Day
1
DUBAI
Transfer from the Dubai airport to the Mandarin Oriental Jumeira and enjoy the balance of your day at leisure.
Day
2
DUBAI
After breakfast, you will start your tour of Dubai in the historical Bastakyia district. At the Dubai Museum, situated in the Al- Fahidi fortress, learn about the city's past as a small fishing village. Cross the Dubai Creek in an Abra (water taxi) to Deira to shop for exotic spices and unique souvenirs at the Spice and Gold Souks. Enjoy a panoramic tour of the skyscrapers along the famous Sheik Zayed Road and continue towards the palaces on Jumeirah Road for a photo stop of the Jumeirah Mosque. In the afternoon visit the Dubai Marina, one of the most fashionable neighborhoods, and see the moored yachts, impressive skyscrapers, and Marina Promenade. Continue on to the largest man-made archipelago, The Palm, with a photo stop at the iconic Atlantis Hotel. Drive along the beautiful Jumeirah Road and stop at the enchanting Madinat Jumeirah, an authentic recreation of an ancient marketplace with a vibrant ambience. Then, get a closer view of the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel. Continue to Downtown and ascend to the observatory of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Visit the Dubai Mall, the biggest shopping mall in the world and see the outside of its Aquarium, one of the largest tanks in the world which has more than 33,000 fish. Return to the hotel and overnight. (B)
Day
3
DUBAI
Take time to revel in a morning at leisure. This afternoon, take a stunning journey on a vintage Land Rover vehicle to the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. This exciting dune drive has many photo stops, but the highlight of this trip may well be the pristine sunset. Arrive at your Bedouin camp, lit with the gentle flames of traditional lamps and nestled inside a private Royal desert retreat. In the evening, enjoy cultural activities such as henna tattoos, music, dance and bread and Arabic coffee making before enjoying a scrumptious dinner under the stars. Return to the hotel and overnight. (B,D)
Day
4
DUBAI
Take time to share in the splendors of Dubai with a full day at leisure to relax or discover the city on your own. (B)
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