Jewels of the Emirates

8 days, 7 nights

+- Overview

Travel through this amazing southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula where you will visit five out of the seven United Arab Emirate that lie between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.  This is an area of contrasting landscapes where the desert predominates against a backdrop of Rocky Mountains, awesome dunes and lush oases.  Each day is an adventure as you visit modern cities built on the Petro-dollar, walk through traditional markets, take a 4WD trip into the mountains for a picnic and enjoy a dinner safari in the dunes. 

Route Details

Dubai (2) Ras Al Khaimah (1) Fujairah (1) Al Ain (1) Abu Dhabi (1) Dubai (1)

+- Daily Itinerary
+ - Day 1 Dubai
Arrival

On arrival at the airport in Dubai you will be met and transferred to your hotel for a 2-night stay with the balance of the day at leisure.

Overnight Accommodations

Metropolitan Hotel

+ - Day 2 Dubai

Meet with your local tour guide for a brief orientation talk before departing on a morning tour of the city. First, stop to take pictures of the magnificent Jumeira Mosque, a spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture. In “Bastakia”, a picturesque heritage site, stop to admire the old houses built by wealthy merchants with their wind towers. Nearby in the Al Fahidi Fort is the Dubai Museum that records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre.  Continue the tour by “abra”, a local water taxi, crossing the Creek with its backdrop of Dubai’s fantastic modern buildings to reach the spice and gold “souks”. After a stop for lunch (on own account), the afternoon and evening is at leisure.

Overnight Accommodations

Metropolitan Hotel

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 3 Dubai Ras Al Khaimah

After breakfast the tour departs for Sharjah, where on arrival you will see the Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi Mosque and then walk along the Corniche, watching people working on the traditional dhows (sail boats), that transport goods around the Persian Gulf coast.  Visit the old Souq (market) that sells typical clothing found throughout the Middle East.  Continue your walk to Al Hisn Fort, home of the former ruler of Sharjah, to see an interesting film about the history of Sharjah.  Afterwards, visit the Blue Souq, where more than 600 shops sell carpets, gold, silver, antiques, and perfumes. From the souq there is a wonderful view of the King Faisal Mosque next to the Ittihad Monument. After lunch (on own account) the tour continues along the northern coast through the cities of Ajman and Um Al Quwain to Ras Al Khaimah for an overnight stay

Overnight Accommodations

Khatt Springs Hotel

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 4 Dubai Fujairah

Today set off in 4WD vehicles for a mountain safari, this will include a picnic lunch. En route there will be a stop at the oldest mosque in the UAE at Bidiya.  Arrive later in the afternoon in Fujairah, on the Indian Ocean for an overnight stay.

Overnight Accommodations

Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa

Included Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

+ - Day 5 Fujairah Al Ain

After checking out, set off to visit the old city of Fujairah followed by a stop at the Bithna Oasis.  After walking through the market in Masafi, head south and inland to Al Ain, a charming desert oasis where trading caravans have stopped from time immemorial and where you will spend the night.  After lunch (on own account) visit the archaeological dig at Hili that dates back some 5,000 years, before proceeding to Al Ain’s museum next to an old fortress.  From there, take a walk around an oasis to learn about its traditional irrigation system then visit the ancient Camel Market. The evening is at leisure.

Overnight Accommodations

Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 6 Al Ain Abu Dhabi

Before leaving Al Ain, visit the Palace Museum then proceed to Abu Dhabi, the capital of United Arab Emirates. In this city of dramatic contrasts, stop to photography the Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque, followed by a visit to the Cultural Foundation beside the ancient Al Husn Fort and a drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche with its fabulous fountains. Next visit the Heritage village on the waterfront, where there are spectacular views of the city’s skyline.  There’ll be a stop for lunch during the tour (on own account).  The evening is at leisure in Abu Dhabi.

Overnight Accommodations

Park Rotana Hotel

Included Meals

Breakfast

+ - Day 7 Abu Dhabi Dubai

After breakfast, visit the Abu Dhabi Fish Market before returning to Dubai. En route, drive past the world’s largest man-made port at Jebel Ali. After checking-in to the hotel in Dubai, set out in the late afternoon for a Dune Dinner Safari.  As you travel through the dunes, stop to photograph the camel camps and enjoy the spectacular scenery at sunset.  On arrival at the camp there will be a succulent barbecue before returning to Dubai for the night.

Overnight Accommodations

Metropolitan Hotel

Included Meals

Breakfast, Dinner

+ - Day 8 Dubai

The day is at leisure until you are transferred to the airport.  Extended stays in Dubai are available please contact us for tour options and rates.

Departure

Included Meals

Breakfast

+- Accommodations

Overnight Accommodations

+ - Metropolitan Hotel

LOCATION –Superbly located in the heart of the rapidly growing commercial district of Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road, close to the World Trade Centre exhibition halls, with easy access to Jebel Ali Free Trade Zone, Media and Internet Cities. It is also just a short drive from Safa Park in Dubai and the golden beaches of the Arabian Gulf.

The 192 elegant rooms and suites at the Metropolitan Hotel, Dubai are a blend of luxury, comfort and convenience, designed to suit the needs of both business and leisure travelers.  Metropolitan offers a great variety of restaurants and bars and has long been associated with providing guests and Dubai residents with some of the finest value for money dining in the city.  The hotel offers a swimming pool with a large sun deck area, sun loungers and sun umbrellas, fully equipped gymnasium, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna.

+ - Khatt Springs Hotel

LOCATION – An Oasis of Wellness in the heart of the Arabian countryside, this luxurious resort hotel is located at the foot of the majestic Hajjar mountains, a mere 55 minutes by car from Dubai international airport and only 20 minutes drive from the beautiful white washed beaches of Ras Al Khaimah city.

Khatt Springs Hotel and SPA overlooks a beautiful valley full of date palms and farm land. The warm natural spring waters filled with minerals and natures own remedies that flow from the Khatt Mountain, are used and presented in his and hers bed rock pools in the fully equipped Ayurveda Centre situated at the foot of the hotel.  The SPA and beauty center is intimately designed and set in an area below the hotel covering more than 2000 sqm with separate ladies and gents Spa facilities and treatment rooms. The 130 spacious rooms and suites are luxuriously appointed with traditional Arabian design features and all the modern amenities you would expect from a five star hotel, and offer breathtaking views of the date plantations and panoramic Ras Al Khaimah city in addition to Hajjar mountains. All rooms and suites are equipped with spacious bathrooms with attached shower room, bathtub and jet water.  Ideally located at the very heart of the Khatt Springs Hotel and Spa and surrounded by the mountains is the swimming pool and the hotel also features a fully equipped gymnasium featuring cardio and fitness machines.

+ - Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa

LOCATION – Beautifully sheltered between the Hajar Moutains and the majestic India Ocean, the Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa is 140km away from Dubai International Airport and 45km away from Fujairah National Airport.  Ideally located on the east coast of the United Arab Emirates, this prime 5 star beachfront resort is approximately 15km away from Dibba Village and 49km from Fujairah town.

Welcome to a secluded retreat in a magnificent setting, where welcoming faces anticipate your every need. Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa reflects a warm, friendly, and relaxed ambience amidst glorious gardens, white sandy beaches, sparkling pools and cascading waterfalls. Rediscover genuine care, outstanding and unobtrusive service, friendly surroundings, and authentic cuisine.  The hotel offers 250 rooms and suites all with high speed Internet connection,  complimentary tea and coffee making facilities, fully stocked mini bar, multi-channel satellite television, in room safe, and daily housekeeping facilities.  This hotel features a spa, luxury beach side massage cabanas, health and fitness centre, kids club, temperature controlled swimming pool, flood lit tennis and squash courts.

+ - Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet

LOCATION – The Mercure Grand Jebel Hafeet is located 915 m on Hafeet Mountain, just a 2hr drive from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

With refined authentic architecture reflecting the magic atmosphere of the region, the hotel offers 3 restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar with breathtaking views of the city.  There are also various meeting facilities and recreational activities such as a health club, 3 swimming pools with water slides, mini golf and kids playground.  The hotel features 124 rooms (115 standard rooms, & 9 suites), all the rooms are fitted with air-conditioning, safe, minibar, telephone, Wi-Fi, high speed transmission line and bathroom.

+ - Park Rotana Hotel

LOCATION – Conveniently located on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi, by the Grand Mosque, in close proximity to the business and banking district and main shopping malls.  Park Rotana is 10 minutes away from Abu Dhabi International Exhibitions Centre and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Integrated in the contemporary mixed use business and residential complex, the 5-star Park Rotana Abu Dhabi provides combination of deluxe accommodation, diverse culinary experiences with signature dining venues, state-of-the-art meeting and recreational facilities.  The hotel has 318 luxurious rooms and suites and each room includes high speed wireless Internet connection, complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary daily local newspaper, multichannel satellite television, telephone, mini bar and in room safe.  Park Rotana offers a wide choice of five exciting food & beverage venues including the famous Teatro and Amador restaurant brought to you by the Michelin 3 star German Chef Juan Amador.  The hotel also offers a Health & Fitness Centre overlooking the swimming pool and gardens, 6 spacious treatment rooms, floodlight tennis courts & sauna, steam room and relaxation area.

+- Inclusions

Features & Services

Included

  • Airport Meet & Greet

    We'll meet you at Dubai airport upon your arrival. Driver gratuity is awarded at your discretion.

  • Airport & Hotel Transfers

    We'll provide reliable transportation to and from the airport to your hotel in Dubai. We'll ensure you depart on time, and arrive safely and comfortably from one destination to the next.

  • 7 Nights Accommodations

    We provide you with overnight accommodations for 7 nights with private en-suite facilities, as described in your selected itinerary.

  • Included Meals

    We provide you with the meals as described in the daily itinerary. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.

  • Driver & Guides

    Our professional guides are at your service. We guarantee our guides are friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help you. All our local guides and drivers speak English fluently.

  • Local Fees & Taxes

    We cover applicable entrance fees for sightseeing and excursions as described in the itinerary. We cover applicable local government taxes and service charges on accommodations and transportation.

  • Air conditioning

    Included in your rooms and transportation. Carrying plenty of drinking water is recommended.

Not Included

  • International Airfare, Airport Taxes & Fees

    Our price includes land arrangements only. See our Air & Land Inclusive collection for packages that include airfare.

  • Meals not described on the itinerary

    Food and beverages not described in the itinerary may be purchased as needed.

  • Tips & Gratuities

    Tips and gratuities to drivers, guides, hotel/camp and restaurant staff shall be at awarded your discretion.

  • Hotel & Room Services

    We provide overnight accommodations as described in the itinerary. Hotel or room services enjoyed during your stay that are not described in the itinerary are added to your total.

  • Personal Items & Services

    Items or services of a personal nature, such as telephone/Internet usage, laundry, gifts, or transportation not described in the itinerary are additional.

  • Optional tours or excursions

    Time permitting, any optional tours or excursions not mentioned in the itinerary may be enjoyed at your own expense.

+- Booking

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Departures

Join in Dubai on selected Saturday’s listed below (minimum of 2 passengers)

Departure Dates

November 12
December 10
January 14
February 4, 18
March 3, 17
April 7
May 5
October 20