Dominique Michel
CanDo Vacations
Dubai
Sep 10, 2023 to Sep 17, 2023
Dubai
Welcome to the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent city-states: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman, and Ra’s al-Khaimah. Four-fifths of the UAE is desert but has contrasting landscapes—from the towering red dunes of the Liwa to the rich palm-filled oases of Al Ain, from the precipitous Hajar Mountains to the more fertile stretches of its coastal plains. Though small in size (similar to the State of Maine), the UAE has become an important player in regional and international affairs. In 1971, the late President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan unified the small, underdeveloped states into a federation—the only one in the Arab world. With his visionary leadership, oil wealth was used to develop the UAE into one of the world’s most open and successful economies.
What's included in this trip:
- Round Trip Dubai airport transfer upon arrival & departure.
- Meet and greet
- Daily breakfast at the hotel.
- 7 Nights in Dubai at Sheraton Mall of the emirate’s hotel 5* or similar
- Full day tour at Abu Dhabi
- Yacht cruise
- Some lunches and dinners
- Round trip airfare to Dubai
- Tourism Dirhams fee-billed directly to clients at hotel: $5/night
- Food or drinks not mentioned
- Tips for guides, drivers
- personal expenses
- Optional tours
- Anything that is not specified as included.
- Travel insurance. It is highly recommended, protect your investment.
Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel, Dubai
Learn about the 19th-century life in Dubai as you weave through the alleys of the Al Fahidi Historical District and visit the Dubai Museum.
Meal plan: Breakfast
• Board an Abra, a traditional water taxi that ferried the locals across the Dubai Creek through the years.
• Walk through the gold and spice souk.
• Stop by the city’s most photographed mosque, the Jumeirah Mosque.
• Keep your eyes open all throughout the road trip as you will be passing by the historic Union House Flag where the UAE forged a union almost half a century ago.
• Take your must-have photo at the Jumeirah Beach with the iconic Burj Al Arab in the background.
Stroll around The Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest and shopping mall. You’ll even get the chance to tour its famous Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
• View the city from the deck of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.
• Visit Dubai Marina, a spectacular harbor that weaves through a cosmopolitan city.
• Observe how everyday life goes in Dubai as you are driven through the waterfront neighborhood of Jumeirah Beach Residence, one of the much-coveted addresses in the city.
• Make the most of a photo stop at the façade of yet another Dubai icon, the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm hotel.
• Experience the authentic, vibrant Arabian market of Souk Madinat Jumeirah.
With the opening of various brand-new cultural landmarks, the capital city has become a hub for world-class cultural exhibits. Explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the only outpost for the famous French museum, which is also the largest art museum in the Arabian Peninsula; and Qasr Al Watan - the elaborately designed presidential palace of the UAE.
• Stop by Yas Island and take photos at the iconic Ferrari World.
• Discover the incredible art and civilization museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi
• Sneak a peek into the relaxed modern city life in Abu Dhabi as you are driven to the heart of the city, along the Corniche.
• Marvel at the grandiose Emirates Palace along the way and remember to take photos.
• The next stop is in Qasr Al Watan, the official presidential palace of the UAE, which is now officially opened to the public.
• Explore the majesty of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, a palatial architectural wonder that is one of the world’s largest mosques.
Day 5: (Sept 14) VIP Desert Safari
You have never really been to the Middle East until you’ve done the signature Desert Safari. Nothing beats a firsthand experience of coasting through the sand dunes of the great Arabia.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Dinner
• A luxury 4x4 vehicle will be sent to pick you up from your hotel and take you straight to the desert.
• Brace yourself for an hour-long, exhilarating dune-bashing experience.
• Step out of the vehicle and soak in the grandeur of the golden desert sunset. Remember to take photos.
• Grab the opportunity to ride a camel.
• Feast on a sumptuous BBQ dinner buffet at the authentic Bedouin camp, where you will also be treated to live cultural entertainment.
• Drop by the henna tattoo painting booth and get inked with a traditional Arabic design.
Includes
• Pick-up and drop-off via 4x4 vehicle
• 1-hour dune bashing ride
• Sunset photo stop
• Camel ride
• BBQ dinner buffet
• Live performances, cultural entertainment
PAYMENTS, CHANGES & CANCELLATION
PAYMENTS: Travel Agency primarily accepts payments in United States Dollars. Payments can be made via major credit cards. Accepted cards are Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express. Credit card should be in the name of the lead passenger.
DEPOSIT: All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Travel reservations are not confirmed until a deposit is made. Your travel proposal will reflect the amount needed to confirm your vacation. Unless stated otherwise, prices may fluctuate between the time a quote is rendered and when the deposit is furnished.
PAYMENT PLANS: We are pleased to offer, for your convenience, payment plans for your travel plans. No payment plan is available for reservations made sixty (60) days or less from the date of travel.
FINAL PAYMENT: Reserved travel plans must be paid in full on or before the final payment date. Your travel proposal/itinerary will state the date your final payment is due. Any reservations not paid in full on or before your final payment date is subject to cancellation, with no notice and no refund of payments made.
LATE PAYMENT: If your travel itinerary is not paid in full by the Final Payment Due, a late fee of $75.00 will automatically be assessed one day after your final payment date. This fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
*Please note that name changes to airline reservations are subject to full cancellation and rebooking.
CANCELLATIONS: To cancel your vacation, Travel Agency charges a non-refundable fee of $100.00. This fee is payable at the time of the cancellation request and the vacation will not be canceled until this fee is paid. Unless otherwise stated in your travel proposal, you can cancel and receive a refund of your vacation, less your non-refundable deposit and any supplier-imposed penalties. There is no refund if the vacation is canceled after the final payment date. All cancellations must be in writing to info@candovacations.com.
- 50 % cancellation (Between 90-60 Days)
- 100 % cancellation (Between 60-0 Days)
Available Packages
Superior Room
Unavailable as of
April 30, 2023
$2,833.99
Deposit: $350.00 per person
