8-Day Dubai Cultural Tour

Day 1: Your Dubai Cultural Tour Begins

Welcome to the land of gold and skyscrapers. When you arrive at Dubai International Airport for your 8 day Dubai cultural tour, one of our tour representatives will be there to meet and greet you. After you have completed immigration procedures our representative will then escort you to your hotel in one of our deluxe air conditioned vehicles.

He will also ensure that you get to enjoy a smooth and totally hassle-free check-in. After that, you’ll be left on your own to enjoy the remainder of your first day in Dubai as you wish.

Day 2: Guided Dubai Cultural Tour

Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and then at 09h00 your guide will meet you and your cultural journey through time will begin. First, you will visit the heritage area of Bastakiya where you will be able to see what most of Dubai looked like 40 years ago. You will also visit the Al Fahidi historic district and the Dubai Museum which is located inside the 225-year old Fort of Al Fahidi.

Next, you will enjoy a scenic Abra boat ride across Dubai Creek to visit the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. From here, you will make your way to Diwan Mosque, followed by a photo stop next to the spectacular Jumeirah Mosque, and then you will be taken to visit the city’s famous gold and spice souks.

Once you are done at the souks, enjoy a delicious cultural Emirati lunch, and then you will be transferred back to your hotel where you will be spending the second night of your Dubai cultural tour.

There are no other sightseeing tours scheduled for this day, so once you get back to your hotel you will have the rest of the day to yourself to enjoying as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Sharjah Cultural Tour and Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

This day of your Dubai cultural tour begins a little earlier than usual. Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and then at 08h30 you will be picked up from your hotel and you will drive to Sharjah which is known for its tranquil lifestyle. Sharjah Is the third largest Emirate and it’s considered to be the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates. On arrival at Sharjah, your first stop will be at the Fort of Sharjah and the museum.

Next, there will be a brief stop at Souk Al Arsa which is one of the UAE’s oldest souks. After your short stop at the souk you will then have a short photo stop next to the King Faisal Mosque which is Sharjah’s biggest mosque. From here you head to some other colorful and vibrant souks. You will also visit Souk Al Markazi which is home to more than 600 shops. Also known as the Blue Souk, this is the largest souk in the entire UAE.

After you have spent some time exploring Souk Al Markazi, you will then drive back to Dubai and you’ll be dropped off at your hotel so that you can freshen up and get ready for your desert Safari. At 15h00 you will be picked up again and then you will head into the Arabian Desert in a modern air conditioned 4×4 vehicle.

Enjoy some thrilling dune bashing which will eventually end at the top of one of the area’s highest sand dunes so that you can enjoy absolutely spectacular sunset views of the desert. You will also have the opportunity to try some sand boarding and then you will be driven to a nearby Bedouin campsite where you will be able to enjoy some refreshments and even a camel ride. Refreshments and camel rides at the campsite are not included in the price of our 8-day Dubai cultural tour.

While you are relaxing and enjoying yourself, your hosts will be preparing a delicious BBQ dinner which you’ll get to enjoy under the stars. There will also be entertainment in the form of a belly dancing show and a Tanoura dance show. After a thoroughly enjoyable evening in the Arabian Desert you will then be driven back to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast and BBQ Dinner

Day 4: Modern Dubai City Tour

The fourth day of your 8-day Dubai cultural tour is all about modern Dubai. Shortly after you have enjoyed your breakfast your personal guide will meet you at your hotel and then your tour will begin. Your first stop will be at the Dubai Marina which is quite literally a city within a city. From here you will cross over to Palm Jumeirah which is the largest man-made island in the world, and one which is home to numerous opulent homes and luxury hotels.

While you are on the island you will also enjoy a short photo stop at the breathtaking Atlantis Hotel, and then you will make your way to Souk Madinat Jumeirah which is well known for its many meandering pathways and its unique bizarre-like atmosphere. Next will be another photo stop, this time at Burj Al Arab, one of Dubai’s most iconic building, and one which is home to one of the world’s most luxurious hotels. After your photo stop you will then head to Burj Khalifa which is the tallest building in the world.

Our Dubai cultural tour package includes an admission ticket for the tower’s observation deck, so once you get there you will make your way up to the 124th floor from where you will be able to enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai in its entirety. From here you will head to Dubai Mall which is the largest shopping mall in the world.

You will also have the opportunity to enjoy an optional tour to Dubai Miracle Garden or Dubai Global World before being dropped off back at your hotel for the 4th night of your Dubai cultural tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 5: Abu Dhabi Cultural Tour with Falconry Experience

The next phase of your spectacular Dubai cultural tour begins today, so once you’ve enjoyed breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will meet you and you will check-out and then drive to Abu Dhabi. Your Abu Dhabi tour will begin with a visit to the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital which is the largest falcon hospital in the world. Falconry is an integral part of traditional culture in the United Arab Emirates. These amazing birds were first used for hunting by Bedouin hunters.

After your visit to the Falcon Hospital you will then head to the center of Abu Dhabi where you will visit a number of other excellent sites, including the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Corniche which is an 8 km-long stretch of impeccably manicured beach front with a pristine beach, a number of cafes and restaurants, and an impressive children’s play area.

You will also visit Heritage Village, a complex which was created in order to remind young Emiratis of their rich and colorful past. After this you will make your way to Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi. Spend some time exploring the museum and then visit the Abu Dhabi Marina Mall which is home to hundreds of luxury shops and numerous souvenir stores.

Finally, you will head to the Emirates Palace for a brief photo stop. Since this breathtaking palace is not open to visitors you will only be able to take photos of the outside. When you’re finished taking all the pictures you want you will then be driven to the hotel where you will be spending this night of your 8-day Dubai cultural tour.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 6: Al Ain Tour with Camel Market Visit

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel and then your personal guide will meet you and you will visit the Oasis town of Al Ain which is often referred to as the Garden City due to its abundance of lush green palm groves.

While you are at Al Ain, you will visit the Al Ain Palace Museum and the Al Ain National Museum. You will also visit Jahili Fort where you’ll be able to view the spectacular photography collection of the renowned explorer, Wifred Thesiger.

Since your 8 day tour is a Dubai cultural tour package, you will also visit a traditional camel market before eventually driving back to your hotel in Abu Dhabi.

NOTE: Museums are closed on Fridays and Mondays.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 7: Free Day in Abu Dhabi with Optional Excursions

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel as usual and then you will have the rest of your day to yourself. Enjoy the day at the hotel beach, or alternatively, you can enjoy one or more optional excursions to venues such as Ferrari World and/or Yas Island.

If you are adventurous and you want to get your adrenaline flowing you may want to consider a visit to Ferrari World where you’ll be able to take a ride on one of the world’s fastest roller coasters. A Dhow cruise in the evening is another optional extra which can be arranged for you to make your Dubai cultural tour even more rewarding.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Your Dubai Cultural Tour Package Ends and Final Departure

Enjoy one last breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time our tour representative will meet you and you will need to check-out from your hotel so that we can transfer you to Dubai International Airport in time for you to board your flight back home. Your spectacular 8-day Dubai cultural tour has now come to an end but you can be sure that you will have memories to last a lifetime.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is Included in our Dubai cultural tour:

• Meet and greet service at Dubai International Airport
• English-speaking tour guide during the mentioned city tours
• Sightseeing tours will be small group tours
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Dubai, including daily breakfast
• Accommodation for 2 nights in Abu Dhabi including daily breakfast
• Entrance fees for all attractions mentioned in our Dubai cultural tour
• Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
• All taxes and government charges

Exclusions – What is not included in our Dubai cultural tour:

• International airfare
• Dubai entry visa
• Tourism Dirham Fee approx $6 per room / night
• Extra meals and Beverages
• Optional tours

Accommodation (Silver)

• Abu Dhabi Novotel Gate (5-Star)
• Hilton Garden Inn Mall of Emirates (4-Star)

Accommodation (Gold)

• JW Marriott Hotel Dubai (5-Star)
• Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche (5-Star)

Accommodation (Diamond)

• Grand Hyatt Dubai (5-Star)
• Conrad Abu Dhabhi (5-Star)

Prices for our 8-day Dubai cultural tour are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2024, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.