INTRODUCING DUBAI

Dubai – the ‘City of Merchants’, a city of unparalleled grandeur, a city that boasts year round sunshine. A perfect getaway for everyone, shoppers, business people, families and adventure seekers – there is something for everyone. One of the most fantastically developed cities of the world, Dubai offers unlimited leisure activities.

Located on the pristine shores of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is one of the seven emirates that form the United Arab Emirates. It is a city of contrasts with a distinctive blend of a contemporary city, set against a background of the timeless desert. Here centuries old traditions thrive alongside development, where east meets the west to form a culture that is at once intriguing and warm.

For centuries, this enchanting city has enthralled thousands of seafarers and merchants. Today, it still lives on its age old values of hospitality and prides itself on a booming economy with an accent on trade and tourism. A very safe city, Dubai features some of the world’s finest hotels, ultra modern sport and leisure facilities and of course spectacular shopping!

ITINERARY

Saturday - Feb. 06

Arrival in Dubai
You are met upon arrival in Dubai at the International airport where you will be met by Eastbound English speaking guide who will escort you to the hotel and assist you with check-in formalities. Rooms will be available at 1400 hrs which is the check in time however our efforts will be to provide rooms as soon as possble.

The rest of the day is at leisure.

Sunday - Feb. 07

Dubai
This morning after breakfast at the hotel, depart for a half day tour of the city. This is a fascinating tour through the city of Dubai, also referred to as the City of Gold. The journey begins at the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque and continues along the Jumeirah road, which is most luxurious urban area in Dubai. Pass in front of the Mercato themed shopping mall and stop for photographs near the Burj Al Arab Hotel (Arab Tower).

Then head along the skyscraper area of Sheikh Zayed Road, also referred to as “Little Manhattan”, where we pass by the Emirates Towers and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Then we drive along the Zabeel road, passing by the Palace of the Royal Family (No Photography). From here, head towards the Dubai Creek, where we also make a stop for photographs of the Creek side. Thereafter you proceed towards ‘the Bastakiya district’ which is the old part of Dubai where you find the old – wind tower houses, which were built by the wealthy merchants of the past.

The next stop is the 150 year old Al Fahidi Fort Museum, which shows some interesting artifacts that throw light on Dubai’s historical links with trading and pearl diving. The tour then takes us to the Abra Station, (the ancient water taxi ferry) to take a short ride across the creek. Before ending the tour walk through the famous Spice and Gold Souqs which will dazzle your senses and give you an insight into Dubai’s growth as a major trading centre….

You are at leisure for lunch in the afternoon.

In the evening, meet your guide at the lobby of the hotel and proceed for a romantic dinner aboard a traditional Arabic Dhow. It glides silently along the creek of Dubai under a starry sky. This cruise aboard this traditional wooden vessel offers an intriguingly different view of this amazing city. You will see many other wooden vessels, which still brave the open seas to deliver it's goods to far away places, as well as the super modern Yacht's and ships. Enjoy the scenery by night with its beautifully lit city, which is truly mesmerizing. Admire the architecture of places such as the spectacular Chamber of Commerce building and also Sheikh Saeed’s house and the Heritage Village. A sumptuous dinner is served whilst you cruise along. Enjoy the delicious taste of true Arabian hospitality. This unforgettable romantic evening cruise includes an international buffet dinner. Relax! Indulge! Enjoy! Return to your hotel for the night. (B, D)

Monday - FEB 08

Dubai
The day is at leisure for you to explore the shopping festival. (B,D)

Tuesday - FEB 09

Desert Safari
Breakfast is at the hotel followed by morning at leisure.

This afternoon around 1500 hrs, meet your guide at the hotel lobby and then head out to the desert of a Desert Safari Extravaganza!! Proceed to the high dunes to do ‘dune bashing’. For the adventurous the driver takes you on a roller coaster ride dune after dune before giving you a short break at a camel farm to see the ‘ship of the desert’. Wait at the top of one of high dunes watch a magical sunset.

Drive to a Bedouin camp after sunset, where you are welcomed in traditional Arabic style with dates and Arabic coffee. Settle in for the evening to the sound of the Arabic music and belly dancer giving a glimpse of Arabian culture.

Music playing whilst you take drinks from the open bar, the ladies can have their hands painted with beautiful designs drawn by henna ladies whilst the men can smoke the ‘sheesha’ (Hookah) popularly know as the hubbly-bubbly. End the evening with a sumptuous barbeque dinner and a belly dance show performed by an expert dancer. Return to the hotel by 4x4 vehicles after an evening that will definitely be a memorable one!

Return to your hotel for the night (B, D)

Wednesday - FEB 10

Dubai
Breakfast is at the hotel.

Time at complete leisure for going to Dubai shopping festival (OPTIONAL).

Dubai Shopping Festival is a shopping paradise. Dubai is known around the world as such a paradise throughout the year, but they really lay out the red carpet during shopping festival month, with over 2,300 retails outlets participating, that offer everything imaginable from gold, perfume, haute couture, cars, electronics to handicrafts and textiles. furniture. The venues include shopping centres and malls in various parts of the city and there is also a Global Village with pavilions offering products from retailers and manufacturers from around the world.

Dubai has more than 40 shopping malls, including the largest outside of North America, the Mall of the Emirates. Dubai is also known as the "City of Gold," and for good reason. Its world famous gold souks have a mind boggling array of jewelry, and other traditional Arabic souks sell the best in rich textiles, exotic spices, Arabic pottery and wooden furniture.

Major shopping malls offer additional discounts and promotions during the shopping festival and include the Wafi Mall, Mall of the Emirates, Deira City Center, Bur Juman, IBN Battuta Mall and the newly opened huge Dubai Mall, situated near the world’s tallest tower, the Burj Dubai. Afternoon is at leisure. (B)

Thursday FEB 11

Depart Dubai
Breakfast is at the hotel. Later you will be met by your guide at the hotel lobby and transferred to airport to board your home bound flight. (B)

PRICING

$1289 per person based on double occupancy
$1879 per person based on single occupancy

February 6 – 11, 2010 (Must depart U.S. on February 5, 2010)

February 13 – 18, 2010 (Must depart U.S. on February 12, 2010)

Inclusions:

• 5 night hotel accomodations at Movenpick Hotel*
• Airport transfers

• Tours per itinerary
• Brakfast daily
• Other meals per itinerary

Not included:

• Airfare
• Travelers insurance
• Passport and visa fees
• Items of a personal nature
• Gratuities

*Atlantis Hotel available at additional cost.

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