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Emirate City & All-Inclusive Zanzibar
United Arab Emirates & Tanzania in 9 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
Emma
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Combine culture, luxury and complete beach-side relaxation on this mutli-center trip to Dubai & Zanzibar! Discover the marvels of Dubai before kicking-back on the tropical island of Zanzibar to enjoy an all-inclusive escape.
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until
Available Group tours
Solo travelers available
Add up to 7 nights to your stay
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Itinerary
Combine the shopping paradise of Dubai with the laid-back beaches of breezy Zanzibar on this unforgettable journey. Discover the ultra-modern metropolis of Dubai and explore its labyrinthine malls, sweeping skyscrapers and east-meets-west atmosphere. After an exciting 4x4 safari in the Dubai desert, head to the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar, where an All-Inclusive paradise awaits you.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrival at your US departure airport ready to check-in for 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 and transfer to the hotel.* The remainder of the day is free to discover this modern Emirati metropolis at your leisure. We recommend visiting the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world and a symbol of the city of 828 meters and 160 floors. Since its inauguration in 2010, it offers the best views of the desert and the city. Underneath is the largest shopping centre in the world, the Dubai Mall where 1200 stores of all kinds are located. A shopping paradise! 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
DoubleTree Dubai Al Jadaf... or similar
1667 Reviews
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3rd Day: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the morning at your leisure, exploring the old town or sunning yourself on Dubai's idyllic beaches. We recommend an optional excursion to explore the older parts of the city.* At dusk, take an exciting 4x4 excursion to the desert. Pass through camel farms and spectacular desert landscapes, as the sand dunes are illuminated at sunset until arriving at a traditional camp. Here, enjoy a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars with traditional entertainment including Belly Dancing,* waterpipes and camel rides. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.
* Optional Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour: Visit the Bastakia neighbourhood, home to old merchant houses and cafes, and learn about Dubai's history with included entrance to the Dubai Museum. Take a traditional river taxi, known as an 'Abra' across Dubai Creek to the aromatic souks of Old Dubai, filled with stalls selling exotic spices and golden wares. Please note: this optional excursion operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday mornings only.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree Dubai Al Jadaf... or similar
1667 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
4x4 Desert Safari Excursion
Moderate
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Half-Day Classic Dubai Tour
Moderate
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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. 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 including the Jumeirah Mosque and the Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel. 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. Afterward, explore glittering Dubai Marina, the Mall of Emirates, to see the impressive Ski Dubai, and the jaw-dropping Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Please note: this optional excursion operates on Mondays and Fridays only.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
DoubleTree Dubai Al Jadaf... or similar
1667 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Half-Day Modern Dubai Tour
Moderate
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5th Day: Dubai - Zanzibar
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Zanzibar. Arrive and transfer to your hotel to begin your All-inclusive stay on this idyllic island, full of history and culture. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Why not make your stay in Zanzibar extra special by adding our Romantic Package, which includes a 30-min duo massage, private beach dinner, private bubbly breakfast on a boat and much more, in the next step of the booking process!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kiwengwa Beach Resort or similar
1687 Reviews
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Activities
Romantic Package at Kiwengwa Beach Resort
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6th Day: Zanzibar
All-inclusive. Make the most of a free day to enjoy the paradise beaches of Zanzibar, one of the islands located off the coast of Tanzania. You can take the day to relax on the beach or make the most of your incomparable hotel facilities. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kiwengwa Beach Resort or similar
1687 Reviews
See our full selection
7th Day: Zanzibar
All-inclusive. Enjoy the day at your leisure. Take advantage of the hotel facilities and the surrounding beaches. If you want to venture out of the resort, try the old fort located in the Stone town in the capital of Zanzibar. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kiwengwa Beach Resort or similar
1687 Reviews
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8th Day: Zanzibar
All-inclusive. Spend the day at your leisure. If you want to explore some more, try the Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park. It is the only national park in Zanzibar and hosts hundreds of species of wildlife, plants and trees. Overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kiwengwa Beach Resort or similar
1687 Reviews
See our full selection
9th Day: Zanzibar - US
Breakfast * at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
* Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
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Available Activities
The price includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Dubai; Zanzibar - US.
- Internal flight: Dubai - Zanzibar. *more information
- 7 nights accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels. **more informationSee hotels included
- 3 breakfasts and 1 dinner in Dubai and All-inclusive in Zanzibar. ***more information
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. ****more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- 4x4 desert excursion with dinner in Dubai.
Not included
Visa * (required) drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
Dubai Tourist Tax: 20 AED (approx. $5) per person, per night, is payable directly to the hotel.
There is an additional tax of $5 per person to be paid in cash on departure from Zanzibar Airport.
Please note: Travellers are advised to carry cash in the form of USD$ to pay for any extras in Tanzania. Credit cards are not widely accepted.
* Documentation of the internal flights will be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.
** 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.
*** All-Inclusive includes: Breakfast 7:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m., lunch 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., dinner -7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., late brunch at the beach bar from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., afternoon snacks at the beach area from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. followed by snacks at the lobby bar from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and then from 10:00 p.m. until midnight. Beverages: soft drinks and local alcoholic cocktails. All-inclusive also includes the use of the tennis court, gym, sauna, steam and Kids club.
**** The optional Classic Dubai Tour, available on day 3 of the itinerary, operates on Friday afternoons and Monday, Wednesday and Sunday mornings only. The optional Modern Dubai Tour, available on day 4 of the itinerary, operates on Mondays and Fridays only.
The order of the visits are 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 for travellers from the US.
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.
Children: 2 - 11 years.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
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