7 -10 Day Arabian Adventure

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7-10 Day Itinerary: Dubai – An Arabian Adventure

Upon Arrival: US - Dubai

Upon arrival in Dubai, you will meet your private English-speaking Liaison Representative in the customs area. You will be escorted through the customs and immigration process and then forward to the arrival hall where you will meet your private English-speakign driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Transfer from the Airport upon arrival to your hotel in Dubai. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be welcomed with a VIP check-in experience. Your luggage will be managed and delivered to your accommodation. Today is a day of leisure to relax in the hotel, enjoy the spa and rejuvenate or do a little exploring on your own. Dinner Reservations will be made for a private relaxing dinner on your own this evening.

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Day 1: Dubai City of Merchant’s Subai City Tour (half day) Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour. A fascinating historical excursion. Our route takes us to the magnificent Jumeirah mosque; past modern palaces sprawled along the coast. In Bastakia we stop for a while to admire the old wind‐tower houses built by wealthy merchants.

Close by, stands the 150‐year old Al Fahidi Fort. Here, the records the city’s past as an important pearl diving and trading centre.

We continue our journey by Abra ‐ local water taxi. As we cross the Creek we see the modern metropolis with its splendid architecture dwarfing the bustling alleys of our next destination, the gold and spice.

Lunch is on your own in route today. Your guide will make recommendations for dining in the area.

In the afternoon, board your private Abra Tour (small traditional boat) where you will tour around the city for a unique experience in the traditional dubai way.

You will be returned to your hotel after the tour, where you will be at leisure for the remainder of the day.

Dinner is on your own tonight. See Celebration Escapes’ Restaurant Collection for dining recommendations in Dubai.

Day 2: Buenos Aires

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour.

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A Capital Adventure ‐ Tour of Abu Dhabi (Full day) Starting from Dubai, we travel past 's largest man‐ made port at Jebel Ali and onward for a two hour drive along a coastal desert road lined with acacia trees, to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the .

Here you will see modern interpretations of Arabian architecture in the many skyscrapers, villas and palaces that line our route along the Riviera‐style Corniche. A new addition is the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates.

We stop here for a photo opportunity of this Islamic architectural masterpiece.

We then visit the Sheikh Zayed Museum and the Heritage Village where souks, an old fishing village and bedouin tents have been replicated to give you a feel of traditional life in Abu Dhabi.

Lunch at the Emirates Palace

After lunch, we drive by the iconic Emirates Palace Hotel. On our way back to Dubai driving past the upcoming developments on the Saadiyat and Yas Islands and stop at the Yas Hotel, which houses the Yas Marina Formula 1 Race circuit for short break and a photo opportunity.

Day 3: Dubai – Dubai - Rosario de Areco

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will be at leisure to relax in the hotel, enjoy the spa, or do a little exploring on your own.

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Today is a free day for you to relax in your hotel or explore this unique destination on your own.

This evening, you will experience an evening of elegance on this Bateaux Tour. Meet your private English-speaking driver in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to the pier.

An Evening of Elegance ‐ Bateaux Dubai tour Enjoy a 360‐degree view of from the sleek, all‐glass, Seine‐designed Al Minsaf boat.

This enchanting two and‐a‐half hour dinner cruise combines the best sightseeing, fine dining and contemporary classical music.

A 6,000‐ square‐foot window offers views of Dubai's creekside, as you cruise past the Sheikh Saeed House, the landmark National Bank of Dubai and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry buildings. Beverages may be purchased on board. The dress code is either smart casual or national dress.

Your driver will be waiting for you at the pier to transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 4: Dubai: Seaplane Tour - The Ultimate Dubai Excursion Breakfast in the hotel.

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After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour.

Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to the departure site for your morning tour.

This morning you will take off on a journey through the skies above Dubai and other places surrounding this city.

Immerse yourself in the iconic wonders of the UAE with a unique seaplane tour. From desert mirage to architectural marvels, our scenic tours provide the finest views of the country’s renowned wonders.

The ultimate air tours of Dubai and the rest of the Emirates. It’s an experience that imbues the intimate charm and exquisite detail of the UAE’s iconic attractions. And it fully showcases the splendour of cities that are surrounded by scorched desert and shimmering sea. Besides providing scenic air tours to our guests on our spacious Seawings seaplanes, we also customise private charters that use 24 fully-licensed water landing strips and runways across the Emirates, including the international airports. It’s the ultimate private journey for exclusive experiences

Enjoy sweeping vistas of Dubai’s skyscrapers, beaches and architectural marvels on a thrilling 45-minute seaplane flight. Take off in the comfort of our state-of-the-art Cessna seaplane and feel your pulse race as you soar over Dubai attractions such as the , Burj Al-Arab , the world’s largest man made archipelago, shaped like a palm and The World Islands. Choose from two take-off locations to match your convenience.

• 45-minute seaplane flight • Water take-off and landing • Aerial views of gorgeous landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa that stud Dubai’s skyline

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• Unparalleled views of Dubai’s man-made archipelagos including Palm Jumeirah and The World Islands • Views of and the busy ports of Jebel Ali and Port Rashid • Flexible timings and take off locations to choose from Your driver will be waiting for you at the return point to transfer you back to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free to explore on your own or relax in your hotel.

Dinner is on your own this evening. See Celebration Escapes’ Restaurant Collection for recommendations for dining in Dubai.

Day 5: Dubai Sand Riders Adventures In The Desert

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour.

Meet your driver in the lobby of yoru hotel to transfer you to your start point for this excitinig half day adventure experience in the desert.

Sand Riders – Tame the dunes in a dune buggy A unique experience for outdoor adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers. Begin a truly exhilarating adventure in the desert, where you roar across sand dunes on the latest, fully automatic two‐seater, off‐road buggy.

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Experience an exhilarating dune drive in our 4x4 vehicles and explore the mystical scenery of the U.A.E. desert with its magnificent rippled golden dunes. Upon reaching a photo-stop, you will find our colorful dune buggies all lined up & waiting to offer you the ultimate thrill of self- drive. After a safety briefing, we will take you on a roller-coaster ride in these buggies far into the dunes as a convoy.

After an initial briefing, the instructor leads the convoy along a set trail among the dunes. Following your guide, drive through the windblown, natural trail of the dunes. The performance and riding experience of these easy‐to‐drive, fully automatic buggies is phenomenal and provides well for an unforgettable safari across an expanse of sand dunes.

With a few stops for refreshments and photo ops, we will round off your buggy ride with sand boarding. Our powerful custom-made, 1500cc manual dune buggies (not to be mistaken with quad bikes) are designed with 100% reliability and stability on sand. At the same time they are equipped with roll cages, safety harnesses, bucket seats, fire extinguisher, helmets and a back up vehicle (with mechanical support) to give you an uninterrupted and safe ride as your safety is our utmost priority!

You will be returned to your hotel after the adventure.

Dinner is on your own this evening. See Celebration Escapes’ Restaurant Collection for recommendations for dining in Dubai.

Day 6: Dubai – Sundowner Dune Dinner Safari Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour. This morning, you are at leisure to relax in the hotel or explore Dubai on your own. This evening, meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel at the appointed time for your transfer to the departure point for your evening extravaganza. This evening you Will expereince a very unique excursión that your senses will savor.

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Discover the magic and mystery of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve at dusk on a half-day evening safari to watch the sun go down outside the city lights of Dubai. Since only a few tour operators have access to this serene desert reserve, you'll be able to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and admire the region's vibrant wildlife in peace.

Following a pick-up from your hotel in the city center (between 2:30pm and 4:30pm), drive to a traditional Bedouin-style camp, crossing the sand dunes as the sun sets. Stop to take photos of the sunset colours and to watch a falconry show (weather permitting). Continue to the camp for a traditional welcome and typical desert activities.

See the desert from the back of a camel, try mini sand-boarding and get an ornate henna painting on your hands. Then, enjoy an Arabic style buffet dinner of grilled meats, meze, desserts and unlimited select drinks. Relax with a shisha pipe as you watch a belly-dance show under a canopy of stars. You will return to your hotel between 9:30pm and 10:00pm (depending on time of year, traffic and your hotel location).

Day 7: Dubai A shopping Day Unlike Any Other

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English- speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour.

Right next to the Burj Khalifa is . To call the sprawling development merely a shopping mall is doing it a disservice. Even an entire day spent here isn't enough to see it all.

Along with its 1,200-plus shops and 150 restaurants, the venue is home to an indoor theme park, an ice rink, a huge indoor waterfall, a choreographed outdoor and the giant Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.

You can choose to have a private shopping experience with a guide and package service or you can select to go it on your own and explore at your leisure.

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The Dubai Fountain, located at the base of the iconic Burj Khalifa and just outside the doors of the famous Dubai Mall, features the world's largest choreographed fountain system.

You will witness this “Water Dance” iwthit’s awe-inspiring show. This popular dancing water show jets water streams as high as 150 metres in the air. Each colourful, illuminated jet sways in time to various musical numbers from around the world, producing what has become the one of the most popular shows in Dubai. Two showings occur in the afternoon (1pm and 1:30pm), except on Fridays (1:30pm to 2pm) and evening displays begin at sundown and take place every 30 minutes until the final song plays at 11pm.

Dinner is on your own this evening. See Celebration Escapes’ Restaurant Collection for recommendations for dining in Dubai.

Day 8: Dubai Ancient Trade Routes Step Into Old Dubai’z Winding Waterwasys & Souks

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver & professional local guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour.

Today you will explore the old world and the heart of dubai. Meet your driver and English speaking guide in the lobby of your hotel for your tour of the Creek and all the hidden treasures that await you in the heart of the old world waterways and meet the souks who ply their trade in these ancient spaces. Dubai may be famous for the glitz and glamour of its sky-high towers, but the real heart of the city is, and always will be, the Creek. The saltwater estuary is the original site where the Bani Yas tribe settled, and its waters were vital for what used to be Dubai's main forms of economy: pearl diving and fishing.

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Today, the area is awash with the history of the emirate, as it's home to the Dubai Museum as well as the labyrinthine alleyways of the gold, spice and textile souks.

You will start your day with a tour of the Dubai Museum and see the history of this ancient destination. Afterwards, you will continue through the creek and experience first hand the textile. Gold and spice trade and how they sell these items in Dubai.

Later you will experience a ride across the water on a traditional abra before being returned to your hotel at the end of the day. . Dinner is on your own this evening. See Celebration Escapes’ Restaurant Collection for recommendations for dining in Dubai.

Day 9: Dubai Center of Culture

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, this morning you are free to relax in your hotel or to explore on your own.

At the appointed time this afternoon, you will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel for an experience at the Center of Culture in Dubai.

You will begin with a private tour of the with behind the scenes experiences where you will learn details not everyone knows about the center.

The Dubai Opera situated in the new “Opera District” in the heart of Dubai offers an enticing schedule which can be likened to that of London’s West End or Manhattan’s Broadway. With views of and next to the Burj Khalifa, the building was inspired by the shape of Arabian Dhow ships and is sure to catch your eye.

While the rear of the building arches upwards like a hull and is used as a foyer, taxi rank and car park, the stage area is designed in such a way that it can easily be converted into three different event platforms: theatre, hall or concert hall.

You will be able to explore the area and get inside information from your guide. You will have dinner on your own at one of the inspired restaurants near the opera.

After dinner, you will enjoy one of the events at the opera based on your preferences.

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After the opera performance, you can catch a taxi out front of the Opera House back to your hotel.

Day 10: Salta

Breakfast in the hotel. After breakfast, you will meet your private English-speaking driver in the lobby of your hotel for your transfer to the airport to meet your international flight back to the US and forward to Home.

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