Meals

Daily buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant. - hot dishes from the open cooking stations. - freshly baked bread, cheeses, cold meats, cereals and fruit. - It’s all accompanied by barista coffee and an array of freshly squeezed juices.

Accommodation

Dubai: Hampton by Hilton Dubai 3* or similar The Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport is a brand-new, contemporary hotel close to Dubai International Airport. The Hampton by Hilton Dubai Airport is a brand-new, contemporary hotel close to Dubai International Airport. Start each day with a free hot breakfast, then enjoy the flexible work and social zones in the warm and welcoming lobby. Work out in the fully-equipped fitness centre, or go for a dip in the temperature-controlled outdoor swimming pool. Abu Dhabi: Centro Hotel 4* or similar Standard Recently refurbished to provide an even higher standard of comfort and luxury, This hotel provides an On-site restaurant, Room service, Fitness and recreation, an luxury pool, a Fitness Centre, Guest Services, and Free Wi-Fi. Al Ain: City seasons hotel 4* or similar Indulge in the comfort offered by sophisticated, contemporary design and modern conveniences, while the complimentary Wi-Fi ensures you are always connected with your friends and associates. Guests at Ayla Bawadi Hotel are assured of space, tranquility and privacy in each of the 90 rooms and suites. Fujairah/Dibba: Royal M Hotel 3* or similar This contemporary hotel is 4 km from Fujairah Museum, Fujairah Historic Fort and Fujairah Airport. Sleek rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add access to a private lounge and separate sitting areas. Some also have dining areas and kitchenettes. Note: If the event hotel is on a sold-out basis. Grayline will guarantee a similar hotel of the same category. Contact us. Hotel Standard Check-In: 12:00 hrs Hotel Standard Check-Out: 15:00 hrs Early check-in and late check-out are not guaranteed.

Transport

Arrive at Dubai Airport, complete formalities, and proceed to car rental. Receive keys, explore with GPS and check in at the hotel. Embark on an exhilarating self-drive car journey to explore the UAE. Tour Car type: Normal car: Honda Civic or similar. 4x4 Car: Nissan Pathfinder or similar Honda Civic or similar is comfortable for 4 people with car insurance

Others

INCLUDED Personalized meet and greet at the airport by a Grayline staff. A welcome kit is provided upon arrival which includes all essentials to fulfill your trip. Delivery of car on the second day in the hotel by a Grayline representative. Complete explanation and assistance with a roadbook for the entire trip. Picnic kit included in the vehicle – Table, Chairs, Cooler. GPS included. Prices are per person in USD inclusive of taxes & VAT Children sharing parents’ room are free (maximum 1 child per room under 12 years on existing bed or extra bed). Breakfast to pay extra. 24X7 assistance by our Grayline call center for any help or assistance during your stay. Local VAT included in the price. NOT INCLUDED For car rental CDW insurance approx $6 per day & additional driver fees of $30 per rental in UAE. Salik toll fees in UAE to be settled at the end of the trip. Fuel charges to be paid as per the consumption. Porterage and personal expenses. Visa fees if applicable. Tourism Fees in Dubai & Abu Dhabi (approx $4 - $6 per night per room) payable directly at the hotel.

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Insurance

Optional

In this tour, we offer you limited excursions, but we will be happy to give you a special discount on all our tours and attractions as a valuable TOUR RADAR client. And get a Special discount using the Promo code on Exit: RADAR10

Guide

This is a self-guided tour. We will provide you with a complete road map and 24/7 assistance by call or email.

Flights

Please note that the international flight is not included in the tour package. You will need to make your own arrangements for your international flights to Dubai and departure from Dubai.

Others

Note: No entertainment during the holy month of Ramadan

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Day 1 Dubai (Arrival)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dubai (Arrival)

Upon arrival at Dubai International Airport, after formalities, you will be able to direct yourself to the Car rental area at the car rental counter. After the car formalities are done, you will receive the keys, and you will be ready to discover the region. Drive to your hotel. We will provide you with a GPS device and a roadbook. Check-in at the hotel.

Overnight in Dubai.
Day 2 Dubai - Abu Dhabi (120Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dubai - Abu Dhabi (120Km)

Breakfast at your hotel. We suggest to start with an Abu Dhabi city tour, the largest and the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. This comprehensive tour is the ideal introduction to the UAE capital and the island on which it stands. The name Abu Dhabi means: “Father of the Gazelle”. Stop first at 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. Continue your tour towards Abu Dhabi downtown. Pass through the old city or what we consider old today and pass by the oldest building in town, the palace of Al-Husn. Then proceed to Heritage Village, which houses a small museum and depicts the traditional daily activities of the Arab community prior to the discovery of oil. In the afternoon, drive along the spectacular Corniche, 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. The remaining part of the afternoon devote it to drive through the famous giant Saadiyat Island project where the LOUVRE museum is opened and other museums are being built to complete the image of ABU DHABI as a cultural city. Continue towards the famous Yas Island which houses the Formula 1 Yas Circuit & the first attraction park of Ferrari in the world. An impressive attraction park, the largest covered air conditioned park in the world with a huge Red Ferrari sign as landmark.

Overnight in Abu Dhabi.
Day 3 Abu Dhabi - Al Ain (150Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Abu Dhabi - Al Ain (150Km)

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to the oasis city of Al Ain, located on the Hajjar Mountains. Al Ain is one of the oldest cities in the UAE, rich in traditions. For thousands of years, the oasis of Al Ain has been an important caravan stop on the ancient trade routes across Arabia. Visit the camel market, the largest in the UAE. Passed by Al Ain Palace, it is one the most important cultural places in Al Ain city. It is a direct testimony to the period of rule of the late Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan in Al Ain and his original place of residence there. The Palace is also the birthplace of HH Sheikh Mohamad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Visit the Jahili Fort, one of the largest castles in Al Ain and the best-in-class example of the Islamic military architecture locally. Then, proceed to visit the different Museums of Al Ain, where you will learn everything about the history of this region. In the afternoon, step back in time at the Hilli Gardens, famous for the archaeological excavations from the third millennium B.C. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight at the hotel in Al Ain.
Day 4 Al Ain - East Coast - Fujairah (300Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Al Ain - East Coast - Fujairah (300Km)

Breakfast at your hotel. You will head off through picturesque landscapes with sandy deserts and mountains, on the East coast of the Emirates, located on the Gulf of Oman. Drive through the small oasis towns of Dhaid and Masafi, situated in an agricultural region where fruits and vegetables are cultivated. Stop at the local “Friday Market” followed by a quick city tour of Fujairah with a stop at the Bidiya Mosque, the smallest and oldest mosque in UAE. Head towards the Dibba / Fujairah area to your hotel. You just have reached the warm coasts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Oman. Check in. Overnight in the Fujairah / Dibba area.
Day 5 Fujairah (Dibba) - Optional Musandam Cruise (Oman) - Fujairah (Dibba)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fujairah (Dibba) - Optional Musandam Cruise (Oman) - Fujairah (Dibba)

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you can do a cruise in the waters of the Gulf of Oman. Musandam is a spot where the waters of the Gulf of Oman are the gateway to the natural sea treasures. The Musandam Peninsula is the northernmost part of Oman, it has one of the most rugged, isolated and beautiful coastlines in the world. The towering Hajar Mountains rise directly out of the sea creating spectacular fjords-like scenery, providing an awe-inspiring backdrop for the caves, bays and pebble beach along the coast. The sheltered bays also offer a safe environment for snorkelers and non-divers to explore. Marine life in the Gulf of Oman is rich in diversity with fish, corals, turtles and invertebrates. A dhow trip in the fjords of Musandam offers an insight into this fantastic landscape, guarantees an ambience of peace and tranquility. There is also a possibility of seeing Dolphins along the cruise. Lunch on board. The traditional type of Dhows are equipped with comfortable seats, cushions and carpets, Enjoy sea safaris, snorkeling, swimming, playing and more.

Note: Please carry your passport along with you, as it is required for Police Check.

Back at the end of the day to relax at your hotel. Overnight in Fujairah/Dibba.
Day 6 Fujairah - Sharjah - Dubai (350Km)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Fujairah - Sharjah - Dubai (350Km)

Breakfast at your hotel. Proceed to Sharjah for a city tour of Sharjah, well known as the “cultural capital of the Emirates”. We suggest you visit Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic Civilization, the first of its kind in the UAE. Opened in 1987 as the Souq al-Memarrah and quickly became a popular landmark. Its most outstanding feature is its majestic, gilt central dome, decorated on the inside with an intricate mosaic depicting the night sky and the signs of the zodiac. Stop at the famous Souk Al Arsa, the oldest souk in the UAE. One of today’s highlights is the exciting Blue Souk, where more than 600 local traders offer their goods. Drive along the spectacular Corniche then transfer to Dubai. Upon arrival in Dubai, you may visit Dubai Mall, the famous shopping Centre in Dubai. At around 1700hrs, proceed to your hotel & Check in. Overnight in Dubai.
Day 7 Dubai
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dubai

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure to discover the spectacular and lively metropolis of Dubai. Dubai, developed from a small fishing village at the Dubai Creek, nowadays presents itself as a glamorous metropolis in the Arabian Gulf. The distinctive skyscrapers and gigantic shopping malls will impress every visitor. On your way, you photo-stop at the awe-inspiring Grand Mosque of Jumeirah. Photo stop of Burj Al Arab Hotel. Photo stop of the Atlantis Hotel located at the crescent of Palm Jumeirah. Pass by the new residential area of Jumeirah Beach. Pass by the region of Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower and the centrepiece of the Gulf region’s most prestigious urban development to date. Burj Khalifa will radiate out in a series of ellipses from the sky breaking tower encompassing residential, commercial, hotel, entertainment and the world’s largest shopping mall. Then you will continue to Bastakiya, the old town district of Dubai. Learn everything about the local history and geography of the city when visiting the Dubai Museum, located in the ancient fortress of Al-Fahidi. Another highlight use the local water taxis, called Abra’s, 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. In the afternoon we propose an optional Desert Safari, after settling down in the 4WD vehicles, the jeeps will speed through the desert of the golden sand dunes. The dune bashing or desert driving continues with the thrill of going up and down the dunes provoking many shrieks and laughter full of excitement. The final leg of this program takes us to the main camp site. This will definitely be the highlight of the trip. After witnessing a memorable sight – the true Arabian sunset with its glory and magic. A delicious Barbecue Dinner is prepared on open fires and a variety of beverages are available. The beat of the music increases as a Belly dancer starts dancing to the rhythm of the music. What a better way to experience a true Arabian night than this. Overnight in Dubai.
Day 8 Dubai (Departure)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Dubai (Departure)

Breakfast at your hotel. Then depart to the airport, on arrival go to the car rental return parking, hand over your car rental company team, and direct yourself to the departure area.

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Dubai (Arrival)

Dubai - Abu Dhabi (120Km)

Abu Dhabi - Al Ain (150Km)

Al Ain - East Coast - Fujairah (300Km)

Fujairah (Dibba) - Optional Musandam Cruise (Oman) - Fujairah (Dibba)

Fujairah - Sharjah - Dubai (350Km)

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