Enchanting Dubai offers you a fascinating kaleidoscope of contrasts, an exotic destination. It is the second largest emirate of the U.A.E. To unravel its mystery, come! Lets embark on a journey…The route takes you through the district of Jumeirah, where you pass by the Al Dhiyafa Guest House, the Magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, the Beach, the “Islamic Art Centre” , Burj Al Arab & the modern Palaces sprawled along the coast. We move on to Dubai Marina, the Camel & Horse Race Track at Nad Al Sheba, Zabeel Palace, World Trade Centre. Visit the earliest form of “Air Conditioning” the wind towers in the Bastakia area, the Al Fahidi Fort which houses the Dubai Museum, Cruise along the creek in an Abra – an ancient water taxi, finally we pass by the Spice & Gold Souk completing the city tour.
Sharjah is another perfect example where east meets west in a magical combination, it is situated towards the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and enjoys the unique advantage of both the sheltered waters of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean. Ajman is the smallest of the seven emirates where the traditional way of life is well preserved with a modern living environment. To find out more, the route takes you past the magnificent lagoon, Sharjah souk an architectural marvel, King Faisal’s mosque one of the largest in the U.A.E., Al Itiihad square, Al Majjara souk and the Sharjah museum. We then move on to Ajman, visit Ajman souk, and the Dhow building yard where traditional boats are still hand made. Finally we head back to Dubai.
Abu Dhabi – The Capital is the largest of the seven emirates and one of the most modern cities in the world. A marvel to be believed and seen …… en route we travel past the world’s largest man – made port, “The Jebel Ali Free Zone”, a two hour drive along beautiful landscapes reaches us to our destination, we drive past sports city, visit the Women’s Handicraft Centre, the renovated Al Husn Fort still standing like a sentinel reminding us of the historic past, visit the breathtaking Corniche with a really impressive skyline, breakwaters, the Dhow building yard as we head back to Dubai.
Caravans have stopped to rest at the oasis of Al Ain since time immemorial. This fertile desert oasis is nestled at the foot of the majestic Hajar Mountains. A region of great archaeological importance with findings – dating back to over 5000 years. Our caravan will take us to to Hili archaeological gardens, the camel market, as we move into the town of Buraimi in the sultanate of Oman, visit the souk and the Buraimi oasis, we then head back to visit the Al Ain museum and to top it all we drive up the Jebel Hafit mountain – the highest in the U.A.E, for a birds eye view. We descend for lunch and head back to Dubai.
Whatever your taste – Haute couture from Paris or Milan, Hi – tech electronics from Japan, Persian carpets, the fine craftsmanship of Indian jewellers or a piece of silver Bedouin jewellery, Dubai has it all…The route takes you to a bargain basement in Dubai, Al Fahidi street for the best in electronics, the textile and the Gold souk – where all that glitters is Gold, the carpet souk – a world with infinite designs and colours. Finally shop at one of the largest and most modern shopping malls in Dubai.
The east coast lies on the Gulf of Oman, nestling in the shadow of the magnificent Hajar Range, the tour takes you through awesome mountain gorges and numerous wadis – (Dried river beds), where we reach the idyllic fishing town of Dibba, moving along the coastal route we pause to visit the smallest and the oldest mosque in the U.A.E. the Bidya mosque, we continue our journey through the beautiful town of Khorfakkan, moving on to the Emirate of Fujairah which offers miles of unspoilt beaches with sparkling azure blue waters where you can relax on the beach, swim, and have lunch. Visit the old Fujairah fort and Bitnah Oasis. Driving through the small oasis towns of Masafi, Al Dhaid, we return to Dubai.
