Family Holidays Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Movenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach | Lapita Dubai | Sheraton Abu Dhabi
DAY 1: SUNDAY: DUBAI (ARRIVAL) - DHOW CRUISE DINNER
Arrival at Dubai airport
- Option: Meet & greet services by Marhaba services including porterage at airport
- Meet our representative & Transfer to your hotel
- Refreshments & cold towels on board
- Checkin at your chosen hotel
- Luggage handling
Evening dhow cruise dinner
Make an evening in Dubai extra special with a 2-hour Dubai Creek dinner cruise onboard one of the nicest ‘dhow’— a traditional Arabian boat. Step aboard the beautifully illuminated Rustar floating restaurant, and admire Deira’s sparkling landmarks over a sumptuous dinner buffet. Settle on the outer deck or in the elegant cabins, and savor international and Emirati dishes as you pass the floodlit Rolex Towers, souks, and other landmarks. As you dine, enjoy an array of entertainment, including traditional dance shows and live music.
Return to the hotel.
Overnight in Dubai
DAY 2: NEW DUBAI VISIT – SHOPPING DUBAI MALL
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, you will have the opportunity to discover the spectacular
and lively metropolis of Dubai. Dubai is a modern hi-tech Arabia. The streets are clean and futuristic skyscrapers dominate the city landscape. The nightlife is known as the best in the UAE including lots of live entertainment.
Dubai offers blue seas and fine beaches and there are lots of them. When developers ran out of beach they built luxury artificial islands with over 100km of new beachfront. Pass by The Palm Island, Atlantis the Palm, Dubai Marina, Dubai Frame, Eye of Dubai, Burj al Arab, the New Dubai Museum (from outside).
Optional: Lunch at the iconic Burj Al Arab.
This luxury hotel is managed by the Jumeirah hotel group, it is one of the tallest hotels in the world, although 39% of its total height is made up of non-occupied space. Burj Al Arab stands on an artificial island 280 m (920 ft) from Jumeirah Beach and is connected to the mainland by a private curving bridge. The shape of the structure is designed to resemble the sail of a ship. It has a helipad near the roof at a height of 210 m (689 ft) above ground.
Optional 90-min Speed boat tour around Dubai Marina, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, Burj el Arab
Visit Burj Khalifa from the top (level 124), photo stop at Dubai Fountain.
The Burj Khalifa, known as Burj Dubai. With a total height of 829.8m and a roof height of 828 m (2,717 ft), the Burj Khalifa has been the tallest structure and building in the world since its topping out in 2009 preceded by Taipei 101.
You will experience incredible views of Dubai from the outside terrace.
Dubai Fountain is a choreographed fountain system located on the 12 hectares manmade Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development. It was designed by WET Design, a California-based company also responsible for the fountains at the Bellagio Hotel Lake in Las Vegas. Illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors, it is 275m long and shoots water up to 500 ft (152.4 m) into the air accompanied by a range of classical to contemporary Arabic and world music.
Free time for some shopping at Dubai Mall.
The Dubai Mall has over 1,300 retail outlets, including two anchor department stores – Galeries Lafayette and Bloomingdale’s – and over 200 food and beverage outlets. Fashion Avenue, the precinct dedicated to over 150 new luxury shopping and dining experiences, positions The Dubai Mall as the fashion capital for the Middle East. Another niche component is The Souk, an elegantly designed precinct featuring jewelry shops, accessory outlets, traditional Arab clothing brands, handicraft stores, cafés, and restaurants.
Return to the hotel. Free evening.
Overnight in Dubai
DAY 3: DUBAI VISIT (OLD TOWN) – SHOPPING MALL OF THE EMIRATES
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.
Visit of Old Dubai
Dubai, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays presents itself as a glamorous metropolis at the Arabian Gulf. The distinctive skyscrapers and gigantic shopping malls will impress every visitor. After this experience, you will continue on to Bastakyia, the old town district of Dubai. Another highlight will follow: you will use the local water taxis, called “Abras”, to cross the Dubai Creek. Enjoy the spectacular view of the city while heading towards the district of Deira. Here you will be enchanted by the large variety of exotic spices in the famous Spice Souk. Take the chance to get a unique and affordable souvenir when you visit the adjacent Gold Souk. Visit the Jumeirah mosque.
Free lunch on your own.
Head to the famous Mall of the Emirates. Free time for shopping.
The multi-level shopping mall currently features more than 630 retail outlets, 7900 parking spaces, over 100 restaurants, and cafés, 80 luxury stores, and 250 flagship stores. It has a total gross leasable area of 255,489 square meters. It also hosts family leisure activities including Ski Dubai.
Optional Desert Safari
Transfer to your hotel at Lapita. Check-in.
Overnight in Lapita Dubai.
DAY 4: DUBAI LAPITA - ABU DHABI
Breakfast at the hotel.
Access to Dubai parks (Only Motiongate will open on 23 September, Bollywood and Legoland will open later on)
Transfer to Abu Dhabi, the largest and the capital city of the United Arab Emirates (2-hour drive).
Free lunch on your own.
Check-in at the hotel in Abu Dhabi. Free evening.
Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
DAY 5: ABU DHABI (VISIT)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full-day visit of Abu Dhabi. The name Abu Dhabi means: “Father of the Gazelle”.
Visit of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest Mosques in the world; able to accommodate more than 30,000 worshipers. The beautiful Mosque is completely clad in marble and also features intricate Islamic decoration and carvings as well as extensive landscaping works.
On a city tour of the modern metropolis of Abu Dhabi, you will pass by the oldest building in town, the palace of Al-Husn. Visit the Heritage Village & the Arabic Dates market. The tour continues along the Corniche, the coastal road, past 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. Pass by Yas & Saadiyat Island (from outside): Ferrari World Abu Dhabi & Formula Rosso, Yas Water-world Abu Dhabi, Warner Bros Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit.
Observation desk at 300 at the Etihad Towers. 
This 360-degree lookout, on the 74th floor of the posh Jumeirah At Etihad Towers, has the best view in town.
Free lunch on your own.
Afternoon tea at the Emirates Palace: Enjoy the High Tea afternoon break at the prestigious Emirates Palace.
Free evening.
Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
DAY 6: ABU DHABI (DEPARTURE FROM ABU DHABI OR DUBAI)
Breakfast at the hotel.
- If time permits and depending on your flight schedule, an optional visit to the Louvres
- Checkout and transfer to airport and assistance for departure
- Optional Marhaba/Ahlanservices including porterage at airport
- Refreshments & cold towels on board
CONDITIONS & BUDGET
Our package does include:
- Meet and assist by our English speaking representative upon arrival
- Transportation by air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle during airport pick up and drop off, during excursions as per program (total 3), and transfer from Dubai to Abu Dhabi (vehicle will be adjusted depending on the number of pax)
- Accommodation for five nights at 5* hotels in a double room to share: 2 nights in Dubai, 1 night in Lapita, and 2 nights in Abu Dhabi
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- Service of an accompanying English speaking guide during excursions (total 3)
- Visits & excursions as indicated in the program including entrance fees
- One Dhow Cruise Dinner
- One access to the top of Burj Khalifa (124 levels)
- One day access to Dubai Parks when passing one night in Lapita
- One pass to the Observation desk 300 in Abu Dhabi
- One afternoon tea experience at the prestigious Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi
- A small bottle of mineral water per person in the vehicle per person per day
- All taxes & Service charge and the VAT (subject to change without any prior notice)
- Porterage at hotel
- Tourism Dirham fee for 5 nights
Our package does not include:
- Marhaba Services (meet & assist from inside the airport: starting at 37$ per person)
- Optional tours & activities/Optional meals
- Airline ticket & taxes
- Visa fees in case applicable
- Meals and Excursions not mentioned in the package
- Beverages of any kind
- Personal expenses (telephone, Mini-bar…)
- Tips to the driver and guide
- Test of Covid-19 & Medical Travel Insurance
