Dubai today is flashy, fun and slightly surreal. Renowned for its sand, sun and shopping, it was once a tranquil town of coral-and-gypsum courtyard houses built by Persian traders and palm-frond huts housing Bedouin fisherman and pearl divers. Today shiny new skyscrapers reflect the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai. The audacity of the city's rulers is breathtaking. Running out of coastline to build hotels? Build vast artificial islands with 120km (74.5mi) of new beachfront.
With the oil predicted to run out sometime after 2100 AD, you’d forgive Abu Dhabi for wanting to just sit pretty and count the money. But this attractive, green and distinctly Arab city just appears to be hitting its stride. While not as cosmopolitan or as sophisticated as Dubai, Abu Dhabi also lacks traffic jams and the poseurs that plague its neighbor, making it a much more livable city if you don’t crave clubbing. After closely watching Dubai’s phenomenal growth, Abu Dhabi has chosen its development projects wisely, and while the laid-back feel might eventually change, the local Emirati flavor of the capital appears certain to remain.
Day 01: Dhow Cruise With Dinner
On arrival at Dubai, meet and assist at the airport and transfer to your Hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to relax. In the evening proceed for the ‘Dhow Cruise with dinner’ and discover the true beauty of Dubai while aboard a traditionally decorated wooden dhow (cabin cruise), as it sails along the Dubai creek under the moonlight.
Meals: Dinner
Day 02: Desert Safari With BBQ Dinner
After your breakfast, relax till noon and then late afternoon proceed for a Desert Safari and enjoy the thrill and excitement of driving over sand dunes of varying colours and heights. Enjoy an Arabian BBQ (barbeque/barbecue) buffet dinner and before we head back to Dubai, you will be entertained by the dancing of a belly dancer to traditional Arabic music and you are welcome to join along.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 03 : Dubai City Tour
After your breakfast, take your half day City Tour and enjoy the scenic route of Dubai for photo stops at Burj Al Arab (world famous 7-star hotel), Jumeirah Mosque (the only Mosque allowing non-Muslims to enter). In the evening you may enjoy shopping at the Shopper’s Paradise (on own).
Meals: Dinner
Day 04: Dubai Abu Dhabi - Dubai
After your last breakfast at the hotel proceed for your next destination Abu Dhabi. On arrival in Abu Dhabi you will be met and greeted by your representative after which you proceed to your hotel. Later in the afternoon we suggest you to proceed for a half day city tour of Abu Dhabi. Stay overnight at the hotel .
Day 05: Dubai ( Lifestyle Holidays recommends a visit to Wild Wadi Park)
After breakfast we suggest you to take a tour of the wild wadi park. This water park was designed like an Arabian wadi (oasis) with characteristics from Arabian folklore and has rides and attractions, many of which interconnect. Once you enter the Wild Wadi water theme park, you will be given access to all the water rides, as well as the use of rubber rings, lifejackets and body boards. The water park has 90 lifeguards on duty, keeping you safe while you are having fun. Wild Wadi's variety of rides suit kids of all ages, make it a favourite water sports area in Dubai. Stay overnight at the hotel
Day 06: Depart Dubai
After your last breakfast in Dubai proceed to the Dubai International Airport to take your flight back home. Take back beautiful memories of Dubai with lifestyle Holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Meals: Breakfast |