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    Essentials of Dubai

    United Arab Emirates in 7 Days, 5 Nights in Destination

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    Get to know the very best of Dubai in this brief 5-night trip through one of the world’s most glamorous cities. Explore its most emblematic sites as you learn about its rich history and culture.

    Included

    1. All flights

    2. Accommodation

    3. All transfers.

    4. Activities

    5. Some meals

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    1. Departures available until October 2024

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    3. Solo travelers available

    4. Add up to 5 nights to your stay

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    Accommodation: 5 Nights

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    Day 2 to 7

    Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel

    Location

    Dubai

    Category

    Nights

    5

    Rating TripAdvisor travelers

    The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Crowne Plaza Dubai, An IHG Hotel, Media Rotana Dubai

    Itinerary

    Explore Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, in a quick 5-night trip and feast your eyes on the soaring skyscrapers, man-made islands and ultra-modern shopping malls. Spend an unforgettable evening under the stars on a luxury 4x4 desert excursion, explore the old town and get to know the unique cultures and luxurious lifestyle of the United Arab Emirates.

    1st Day: UK/Ireland - Night on board

    Ready to experience the culture and glamour of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates? Head to your departure airport to catch a flight to Dubai*. Night on board.

    *If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

    2nd Day: Dubai

    Arrive in Dubai, considered one of the most luxurious cities in the world. Clear immigration and customs before transferring to the hotel for check-in*. Get comfortable at the hotel and take in the views of the beautiful city skyline. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure; take this time to acclimate to your new surroundings. Overnight stay in Dubai.

    *You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in Dubai (before 3:00 p.m.) in the next step of the booking process.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Millennium Plaza Downtown... or similar

    4028 Reviews

    See our full selection

    3rd Day: Dubai

    Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the city as you set off on a half-day tour of Dubai*. Begin in the historic area of Bastakia, home to old merchant houses, cafes, and restaurants. Board an Abra Water Taxi and cruise along the waterways of Dubai Creek before disembarking and explore the Spice Souk and Gold Bazaars, the most famous in the world. Return to the hotel and enjoy the evening at your leisure. We recommend an optional Dhow Cruise and Dinner this evening**. Overnight stay in Dubai.

    * Please note: this excursion operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings only.

    **Optional Dhow Cruise and Dinner: Take a traditional Dhow Cruise along Dubai Creek and enjoy spectacular views of the skyscrapers and Dubai's illuminated skyline as you enjoy a delicious dinner on board. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Millennium Plaza Downtown... or similar

    4028 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour

    Moderate

    See more
    Optional
    Dhow Cruise and Dinner - English

    Moderate

    See more

    4th Day: Dubai

    Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the day at your leisure, enjoying a shopping spree in Dubai's fabulous malls or relaxing at your leisure on the beach. Alternatively, we recommend an optional tour of the city's modern attractions*.  Overnight stay in Dubai. 

    *Optional Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour: Visit the most emblematic sights in the city starting at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a traditional arabian bazaar and popular marketplace where you can find typical hand-made crafts. Next, travel to the man-made palm-shaped island of Palm Jumeirah to see the amazing Atlantis Hotel before heading back to the city on the monorail. 

    Afterwards, explore glittering Dubai Marina, a man-made canal city and one of the most sought-after neighbourhoods in Dubai and end the trip in the Burj Khalifa area (entrance not included) and back to the hotel.


    Please note:
     This optional excursion operates on Mondays and Fridays only. You will have the option to be dropped off at the Dubai Mall for some shopping and return to the hotel on your own. 

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Millennium Plaza Downtown... or similar

    4028 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour

    Moderate

    See more

    5th Day: Dubai

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today, enjoy the entire day at your leisure; the perfect way to take in the beauty of Dubai at your own pace. Alternatively, we recommend you take part in our optional full day escape to beautiful Abu Dhabi*. Overnight stay in Dubai. 

    *Optional Full Day Excursion to Abu Dhabi: Set off to Abu Dhabi, the immense capital of the United Arab Emirates, located to the south of Dubai. On arrival, enjoy a comprehensive city tour to get to know the most emblematic sights of this Emirate metropolis. Start at the immense Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an icon of the city and one of the largest mosques on earth. Clad in marble, it's a dazzling example of Islamic architecture.

    Afterwards, head to Al Bateen to see the Royal Palaces before driving along the spectacular Corniche, past gleaming mosques and elegant high-rises. See the impressive artificial Lulu Island and take a photo stop at the Breakwater for panoramic views of the city. Pass by the outside of the Emirates Palace Hotel and explore the luxurious interior of the Presidential Palace: Qasr al Watan. Stop for lunch at a traditional restaurant before exploring the cultural delights of the Louvre Museum, an incredible art and civilisation museum.

    Please note: This excursion operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays only.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Millennium Plaza Downtown... or similar

    4028 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    Optional
    Full-Day Excursion to Abu Dhabi

    Moderate

    See more

    6th Day: Dubai

    Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the morning free to discover this modern Emirati metropolis at your leisure. Take this time to complete any last minute shopping on your list.  

    In the late afternoon, take a luxury 4x4 desert excursion and enjoy an unforgettable barbecue dinner in a traditional Bedouin camp under the starry night sky with authentic Bedouin entertainment, including belly dancing (except during the month of Ramadan) and traditional music, henna tattooing and shisha smoking. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.

    Accommodation

    ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
    Millennium Plaza Downtown... or similar

    4028 Reviews

    See our full selection

    Activities

    included
    4x4 Desert Safari Excursion

    Moderate

    See more

    7th Day: Dubai - UK/Ireland

    Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your trip through beautiful Dubai to a close. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the UK/Ireland. Arrive in the UK/Ireland and end your trip.

    Included activities

    Included

    Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour

    Included activity for day 3 in Dubai

    Visit the Bastakia neighbourhood, home to old merchant houses and cafes, and learn about Dubai's history at the Dubai Museum. Take a traditional river taxi, known as an 'Abra' across Dubai Creek to the aromatic souks of Old Dubai.

    Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Included

    4x4 Desert Safari Excursion

    Included activity for day 6 in Dubai

    Take an exciting 4x4 excursion into the Dubai desert to enjoy an unforgettable barbecue dinner in a traditional Bedouin camp with authentic Bedouin entertainment, belly dancing (except during the month of Ramadan) and traditional music!

    Duration 06:00h Approx. Pick up time: 15:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information

    Available Activities

    Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
    Optional

    Dhow Cruise and Dinner - English

    Suggested activity for day 3

    Take a traditional Dhow Cruise along Dubai Creek and enjoy spectacular views of the skyscrapers and Dubai's illuminated skyline as you enjoy dinner on board.

    Duration 02:00h Approx. Pick up time: 19:00

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Optional

    Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour

    Suggested activity for day 4

    Visit Dubai's modern attractions including the Burj Khalifa, Mall of Emirates, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. Travel to the man-made island of Palm Jumeirah to see the Atlantis Hotel before heading back to the city by monorail.

    Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 13:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information
    Optional

    Full-Day Excursion to Abu Dhabi

    Suggested activity for day 5 in Abu Dhabi

    Set off for the Emirate capital of Abu Dhabi to see the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Royal Palaces and the Corniche. Visit the Presidential Palace and stop for lunch at a luxury hotel before visiting the Louvre Museum.

    Duration 08:00h Approx. Pick up time: 08:00 Approx

    Physical rating:

    Moderate

    more information

    The price includes

    • Included in all our trips. more information

    • Departures from main UK/Ireland airports.

    • International flights: UK/Ireland - Dubai - UK/Ireland. *

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    • 5 nights accommodation in Luxury category hotels. **

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    • 5 breakfasts and 1 lunch.

    • Transfers in air conditioned vehicle.

    • Visits and entrance fees as indicated on the itinerary with an English-speaking guide. ***

      more information
      See itinerary

    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.

    • ATOL Protection.

    • 4x4 desert excursion in Dubai.

    *The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

    Not included

    Tourist Tax in Dubai *, entrances, drinks, tips, and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

    * Tourist Tax in Dubai: 20 AED (approx. $6) per room per night (paid directly to the hotel).

    * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

    ** You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in Dubai (before 3:00 p.m.) in the next step of the booking process.

    *** The order of the visits is subject to change at the destination. Therefore, we don't recommend booking independent activities until you reach your destination.

    • Entry requirements

      Passport with a minimum of six months validity.

    • Visa

      Visa is required, issued on arrival to the country. Free for stays of up to 30 days.

    • Currency

      UAE Dirham.

    • Language

      Arabic.

    • Electricity

      220 V. Adapter required.

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations.

    • Time zone

      UTC + 04:00.

    • Other useful information

      It is advisable to drink bottled water.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.government.ae/

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

    Babies: 0 - 2 years old.

    Children: 2 - 11 years old. 

    Triple room: the third bed will be a rollaway bed.

    If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +44 20 8068 3176 or via our contact form.

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office offer up-to-date travel advice by visiting https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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