Emirates: Dubai, Abu Dhabi with Al Ain, classic tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a half-day guided tour. You'll have the opportunity to discover the spectacular and ever-vibrant city of Dubai. Built around a small fishing village in Dubai Creek, it is today a glamorous metropolis in the Persian Gulf. The characteristic skyscrapers and huge shopping centres will impress all visitors. You'll start with the Atlantis Hotel, located on the Palm Jumeirah crescent. After that, photo stop at the Burj Al Arab hotel and continue to the Jumeirah area, where you'll make a photo stop outside the impressive Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this all-stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. Next stop will be Al Bastakiya, the old quarter of Dubai. You'll learn all about the local history and geography by visiting the Al Shindagha Museum. Then it's time to take a local water taxi known as an abra to cross Dubai Creek. Marvel at the spectacular views of the city as you head to Deira, where you'll get to see the vast array of exotic spices in the well-known Spice Souk. Grab the opportunity to pick up a unique and affordable souvenir when you visit the Gold Souk. Lunch. In the afternoon, you'll set off on a desert safari. You'll cross the spectacular and seemingly interminable desert in comfortable 4x4 vehicles. In the evening, you'll arrive at a traditional Bedouin camp where you'll be served a BBQ dinner at sunset and to the beat of traditional Arabic music... a truly unforgettable experience. At the end of the night, you'll be taken back to the hotel. Overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure to Abu Dhabi. Arrival and sightseeing tour of one of the Persian Gulf's most modern metropolises, Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven states of the United Arab Emirates. Meaning Father of the Gazelle in Arabic, Abu Dhabi is also the capital of the UAE. To start, you'll visit the well-known Yas Island, home of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and the world's first Ferrari-branded theme park. This is an impressive amusement park, the largest air-conditioned indoor park in the world, with a huge red Ferrari sign as a point of reference. Then you'll continue with Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world capable of accommodating over 30,000 worshippers. This beautiful mosque is completely covered in marble and features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping. Next stop will be downtown Abu Dhabi. Lunch. In the afternoon, you'll be taken through the spectacular Corniche, passing next to gleaming white mosques, glass-clad offices and elegant high-rise apartments to the tip of the breakwater for a superb view of the city’s magnificent skyline. Then will drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the museums are being built to complete the image of Abu Dhabi as a cultural city. We will also pass by the famous site of Abrahamic Family House. In the late afternoon, we will visit the Louvre Museum. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure to visit Al Ain. This is one of the oldest cities in the United Arab Emirates and rich in traditions. For thousands of years, the Al Ain oasis was an important stop-off for caravans on the ancient trade routes through Arabia. You'll continue to Jebel Hafeet, where you'll make an excellent photo stop. Lunch. In the afternoon, you'll visit the camel market, the most important one in the United Arab Emirates. There'll also be a visit to Al Jahili Fort, one of the largest castles in Al Ain and a prime example of local Islamic military architecture. Then it's over to the Al Ain Palace, which is one of the most important cultural places in Al Ain. It is a direct testimony to the reign period of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Al Ain and his original place of residence there. Then you'll proceed to visit Qasr AL Muwaiji, where you'll learn everything about the history of this region. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, departure for Sharjah, the cultural capital known as the "Pearl of the Gulf", for a half-day guided tour. You'll pass by the King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Emirates, and by the renovated Sharjah Fort, which is the former residence of the ruling family. Next, you'll continue to the Heritage Museum, which preserves and exhibits Sharjah's culture and rich traditional costumes as a source of pride and inspiration. You'll also see works of art and handcrafted objects that date back to a time when the local population relied solely on fishing and pearling and learn about traditional skills and crafts related to jewelry, costumes, herbal medicines, music and folklore. After this visit, it’s time to explore the colorful Al Arsa souk. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant to discover the real Bedouin meal of Mandi, a succulent recipe of meat or fish with spices. In the afternoon, you'll return to Dubai and head to the 'Dubai Mall' and the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower and the centerpiece of the Gulf region's most prestigious urban development to date. Depending on the time of your departure flight, free time for shopping with the possibility of going up to the Burj Khalifa (not included, shall be pre-booked in advance). Transfer to the airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.