Day 1

Arrival to Dubai

Upon arrival at the Dubai International airport, guests proceed directly to Immigration counter to clear the formalities, customs and they will be met and greeted by our representative just outside the airport.

An A/C mini Van or Car will be available for the arrival transfer

HTT chauffer will accompany the group to the hotel and assist in check in.

Marcopolo hotel – 4* city hotel – www.marcopolohotel.net

About 10 minutes drive from Dubai airport

Check in time 1400hrs

Check in to the hotel - Rest of the day at leisure. Enjoy the hotel and its amenities

Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel

Dubai City Tour

0930hrs Leave for Dubai City tour.

Tour Duration is about 4 hours in Total – Seat in a coach basis

Today our English Speaking Guide takes you for your Dubai city tour.

Dubai, a city where Old meets New, a city with culture, glitz and glamour. A tour of Dubai exposes you to the heartbeat of Modern Arabia.

The tour showcases ‘New Dubai’ with its magnificent landmarks like the Burj Al Arab and Emirates towers. We will drive you past ‘The Palm’ and along the famed Sheikh Zayed road lined with skyscrapers like the Burj Dubai (the world’s tallest tower) – the model for Dubai’s rapid development.

The tour shall take you past sprawling palaces owned by Sheikhs and the Zabeel Palace, where His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (The President and Ruler of Dubai) resides.

We then move towards ‘Old Dubai’ with a stop at the Dubai creek and the Dubai Museum for a chance to learn about Dubai’s history. This artistically and traditionally inspired museum is definitely worth stopping for. After the museum, you will cruise on a traditional Abra (Arabian water taxi) to cross from one side of the creek to the other. Upon disembarking you will enter the spice and textile souk and make your way to the famous gold souk. Shop for local items in these colourful and lively bazaars.

As an ‘Add On’, guests can be taken to Heritage Village. Here they can shop for local souvenirs at shops that have been built in a traditional setting of small vendors and merchants.

1230hrs drop off back at the hotel

Note: The sequence of this tour may change depending on the location of the guests’ hotel or on traffic conditions on the day of the tour

Dhow Dinner Cruise

1915hrs pick up for the Dhow Dinner Cruise

Boarding start : 1945hrs
Departure Time: approximately 2030hrs
Duration: approximately 2 hours

Enjoy an authentic dinner under the moonlit skies with you float gently down the creek. Your cruise aboard one of these vessels offers an intriguingly different view of this amazing city a portrait of the true character of Dubai Creek, the intertwining of traditional and modern. You will see old wooden dhows and luxury yachts, splendid examples of modern architecture like the National Bank of Dubai and the spectacular Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, whilst Sheikh Saeed’s House and the birth place of Sheikh Rashid and the Heritage village are reminiscent of the days gone by. Dinner and fragrant Arabic Coffee is included – a delicious taste of Arabian Hospitality.

Transfer back to hotel – transfers sharing basis

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel

Rest of the day at leisure

Enjoy the hotel and its amenities

1530hrs Leave for Desert adventure Safari in 4x4 Land Cruisers (6 pax per Land Cruiser – sharing basis)

Dune Bashing Description

Our experienced safari drivers will take the guests on a roller coaster ride through the massive desert. All drivers well experienced & informative about the desert, friendly, etc. The ever-changing patterns of the beautiful sand dunes would last unforgettable impressions on your guests’ minds. All our jeeps insured, equipped with first aid kit, throughout the trip.

Dinner in the desert: As the sun goes down we then proceed to the campsite. The campsite tents are lit with lamps, furnished with low tables and Arabic cushions for seating with bonfire in the center gives the campsite a rustic aura.

Entertainment for the Bedouin night: on Comp

1. Arabic background music
2. Belly dancer – Build excitement, competition with her belly dancing.
3. Hubbly Bubbly (water pipes) – smoke water pipes with flavoured tobacco
4. The Arabic Coffee – Arabic man serving Arabic coffee
5. Camel Ride at the camp
6. Henna Lady – To colour your hands with unique designs

Approx. at 2030hrs after a wonderful night in the desert the Bedouin night will come to a close.

Guests will be transferred back to the Hotel in 4wds Jeeps.

(We do not recommend this safari for pregnant ladies, people with ailing back problems and heart conditions due to the strenuous effect of the safari, We would recommend comfortable walking shoes (sport shoes) Jeans, sun glasses and light sweater (in the winter time).

Return back to the hotel for overnight stay

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel

After the breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to the airport,

Check out time is 1200hrs

It is advisable you should arrive to the airport at lease 2 hours before your departure flight time

Check in at the airport

Enjoy last minute shopping at the world renowned Dubai Duty free