Bring your sunscreen, cool clothing and camel saddle!  That is ri ght we riding camels!  Join Glamma, Pop Pop and the Tribe as we visit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar. 

DEPARTING FROM DALLAS FORT WORTH (DFW)

DAY 1              ARRIVE AT DFW FOR DEPARTURE FLIGHT TO UAE

Feb 24, 2023

10:30am meet Glamma Travels at the gate for departure to UAE

DAY 2              ARRIVE IN DUBAI

Feb 25, 2023

Upon arrival at Dubai international Airport, we meet the English speaking assistant and travel to our hotel 

The standard check in time is after 3:00 pm.

Accommodation:       Four Points by Sheraton Downtown Bur Dubai (4 nights) 

DAY 3              ABU DHABI FULL DAY EXCURSION                                                (B)

Feb 26, 2023

After a leisurely breakfast, we meet our guide and driver for a full day excursion of Abu Dhabi.

Our first stop is the Louvre Abu Dhabi (without the guide), where we see humanity in a new light. Museums traditionally display objects and artworks belonging to an artistic civilization, historical period or art movement in one room. While giving us a taste of what a particular culture may have been like, this approach can give the impression of hermetically sealed cultures developing with no outside influence, no exchange or trade of ideas, knowledge, trends or stories. (The tour guide is not permitted to provide guiding inside)

After we take visit tour to the Qasr Al Watan Presidential Palace, an incredible, new and unique landmark in the United Arab Emirates. You will also gain a deeper appreciation of the innovations that will drive the country’s future (The tour guide is not permitted to provide guiding inside the Qasr Al Watan Palace).

Then we drive to Yas Island for a photo stop from the outside of the Formula 1 circuit and the famous Ferrari World and free time for lunch in Yas Mall.

Next, we explore the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the most architectural treasure of contemporary UAE society - and one of the largest in the world.

Dress Code for the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit: (Closed on Fridays till 4:00 PM)

There is a Mandatory Dress code to be followed for the entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. Long trousers or long skirts & long sleeves to ankle/wrist. No shorts for men, no tight & transparent clothing. Women must cover their head with a scarf hence we suggest to bring it along. No visible tattoos.

After the visit we travel back to our hotel in Dubai.

DAY 4             MODERN DUBAI CITY TOUR (B) 

Feb 27, 2023    

After a leisurely breakfast, we depart the hotel with our guide and driver for a full day tour of Dubai.

You can feel this spectacular journey come to life when you visit the picturesque Iconic structure of Dubai.  The tour includes photo opportunity along Jumeirah Coastline with stunning view of Burj Al Arab, the world’s luxury hotel and Visit Madinat Souk.  We will visit one of new Dubai’s most prestigious areas- Dubai Marina with its high-class boutiques, restaurants and many skyscrapers. Proceed to the largest man-made Island "The Palm Jumeirah" where we will have a photo stop opposite the luxurious Atlantis the Palm Hotel: a magnificent oceanic tribute to mythological age. Visit Dubai Frame, one of Dubai’s most innovative landmarks, and incorporates a walkway and glass floor that serve up 500-foot (150-meter) high views over the old and new city. 

Then we drive back to downtown area and arrive at the Dubai Mall for a visit to the top of Burj Khalifa with ticket @ 124^th floor (will advise time availability) with some free time for shopping tour. At the end of the tour, we will travel back to the hotel. 

Day 5               DAY AT LEISURE (B)

Feb 28

DAY 6              DESERT SAFARI WITH DINNER                                                              (B, D)

March 1, 2023

We will check out at 12:00pm and leave our luggage at the hotel luggage room.

At 3:30 pm we board to a 4x4 land cruiser (6pax per jeep on sharing basis) and head out towards the desert.

At the entrance of the desert your driver deflates the wheels of the 4X4 and then the fun starts. Dune bashing has become known as a fun experience – you will feel the thrill of desert driving as your professional driver takes you up and down on golden dunes.

A beautiful desert sunset stop is also included and then drives to the Bedouin Camp and you are greeted with a traditional cup of Arabic coffee and have the opportunity to try riding a camel before it is time to settle down for your buffet dinner. Later on in the evening enjoy the Tanura dance and a belly dancer. 

At the end of the dinner, we drive back to hotel to claim our luggage before traveling to the airport the for early next morning’s flight home.

DAY 6              DEPART DUBAI                                                                                                   

March 2, 2023

Flight departs Dubai to DFW at 3am.

OPTIONAL MALDIVES STOP OVER

Inclusions in above prices:

• First class hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin or triple share.
• Rt flights to MLE from DXB
• All transfers and transportation is by shard speed boat (Any individuals travelling outside the group arrangement must organize own transportation)
• Meals as indicated on itinerary (B-full breakfast, D - Dinner)
• The current stay tax

What's not included:

1. All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection
2. Personal items
3. Optional Tours
4. Meals unless listed in itinerary
5. Tips & Gratuities
6. Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
7. Travel Insurance
8. Visa/passport handling fees

Note:

Additional Bio-Security requirements may be implemented by your destination (s) after the group has booked. Should we learn of any such requirements between now and the group’s departure we will inform you. Any extra costs associated will be passed on to the group and included in the final invoice.

Cancellation policy: