Dubai Tour

Skyscrapers and old bazaars

We meet at the Air Arabia counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board Air Arabia flight G9284, departing at 00:35 for Sharjah. We land at 05:45 local time and our Dubai city tour begins. One of the most striking cities in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is a world-famous destination known for its high-tech skyscrapers, shopping malls, artificial islands and distinctive architecture. The city tour takes in Sheikh Palace, Emirates Tower, the avenue of skyscrapers, Burj Al Arab, billed as the world's only seven-star hotel, the Jumeirah district and Palm Island.

We then explore the Old Souks, one of the best places in Dubai to buy electronics, textiles, gold and spices at good prices. After shopping we head to our hotel for free time.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Pearls of Dubai tour (40 USD): Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountain show. The Burj Khalifa entrance ticket is not included in the price.

Our first stop is Souk Madinat Jumeirah, sometimes called an artificial Venice, a modern take on the traditional Arabian market with souvenirs, jewellery and textiles. Our 2nd stop is Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in Dubai and in the world and a symbol of the city's modern spirit. Guests who wish can go up to the 125th floor for a view over Dubai. We then continue to Dubai Mall, one of the city's largest shopping centres, and after a break watch the sound, light and water show in front of it. After the show we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day, optional tours

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra The View at The Palm tour (70 USD). Shaped like a giant palm tree when seen from the sea, Palm Island is one of the largest artificial islands in the world. From the observation deck on the 52nd floor of Palm Tower, 240 metres up, we take in the island in a 360 degree view and stop for photos.

At 15.00, guests who wish can join the optional extra Desert Safari with dinner (90 USD). After a 4x4 drive across Dubai's golden dunes we end the day at a Bedouin camp with dance shows and dinner. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Optional day in Abu Dhabi

After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Yas Island (70 USD). Abu Dhabi, about 140 km from Dubai, is one of the seven emirates and the capital of the United Arab Emirates. We see the Etihad Towers, where Fast and Furious was filmed, Emirates Palace, said to be the most expensive hotel ever built, and the Heritage Village museum, which tells the story of old desert life. We then visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the world's 4th largest mosque, known for its architecture and rich decoration. Our last stop is Yas Island, where we pause for photos in front of Ferrari World before returning to Dubai.

In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Dhow Cruise with dinner (90 USD), a boat trip past Dubai's landmarks under the evening lights with dinner and shows. After the cruise we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Free time and the flight home

After breakfast at the hotel, free time. Guests who wish can join the optional extra tour of Miracle Garden, Dubai Frame and Outlet Center (95 USD). Miracle Garden covers 72,000 m2 and is home to more than 50 million flowers. Its design changes every year, and giant Disney figures, castles and flower-covered bridges turn it into a fairy-tale world. Next comes Dubai Frame, a giant frame 150 metres high and 93 metres wide that took 10 years to build and holds the city's skyscrapers within it. One side looks over Dubai, the other over the rising modern city. After a photo stop we continue to Dubai Outlet Center, with more than 1,200 brands. After some free time there we head to the airport. After check-in we board Air Arabia flight G9283, departing at 19.40 for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We arrive at 23.40 local time, and our tour ends.