Dubai Adventure Tour

Istanbul to Dubai

We meet our guests 3 hours before departure for our flight from Istanbul to Dubai. After completing passport control and baggage check-in, we begin our journey on an Emirates flight.

Dubai city tour

After arriving at Dubai International Airport, we leave the airport for a panoramic city tour. We begin by viewing the Winter Palace of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Sheikh of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. We have an opportunity to see and photograph the peacocks around the palace. We then travel along Sheikh Zayed Road, one of Dubai’s busiest roads, named after Sheikh Zayed, the founder of the United Arab Emirates. Along the way, we enjoy panoramic views of Dubai’s well-known skyscrapers and shopping malls.

Next, we head to Dubai Marina. During our photo stop here, we have an opportunity to photograph Palm Jumeirah, one of Dubai’s artificial islands. We then continue along Jumeirah Beach Road, passing through some of Dubai’s busy and wealthy districts. We see Burj Al Arab, one of Dubai’s landmarks and luxury hotels, from the outside and stop for photos. After the stop, we head to Deira, Dubai’s old town district.

Guests who wish may join the optional Souk Madinat and Fountain Show Tour (40 USD), arranged by our guide at an extra charge. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Miracle Garden and desert safari

After breakfast in Dubai, guests who wish can join the optional Miracle Garden & Outlet Mall Tour (60 USD). We visit Miracle Garden, which has 45 million flowers across approximately 18 decares. The floral designs in the garden are changed regularly so that visitors can see different arrangements at different times. After the visit, we head to Outlet Mall, where discounted products are sold, and return to our hotel at the end of the tour.

Guests who wish can join the optional Desert Safari Tour with Dinner (90 USD), arranged by our guide at an extra charge. We travel across the desert dunes in 4x4 vehicles. During the safari, we have the opportunity to see animals native to the region, such as camels, gazelles and falcons. After a photo stop at sunset, we head to a traditional Bedouin camp in the desert. At the camp, we enjoy a buffet dinner featuring Arab mezze and grilled kebabs while watching dance performances. Here, you can relax, try an Arab hookah, have henna applied and have your photograph taken in local clothing. After the tour, we return to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Abu Dhabi excursion

After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional Abu Dhabi Tour with Lunch (90 USD), offered at an extra charge. We depart for Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which consists of 7 emirates. Located on an island connected to the mainland by bridges, the city is home to historic buildings, museums, examples of modern architecture and key districts, which we explore with commentary from our guide.

One of our first stops is Sheikh Zayed Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, it can accommodate 41.000 worshippers at a time. The mosque houses one of the world's largest handmade carpets and a chandelier weighing 12 tons. After our guided visit, we continue to the Al Bateen district, known for its wide boulevards, skyscrapers and modern urban layout. After seeing Kordon Avenue, we stop for photos at Emirates Palace. We then visit Heritage Village, which depicts life in Abu Dhabi in the past.

For lunch, we enjoy a buffet serving local dishes. After lunch, we make a short photo stop outside the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island. We then head to Yas Island, home to entertainment venues and the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi races. Here, we have free time around Ferrari World, the world's first Ferrari-themed amusement park. Guests can take photos or shop at souvenir stores during this time.

After the tour, we return to Dubai. Guests who wish may join the optional Marina Dhow Cruise Tour with Dinner (90 USD), offered at an extra charge. As we have dinner on board, we enjoy views of the lights of Dubai Marina and Dubai Eye. At the end of the tour, we return to our hotel and have free time to rest.

Return from Dubai

After breakfast, guests who wish may join the optional Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall Tour (90 USD), available at an extra charge. We first visit Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. We then head to Dubai Mall, one of the world’s largest shopping malls. We provide free time for shopping at Dubai Mall, which has approximately 1.200 stores. Later, we depart for Dubai International Airport at the time set by our guide. We fly to Istanbul on a scheduled Emirates flight. Our tour ends upon arrival in Istanbul.