This tour is an excellent way to explore the historical city of Dubai by taking in the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque and passing the modern palaces along the coast. A stop in Bastakiya allows you to admire the old wind-towered houses built by wealthy merchants. You’ll also visit the 150 year old Al Fahidi Fort which houses the Dubai Museum. Next, board an abra to cross the creek allowing you to appreciate the startling contrast between the modern metropolis and the bustling all eyes of the gold and spice souks.

A safari guide will meet and transport you in a 4WD vehicle across the rolling dunes of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. You will see the camels resting at their camp and watch the spectacular sunset over the vast expanse of rippling sand. Dinner of grilled meats and fresh salads will be served at a traditional Arabian camp where you can relax on low cushions in Bedu tents and have your hands painted with Henna designs or just lie back and be entertained by the bewitching belly dancer and the
Arabian music.

Enjoy an enchanting dinner aboard a dhow as it floats silently along the moonlit Dubai Creek. This cruise on a traditional wooden vessel offers a different view of Dubai city allowing you a snapshot of the true character of the traditional and modern city. See other wooden dhows floating by alongside luxury yachts, marvel at the splendid architecture of skyscrapers and compare these with the older architecture of Sheikh Saeed’s House and the Heritage Village. Dinner and fragrant Arabic coffee is included.

Start your tour mid morning with a visit to Burj Dubai, the site of the world’s tallest building. Next you’ll take a visit to the land office to see the models of the planned Dubailand development, and then a short drive takes you out to the Palm Island Trunk and Dubai Marina. Visit a traditional Arabian Bazaar at the Souk Madinat Jumeirah resort complex. The highlight of the tour is a stop at Burj Al Arab, renowned to be the most luxurious hotel. Enjoy the ultimate high tea in the plushest of surroundings. Pay a little extra to upgrade to the premium tour which includes champagne at Burj Al Arab.

On leaving Dubai you will pass the world’s largest man made port of Jebel Ali. The two hour journey will go through coastal desert scenery. Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE and provides amazing examples of modern architecture with Islamic themes. Be enthralled by the shimmering skyscrapers, villas and palaces along the riviera-style Corniche with the Gulf’s blue waters. Explore the dramatic contrasts of Abu Dhabi by visiting the Heritage Village, Al Husn Fort, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation, an old dhow yard and the charming Batinah Harbour. On the way back pass Sports City, the biggest soccer stadium in the Middle East.

This fascinating tour gives you the opportunity to visit the Emirates of Sharjah and Ajman. You will see the King Faisal Mosque which is the biggest Mosque in Sharjah. Also see the Al Ittihad monument and the Ajman museum. The return trip allows you to photograph the dhows on the creek and the 150 year old Al Naboodah House, giving you an insight into the way of of life of a wealthy pearltrader. Visit one of the few remaining traditional marketplaces, Al Arsah Souk, where more than 600 shops sell carpets, gold, silver, antiques and many other temptations.