UAE: The 7 Emirates

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This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  What's better than one Emirate? How about seven Emirates? On this vacation, go beyond Dubai and discover the beauty, history and culture of the United Arab Emirates.  Your escorted trip begins in the glitzy city o...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Abu Dhabi City Tour, with lunch
    • Full-day Al Ain Tour, including lunch
    • Half-day Sharjah Tour, with lunch
    • Full-day Musandam Dhow Cruise on the Gulf of Oman, including lunch

What's this trip about?

    This is an escorted tour. It’s perfect if you prefer not to do your own driving and want to see as many sights as you can during your vacation.  What's better than one Emirate? How about seven Emirates? On this vacation, go beyond Dubai and discover the beauty, history and culture of the United Arab Emirates.  Your escorted trip begins in the glitzy city of Dubai, home to the Burj Khalifa, Gold Souk, Dubai Mall and so much more. Enjoy a half-day city tour before heading outside the city on a desert safari adventure! You'll then travel by coach to the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Stroll the beautiful grounds of Sheikh Zayed Mosque and tour the Formula 1 racetrack on a city tour as you take in this stunning city. From Abu Dhabi, enjoy a full-day tour of Al Ain, an oasis city filled with beautiful relics of the past. Your next adventure takes you to Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE that's home to countless grand mosques and colorful souks where you can pick up unique souvenirs. Your final day is spent in the "Norway of Arabia," the Musandam Peninsula in Oman.  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 transportN/A
Start CityDubai
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
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Sailing
  • Short Cruise
  • Snorkeling
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Dubai (DXB)
    • Round-trip airport transfers
    • 2 nights in Dubai at Novotel Bur Dubai Hotel, or similar
    • Half-day Dubai City Tour, with lunch
    • 4-wheel-drive Desert Safari with barbecue dinner
    • Abu Dhabi City Tour, with lunch and visit to The Louvre Museum
    • 1 night in Abu Dhabi at the Novotel Al Bustan Hotel or similar (with dinner)
    • Full-day Al Ain Tour, including lunch
    • 1 night in Al Ain at the Mercure Grand Hotel, or similar (with dinner)
    • 2 nights in Dubai at Novotel Bur Dubai Hotel, or similar
    • Half-day Sharjah Tour, with lunch
    • Full-day Musandam Dhow Cruise on the Gulf of Oman, including lunch
    • Transportation by deluxe, air-conditioned coach
    • Full-time guide
    • Breakfast daily Not included: UAE Visa Fees, if applicable
    • Tourism Dirham Fee (hotel city tax) – payable directly to the hotels in Dubai & Abu Dhabi (apx. $4 to $6 per room per night)
    • Porterage
    • Tips to the guide & driver (suggested is $3.00 per person per day for the guide, and $2.00 per person per day for the driver)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Dubai!

Say hello to the glamorous city of Dubai! Arrive at Dubai Airport, and meet with a representative, ready to help you navigate your way to your airport transfer. Once settled in, celebrate your first night in the United Arab Emirates by sampling a staple dish; indulge in a serving of iconic shawarma or perhaps something more exotic like camel.

Day 2 Dubai

Today is packed with culture and natural wonders. Embark on your city tour today, then enjoy a thrilling adventure to the Arabian Desert. 

Day 3 Dubai - Abu Dhabi

Say goodbye to Dubai for now as you transfer to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Enjoy a comprehensive half-day tour taking you to the city's iconic sights like the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. 

Day 4 Abu Dhabi - Al Ain

This morning, visit a unique Camel leather tannery factory. It is the first tannery to produce an exclusive range of leathers tanned using the most advanced environmentally friendly technologies, guaranteed metal-free, sustainable and biodegradable. Unlike trad...

Day 5 Al Ain - Sharjah - Dubai

In the morning, embark on a half-day tour to Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE. Visit mosques, a heritage museum, and two colorful souks! You'll end your day back in Dubai. 

Day 6 Dubai - Fujairah (Dibba) - Musandam Cruise (Oman) - Dubai

Leave the United Arab Emirates for a day as you travel to the Musandam Peninsula in Oman. Known as the "Norway of the Arabia," Musandam is filled with fjord-like inlets, pebble beaches and sheltered bays. 

Day 7 Depart United Arab Emirates

Your Emirates vacation ends today. Spend the morning at leisure before transferring to the Dubai airport for your flight home. 

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Last Updated: 12/16/2024

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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 & Abu Dhabi (apx. $4 to $6 per room per night)
    • Porterage
    • Tips to the guide & driver (suggested is $3.00 per person per day for the guide, and $2.00 per person per day for the driver)

Accommodation

  • 24-hour fun in Dubai's business and entertainment area
  • Jumeira Rotana
  • Ramada Downtown Abu Dhabi
  • Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi
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