Compare Experience the Emirates & Oman by Great Value Vacations
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| Duration | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 2,222 |
| Price Per Day | $ 317 |
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| Trip Style | Self-guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Airfare included |
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| Meals Included | N/A |
| Description |
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:
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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 shopping in the spice and gold souks. Pass Dubai Ruler Palace to reach Burj Khalifa then Dubai Mall. In the afternoon, see Palm Jumeirah, pass city walk, drive on Sheikh Zayed Road, see the Atlantis Hotel and the Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, and end at Mall of the Emirates. After spending as much time as you’d like at the mall, travel back to the hotel on your own.
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 Al Markazi. The tour will wrap up at Dubai Mall, where you can peruse and enjoy lunch at your leisure. This evening, you will embark on the Discover Dubai by Night tour, which will begin at Madinat Jumeirah, pass the new Dubai Frame and the DIFC Dubai Financial Market, then finish with the famous fountain show at Dubai's Opera before you venture out on your own for dinner.
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 famous giant Saadiyat Island project, where the Louvre and Guggenheim museums are located. A visit will be made to the Louvre, then the full-day tour will conclude at the Emirates Mall, where you can shop and find dinner at your own pace.
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 swimmers and snorkelers to explore. A dhow trip into the fjords of Musandam offers an unparalleled view of the landscape. Head back to Dubai at the end of the day for dinner at your leisure.
Day 7 Depart United Arab Emirates
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight home!
