Dynamic Dubai and Majestic Abu Dhabi

Travel to exotic Dubai for three nights, where you see the astonishing growth of this global and economic hub. Start your trip in Dubai with a city tour and stop for photo opportunities of its most impressive buildings, including the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, Zabeel Palace and the Dubai Museum. During your stay take some optional tours such as a desert safari wih dinner or a boat ride on the river. Travel overland to Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates and stay another 3 nights there. Experience the best of the city with the benefit of your own guide to provide the insights you want on a private half-day tour. Sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle, spending as much or as little time as you wish at highlights that include the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Corniche, and Heritage Village. This 8 days/6 nights package starts from $1,999, including air from three US gateway cities - New York, Chicago and Washington, DC.

Day 1 - USA/Dubai
Depart the USA gateway cities - New York, Washington DC and Chicago on your non-stop Etihad Airways flight to Dubai.

Day 2 - Dubai
Arrive in Abu Dhabi Airport and transfer to Dubai, a city of merchants, and transfer to your hotel. (Hilton Garden Inn Al Muraqabat)

Day 3 - Dubai
In the morning your tour of this fascinating city begins with a photo stop at the Dubai Creek, the lifeblood of Dubai. Drive through the Bastakiya, Al Fahidi Fort, Ruler's Court, Old Mosque, Heritage Village,  and Spice & Gold Souqs (market). Proceed toward Jumeirah Road passing by the Dry Docks Dubai and the Historical Union House with photo stops at the beautiful and famous Jumeirah Mosque; the world's tallest 7-star hotel, Burj Al Arab; Atlantis; The Palm Hotel; and the tallest building in the whole world, Burj Khalifa. Dubai's skyline is ever-changing, but you will get a sense of the past at the Dubai Museum. (B)

Day 4 – Dubai
Choose among many other optional tours available at hotel desk including a evening Desert Safari dinner:
A must for everyone who is visiting UAE. A memory to share with your family and friends back home, This is one safari you can’t do back home. This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the Lehbab desert. We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you have the opportunity to do a camel ride, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hand or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning to Dubai watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight. (B)

Day 5 - Dubai/Abu Dhabi
After breakfast, you are transferred to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of United Arab Emirates. Overnight at your hotel. (Courtyard By Marriott)

Day 6 - Abu Dhabi
Participate in an Abu Dhabi City Tour: Explore the rich past, vibrant present and thrilling future of Abu Dhabi on a half-day tour of the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates. Following pickup from your hotel  listening to fascinating stories about one of the richest cities in the world. Visit the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is one of the popular landmarks of the Abu Dhabi city. Admire the mosque’s white marble structure that consists of 82 domes, chandeliers, and flower-patterned designs. Next, take a drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche to experience scenic views of the Arabian Gulf. Admire the clean water of the harbor as you continue to the opulent Emirates Palace, the official palace of Abu Dhabi’s ruling government. Then enjoy a visit to another of Abu Dhabi's landmarks, the Etihad Towers. Those who have seen the ‘Furious 7’ movie will remember the imposing tower. Remainder of the day is free. (B)

Day 7 - Abu Dhabi
Final day at leisure to explore the city on your own.  Or, take another optional tour. (B)

Day 8 - Abu Dhabi/USA
Transfer from hotel to airport for your flight back to the USA. (B)

Tour Features:

• Round trip trans-Atlantic airfare via Etihad Airways, coach class, from the USA gateway cities of New York City, Chicago and Washington DC
• 3 nights in Dubai at Hilton Garden Inn Al Muraqabat (FC)
• 3 nights in Abu Dhabi at Courtyard by Marriott (FC)
• Buffet breakfast daily at hotel
• Half-day Dubai city tour (sit-in-coach)
• Half-day Abu Dhabi city tour (private)
• All hotel taxes and service charges
• Round trip airport transfers (sit-in-coach)
• One way Dubai hotel to Abu Dhabi hotel transfer (private)

Rates do not include:

• Optional sightseeing tours
• Any expenses of a personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
• Optional Travel Insurance
• Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, and add-on fares from various US cities
• UAE Visa (US citizens do not require a pre-obtained visa)
• Tourism Dirham of about $4 per room per night to be collected by the hotels.
• Early check-in or late checkout extra, depending on season and availability at the time of booking.
• Tips
• Single Supplement

Remarks:

• Valid for travel April 1, 2023 through March 31, 2024
• Hotel accommodation is FC (first-class or 4-star)
• If listed airline or hotels are not available at the time of reservation, alternative airlines or hotels at the same category could be used. Prices may differ.
• Ticket(s) must be issued and full payment must be received upon reservation
• Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
• Air ticket non-refundable once ticketed; Pacific Holidays’ general cancellation policy applies; Optional Travel Insurance not included.
• Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions to all Asian destinations and add-on air fares from various US cities are available
• Pacific Holidays is not responsible for price increases for items not included in this package