Itinerary:
March 17, Day 1, LANDING DAY Plan your arrival into Dubai (DBX) any time on March 17. You will be greeted at the airport in the arrivals hall, and you will be taken to your hotel for check-in. If you arrive early enough, you have time to relax on your own. Guests will be arriving throughout the day.
At 4 pm, head to the world-famous Global Village. At the onset of the festive season, this is the best time to visit this spot! It is the world’s largest tourism, leisure and entertainment project located at Dubai land. Arabian Voyager brings to you the best of Global Village –the region’s cultural, entertainment, and tourism project with unlimited fun, excitement, and adventure. From children’s fun and family activities to thrilling rides, Global Village is great for entertainment! Visited by over five million people every year, The Global Village brings together the best cultural offerings through 32 giant stalls and pavilions representing more than 75 countries with different cultures. The food, souvenirs, shopping, rides, and excitement all make it a cosmopolitan and diverse experience for all guests. There’s no way any hindrance to your comfort gets in the way. Global Village was started as an initiative to highlight Dubai’s cultural aspect and the cosmopolitan blend that the city, with over 85% of the ex-pat population, represents. Over the years, the Global Village has transformed into a much bigger and grander event with its distinctive presence on a global scale. Please note that Global Village is a seasonal attraction, open only in the winter from October 2021 through April 2022.
Day 2. Visit Dubai EXPO
What is Dubai Expo? https://www.thesqua.re/blog/dubai-expo-2021
After breakfast, spend the full day at the one of its kind DUBAI EXPO. Then head back to the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3. Burj Khalifa 124th Floor, Dubai Mall & Desert Safari
After breakfast, head to Downtown Dubai, where numerous world records are located – the largest mall, the Dubai Mall; the tallest building, the Burj Khalifa; the tallest and grandest dancing fountains; and the largest aquarium in the world. Experience the view of Dubai from the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, after which, stroll around The Dubai mall and shop for a couple of hours. Head back to the hotel and freshen up.
At 3.00 pm, leave the hotel for a desert safari. A trip to the desert offers you a real adventure into the Emirates’ magnificent sands. This safari will ride through the heart of the desert, where you will experience the excitement of a roller-coaster tour down the astonishingly high dunes. A stop for a breathtaking view of the endless desert will provide an opportunity to watch the sunset over this tranquil scenery. Next, reach the camp and board on the ‘ship of the desert,’ where you will enjoy the contrast of a desert night – gain a unique insight into the traditional life of the Bedouins! Dress in a traditional Arabic outfit, enjoy Arabic sweets, try the ‘hubbly-bubbly,’ enjoy henna painting and learn about the important role that falcons play in local life. A delicious BBQ dinner with grilled specialties cooked on-site will be provided, with a choice between various appetizers, salads, and sweets. Try dancing with a belly dancer to the rhythm of Arabic drums! Return to your hotel at 9.30 pm.
Day 4. Dubai city tour & Global Village
After breakfast, leave the hotel at 9.00 am on the Dubai city tour. This tour introduces both the new and old parts of Dubai. The time commences with Dubai’s new environs, at the world-renowned Atlantis hotel located at the Palm Jumeirah, a human-made island that can be spotted from space! Pass through one of the only 7-star hotels globally, the Burj Al Arab. Moving ahead, stop at the exquisite Jumeirah Mosque, a cultural landmark of Dubai. Then, visit the Union House, where the treaty that formed the United Arab Emirates was signed in 1971. Discover the history of Dubai at the Dubai Museum. Then, take an Abra (a wooden boat) ride to the other side of the creek. Visit the largest Gold Souq globally, followed by the Spice Souq. Head back to the hotel to relax for a bit.
Day 5. Check out and departure transfer to the airport.
Check out from the hotel, and your private transport will drive you to the airport for departure.
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If you would like to extend your stay in Dubai, please contact Sherry philadelphia@eurocircle.com. You can extend your stay at the same group rate at the same hotel.
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Price: Land Package Only $999 minus $200 non-refundable deposit payable up front. you can pay online via Eventbrite, or to avoid the Eventbrite surcharge, you can pay by Venmo for the deposit only. Contact Sherry philadelphia@eurocircle.com to arrange for Venmo.
INCLUSIONS:
Four nights Hotel Accommodation, 4* hotel, double occupancy. There is a surcharge for a single room supplement. Plese contact Sherry philadelphia@eurocircle.com for a single room.
Breakfasts
Round Trip Airport Transfers
1 Day Pass
Dubai Mall Shopping Tour
Musical Fountain Show
Burj Khalifa 124th floor visit
Dubai City Tour
Global Village Tour
Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
NOT-INCLUDED
International Airfare. You will book your own international flight AFTER your deposit has been processed and your reservation confirmed.
Tips to guides, drivers, porters
Dinners, drinks, any nights out. Budget $$ for taxi, dinners, drinks.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Valeria and I have organized this package so that our friends can experience Dubai while still celebrating our birthday. This package is partially subsidized by the Dubai Expo (that is why it includes it in the itinerary). This will give everyone a chance to sample the best of Dubai at a reasonable price.
Prices quoted are per person and the price is for a shared room. You are welcome to bring a significant other, or a roommate. This trip is not advisable for kids. At this point we do not have a party planned, but depending on how many friends show up, we will try to organize a dinner and drinks at an upscale spot. This evening and transport will be payable in cash.
Sherry will be doing all your bookings. If you have any questions about the trip, the itinerary, what to bring, and airfare, please do not hesitate to call her. simply email her at philadelphia@eurocircle.com and she will arrange a time for a call.
We are so excited to share our birthdays with you. Looking forward to an excellent adventure.
Valeria & Sherry