Relax & Discover – Dubai

Days 1 – 6: Relax & unwind…
Unwind in your centrally located hotel, Holiday Inn Downtown in the Deira district of Dubai. Lounge by the rooftop pool and enjoy the excitement and buzz of the city from the sanctuary of the rooftop terrace. A central location, close to downtown Dubai, offers a wonderful opportunity to discover this fascinating city at your own pace, perhaps take a leisurely open-top bus tour of the city or head further afield and experience the desert on a dune safari.

If sinking your toes into the sand and a slower pace of life by the beach appeals you’ll find yourself right at home at the 5-star Habtoor Grand Resort Spa Hotel, Jumeirah beach.

Get out & discover…
No matter where you choose to base yourself while in Dubai, when it comes to exploring you’ll fi nd a wealth of opportunities. We include a three-quarter- day tour of Dubai on arrival to enable you to become familiar with this vast metropolis. Modern Dubai, fi rst envisaged by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed AlMaktoum, is a breathtaking sight with world-renowned landmarks including the Emirates Mall and Palm Island, a manmade sand island shaped like a palm tree.

Just a short journey from Dubai you’ll discover the Emirate of Sharjah where squares, mosques and souqs are draped by intricate mosaics shimmering majestically in the sunlight. With all this manmade glory you’d be forgiven for thinking that is all there is, yet heading out to the garden city of Al Ain you’ll discover a completely different side to the country – this university town boasts lush green parks and an abundance of vegetable farms nestled in the foothills of the mountains not to mention the all-important date trees that create so much revenue for the country.

Nearby Abu Dhabi is the administrative centre of the United Arab Emirates, its streets sprawl to cover over 80% of the country’s total area. Here you will find all the important government buildings, a deep-rooted heritage, the breathtaking manmade port at Jebel Ali and also the only palace in the country that it is possible for the public to enter – Al Husn Palace.

And for a typical taste of the desert, take to the dunes on an exhilarating sand dune safari. Admire the far-reaching landscapes and idyllic sunset, meet the Bedouin people that live at the heart of the desert, take a camel ride and enjoy traditional entertainment and enchanting Arabic sounds, a perfect way to experience another layer of this intriguing country.

Please note

Choose from either of these excellent hotels; the cost of your hoilday will be reflected in your choice.

4-star Holiday Inn Downtown, Deira, Dubai
Set on a vibrant street in the centre of Deira, the Holiday Inn Downtown offers an excellent location from which to explore Dubai. A modern hotel with features including an inviting rooftop pool and enticing cocktail bar and located close to gold-laden and spice scented souks, this hotel is an ideal base for exploring the area. The hotel offers a daily complimentary shuttle serviced to Dubai’s public beach area.

Hotel facilities: 3 restaurants; cocktail lounge; rooftop pool; spa

Your room: Private facilities; air-conditioning; fridge; coffee and tea-maker

5-star Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa, Jumeirah beach, Dubai
Situated on Dubai’s world-famous Jumeirah beach and next to Dubai’s acclaimed marina, the Habtoor occupies one of Dubai’s most enchanting beachfront locations. A luxurious hotel, with its own private beach, amenities include themed restaurants and bars, swimming pool and spa.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Included excursions and visits

Three-quarter-day tour of Dubai (day 2)

Optional excursions

Half day Modern Dubai
Three-quarter-day Sharjah/Ajman City tour
Full-day Al Ain tour
Dhow dinner cruise
Full day Abu Dhabi
Full-day Dune Safari with barbeque

Your holiday includes

Scheduled flights
Overseas transfers
4 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation
Luggage porterage – 1 piece per person
Local representative
All airport taxes and security charges
UK Airline Passenger Duty
All state and local taxes

With 50 years’ experience in arranging escorted tours to exciting destinations across the globe, Travelsphere have built an excellent reputation founded on quality and value.

By choosing a Travelsphere escorted holiday you can travel with confidence, knowing that every aspect of your holiday has been carefully planned and arranged from start to finish. Further to this they are ATOL bonded and members of ABTA.

Travelsphere’s thorough planning of travel arrangements, itineraries and accommodation combined with the unique insight of their knowledgeable Tour Managers and Local Guides will enable you to experience the culture, traditions and hidden away places less accessible to other travellers.

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