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Shopping
One of Dubai’s
greatest attractions
for visitors is
its superb shopping.
Being an open port
with low import
duties and no taxation,
the city offers
the bargain hunter
unbeatable value.
Most major brand
name products are
readily available
and are often less
expensive in Dubai
than in their country
of origin. Whether
you’re looking
for French fashion,
Japanese electronics
or Italian accessories
and footwear, Dubai’s
malls have it all.
Souk shopping can
be entertaining
as well as profitable
and bargaining is
expected. The sheer
variety of goods
available in the
winding alleys is
bewildering - from
gold and the latest
in electronics,
cameras and wrist
watches to spices,
silk, household
appliances and sports
goods.
Sport
and Leisure
Dubai is the undisputed
‘sport capital
of the Middle East’,
hosting world class
international events
that attract some
of the biggest names
in their respective
sport, whether in
golf, tennis, horse
racing, rallying,
powerboating, rugby
or sailing. Apart
from spectator sports,
visitors to Dubai
can actively participate
in a wide variety
of land and watersports
that include golf,
bowling, ice-skating,
archery, horse riding,
scuba diving, snorkelling,
sailing, water-skiing,
jet-skiing, deep
sea fishing and
windsurfing.
Getting
Around
Self-drive as well
as chauffeur driven
cars are available
and a temporary
local driving licence
can be arranged.
Taxis are easily
obtained in Dubai.
The Dubai Transport
Corporation's ivory
coloured taxis are
fitted with fare
meters. In the case
of all other taxis,
fares are subject
to negotiation between
the driver and passenger.
The
Wonder Bus Dubai
City Tours
The Wonder Bus takes
you around the beautiful
city sights. The
bus has comfortable
& spacious seats
and a large TV screen.
This amphibious
bus is manufactured
in New York State.
It also cruises
Dubai Creek, for
a glimpse of beautiful
architecture and
historic buildings
on the both shores.
Dining
and Nightlife
Dubai’s many
fine hotel restaurants
offer a microcosm
of the world’s
cuisine. The choice
is limitless - Gulfand
Middle Eastern,
Indian, French,
Italian, Mexican
and much more. Dubai
also offers hundreds
of small
eating places scattered
throughout the city.
Fast food ranges
from several big
international chains
to “shawarma”
outlets, selling
grilled shavings
of lamb or chicken,
mixed with salad
and rolled inside
a pocket of Arabic
bread. By night,
Dubai has something
for everyone. Bars
and pubs can be
found in all top
hotels, most of
them featuring live
music. There are
many discotheques
and nightclubs too.Desert
Adventures There
are a variety of
exciting packages
available including
desert and mountain
safaris, visits
to camel farms and
isolated villages
within Dubai. Popular
desert sports include
dune driving, sand
skiing and camel
riding. The highlight
of many excursions
into the desert
is an Arabian barbecue
after nightfall,
complete with music
and a belly dancer.
Accommodation Dubai
has many top class
international hotels
that offer the highest
standards of luxury.
In addition, there
are number of excellent
medium-priced and
low budget hotels.
Dubai’s hotels
are designed to
cater to the needs
of tourists and
business visitors.
High standards are
expected and maintained.
Abu
Dhabi City Tour
Enjoy a full day
tour to Abu Dhabi,
the capital of the
UAE, situated about
170 kms away. The
first landmark before
reaching the city
of Abu Dhabi is
the Jebel Ali Port,
the biggest man-made
port in the world.
Many of the city's
striking examples
of modern architecture
show intriguing
interpretations
of Islamic themes.
Admire the skill
and dexterity oflocal
ladies making traditional
handicrafts at the
Women's Handicraft
Centre. Then drop
by at Abu Dhabi's
oldest building,
Al Husn Palace,
before proceeding
to the Petroleum
Exhibition. Learn
everything about
'black gold' - oil
and how it transformed
Abu Dhabi into the
city it is today.
Drive along the
beautiful Corniche
and to the Breakwater
for a magnificent
view of the city.
Stop at the Dhow
Yard, where wooden
ships are still
built using simple
tools.
Sharjah
and Ajman Tour
This tour is an
introduction to
the Emirate of Sharjah,
also known as the
'Pearl of the Gulf'.
One of its many
landmarks is the
King Faisal Mosque,
currently the largest
mosque in the Emirates.
Continue to the
renovated Fort of
Sharjah, that was
originally built
in 1820. The Al
Naboodah House,
the museum for cultural
heritage is the
next place to see.
Take a quick stroll
on the adjacent
souks of 'Al Arsa'
and visit 'Al Markazi'
souk - a treasure
troveof carpets,
jewelry and handicrafts.
After a short stop
for shopping at
the Gold Center,
the tour continues
to the Emirates
of Ajman and its
famous museum. Visit
the old dhow-building
yards and see how
these dhows (wooden
sailing boats) are
still built today
in the traditional
way.
Adventure
Tour
Head for the magnificent
mountains of the
UAE in 4WD vehicles.
The first leg takes
you out of Dubai
towards the golden
sand dunes. Then
visit the old village
of Hatta, Dubai
Emirates' only mountain
resort. Visit the
Portuguese Fort
which was built
in the 14th century.
Continue driving
through the wadis
until you reach
the mountain pools
where you can swim
in cool refreshing
waters. Lunch at
the Hatta Fort Hotel.
Experience Bedouin
life on an excursion
in the desert. Enjoy
the thrilling roller-coaster
rides on the sand
dunes and watch
the beautiful sunset
before proceeding
to the Lahbab Village.
Wear traditional
Arab clothes while
you take a camel
ride, sip the aromatic
Arabian coffee or
tea, watch the falcon
show or just sit
around the bonfire.
Enjoy a delicious
BBQ dinner of freshly
cooked Arabic specialties.
Be entertained by
a belly dancer after
dinner and join
in the fun on the
dance floor before
heading back to
Dubai.
Al
Ain City Tour
Located 140 kms
from Dubai at the
foot of the mountains,
Al Ain, which has
a history dating
back to 4 millenium
BC, is known for
its modern charms
and lush, green
public parks, gardens
and wide boulevards.
The nation's largest
museum is located
within the confines
of Al Jahili Fort
where finds from
archaeological excavations
on Jabel Hafit are
on display. See
impressive ancient
tombs of historical
importance at the
Huh Gardens. Close
to Al Ain is a craggy
mountain rising
steeply from the
surrounding desert.
Also of interest
are the numerous
caves, sites of
archaeological excavations
and Ain Al Fayda,
the top health resort
located over a natural
hot spring on top
of the mountain.
Wild
Wadi World
An unforgettable
adventure awaits
you in at the world's
most advanced water
theme park. Situated
between Burj Al
Arab and the Jumeirah
Beach Hotel, the
Wild Wadi Waterpark
is designed to offer
hours of fun and
pleasure to thrill-seekers.
Its 24 rides and
attractions include
8 Master Blaster
and 2 Flow Riders.
The Wild Wadi ride
is packed with thrills
and spills for children
of all ages. Experience
the exhilaration
of weighlessness
on the "Jumeirah
Sceirah".
Includes:
• 3 nights
accommodation in
Dubai inclusive
of breakfast.
• Return airport
transfers.
• Half day
city tour.
• Ordinary
Visa.
All
transfers and sightseeing
are on seat-in-coach
basis unless specified.
Single rates mentioned
above applicable
for those traveling
with 2 or more passengers
but staying in a
single room. For
a single person
traveling alone
a supplement will
be applicable. Child
rates applicable
for those under
11 years. Tour cost
does not include
services not specifically
mentioned as being
included in the
package cost. Bank
charges not included
& applicable
for certain packages.
Rates subject to
change with / without
notice. Surcharge
applicable during
special events,
same will be advised
at the time of booking.
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