• Roommates must register on the same day. Travel Antics does not service clients in Florida, Iowa and California.

March 13 - 20, 2022

 

What's Included:

Personalized meet & assist upon arrival at the airport in Dubai

Arrival and departure transfers

7 nights in Dubai

Daily Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Wooden dhow dinner cruise

Full-day Dubai City Tour 

Desert Safari

Full-day Abu Dhabi City Tour

One day visit to Dubai Expo 

Local VAT included

Travel Antics Brand Ambassador

What's NOT Included:

International/Domestic Airfare

Personal Expenses

Extra Food and Beverages That Are Not Specified

Optional Tours 

Tourism Dirham Fee-Billed directly to clients at hotel: $5/night

Tips for guides, drivers, and specialist guides

Travel Insurance/Travel Protection (Mandatory)

Itinerary:

Please Note While it is our intention to adhere to the route described, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable, to make alterations. On Day 1 of the tour, you will be advised of any amendments.

DAY 1 | Arrival Day

You will arrive at the Dubai airport and be met by our representative at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle for check-in.

DAY 2 | Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to discover the spectacular and lively metropolis of Dubai. Dubai, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays presents itself as a glamorous metropolis in the Arabian Gulf. The distinctive skyscrapers and gigantic shopping malls will impress every visitor. On your way, you will photo stop of the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Photo stop of Burj Al Arab hotel. Photo stop of the Atlantis hotel located at crescent of Palm Jumeirah. We will experiment with the Monorail which is a good vantage point to see the Palm Jumeirah. After that trip by train, we will join back our bus to continue our journey and pass by the Marina area and the new residential areas of Jumeirah Beach. We will pass the region of DUBAI Mall and Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower and the centerpiece of the Gulf region’s most prestigious urban development to date. Burj Khalifa will radiate out in a series of ellipses from the sky breaking tower encompassing residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment, and the world’s largest shopping mall. Then you will continue to Bastakyia, the old town district of Dubai. Learn everything about the local history and geography of the city when visiting the Dubai museum, located in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi. Another highlight will follow you will use the local water taxis, called “Abras”, to cross the Dubai Creek. Enjoy the spectacular view of the city while heading towards the district of Deira. Here you will be enchanted by the large variety of exotic spices in the famous Spice Souk. Take the chance to get a unique and affordable souvenir when you visit the adjacent Gold Souk. Lunch on your own in Dubai Mall. It is a manmade creation, but it is unique. Free time for shopping. At the end of the day, our guide will escort you back to your hotel.

DAY 3 | Dubai

Breakfast. We proceed to the EXPO site. Welcome to the once-in-a-lifetime celebration – the largest event ever staged in this part of the world. Here you will experience warm Emirati hospitality at its finest, as well as the UAE’s values of inclusion, tolerance, and cooperation. Visit your favorite countries and discover new places you have never considered. It could change the way you see the world!! 192 country pavilions featuring narratives from every corner of the globe. Expo 2020 Dubai will host the world for 173 days, each one brimming with new experiences. It will be a time to create, collaborate, and innovate. You will witness eye-catching, mind-bending, taste bud-tickling, grin-inducing experiences. Come along and spend a lifetime telling some interesting stories.

– Return to your hotel.

DAY 4 | Dubai

Breakfast at the hotel. We start our city tour of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. This comprehensive tour is the ideal introduction to the UAE capital and the island on which it stands. The name Abu Dhabi means: “Father of the Gazelle”. We will start at the famous Yas Island which houses the Formula 1 Yas circuit & the first attraction park of Ferrari in the world. An impressive attraction park, the largest covered air-conditioned park in the world with a huge Red Ferrari sign as a landmark. Then we will continue towards Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world; able to accommodate more than 30,000 worshipers. The beautiful Mosque is completely cladded in marble and features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping. Then we will go towards Abu Dhabi downtown. Lunch is free in the city. After lunch, we will visit Heritage Village, which houses a small museum and depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil. We will drive along the spectacular Corniche, past gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices, and elegant high-rise apartments to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the city’s magnificent skyline. We will visit Qasr Al Hosn Fort, the palace of traditions. Then will drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the museums are being built to complete the image of Abu Dhabi as a cultural city. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Louvre Museum, The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an art and civilization museum, located on the Saadiyat Island Cultural District.

DAY 5 | Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Day of leisure.  In the afternoon, you will enjoy the desert safari. You will ride in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle with A/C to pass the endless and spectacular sandy desert. In the evening, you will reach a traditional Bedouin desert camp where you will be having a BBQ dinner in the sunset while listening to traditional Arabic music, an unforgettable experience. You will have access to dune bashing, a henna experience, sandboarding, and meeting camels. In the late evening, you will return to your hotel.

DAY 6 | Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Day of leisure or book an optional additional day at the Expo with transfers for an additional fee. The Expo site has a lot of cool features. The plaza will be encased by a dome. At night, that dome will serve as a 360-degree screen, projecting a series of images both on the inside and the outside. Inside the dome, you will find the pavilions as well as features like fountains, parks, and waterfalls. The dome is partially open at the top, so there is no need to worry about the arena feeling stale. More than 140 countries will be participating, and each participating country will have its own pavilion at the exhibition, with every pavilion featuring inventions and innovations hailing from that country. Even the UAE will have its own specialized pavilion, done up in an outline of a falcon. There will also be specialized pavilions focusing on the three main themes sustainability, mobility, and opportunity. 

DAY 7| Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Day of leisure.  In the evening, you will be part of the beautiful dhow cruise dinner.  Dubai is surrounded by water; this cruise will sail on the Creekside of old Dubai. Will offer a dinner cruise on a wonderful wooden dhow ─ built in a time-honored manner, channeling the region’s historical heritage and traditions, yet with the utmost comfort that you can expect in a present-day ship. Spend a romantic evening between the glistening stars as you watch the waves dance in the night while you cruise along the moonlight creek. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies as you sail through the deep blue Creek.

DAY 8|Departure Dubai

Begin your day with breakfast at your hotel before check-out at noon. Depending on your departure time, you will then be transferred to the airport.

Room Options: 

 Single Occupancy:  $2100

Double Occupancy:  $1600 pp

Payment Details & Deadlines:

Initial Deposit $200 per person paid at registration

Final Registration Date:  Until Sold Out  

Final/Remaining Balance Due Date:  January 1, 2022

Entry Requirements 

 All travelers arriving in Dubai must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

Travelers are required to have proof of health insurance with COVID-19 coverage or they are required to declare at check-in that they will bear the costs for any necessary treatment and isolation.

*** Entry requirements can change at anytime.

Cancellation Policy:

Travel Document Requirements:

 All participants must have a valid United States passport with an expiration date six months pass the date of return.  

Hazardous Material Disclosure:

Travel Insurance:

Due to the current environment and pandemic, Travel Insurance IS MANDATORY. 

Travel insurance is NOT included in the trip rate, which makes it an additional cost. 

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Covid Disclaimer

As travel opens up around the world, all destinations, airports, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, transfer companies, car rental companies, shops and excursions have established COVID-19 safety measures and precautions which may change from day to day. These safety measures may include but are not limited to curfews, attraction closings and reduced hours, size of group gatherings, social distancing requirements, health screenings and self-quarantine requirements. In addition, you must follow CDC guidelines and the recommendations of health officials. Please note that any public location where people have been or are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and Travel Antics cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your vacation. By traveling, you agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with your vacation. Any and all additional costs will be your sole responsibility.

COVID 19 Testing Guideline

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has announced that as of January 26, 2021 at 12:01am EST, that all international airline passengers two years of age or older will be required to present documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test result (either a nucleic acid amplification test or a rapid antigen test)  or show proof of positive viral test in the past 3 months and a letter from your healthcare provider or a public health official stating you were cleared to travel, in order to board and fly into the U.S.  

The testing must be done within 3 calendar days of your journey back to the U.S. (if you are connecting, the test needs to be performed within 3 calendar days of your first flight, as long as you have no layover of more than 24 hours).

Many resorts are covering the test, otherwise it is at the traveler's expense and must be presented to your airline at time of check-in. 

For more details, visit www.cdc.gov.

 

Travel Antics Terms and Conditions:

Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.

Health insurance is mandatory.

Please register in your Full Legal Name as it appears on your government issued passport.

Rates are not guaranteed until your registration payment is received. The registration/deposit payment per guest(s) will hold your room at the quoted rate.

Rates are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions.

All travelers arriving in Dubai must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken no more than 72 hours before departure.

It is solely up to each guest to keep up with the payment due dates and pay them on time. 

It is highly recommended that you choose the ***NEW*** auto-pay option so as to not miss a payment.

You MUST notify Travel Antics of any missed or late payments to avoid automatic cancellation. We ask that you do this in writing, and at your earliest convenience. If no contact has been made within 15 days we will have no choice but to assume you have cancelled your reservation.

The resort may require a credit or debit card at check-in to cover any hotel incidental charges not included in the room rate. 

Room assignments are at the Hotel discretion and can change at any time. 

Travel Antics will not be responsible for flight changes, delays, or cancellations. These are things beyond our control.

Itinerary is subject to change.

Itinerary and Confirmation email will go out 2 weeks before your arrival date. 

We reserve the right to make any changes to the vendors, itinerary and/or entertainment line-up.  Changes are guaranteed to be of equal or better value and experience, at no additional cost to you. 

Travel Antics shall not be liable, for any personal injury, property damage, inconvenience, loss of time, or any other loss or damage, direct or indirect, arising out of any act, omission or negligence of any direct air carrier, motor coach company, hotel or any other person rendering any service or providing any accommodation or event in conjunction with the travel package. Travel Antics shall not be liable, for any injury, loss or damage, direct or indirect, sustained as a result of theft, accident, mechanical breakdown, Government action (Deployment), weather, act of God, pandemics, failure to make timely payments, or any other reason that is beyond our control.

Please Note: By registering and paying for this event you are agreeing to Travel Antics Terms and Conditions.