Treasures Of The Emirates 4*
Treasures Of The Emirates 4*
Treasures Of The Emirates 4*
8 Days Starting and ending in Dubai
Visiting: Dubai, Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, Sharjah, Museum Of Islamic Civilizations, Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan قصر الوطن, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Louvre Museum, Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, Qasr Al Muwaiji, Dibba Al Fujairah, Musandam Peninsula
Tour operator:
Tour code:
12512
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Discover the "Treasures Of The Emirates 4*" on an unforgettable journey through the United Arab Emirates. This tour offers a perfect blend of modern marvels and rich cultural heritage, starting with the iconic skyscrapers of Dubai, including a visit to the Burj Khalifa's observation deck. Explore the historic Bastakiya district, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional abra, and enjoy a dinner cruise on a dhow. Venture to Sharjah for its Islamic Civilization Museum, and experience a thrilling desert safari with a BBQ dinner. In Abu Dhabi, visit the Abrahamic House, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and the Louvre Museum. Discover Al Ain's lush gardens and historic forts, and enjoy a serene Musandam cruise. With comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and delicious meals, this tour promises an enriching and luxurious experience.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Dubai ( / / )
Location: Dubai
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Arrival at Dubai International Airport. After collecting your luggage and completing the formalities, meet one of our English-speaking representatives who will meet you in the arrival hall at the airport, welcome you and then accompany you to meet your driver. Your driver will take you to your hotel (Transfers with an English-speaking driver, without a guide).
Overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
Day 2 : Full–Day Dubai Tour & Dhow Cruise Creek (B/L/D)
Location: Dubai Marina, Burj Khalifa, Dubai
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Dubai is a unique and spectacular city. Start your visit with the discovery of the skyscrapers along the famous Sheikh Zayed highway which runs along the city. After a photo stop in front of the Burj Al Arab, an iconic 7-star hotel in Dubai.
Continue to the Dubai Marina and stop for a moment to admire the various buildings, before heading to Palm Jumeirah for some Instagram worthy photos with the famous Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal as a backdrop.
Taking the Sheikh Zayed Road back towards the city we stop in Downtown Dubai, home of the tallest building in the world. We’ll visit the highest observation deck in the world at level 124 of Burj Khalifa to take in some stunning 360-degree views of the city.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
After discovering the modern part of the city, the scenery changes as we stroll through the narrow streets of the historic Bastakiya district with its Arabic wind towers. Learn more about Emirati history and traditions at the Al Shindagha Museum (including a visit to the childhood home of Sheikh Al Maktoum). Cross Dubai Creek on board an abra (local, traditional water taxi) to reach the spice and gold souks where you can show off your bargaining skills. You’ll also enjoy the Coffee Museum, the last stop on our tour.
At this point, your guide will leave in the hands of your capable driver who will accompany you until the departure of the dinner cruise.
Dine aboard a traditional dhow on the waters of the creek, you can discover the "Old Dubai" from another viewpoint. Admire the district of “Bastakiya” by night as you sail past the skyline of Dubai.
Dinner is an International buffet on-board a traditional Arabian trading boat – Dhow (cruise duration is 2 hours).
Your driver will drop you off at the hotel after dinner.
Overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
Day 3 : Am: Sharjah Visit. Pm: Desert Safari With Bbq Dinner (B/L/D)
Location: Sharjah, Museum Of Islamic Civilizations
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your English-speaking guide and your driver at the hotel in the morning then leave for Sharjah!
Head to Sharjah, the Emirate neighboring Dubai And start your tour with a photo stop in front of the Al Noor Mosque, King Faisal Mosque, stroll through the Souks, then visit the Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, food and soft drinks included, then return to Dubai.
Once back at the hotel, 4x4 vehicles will pick you up from your hotel for a Safari in the desert (English-speaking drivers without a guide - 6 people per vehicle).
As you cross the golden sands, deep in the dunes, the safari guide will demonstrate his expert hand at the wheel and you’ll experience an exhilarating “dune bashing” adventure unique to the desert. Stop at the top of a dune to admire one of the most beautiful sunsets you can imagine and then drive onwards to a Bedouin camp for dinner. Relax for a while and be entertained by lively belly dance and traditional tanoura dance performances.
Your driver will then accompany you back to the hotel. Overnight.
Day 4 : Full–Day Abu Dhabi Tour With Abrahamic House, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Heritage Village & Louvre Abu Dhabi (B/L/D)
Location: Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan قصر الوطن, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center, Louvre Museum
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Leave Dubai and discover the Capital city of the UAE: Abu Dhabi!
The day tour of Abu Dhabi will begin with a visit to the newly opened Abrahamic House, where you can learn more about the three great monotheistic religions and their cohabitation in the United Arab Emirates. Then head to the Louvre Museum (entrance included and free visit – a guided tour is available at an additional cost)
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant (food and soft drinks included).
Continue with a panoramic city tour along the Corniche, passing iconic architectural structures such as Emirates Palace Hotel, Etihad Towers and Qasr Al Watan. Take a short stroll through Heritage Village.
End the day by visiting the splendid Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world and an architectural work of art. This historically significant Mosque blends architectural styles and embodies Islam's message of tolerance and peace.
Following this visit, the driver will then accompany you to your Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
Dinner & overnight stay at an Abu Dhabi hotel.
Day 5 : Full–Day Al Ain Tour (B/L/D)
Location: Al Jahili Fort, Al Ain, Qasr Al Muwaiji
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, discover the oasis of Al Ain. Located near the Omani border and surrounded by mountain and desert landscapes, Al Ain is the second largest city in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011. With more than 10,000 hectares of parks and gardens, it is called "the garden city" of the Emirates. We’ll visit the former home of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan (Sheikh of Abu Dhabi), then Al Jahili Fort to discover the history of Al Ain.
Lunch is at a local restaurant (food and soft drinks included).
In the afternoon, enjoy the lively atmosphere of the camel market followed by a walk under the shady palm trees of an oasis. We will also take you to “Qasr Al Muwaiji”, a recently restored UNESCO site where you can learn about the history of the royal family Al Nahyan, of Abu Dhabi.
After this visit, we head back to Dubai.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
Day 6 : Musandam Cruise (B/L/D)
Location: Dibba Al Fujairah, Musandam Peninsula
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Early breakfast at the hotel followed by a coach departure to Musandam – Cruise Dibba on a shared basis.
This day cruise to Musandam is an experience for the nature-lovers. A peaceful day away from the bustling city of Dubai. You will embark on a traditional Arab dhow for a cruise that will take you along part of the coast of the Musandam Peninsula, in the Sultanate of Oman.
The beauty of the landscapes around you on this excursion are fascinating and simply unforgettable. Just before lunch, the boat will stop in the open sea to give you time to enjoy water activities such as swimming, diving, angling, kayaking.
After a light buffet lunch, we continue sailing to reach a fishing spot. Here the crew will introduce you to angling, a traditional fishing method. This is the last activity on the cruise and we’ll make our way back to the port where your waiting driver will take you back to Dubai.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
***Clients should carry their original passports for this activity***
Day 7 : Free Day At Leisure (B/ /D)
Location: Dubai
Accommodation Name: Hilton Garden Inn Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take advantage of some free time to explore Dubai’s famous malls, relax on the beach or just take a leisurely stroll around the city on your own.
Lunch is at your leisure by your arrangements.
Dinner and overnight stay at a Dubai hotel.
Day 8 : Departure From Dubai (B/ / )
Location: Dubai
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Dubai International Airport with English speaking driver (without guide).
What's Included
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Transfer from/to Dubai airport without guide
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Full Day visit of Dubai with English speaking guide & lunch at local restaurant in Dubai
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Dinner Cruise at Dubai Creek without guide; with transfers on shared basis & Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner on sharing basis without guide; Musandam Cruise Dibba on sharing basis without guide
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7 Nights accommodation with Breakfast & Dinner (according to the itinerary)
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Entrances according to the itinerary
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Full Day Abu Dhabi with English speaking guide & lunch at local restaurant in Abu Dhabi
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Full Day Al Ain visit with English speaking guide & lunch at local restaurant in Al Ain
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Half Day visit of Sharjah with English speaking guide & lunch at local restaurant in Sharjah
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5% Value Added Tax (VAT)
What's Not Included
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Insurance and personal costs (telephones; drinks...) and the carrying of luggage at the airport and in hotels
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Tourist tax Dirham (Night/room) to be paid on site: 4* hotels: 15 AED (approx. 4 USD)
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All meals not mentioned in the program
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Tips to the driver and guide (Recommended; if the service is good: 5 USD/Pax per Day for guides and 4 USD/Pax per Day for drivers)
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Guide services during dinner aboard a dhow and desert safari with BBQ dinner; Musandam Cruise Dibba
Mode of Transport
Transfers from/to Dubai airport, full-day tours with English-speaking guides, and shared basis transport for dinner cruises, desert safaris, and Musandam cruises.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai and Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, with breakfast and dinner included according to the itinerary.
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast and dinner daily, with lunch provided on specific days as per the itinerary. Meals are typically at local restaurants, and soft drinks are included.
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Will there be a guide during the entire tour?
An English-speaking guide will accompany you during specific parts of the tour, such as the full-day visits to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sharjah. However, some activities like the dinner cruise, desert safari, and Musandam cruise will not have a guide.
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What activities are included in the desert safari?
The desert safari includes dune bashing, a stop to admire the sunset, and a visit to a Bedouin camp for dinner with belly dance and traditional tanoura dance performances.
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Are there any special requirements for the Musandam cruise?
Yes, clients should carry their original passports for the Musandam cruise.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
Transportation includes transfers from/to Dubai airport, coach transfers for the Musandam cruise, and 4x4 vehicles for the desert safari. Transfers are typically with an English-speaking driver, but not always with a guide.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Accommodation is provided at 4-star hotels, including the Hilton Garden Inn Dubai and Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to attractions as per the itinerary are included in the tour price.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is a free day at leisure on Day 7 where you can explore Dubai's malls, relax on the beach, or stroll around the city on your own.
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What is the recommended tipping policy for the tour?
It is recommended to tip the driver and guide if the service is good: 5 USD per person per day for guides and 4 USD per person per day for drivers.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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What is the difference between Group Vacations and Private Vacations?
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When and how will I receive the travel documents (vouchers)?
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Free Date Changes
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.