Desert Adventures: Dubai And Abu Dhabi
This 7-day luxury journey immerses you in the dazzling duality of the United Arab Emirates, exploring the futuristic ambition of Dubai and the rich cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi. From the exhilarating heights of the Burj Khalifa and a thrilling desert safari to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, you'll experience the ultimate blend of opulence, adventure, and authentic Arabian hospitality.
This 7-day luxury journey immerses you in the dazzling duality of the United Arab Emirates, exploring the futuristic ambition of Dubai and the rich cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi. From the exhilarating heights of the Burj Khalifa and a thrilling desert safari to the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, you'll experience the ultimate blend of opulence, adventure, and authentic Arabian hospitality.
Tour Highlights: 7 Nights’ Accommodations, 15 Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 3 Dinners, Services of a Full-time Tour Manager, Heritage Dubai City Tour Including a Visit to The Bastakiya Quarter and Sail Aboard a Traditional Abra Boat, Modern Dubai City Tour Including Visits to The Frame and Palm Jumeirah, Visit the World’s Tallest Building, Burj Khalifa, and Ascend to the At The Top Observation Deck, Sail Along Dubai Creek on a Dhow Dinner Cruise, Experience a Guided Desert Safari Aboard 4-wheel-drive Jeeps, Enjoy a BBQ Dinner at a Bedouin Campsite with Included Entertainment, Witness the Art Collection at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Visit Heritage Village, Visit the Oldest and Newest Presidential Palaces in Abu Dhabi, Airport Transfers on Tour Dates When Air is Provided by Wolf’s Bus Lines, Motorcoach Transportation To and From U.S. Airport, Roundtrip Airfare and Travelers Protection Plan
**Important Note on Activity Level: This itinerary requires a moderate activity level. While transportation is provided, guests must be prepared for long days and frequent movement. Be aware that this tour includes navigating uneven surfaces (like in the souks and Bastakiya Quarter), walking through large complexes (like the Burj Khalifa and museums), and stepping on and off vehicles, including the traditional Abra boat. Guests must be in good health and mobile enough to participate in these activities comfortably.
Copy of Valid Passport is Required - A copy of your valid passport is required at the time of booking. Passports must be valid for six (6) months after the RETURN date of any tour requiring a passport for travel. It is the responsibility of each passenger to verify that your passport is valid for your trip and that you have it with you on the day of departure. Passport cannot expire before September 19, 2027.
Travel Documents - Passenger names MUST match Travel Identification exactly. Name corrections, after final payment due date or after tickets have been issued, will result in additional fees being assessed to the passenger.
Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) - $449 per person INCLUDED - Non-Refundable
This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees when Wolf's Bus Lines are notified of cancellation one day before the tour departs. If you must leave the tour early due to personal illness, illness or death of a member of your immediate family, TPP guarantees full refund for any unused services after the departure of the tour. Other benefits include medical expenses for illness and injury, emergency transportation, 24-hour hotline, and lost or stolen baggage assistance. Return air transportation is included ONLY if your air tickets were provided by Wolf's Bus Lines. The TPP is added in your trip cost, therefore, you would be refunded all payments, including deposit amount, less the TPP premium amount.
The Trip Payment Schedule is as Follows:
1. 1st Deposit of $1,000 per person is due at time of booking (This includes the Non-Refundable $449 cost for Travelers Protection Plan)
2. 2nd Deposit of $1,200 per person is due by June 1, 2026
3. Final payment is due NO Later than November 1, 2026
**ITINERARY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
DAY 1
Depart the USA: Today, you'll depart the USA on your overnight flight to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation from your departure location (to be determined 1 month prior to departure date) to the airport.
DAY 2
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Welcome to Dubai - a global city and business hub of the Middle East. After arrival, you will be met by your Mayflower Cruises & Tours representative and transferred to your hotel in Dubai.
DAY 3
Dubai: Following breakfast, embark on a guided tour to explore the city's heritage and history. Enjoy a photo stop at the world-famous Burj Al Arab Hotel, an architectural wonder built on an artificial island. Explore the colorful Arabic Souk Madinat Jumierah, a vibrant marketplace in the old Arabian style filled with souvenir gifts, luxury fashion and jewelry. Another photo stop is made at the Jumeirah Mosque - Dubai's most beautiful mosque and one of only a handful in the UAE open to non-Muslims. Visit one of the city's most popular marketplaces - Spice Souk and Gold Souk. Its narrow passages are lined with small stores selling every type of herb and spice under the sun. The Gold Souk offers a huge selection of jewelry made from gold, silver, diamonds and other precious metals and stones. A visit to the historic Bastakiya Quarter, with its narrow, winding lanes through the oldest residential district, showcases culturally important sights including Al Fahidi Fort - Dubai's oldest building. It also houses the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU), where lunch is included. Learn about Emirati traditions and culture as you dine on a homemade lunch in a traditional wind-tower house and have the opportunity to interact with the local people. The day also includes a ride on a traditional Abra boat across the creek, as you experience the same type of transportation still used today.
B, LDAY 4
Dubai: Today is spent discovering modern Dubai. Drive along the largest man-made marina in the world to view the luxury yachts and a backdrop of modern high-rise towers with unique architecture. The Dubai Frame is an architectural landmark holding the record for the largest frame in the world, affording a bird's-eye view of Dubai's old and new skylines from a vantage point of 490-feet above ground. Visit Palm Jumeriah - another architectural feat and landmark of Dubai. On the world's largest man-made island, drive along the trunk of the 'palm' and onto the final branch, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. Following lunch at a local restaurant, visit the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, and one of the world's largest shopping malls. After ascending 1475-feet in a high-speed elevator to reach At The Top observation deck, you will be greeted by breathtaking, unobstructed 360-degree views of the city, desert and ocean below. This evening, board a traditionally decorated wooden dhow boat for an included dinner as it sails under the moonlight. The architecture of both Dubai's past and present is brought to its full beauty against the evening sky as the ship moves silently along the creek.
B, L, DDAY 5
Dubai: After a morning at leisure, embark on a desert safari. Your safari guides will take you in 4-wheel-drive jeeps into the golden sand dunes of Arabia. Experience the thrill of a lifetime while riding through the dunes. Witness a beautiful scenic sunset overlooking the desert then continue to a Bedouin campsite for a delicious BBQ dinner buffet. At the campsite you can enjoy camel riding, henna design and an enchanting belly dancer performing to the Arabic rhythms.
B, DDAY 6
Dubai - Abu Dhabi: Following breakfast at the hotel, depart the glittering skyline of Dubai for the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Louvre Abu Dhabi, featuring stunning architecture with modern-shaped domes. Paintings, sculptures, artwork, jewelry, intricately hand-crafted artefacts, ancient pottery, sarcophagi…all of this and more is on display in the museum. Opened in 2017, the museum provides an insight into the culture of life from the pre-historic era through the present and is the first of its kind in the Arab world. Stroll through the museum's various galleries, admiring the exhibits, and see how cultures are woven together through art, in shared stories of humanity. Continue to the hotel for check-in and an evening at leisure.
B, LDAY 7
Abu Dhabi: After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing in Abu Dhabi. Witness the majesty of the world-famous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world and an example of architectural styles from various Muslim civilizations. Featuring 82 domes, more than 1000 columns, 24-carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet, this mosque is a place of worship and cultural diversity. At Heritage Village, travel back in time to experience what life was like in the past as you visit this reconstruction of a traditional oasis village. See local items being hand-crafted from pottery to glassblowing and weaving. The traditional Souk resembles a bustling trading hub of days gone by and offers an opportunity to purchase locally made souvenirs. Enjoy a photo stop at Emirates Palace, the opulent, luxury hotel and experience the local flavor of the country with a stop at the Date market to savor the many varieties of dates from the region. Lunch is included at a local restaurant during the day, and dinner is included at the hotel this evening.
B, L, DDAY 8
Abu Dhabi: Continue discovering Abu Dhabi with a morning excursion that visits the oldest and newest presidential palaces. Previously the home of the ruling family, Al Hosn Palace overlooks the coastal trade routes and houses a museum paying tribute to the city's history. Continue to Qasr Al Watan (Palace of the Nations), a working presidential palace and a majestic cultural landmark. Get a glimpse into the traditions of the city and its ties with other countries. See the Great Hall, the Spirit of Collaboration Room, the Library and Houses of Knowledge as you visit the palace. Return to the hotel where the remainder of the day is free of planned activities allowing you to explore Abu Dhabi on your own to discover its rich past and vibrant character. Your Tour Manager will be available to offer suggestions.
B, LDAY 9
Abu Dhabi / Dubai / USA: Following breakfast, transfer to the Dubai airport for your flight home. NOTE: the transfer to the airport will depart approximately 6 hours prior to flight time. Filled with life enriching experiences from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the memories will last forever. Upon return to the U.S., Wolf's Bus Lines will provide motorcoach transportation back to your departure location.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days 2 through 5 - Hilton Garden Inn Mall Avenue, Dubai
Days 6 through 8 - Southern Sun, Abu Dhabi
*Please Note: You are going to a different country and bedding types may not be the same as you are used to. When booking a single occupancy, the rooms will have either 1 twin or 1 double bed depending on the hotel. When booking a double occupancy, the rooms will have either 2 twin beds next to each other to look like one bigger bed or 2 twin beds separated.
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***Itinerary is subject to change***
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
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| Announced 1 Month Prior | We will call 1 month prior to trip with pickup location and times. |
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