Arabian Adventure

Upon arriving in UAE, transfer from the Dubai airport to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in this fascinating city.

After breakfast, begin your tour of Dubai at the Bastakiya district. Visit the Dubai Museum in Al-Fahidi fort to learn about the city's humble origins as a fishing village. Take a water taxi across the Dubai Creek to Deira to shop for rare spices and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. Take a moment to admire the Grand Mosque in Jumeirah, which is built in the medieval Fatimid style, and take a look at the city's two most famous hotels, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis. Afterward, marvel at Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the focal point of the region's prominent urban development. Upon your return to Dubai, relish an exotic meal of Arabic and international cuisine while cruising down the Dubai Creek on a traditional dhow. (B,D)

Experience the thrill of driving across the deserts of Dubai in a 4x4 vehicle in the afternoon. This dune drive adventure has many photo stops, but the sunset over the Arabian Desert may well be the highlight of this trip. Savor an authentic Arabian barbecue dinner, accompanied by a performance of professional dancers who will perform the ancient art of belly dancing. Return to your hotel in Dubai. (B,D)

Today, prepare to tour Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which can accommodate 30,000 worshippers and is one of the world's biggest mosques. In downtown Abu Dhabi, visit the Heritage Village, which takes you back into the Arab life before the discovery of oil. Drive to the tip of the breakwater after lunch to get an amazing view of the skyline. Then visit Saadiyat Island where the Louvre Museum and the Guggenheim Museum annexes are being developed. Finally, you will go to Yas Island to see Formula 1 racing on the Formula Yas 3000 circuit and experience Ferrari World, the world's first Ferrari-themed amusement park. Overnight in Dubai. (B,L)

The terrain shifts from deserts to mountains as you journey to the UAE's eastern coast. On the shore you will visit Dibba, an old village that once held strategic significance and gives stunning views of the Indian Ocean. Afterwards, explore Al Badiya Mosque, the nation's oldest mosque dating back to the 17th century. After lunch, visit the port town of Khor Fakkan, the 300-year-old Fujairah Fort, and Bithnah Citadel, a nearby fortress. Return to Dubai. (B,L)

Dubai's splendor can be enjoyed in a day of leisure, or discover the city on your own. (B)

Today, you will move towards the Eastern Emirates and Al Ain, dotted with numerous subterranean water springs. This once-important trading hub is formerly the seat of the Sheikhs and home to a wealth of desert culture, including an 18th-century bazaar, a camel race track, and a livestock market. After visiting the Al Ain National Museum and Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, you will ascend Jebel Hafeet. Then immerse yourself in the healing hot springs flowing abundantly at the foot of the mountain. After lunch you head back to the splendid city of Dubai. (B,L)

Breakfast at your hotel then transfer to Dubai airport for your departure flight home. (B)