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Globetrotter Getaway - The Mystique of Dubai May 8-15, 2023

Join me in experiencing this bucket list trip. Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, an 830m-tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline. At its foot lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music. On artificial islands just offshore is Atlantis, The Palm, a resort with water and marine-animal parks.

From the timeless tranquillity of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, from the world’s tallest building to the world’s largest shopping mall, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors. Dubai’s myriad of tourist attractions offers memorable moments which are often beyond your imagination.

What's Included

  • 7 nights at a JW Marriott Marquis hotel accommodation, based on twin share
  • All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach as specified in the program (Any individuals travelling outside the group arrangement must organize own transportation)
  • Welcome Dinner at the hotel including water and glass of soft drinks
  • Other drinks are not included and must be paid for separately when ordering
  • Dubai City Tour with private English speaking guide including Burj Khalifa Sky 148th floor visit
  • Full day Abu Dhabi City Tour w/ private English speaking guide including lunch in local restaurant and Experience Taste of Gold Coffee in Emirates Palace
  • 3HR Private Yacht Cruise with lunch unlimited soft beverage, house and beer
  • Afternoon Desert Safari w/ BBQ Dinner on sharing (up to 6pax per jeep)
  • All entrance fee’s during the tours.
  • Bottled of mineral water in the bus during the city tour only.
  • Include GCT staff assistance (English speaking) on the transfers/dinner/excursions, where the guides were not included
  • Tourism Dirham Fee’s
  • Government/local taxes at existing rates

What's Not Included

  • All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection
  • Personal items
  • Optional Tours
  • Meals unless listed in itinerary
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Increase in local tax rates
  • Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2pm and check out 10am)
  • Travel Insurance - option will be provided via third party insurance
  • Visa/passport handling fees (Currently a Visa is not required. If it changes I will inform everyone)
  • Private Guide is not included during arrival, departure, safari, cruise
Accommodations - JW Marriott Marquis: Embrace the luxury of the 5-Star Hotel in downtown Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai welcomes you to the heart of the city's bustling downtown district with modern luxury and award-winning service. Soaring high above Sheikh Zayed Road, our 5-star hotel is one of the tallest in the world and boasts awe-inspiring views of the water and the Dubai cityscape. Gracefully furnished rooms and suites provide a restful sanctuary, with deluxe bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, sleek marble bathrooms and 24-hour room service. Elsewhere at the hotel, enjoy a swim in the heated outdoor pool or a refreshing workout in the fitness center before easing tired muscles with a massage at SARAY Spa. Sample the flavors of the world at our 10 different restaurants and lounges, which offer Japanese, Italian, Indian and Thai cuisine. Should you wish to explore, Dubai Mall, the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Opera are all minutes away.

Guests can enjoy a vast array of local and international buffet. For an international experience, step into the award-winning Kitchen6 restaurant, where six interactive cooking stations come to life creating an extraordinary selection of world cuisines. Bridgewater Tavern is an edgy sports bar with a gastrodive feel, serving nouveau drinking food. Blurring the lines between bar and restaurant – Bridgewater Tavern is at the forefront of redefining sports bar culture, creating an ideal place for serious food lovers and thrill-seekers.

International buffets are available at the renowned Kitchen6. Guests can enjoy modern Indian cuisine at Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra. Guests can marvel at the Dubai Skyline while enjoying a cocktail at the Vault Bar which is located at the top floor.

Deluxe Guest Room

This luxurious air-conditioned room features a contemporary design. It is furnished with carpeted floors and includes a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an iPod docking station. Get a good night's sleep in our deluxe guest room, which provides a king bed with a pillow top mattress and a plush duvet. Enjoy the ultimate wellness experience in a guest bathroom with a hot bubble bath in our deep soaking tub or a rejuvenating shower after a long day. Take advantage of a complimentary high-speed Internet. Room size: 44 sqm. Room features are:

  • 44sqm/473sqft
  • Air-conditioned
  • Allergy-free
  • This room is non-smoking
  • Connecting rooms are available
  • Walk-in closet
  • Windows may be opened
  • Windows, soundproof
  • Windows, floor to ceiling
  • USB Outlets
  • Hooks
  • PegsMarble bathroom
  • Bathtub, oversized
  • Bathtub and shower separate
  • Bidet
  • Lighted makeup mirror
  • Hair dryer
  • Robe
  • SlippersChair
  • Alarm Clock
  • Safe, in room
  • Desk, writing / work, with ergonomic chair, and electrical outlet
  • Iron and ironing boardPhones: 2
  • Phone features: voicemail, and speaker phone
  • High speed Internet, for a fee
  • Wired Internet, complimentary
  • Wireless Internet, complimentaryTV features: remote control, 43in/109cm, and flat screen
  • Plug-In High Tech room
  • DVD player
  • Premium movie channels
  • Cable/satellite
  • International cable/satellite
  • CNN
  • Radio
  • iPod dock
May 8, 2023 - Arrive in Dubai

Upon arrival in Dubai, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. (Note: hotel rooms may not be ready for check in until after 3pm). The JW Marriott Marquis Dubai Hotel is the world's second tallest hotel, a 72-storey, 355 m (1,165 ft) twin-tower skyscraper complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The AED1.8 billion complex features a 1,608-room hotel run by Marriott International

May 9, 2023 - Breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy the Dubai City Tour

This morning after breakfast meet your tour guide at the hotel lobby. A city tour is the perfect way to discover this magnificent city. You'll be taken on a guided tour where you will have an opportunity to see the spectacular and lively metropolis of Dubai. The city, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays Dubai presents itself as a most glamorous metropolis of the Arabian Gulf. You will be driven through the Jumeirah coastline and a photo stop overlooking the magnificent Burj Al Arab “world’s luxury hotel”. You will also drive on the largest man-made Island "The Palm Jumeirah" where can have a photo stop opposite the luxurious Atlantis the Palm Hotel. Our tour will continue on driving to the Old part of Dubai, where you will be dropped at the entrance of The Dubai Museum, which depicts the traditional and developmental history of Dubai. After the museum, you will be then transfer to the Abra station (water taxi) to take a water taxi boat to the Spice souk. Walking further you will discover a great selection of authentic spices, incense and traditional perfumes. The big entrance of the Gold souk welcomes you to see for yourself why Dubai is called the City of Gold and this is just the beginning. It is a good opportunity to bargain and purchase some personal gold and diamonds. Inclusions:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart the hotel for excursion of Dubai with private transfer and guide
  • Photo stop from outside in Burj Al Arab, Atlantis The Palm with one way monorail ride -Visit old part of Dubai / Dubai Museum, Spice Souk & Gold Market and free time to shop
  • Bastakiah walking tour
  • Abra Ride Experience to cross the Dubai creek.
  • Travel back to the hotel
May 10, 2023 - Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour

Breakfast at the hotel and at 08:00am pick up transfer with your local English-speaking guide to visit the Capital City of UAE – Abu Dhabi also known as the Arabian Jewel. Starting from Dubai, you will travel past the world'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 UAE. Here, you can enjoy modern interpretations of traditional Arabian architecture in the many skyscrapers, villas and palaces that line the Rivierastyle Corniche. We first stop for a guided tour to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is considered as the most architectural treasure of contemporary UAE society - and one of the Largest in the world. Then drive through the Corniche road with a photo stop at the breakwater and then we visit the Heritage Village a reconstructed traditional "oasis". Here, journey to the past and experience life in Abu Dhabi before oil revenues altered the landscape. We will experience different aspects of desert life attractively displayed in the open-air museum, along with workshops, where craftsmen demonstrate traditional skills and women sit weaving and spinning. At 1:30pm, lunch in local restaurant including water and glass of soft drinks. After lunch, will drive to Saadiyat Island to visit Louvre Museum. Museums traditionally display objects and artworks belonging to an artistic civilisation, historical period or art movement in one room. While giving us a taste of what a particular culture may have been like, this approach can give the impression of hermetically sealed cultures developing with no outside influence, no exchange or trade of ideas, knowledge, trends or stories (Free time inside for 1 ½ hr).Next, we will head to Emirate Palace to experience the gold coffee, enjoying the famous Palace Cappuccino. Sprinkled in real 23-karat gold flakes, this is the epitome of indulgence at the Palace. If time permit we take a drive through Yas Island for a photo stop from outside for the Formula 1 circuit and the famous Ferrari World before returning back to Dubai.

Note: Grand Mosque and Heritage Museum are closed on Friday morning and will open late afternoon only. Local Guide does not have free entrance ticket and not permitted to give tour guiding inside the museum

Dress Code-Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque visit: There is a Mandatory Dress code to be followed for entry to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi. Long trousers or long skirts & long sleeves to ankle/wrist. No shorts for men, no tight & transparent clothing. Women must cover their head with a scarf hence we suggest to bring it along. No visible tattoos. Daily inclusions:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Depart the hotel for a full day excursion to Abu Dhabi with private English speaking guide
  • Enjoy a guided tour of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Photo stop from outside at the hotel of Abu Dhabi Emirates Palace and Ferrari World
  • Visit the Heritage Village and Louvre Museum
  • Lunch in local lunch including water and glass of soft drinks
  • Experience the Taste of Gold Coffee at Emirates Palace
  • Travel back to the hotel in Dubai
  • Meals - Breakfast and Lunch
May 11, 2023 - Day at Leisure

Enjoy a day of leisure with possibly a day in the spa, relax by the pool in a cabana and enjoy some culinary delicacies and cocktails. You can also book an option excursions to View the Palm or take in some shopping at the Souks.

May 12, 2023 - Afternoon/Evening Desert Safari

Breakfast at the hotel and Enjoy the morning at leisure. Between 3:30 – 4:00pm, Board to your 4x4 land cruiser (6pax per jeep on sharing basis) and head out towards the desert. At the entrance of the desert, your driver deflates the wheels of the 4X4 and then the fun starts. Dune bashing has become known as a fun experience – you will feel the thrill of desert driving as your professional driver takes you up and down on golden dunes. A beautiful desert photo stop is also included and then drives to the Bedouin Camp and you are greeted with a traditional cup of Arabic coffee and have the opportunity to try riding a camel before it is time to settle down for your barbeque dinner prepared. Later on in the evening enjoy the Tanura dance and a belly dancer that will enchant you with her dances, a truly magical night! At 8:30pm, we drive back to hotel and overnight. Today's Inclusion:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning free leisure
  • Transportation in 4WD Land Cruiser on sharing basis (6pax in each jeep)
  • Enjoy the Sand surfing on golden dunes
  • Camel ride, Henna Tattoo, Local dress picture, shisha (Hookah) -
  • BBQ dinner with Tanura and belly dancing
  • Travel back to the hotel
  • Meals included Breakfast and Dinner
May 12, 2023 - Day at Leisure

Take in some last minute shopping at the largest mall in the world, The Dubai Mall. home to over 1,200 shops, 120 cafes and restaurants, 22 cinema screens, a luxury hotel, and world-class entertainment areas. You can also visit the Deira Gold Souk has over 300 retailers that offer 10 tons of gold at any given time. There are so many choices on where to do that last minute shopping. You can also pre-book any of the tours listed below

  • Food Tour with 10 Tastings
  • City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Dune Buggy Safari Dubai
  • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
  • Aquaventure Waterpark Dubai
  • Ski Dubai
May 14, 2023 - Private Yacht Cruise

Breakfast at the hotel and morning at your own leisure. At 12:30pm pick up transfer and drop to Dubai Marina for 3Hr Private Yacht Cruise with lunch including unlimited soft beverage, house wine & beer. Enjoy an incomparable dinner experience while cruising through the waters of JBR Beach & The Palm Jumeriah aboard one of the largest & most luxurious commercial mega yachts. Return to hotel after the cruise sailing to Blue waters Island, Dubai Marina, JBR, Atlantis The Palm (Atlantis subject to weather condition) ** Please note that cruising is subject to weather condition on the day of activity. Attire: All-White for this tour. Today's inclusions are:

  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Morning free time at your own leisure
  • Afternoon Private Yacht Cruise for 3hrs
  • International 5 star Buffet Lunch including unlimited soft beverage, house wine & beer
  • Transfer back to hotel
  • Breakfast and Lunch
May 15, 2023 -Depart for the U.S.

Return back to the U.S.

Extend your trip with a destination add-on

  • Destination add-on options available for 2 or 3-nights in the Male, Maldives
  • Destination add-on options available for 2 or 3-nights in Cairo, Egypt
  • Destination add-on options available for 2 or 3-nights in Athens, Greece
  • Destination add-on options available for 2 or 3-nights in Kenya, Nairobi
Images for activities and tours

LAND PACKAGE pricing

  • Deluxe Room - Double Occupancy - $2406.00 per person
  • Single Occupancy Room - $3123.00 per person
  • Deposit is $200.00 per person
  • Insurance is separate and not included in the pricing. Insurance pricing will vary between $154.00 - $273.00 depending on age and total trip cost.
  • - With Cancel For Any Reason option, insurance must be purchased with 14 days of deposit
  • - For cancellation for Covered Reasons and coverage while traveling, insurance must be purchased by Jan 1, 2023.
  • The above pricing does not include any add-on destinations

For any questions please contact Michelle@indulgence-travel.com

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