The Dubai City Tour exposes you to the fascinating differences within cosmopolitan Dubai as it balances the old and the new. The adventure begins when you join us in our air-conditioned coach and are given a tour through the beautifully designed city. From Burj Khalifa to the beaches and choice malls, this inclusive sight-seeing trip will be a treat for holidaying families. The tourist attractions include well-structured high-rise architectural marvels, exquisite and exclusive shopping centres, the teeming nightlife, desert safaris and grand hotels with trending cuisines.
Explore the cosmopolitan capital of the United Arab Emirates on this Abu Dhabi day trip from Dubai. Journey through the desert to this spectacular metropolis and relish in the vistas. Abu Dhabi, also known as the “Arabian Jewel”, is the capital of UAE and located approximately 90 minutes away. It is famous for its ostentatious monuments and modern architecture. The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in the world and can accommodate 40,000 worshippers at a single time. The Zayed Centre is a museum dedicated to the late Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, known as the father of the nation for shaping UAE. The Abu Dhabi Heritage Walk houses the open-air museum which showcases the city before modernisation. The traditional Bedouin camps and Emirati souks reflect rich pasts.
The mountain-backed city of Al Ain is called the Garden City, known for its lush parks. This green, scenic city lies beneath the Hajar Mountains near the Oman border. The forts in this area of a bygone era are principal attractions. The Bronze Age ruins at the Archaeological dig are another tourist spot, along with two museums which are home to an abundance of artefacts. The former royal palace and Al jahil fort are added attractions. Other noteworthy places are the warm springs, the camel market, the Oasis and the falaj.
Sharjah City is the capital of the neighbouring Emirate of Sharjah and takes four to five hours to travel to from Dubai. It is called the Pearl of Gulf and boasts of heritage areas, museums and souks in a gorgeously restored town. The tourist attractions include Sharjah Fort, built in the year 1820, the King Faisal Mosque and the Sharjah heritage museum. The Sharjah markets, the Souq Al Arsah and Souq Al Markazi are must-visit shopping stops for traditional handicrafts.
Situated in Dubai's Financial District, the Museum of the Future is a striking architectural feat, with seven floors for separate exhibitions. It promotes innovative solutions to advanced problems, and its featured exhibitions center different roles of technology, such as AI, sustainable future and human augmentation. With a panoramic viewing deck, dedicated children's areas to foster skills, exclusive workshops and talks held by experts, and many more attractions, it is both experientially and visually unforgettable.
Global Village is Dubai’s leading family entertainment and cultural attraction with an exclusive shopping experience across 36 pavilions, each representing a different country. For tourists, it is an absolute must-visit in their itinerary. Global Village also offers an assortment of dining options from cuisines all over the world to pamper the palate, in addition to adventure rides and children’s rides at the Fantasy Island. It is the largest seasonal cultural festival in the region that offers tourists an amazing display of festivals, shopping and entertainment in an open-air themed park. The Global Village is open from November to April and hosts over 70 participating countries represented in over 36 pavilions, with more than 50 fun rides and 26 restaurants offering food from around the world. It’s a one-stop experience you don’t want to miss.
The huge Ferrari World resort includes 4 of its own self-contained theme parks and 2 water parks, with on-site themed hotels, spas, and golf courses, as well as a host of other recreational and entertainment venues. The Planet’s largest indoor theme park, Ferrari World, is a thrilling motor racing track, located in Yas Island in Abu Dhabi—anyone who loves to race will find it thoroughly exhilarating. From the fastest coaster formula Rosso, a 4D adrenaline-filled experience and a ride through the virtual Ferrari factory, it is a fun-packed trip that will take your children into another realm of enjoyment and speed.
The Mall of the Emirates, Dubai’s second largest shopping complex after the Dubai Mall, houses 560 international retailers spread over 2,513,017 square feet (233,467 square meters) of retail space. Mall of the Emirates’ is one of the most expensive multi-billion, multi-stage redevelopment projects. Developed and owned by Majid al-Futtaim Properties, it opened in November 2005 and is located at interchange four on Sheikh Zayed road. The multi-level shopping mall presently features more than 630 retail outlets, 7900 parking spaces, over 100 restaurants & Cafes, 80 luxury stores and 250 flagship stores. It has a total gross area of 255,489 square meters. It also hosts family leisure activities including Ski Dubai, the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and snow park; the 500-seat capacity Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre; and Magic Planet, one of the largest indoor family entertainment centres in Dubai.
Enjoy lively desert events and a starlit barbecue dinner on this 5-hour private tour from Dubai. There are exclusive morning, evening and night safaris. The morning safari involves pick-up followed by a trip straight to the desert and twenty minutes of dunes bashing, as well as some time for quad biking, camel ride and sand skiing. The evening desert safari is a must with family and friends involving an exciting trip across the desert, photo-stops, and a camel farm visit. This is followed by an evening sunset stop, camel ride, sand boarding, a delicious barbecue dinner with shisha and a belly-dancing show. Depending upon the requirement, overnight safari and private safari for families and groups can be accommodated.
Surfing and exciting rides welcome you at the ultimate aquatic adventure, Wild Wadi Park, in Jumeirah, Dubai. The mind-blowing jumeirah Sceirah water slide, rides such as Tantrum Alley, and surfing at Wipe-out Flow Rider will add to the vacation fun for your family. Burj Surf houses a river ride and a tube ride, and kids can enjoy exciting games at Juha’s Dhow and Lagoon. It is sure to be a relaxing break and fun-filled time for the entire family.
The Burj Khalifa is a supertall skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the most famous elevated structure in the world, standing at 829.8 m (2,722 ft). Burj Khalifa was designed to be the centrepiece of a large-scale, mixed-use development spot for locals and tourists. One among the tallest and most elegant edifices in the world, every tourist in the UAE should be paying it a visit. You can see the panoramic view of the Dubai city Skyline from the 124th floor, which is also known as the “Observation Deck”. The skyscraper is found in the new town area of Downtown Dubai, and houses globally renowned and elite hotels, shopping centres, residences and offices.
Yas Water Park, Abu Dhabi is spread over 15 hectares, and opened to the public on January 20, 2013. It is one of the most popular waterparks in the Middle East, winning the “Leading Edge Award” from the World Waterpark Associations in 2012. Yas Water World was built with an investment of $245m and has millions of visitors enjoying its varied fun-filled rides and other entertainment options. It has created a milestone in the leisure sector in the Middle East as well as worldwide. It brags of 43 rides, slides and attractions and also features five one-of-a-kind, never-seen-before rides. It is the perfect amusement park for children with its wide assortment of family-friendly attractions.
Dubai’s Butterfly Garden, opened in 2015, is the largest enclosed butterfly garden in the world. The Butterfly Garden holds 9 custom-built domes of different colours and sizes, and a butterfly museum. Exquisite butterfly species of 24 varieties can be seen hovering around visitors, flowers and plants. A butterfly-shaped flower park displays 3D flower designs in accordance with the theme. The park also houses three ponds with a variety of eye-catching, colourful fish.
The Dubai Miracle Garden is a flower garden located in the district of Dubai land, launched on Valentine’s Day in 2013. The garden is spread over 72,000 square meters, making it the world's largest natural flower garden, featuring over 109 million flowers and blooms. The colourful display of flowers is carefully maintained year-long; they are also fashioned to look like hearts, stars, igloos, pyramids and other interesting designs. As the season changes, so does the floral pattern, transforming it into a new, gorgeous sight.
Dubai’s Aqua Venture Waterpark has record-breaking rides and attractions to get your adrenaline pumping. The visitors can also get up-close and personal with sharks and rays. The beautiful 700 meters of private beaches with exclusive reserved seating are added attractions.
The Lost Chambers Aquarium, the Palm, takes visitors through a series of mazes and tunnels as they explore the underwater ruins of Atlantis. This ingeniously structured aquarium is home to 65,000 aquatic animals, including 12 species of rays and shark. Exploring the Lost City of Atlantis with exotic marine species gliding through your peripheral is a breath-taking, one-of-a-kind experience. A guided tour gives the visitors further insight into the mythical city. Artefacts including machinery and uniforms, that are said to have been taken from Atlantis, are all on display for your viewing.
Dubai Dolphinarium is the first fully air-conditioned indoor Dolphinarium in the Middle East, providing a habitat to dolphins and seals, and allowing the public to watch and interact with them through live shows and photo sessions. It is located in the creek side park at Bur Dubai, near the Children's City. Dubai Dolphinarium was opened in 2008 by Dubai Municipality, and is sponsored and supported by Dubai government to provide the general public with entertainment while spreading awareness.
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