Beaches: Some of Dubai~s beaches are attached to private hotels, where, for a small fee, you can spend the day on the sand and in the waters of the Arabian Gulf. Other beaches and waterfronts - the Corniche and the Creek - are free for public access, and feature a range of water sports offered by several operators.

Desert safaris: One of Dubai~s most popular tourist attractions is the desert safari: a unique experience that combines an adventurous 4WD car ride over sand dunes with camels, belly dancers, henna designers, falconers, and a barbecue dinner by starlight. Other attractions include sand skiing, sand boarding, sand karting and 4WD desert driving

Golf: Dubai has the unique distinction of being the only golfing centre in the world to host major international tournaments on both the European and Asian PGA circuits. Visiting golfers can choose from various clubs and courses, each of championship quality and presenting a different type of challenge.
 

Treatments and therapies: Dubai is home to an extraordinary number of spas and wellness clinics, ranging from internationally renowned brands to ancient Chinese and Indian holistic treatments.

Excursions:
 

The Golden City Tour
A charming town best known for its thermal baths and fairytale castle of Rocca Scaligera.

The Gold Souk, or gold market, is a truly dazzling sight to behold. It has earned Dubai a reputation for being the ~City of Gold~. The market offers earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and pendants. To entice you further, many different shades of gold are also available. You can choose from modern to traditional items and if that doesn~t suit your taste you can get your own piece exclusively designed for you. Craftsmen can alter the composition of alloys in the gold to create pink, white, yellow or green hues in one piece.

The Spice Souk

Just adjacent to the Gold Souk, the Spice Souk holds a myriad of Arabic fragrances and seasonings. The narrow lanes are filled with aromas from cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, dried fruit and nuts, imported from all over the Middle East. Produce is sold straight out of large open sacks and friendly shopkeepers are never too busy to introduce their wares to visitors. It is a perfect place to bag a gift or two for home.

The Pearl of the Gulf

This tour will take you to Sharjah, the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’, and incoporates many landmarks to see and photograph including King Faisal Mosque. Shopping at the Gold Centre and at the souk ‘Al Markazi’ - a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.

Desert Wonder

Depart in the afternoon for an exciting dune drive & visit a camel farm. At the desert campsite try camel riding & sand-boarding. Enjoy a barbecue dinner & belly dancer show by firelight.

Sinbad~s Journey

For a fabulous relaxing evening join our chartered, fully fitted Arabian dhow for an evening’s cruise on the Creek. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and Western cuisine while gently gliding past the illuminated city.

The Arabian Jewel

A visit to Abu Dhabi taking in the Women~s Handicraft Centre, Al Husn Palace, the Petro-leum Exhibition and then on to a tour of the beautiful city. Lastly, visit the Dhow Yard where wooden ships are traditionally built. (Lunch not included)

The Garden City

The tour includes the Hajar Mountains, the beautiful city of Al Ain and part of Oman. Visit the museum & camel market and see Sultan Qaboos~ Mosque. In Oman visit the Buraimi Oasis, the souk & Hili Gardens, an archaeological site. (Lunch not included)

Currency:

Dirham (Dh)

VISA:

Not required by Irish Passport Holder

Vaccinations:

No compulsory vacations needed

Time:

GMT + 4 hours

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