Dubai & Abu Dhabi Family Adventure by Private Car

Day 1: En Route

Depart the USA on your flight to Dubai.

Day 2: Arrive Dubai, UAE

Welcome to United Arab Emirates.  Arrival Dubai; after Immigration Control and luggage claim, meeting and assistance by our representative and private transfer to your hotel.  Balance of the day is at leisure.  Overnight in Dubai.

 Day 3: Dubai

This morning, your private car and guide will take you on a cultural journey through time into mini mazes of wind-towered buildings, narrow lanes and meandering pathways in the traditional city of Dubai. Visit the heritage area of Bastakiya and 225-year old Fort Al Fahidi which houses the Dubai Museum. Continue for a photo stop at the iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel and the stunning Jumeirah Mosque. Take a ride on the traditional Abra boat across scenic Dubai Creek and visit the lively Spice and Gold Souks. Return to your hotel to relax.  Late afternoon depart for a Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner; traverse on a 4×4 air-conditioned Land Cruiser across the sand dunes with a breath-taking view of the sunset over the charming desert landscape.  Chance to explore sandboarding, camel rides and henna painting at the authentic Bedouin campsite. Enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner with live stations under the stars, and special performance by a belly dancer, Arabic Tannoura dance and Fire Show. Enjoy a memorable evening amidst a scenic desert landscape.  (B.D) 

Highlights:

• A visit to the heritage area of Bastakiya and 225-year old Fort Al Fahidi which houses the Dubai Museum
• A ride on the traditional Abra boat across scenic Dubai Creek
• A visit to the Spice and Gold Souks, with tantalizing scents and shimmering jewelry
• A photo stop at the Burj Al Arab, the iconic hotel that has established unmatched standards of luxury
• A photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque, an architectural landmark
• Evening Desert Safari on a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, including full buffet BBQ Dinner with unlimited soft drinks, coffee & tea. (Roundtrip transfer included without guide) 

Day 4: Dubai

This morning discover the bustling metropolis of Dubai with its dazzling skyline and pristine beaches by private car and guide. The tour takes you on a magical journey to iconic landmarks that form the heart and soul of this modern city of contrasts. Be it the world’s tallest building, the largest mall to ever exist which houses one of the biggest aquariums in the world or the trendiest glittering spots in the town, this unique tour is bound to create memories that you will cherish forever. Your first stop is the Dubai Miracle Garden. This 72,000-sq-m paradise has flowered into one of the region’s most picturesque, sweet-scented destinations, holding the largest vertical garden and largest floral sculpture in the Guinness World Records. Continue to the Mall of the Emirates which houses the world’s largest indoor snow park, Ski Dubai Snow Park, with an amazing 3,000 square meters of snow.  Strap on your snow gears and enjoy a full-filled themes and sports for the whole family!  Later this afternoon, visit Dubai Mall with the biggest aquarium in the world. The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo has everything to keep the entire family happy. The 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank is the largest suspended aquarium. It houses thousands of aquatic animals, comprising over 140 species. Over 300 sharks and rays live in this tank, including the largest collection of Sand Tigers sharks in the world, and measures 51meters in length, 20 meters in width and 11 meters in height.  Finish your day with a panoramic view from the Observation Deck (Level 124) of the world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa. Return to your hotel and overnight.  (B)

Highlights:

• A Visit to Miracle Garden including admission ticket
• Access to Ski Dubai includes Snow Plus Ticket
• Admission ticket to the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
• Ticket to ‘At the Top’ observation deck on level 124 of the tallest building in the world – Burj Khalifa

Day 5: Dubai

Morning transfer by private car (without guide) and enjoy a full day at Atlantis Waterpark (9am-5pm).  Visit Aquaventure, the largest of several waterparks in Dubai and home to some iconic record-breaking rides and attractions. You can dive into old favorites like the Leap of Faith, a 27.5-metre plunge that carries you through a clear tube surrounded by sharks and rays or try some of the many adrenaline-pumping activities such as zip lining across the park. In addition, you can visit Lost Chamber, designed around the theme of the Lost City of Atlantis, the underwater tunnels serve as an immersive experience into a lost civilization of ship wrecks and ruins.  Return transfer to hotel is included. (B)

Highlights:

• Admission ticket to the Atlantis Waterpark including the Lost Chamber

 Day 6: Dubai

Free program day with a private car at your disposal (12 hours car at disposal within city limit, without guide).  You can shop at leisure or roam around to discover many other attractions in the city, such as the Dubai Frame, La Mer beachfront district with many restaurants and outlets, Blue Water Island, etc. (Note: Admissions are NOT included).  (B)

Day 7: Dubai – Abu Dhabi

After check out from the hotel, you will be transferred by private car (without guide) to the Dubai Parks and Resorts, the first integrated resort destination in the region.  It’s the home of three world-class theme parks and one water park, as well as Riverland Dubai, the Grand Entrance Plaza, and a Polynesian themed family resort. Your admission tickets include 2 Parks of your choice:

1. Motiongate Dubai

The largest Hollywood-inspired theme park in the region, Motiongate Dubai brings three legendary film studios to life: Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Animation and Lionsgate. Be mesmerized as big-screen and animated classics from Smurfs to Shrek, How to Train a Dragon to The Hunger Games, are re-imagined as roller coasters, immersive attractions, thrilling rides and more.

1. Legoland

Explore a world of Lego at Legoland Dubai, the ultimate theme park for families with children ages 2-12. Let your imagination run free with over 40 Lego-themed rides, shows and building experiences that the whole family can enjoy. With 15,000 Lego models made from 60 million Lego bricks, six themed lands and a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions, Legoland Dubai cannot be missed.

1. Bollywood Park

The magic of Bollywood is transported to Dubai at Bollywood Parks – the first of its kind in the world. Packed with action, dance and romance, live the Bollywood fantasy with exhilarating attractions and passionate live performances based on some of the biggest blockbusters across five themed zones.

1. Legoland Water Park

Splash into a world of Lego adventures at Legoland Water Park, the region’s only waterpark designed specifically for families with young children. Let your creativity flow with over 20 Lego-themed water slides and attractions including the wave pool, Duplo toddler play area and Build-A-Raft River, where you can customize your very own Lego raft.

Following your activities, pickup from the Parks and transfer to Abu Dhabi by private car (without guide).  Arrive Abu Dhabi, transfer to your hotel and overnight.  (B)

Highlights:

• “2 Parks in 1 Day” ticket to Dubai Parks & Resorts
• Private car transfer to Abu Dhabi (around 1.5 hours drive)

 Day 8: Abu Dhabi

After breakfast, pickup by private car and guide for a city tour of Abu Dhabi. You will be mesmerized by this majestic Emirati city which artfully blends the ancient past with the modern present. Start your visit to the iconic Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi (closed Mondays). Drive along the trendy Corniche, visit the Qasr Al Watan which is a working Presidential Palace and is an exquisitely crafted tribute to Arabian heritage and artistry. Continue to the splendid Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural wonder and one of the biggest mosques in the world. Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel for overnight. (B) 

Highlights:

• Drive by Corniche, the impressive eight-kilometer stretch of perfectly manicured waterfront with children’s play area, beach, cafés and restaurants
• A drive by Emirates Palace & with visit to Qasr Al Watan
• Visit to Louvre Museum – No Guiding Service inside (Optional Audio Guide)
• Visit to the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural wonder and one of the biggest mosques in the world

Day 9: Abu Dhabi

Pickup and transfer to Yas Island, the Land of Formula 1; enjoy a thrilling and memorable experience for the whole family at their award-winning theme parks: Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (highly recommended), Yas Waterworld, or Warner Bros.  Your Bronze Entry Ticket will give you admission to ONE of the parks, to be selected at time of booking.  Later, take the Yas Marina Circuit tour for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the exhilarating world of the Formula 1, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Explore one of the world’s most technologically advanced Formula 1 circuits usually only seen by the drivers and their teams on race day.

Highlights:

• Full day at Yas Island, including Bronze Entry Ticket to One of the following Parks: Ferrari World, Yas Water Park or Warner Bros. – to be selected at time of booking.
• Yas Marina Circuit Tour
• Optional Enhanced Experience at Yas Marina Circuit (at additional costs)
• Time for Yas Marina Mall

Optional Enhanced Experiences at Yas Marina Circuit is available: please inquire.

Late Afternoon, transfer back to your hotel for overnight.  (B)

Note: If your flight is midnight departure, you will check-out hotel tonight and transfer by private car to Dubai International Airport for your midnight departure flight back to USA. 

Day 10: Abu Dhabi – Depart Dubai

Transfer by private car (without guide) to Dubai International Airport for your departure flight.