Dubai – Abu Dhabi 8 days

Meet at Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” or at any other Greek departure airport and take off via Athens for our trip to enchanting Dubai. Arrival at Abu Dhabi airport, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Breakfast at our hotel and a tour of the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the largest and richest of the 7 emirates that make up the country. We will visit the magnificent mosque dedicated to their much-loved Sheikh Zayed (he was the country’s first president and is buried on its left side), made entirely of marble and gold. The mosque is the largest in the United Arab Emirates and the eighth largest in the world. A perfect blend of Arab and Moorish architecture, it impresses from afar with its size (it can hold 40,000 worshippers), its pure white marble and designs in multicoloured stones, the world’s largest carpet covering 5,627 metres, and its chandeliers made from tonnes of Swarovski crystals. From there we pass through the area with the 17 palaces of Sheikh Zayed’s sons, ending at the palace of
Sheikh Khalifa, ruler of Abu Dhabi and also president of the country. We pass the magnificent 6-star Emirates Palace hotel, built with gold, marble, granite and alabaster throughout. We continue to Yas Island, home not only to the F1 circuit but also to the largest Ferrari park, with the fastest roller coaster in the world, as well as the Ferrari museum. This is the epicentre of the city’s entertainment. You will see the exterior of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit, which hosts the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, and the Ferrari theme park, and the pioneering cultural buildings rising from Saadiyat Island. Enjoy your free time at the shopping centre. Then departure for Dubai. We will travel along Sheikh Zayed Road and on the way we will have the chance to see Dubai Marina, the newest area of Dubai with the most skyscrapers, and the Jebel Ali area, Dubai’s industrial and construction zone. Here you will find the largest man-made port in the world to this day, Jebel Ali port, the artificial Palm Jebel Ali island and the new airport (under construction), which will be the largest in the world. Check-in at the hotel, overnight stay.

After breakfast we set off to get to know cosmopolitan and enchanting Dubai. You will discover the city of Dubai with its unique architecture. We will start with a visit to THE PALM, Palm Island, built out in the sea. Our first photo stop is at the hotel of the stars, Atlantis The Palm. From there we will take the MONORAIL for a unique panoramic ride to Nakheel Mall. Here, those who wish will go up to the 52nd floor of THE VIEW and enjoy, from a height of 240 metres, a 360-degree panoramic view of the whole Palm, Dubai Marina, Madinat Jumeirah and much more. Those who do not go up will have free time in the Mall. Next we will visit the unique Madinat Jumeirah, the famous “Venice” of the Arab Emirates. At Madinat Jumeirah you can take a stroll through the folk art shops and buy souvenirs of Dubai. We continue our tour with the Jumeirah area, with its villas and its unique beach. Right next to it stands Dubai’s 7-star symbol hotel, the Burj Al Arab. Photos outside, and anyone who wishes can book a tour inside the hotel by a butler (for another day) and try a cappuccino with gold leaf. We continue to Bur Dubai, with the folklore museum (if open) housed in the old Al Fahidi fort (Al Fahidi St.), passing through the traditional Bastakiya district. Unique souks and bazaars with thousands of colours and scents, and the textile market. On the Creek’s characteristic local water taxi, the abra, we will cross to the DEIRA area and the world-famous Gold and Spice souks, whose goods still arrive, as in the past, from various countries of the East. You can find spices and gold at very low prices. Free time. Departure for the Dubai Mall for your shopping. Here you will find the largest fountains in the world, dancing to the sound of music in front of the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa. Those who wish have the opportunity to go up the tallest building. Make your booking at our office. Free time at your disposal; your options are many. Free programme and return by local transport.

Breakfast, and we suggest you start at the Dubai Frame, for the enchanting view and also for the museum on the mezzanine. Get to know the city’s ancient past. See a series of exhibits and video presentations depicting the way of life of the Emirate’s Bedouin, and learn what Dubai will be like in the future in the modern gallery. A virtual metropolis presents the city 50 years from now, with its latest projects, how people will live, travel and much more. Dubai unveiled its latest attraction, a giant picture frame framing the two contrasting faces of the city: its historic buildings and its modern buildings, old and modern Dubai. We continue to the unique Miracle Garden, the largest natural flower garden in the world (over 150,000,000 flowers), which opened on Valentine’s Day in 2013. Early in the afternoon we will set off on a unique desert adventure by 4x4 Jeep. After dune bashing in the 4x4 Jeeps and photos at sunset, we will end up at Bedouin tents. There Bedouins will welcome us in keeping with Arab hospitality, offering us traditional tea, and we will have the chance to enjoy a short camel ride. Dinner tonight will be a barbecue in the tent under the desert sky, where we will watch traditional dances. Late in the evening we return to our hotel, overnight stay.

After breakfast at the hotel you have the whole day free. Do your shopping at the OUTLET DUBAI MALL (10:00-14:00). In the afternoon, don’t miss the unique Dubai by night, on which you will essentially see the rest of the city and enjoy your cruise. In the afternoon the magical optional journey through Dubai by night begins. We will set off at 16:00 from the hotel and pass through the Dubai City Walk District, a new neighbourhood where you will have free time for photos. We continue to our next stop at Bluewaters and The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR), also called Miami Beach Dubai by the locals, 1.7 kilometres long, a popular promenade where you can shop and take a stroll by the sea. The busy seafront boulevard offers the chance to shop at a range of stores and boutiques. We will enjoy the sunset and have the chance to take photos against the backdrop of the impressive Dubai Eye (Ain Dubai), the tallest in the world at 250 metres. Free time (90 minutes). Transfer to the pier and boarding of a traditional boat (dhow) to begin our cruise around the Marina (DUBAI MARINA). Enjoying the lights and the uniqueness of the city, have fun at the same time with music, a show and food. Our next stop is the Palm and THE POINTE. The Palm Fountain is a man-made fountain officially inaugurated on 22 October 2020, designed and built by the Chinese. The Palm Fountain is the largest seawater musical fountain in the world. It is equipped with shooters able to spray water up to 105 metres into the air and has over 3,000 LED lights. The fountain was designed with sustainability in mind: for example, the water circulates directly from the sea without the need for special storage or filtering equipment, and each show is choreographed using energy-saving technology. Free time to enjoy the unique view of the HOTEL ATLANTIS. On the way back to the hotel we will admire the unique MUSEUM OF THE FUTURE, which opened on 22/02/2022, the most high-tech and beautiful attraction in the country.

Breakfast at our hotel and, using local transport, we suggest you spend the day at one of Dubai’s unique water parks. Enjoy your day and your holiday: Dubai has top-class water parks that are sure to impress you. We recommend swimming with dolphins; it is a unique experience to swim and have your photo taken with these beautiful marine mammals. Ask us for information about booking. Alternatively, visit the Dubai Parks & Resorts area for unique fun at one of the area’s theme parks, such as Legoland, Motiongate or Bollywood Park. Alternatively, we suggest a visit to IMG Worlds of Adventure for a unique entertainment experience. La Perle Dragone Show: in the evening, optionally, enjoy a unique world-class spectacle, La Perle Show. La Perle Show is a production by the well-known artistic director Franco Dragone.

After breakfast, those who wish can go up the tallest building in the world, 828 metres high, where you will learn about its history and the stages of its construction. You will have the chance to ride the fastest lift (65 km/h), go up to the observation decks on levels 124-125 and admire the most beautiful view of the Persian Gulf and the Arab Emirates. Wander around the Dubai Mall, the largest shopping centre in the world. Have your photo taken at the Dubai Aquarium, the aquarium with the largest window. You are even given the chance to come face to face with more than 33,000 aquatic creatures, such as the huge sand tiger shark, rays and more. An underwater adventure that promises to be truly unforgettable. Entry to the Aquarium and the Underwater Zoo is yet another unique experience, and don’t forget to enjoy a boat ride with views of the fountains.

Breakfast and departure for the airport and our return to Athens (Greece). Our trip to
Dubai has come to an end and we return happy, with the best memories of our wonderful trip.