00 hrs Depart for Half Day shopping tour with Guide (English/Turkish) – The tour will take you to the Karama Souk Area where you can hone your bargaining skills and own the things you like. Approx. 01 ½ hours later, you will be taken to the enormous Mall of the Emirates with its world class outlets and the Break taking Ski DUBAI – the first Indoor Ski Resorts in the Middle East. 13:00 hrs Return to hotel 15.30 hrs Desert Safari: The client’s departs at approx. 15.30 - 16.00 hours for a safari in the desert. They will set out in 4x4 wheel drives for a desert extravaganza and head out for the high dunes to do ‘dune bashing’. For the adventurous, the driver takes you on a roller coaster ride on the dunes. Thereafter move on to a secluded spot specially selected on one of the high dunes to view and record the rare moments with the sun slowly setting on the endless desert.
After sunset proceed to an open camp where you are welcomed in traditional Arabic style with dates and coffee. The more adventurous can even choose to take a short camel ride. The ladies can have their hands painted with beautiful designs drawn by henna ladies whilst the men can smoke the ‘sheesha’ popularly known as the hubbly-bubbly. End the evening with sumptuous barbeque dinner followed by an exotic belly dance show performed by an expert dancer. After dinner the client’s will return to Dubai around 21.30 hours
OVERNIGHT: At the Hotel DAY 4 : 08.00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel 09.00 hrs Rest of the days at leisure, for visiting Malls, Souks, Shops, Parks etc. DAY 5 08.00 hrs Breakfast at the hotel 09.00 hrs Day at leisure for last minute packing, for check out 12.00 hrs Check out from the hotel
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These contrasts give Dubai its unique flavor and personality - a cosmopolitan society with an international lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia. Its state of the art tourist infrastructure with numerous world-class hotels, sports events and shopping spectaculars held annually ensures its position as the Middle East’s number one tourist destination.
Dubai, a city of contrasts, where the old and the new coexist in complete harmony. Drive past the Za’abeel Palace, the family residence of the ruling Al Maktoum family after passing through “little Manhattan“ (posh area of Dubai with innumerable sky scrapers) and the towering World Trade Centre. Thereafter you proceed towards the creek side and then on to ‘the Bastakiya district which is the old part of Dubai. Stop to visit the 150 year old Al Fahidi Fort Museum, which shows some interesting artifacts that throw light on Dubai’s historical links with trading and pearl diving. Then visit the beautifully restored Sheikh Saeed’s House before proceeding to the point where you board the Abra (the ancient water taxi ferry) to take a short ride across the creek. Before ending the tour walk through the famous Spice and Gold Souq which will dazzle your senses and give you an insight into Dubai’s growth as a major trading centre. Drive past the Jumeirah Mosque (one of the most beautiful mosques in Dubai).
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