Dubai Tour
A city tour taking in Burj Al Arab, Palm Island and Dubai's old souks.
Dubai's iconic landmarks
This programme is built around Dubai, one of the best known cities in the United Arab Emirates. The panoramic city tour takes in Burj Al Arab, Emirates Tower and Palm Island, followed by free time for shopping in the Old Souks. On the remaining days, optional tours are available to The View at The Palm, a desert safari, Abu Dhabi and a Dhow Cruise.
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Dubai is set up as a short city break: the panoramic Dubai tour and the Old Souks visit are fixed, and the remaining days are optional. Those who wish can choose The View at The Palm and a desert safari, a trip to Abu Dhabi with the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Yas Island, or a dhow cruise. On the last day there is Dubai Frame and an outlet visit. Breakfasts, transfers and a Turkish speaking guide are included.
Panoramic Dubai tour
Burj Al Arab, Emirates Tower and Palm Island feature on the city tour.
Dubai's Old Souks
Phones, textiles, gold and spices are sold here at competitive prices.
Optional desert safari
An evening at a Bedouin camp with belly dancing, shows and dinner.
Planning your budgetThe Dubai visa, departure tax, travel health insurance and optional tours are not included in the price. The Tourism Dirham hotel tax is paid at the hotel, at 10, 15 or 20 AED per night depending on category. See details →
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The route of the journey
01Istanbul to Dubai and City TourBurj Al Arab, the Jumeirah area and the Old Souks.
Arriving in Dubai
We meet at the AJet counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board AJET flight VF 221, departing at 21:15 for Sharjah. We land at 02:45 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.
02Istanbul to Dubai and City TourSheikh Palace, Emirates Tower and Palm Island.
Discovering Dubai
We meet at the AJet counter in the international departures terminal of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board AJET flight VF 221, departing at 21:15 for Sharjah. We land at 02:45 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.
03Optional Palm View and Desert SafariFree time, with optional Palm Tower and desert safari tours.
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.
04Optional Abu Dhabi Tour and Dhow CruiseFree time, with optional Abu Dhabi and Dhow Cruise tours.
Free day, Abu Dhabi option
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.
05Dubai Frame and Return to IstanbulReturn flight to Istanbul.
Flight home
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the Dubai Frame and Dubai Outlet Center tour (75 USD). Our first stop is 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, for free time.
We then transfer to the airport. After check-in we board AJET flight VF222, departing at 03:40 for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We arrive at 07:30 local time, and our tour ends.
06Dubai Frame and Return to IstanbulReturn flight to Istanbul.
Return flight to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the Dubai Frame and Dubai Outlet Center tour (75 USD). Our first stop is 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, for free time.
We then transfer to the airport. After check-in we board AJET flight VF222, departing at 03:40 for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We arrive at 07:30 local time, and our tour ends.
Flight details
OutboundReturnTimes are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Kingsgate Hotel by Millenium Al Jaddaf · Kingsgate Hotel by Millenium Waterfront · Elite Byblos Hotel
Sold as: 3-star / 4-star / 5-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
6
- Istanbul (SAW) - Dubai (SHJ) - Istanbul (SAW) flight ticket with AJet
- Airport taxes
- Airport - hotel - airport transfers
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a hotel of the selected category
- Panoramic Dubai city tour, Dubai old souks tour
- Turkish-speaking guiding services
Not included in the price
5
- Dubai visa (extra fee applies; apply at mbdtravel.com/en/dubai-visa)
- Departure tax for travel abroad
- Travel health insurance
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Optional guide and driver gratuities
Optional tours
6
- Evening tour: Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall (optional) · 40 USD
- The View at The Palm tour (optional) · 70 USD
- Desert safari with dinner (optional) · 90 USD
- Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Yas Island tour (optional) · 70 USD
- Dhow Cruise with dinner (optional) · 90 USD
- Dubai Frame and Dubai Outlet Center tour (optional) · 75 USD
3-star hotel tax (per night)
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Cancellation and change conditions
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Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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