Experience the Emirates & Oman

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Seize an incredible 6 nights in the Emirates and Oman with tours through the areas top attractions! Begin with a full-day tour through Dubai, where you will be introduced to the major stops in the area, including the Jumeirah area, the new canal, the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, and more. You will see the Dubai Mall, go on a Dhow dinner cruise, discover the Pear...

Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Dubai City Tour (Full Day)
    • Half-day Desert Safari Tour
    • Abu Dhabi City Tour (Full-Day)
    • Full-day Musandam Dhow Cruise on the Gulf of Oman, including lunch

What's this trip about?

    Seize an incredible 6 nights in the Emirates and Oman with tours through the areas top attractions! Begin with a full-day tour through Dubai, where you will be introduced to the major stops in the area, including the Jumeirah area, the new canal, the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, and more. You will see the Dubai Mall, go on a Dhow dinner cruise, discover the Pearl of the Gulf, and learn about Emirati culture. You'll explore the city by night, see the Dinosaur and GLOW garden, visit the DIFC Dubai Financial Market, and experience dune bashing, one of the area's most popular sports.  Then, you'll proceed to Abu Dhabi, the largest city of the Emirates. There, you will stop at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, see YAS Island, and see the Louvre and Guggenheim Museums. And finally, you'll enjoy a dhow cruise along the Musandam Peninsula in the Gulf of Oman, where gorgeous, rugged coastlines combine with sheltered bays, providing a safe environment for swimming and snorkeling.  Helpful links for travel to the UAE: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityDubai, United Arab Emirates
End CityUnited Arab Emirates

Travel Themes

  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Safari
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy-class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 6 nights in Dubai at the Time Asma Al Barsha Hotel Dubai, or similar
    • Full-day Dubai City Tour, including a visit to Burj Khalifa (124th floor)
    • Half-day Sharjah Tour
    • Discover Dubai by Night Tour
    • 4-wheel-drive Desert Safari, with barbecue dinner
    • Full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour, with lunch & entrance to Louvre Museum
    • Musandam Sea Safari (Oman), with lunch*
    • Breakfast daily * Passport is required for this tour Not Included: UAE Visa fees, if applicable
    • Tourism Dirham Fee (hotel city tax) - payable directly to the hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (approx. $5.00 per room, per night)
    • Porterage

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dubai, United Arab Emirates!

Land in Dubai and enjoy a meet-and-greet by the Gray Line staff who will transfer you to your hotel. 

Day 2 Dubai

Jumpstart the week with a full-day tour through Dubai! Begin with a visit to the Jumeirah area and the Burj Al Arab. Stops include an art center, the new canal, the Grand Mosque of Jumeirah, Bastakyia, the Dubai Museum, crossing the creek by "Abras," and shoppi...

Day 3 Dubai - Sharjah - Dubai

Set off for Sharjah, the Pearl of the Gulf, for shopping and exploring! Visit King Faisal Mosque, the Fort of Sharjah, and learn about the customs and traditions rooted in Emirati culture. You will continue to the Heritage Museum, then the Souk Al Arsa and Souk...

Day 4 Dubai

The morning will be spent at your leisure, then slap on some sunscreen for an afternoon desert safari! Travel across the deserts of Dubai (with a few photo stops, of course) for an exhilarating dune drive. Get your adrenaline flowing with dune bashing and sand boarding, meet a camel, take part in a Henna experience, then indulge in a delicious barbecue dinner with entertainment.  

Day 5 Dubai - Abu Dhabi - Dubai

Spend a full day touring Abu Dhabi, the largest city of the Emirates. Begin at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque then continue toward YAS Island and its Red Ferrari covered park before hitting the YAS Mall. After lunch, the tour will continue on a drive through the...

Day 6 Dubai - Musandam (Oman) - Dubai

Today, you'll take a boat ride through the waves of the Gulf of Oman. The Musandam Peninsula, in the most northern part of Oman, offers one of the world's most rugged and beautiful coastlines, with sheltered bays offering a peaceful and isolated environment for...

Day 7 Depart United Arab Emirates

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home! 

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Last Updated: 11/8/2024

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What's excluded

    • UAE Visa fees, if applicable
    • Tourism Dirham Fee (hotel city tax) - payable directly to the hotels in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (approx. $5.00 per room, per night)
    • Porterage

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Zabeel House Al Seef Hotel

Zabeel House Al Seef Hotel is located at the heart of Dubai Creek. With over 90 restaurants and 300 shops nearby, you'll wish you had more time to experience it all! All guest rooms are equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning, television, and more. Chapters is available for lite bites and afternoon tea. Nyon and Skafos will treat your tastebuds to more local flavors with their Middle Eastern and Mediterranean menus. Sol Sky Bar is the place to be to sip a cocktail by the pool! Guests also have access to a fitness center and spa, both onsite. The simple comforts and convenience of Zabeel House Al Seef Hotel will make an excellent impression!

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