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This tour will take you to Sharjah, the ‘Pearl of the Gulf’. We start with a photo-stop at the magnificent Al Buhaira Corniche Mosque and proceed to the largest mosque in Sharjah, the King Faisal Mosque. We then visit the renovated Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family originally built in 1820 and continue the tour with a walk to the heritage area or Sharjah’s ‘Old Town’. After a stroll through the restored traditional market Souk Al Arsa, visit Bait Al Naboodah for a glimpse of a traditional family home and typical Arabian Gulf architecture. Before returning, you have time to explore Souk Al Markazi - a treasure trove of carpets, jewellery and handicrafts.

Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The tour starts with a photo-stop at the famous landmark of Dubai, Burj Al Arab. Proceed to Jumeirah, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, also home to the famous Jumeirah Mosque. The tour continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. All aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the spice souk. On your return, there is time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai – the gold souk

Experience the new Dubai during this tour with a difference. Driving down Sheikh Zayed Road admire the glittering high rises en route to Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a beautiful recreation of an Arabian style market place. After a photo stop at the iconic Burj Al Arab your drive continues to Palm Jumeirah, a fully reclaimed, palm shaped island that is home to the magnificent Atlantis, The Palm. After a photo-stop, continue to Ski Dubai, the first indoor ski slope in the region, offering fresh snow all year around. Our final stop will be at the base of what is currently the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. Here you have time to admire the Dubai Fountain, a spectacle of lights and sound and one of the world’s largest performing fountains.

The tour begins with a drive through the lush oasis of Al Dhaid, renowned for its fruit and vegetable plantations. Then onto Masafi, and the picturesque Hajar mountains before reaching the village of Dibba, for a wander around the small port. The drive continues along the coast, through fishing villages. During your lunch break enjoy a relaxing swim in the Indian Ocean. You drive to Al Badiyah, the oldest mosque in the Emirates. In Fujairah you stop at the renovated Fort. Before returning, there is a last stop at the oasis of Bithnah and time to browse around the ‘Friday Market’ in Masafi.

Enjoy a great day out taking in the sights of the beautiful Garden City of Al Ain. The tour begins with a drive through the fascinating and ever changing desert scenery before reaching the Hajar Mountains. In Al Ain, step back in time at the Hili Gardens, famous for the archaeological excavations from the third millennium B.C. The tour continues with a visit of the Al Ain Museum and Al Jahili Fort. Learn more about the ‘Falaj’, the underground irrigation system during a stop at Al Ain Oasis before proceeding to the renovated Old Palace of H.H. Sheikh Zayed, the late ruler of Abu Dhabi and the late President of the U.A.E. Before leaving Al Ain, we stop at the hot springs at the foot of Jebel Hafeet and at the camel market.

Discover the wonders of Abu Dhabi, capital of the Emirates, known as the Arabian Jewel. Jebel Ali Port, the biggest man-made port in the world is one of the landmarks that we pass by on the way to Abu Dhabi. On arrival, the first destination is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. We then continue to the Women’s Handicraft Centre. Admire the skill and dexterity of local ladies making traditional handicrafts. Enjoy a magnificent view of the city by driving along the beautiful Corniche and make a photo-stop at the Breakwater. We then visit the Heritage Village and journey to the past to explore the life before oil was discovered.

For a fabulous relaxing evening join our traditional Arabian dhow for an evening’s cruise on the Creek. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and International cuisine while gently gliding past illuminated souks, banks and palaces.

Depart by road to join our fascinating Musandam leisure trip starting from Omani Dibba Port. Board the wooden dhow/speed boat and sail through the beautiful fjords of Musandam. Passing by the Haffa beach, Haffa village and the famous stone houses and enjoy a relaxing swim in the Gulf of Oman and basic snorkeling. A picnic lunch is served. The tour continues viewing the village of Zeke, spectacular white mountains, cutting rocks and other beautiful bays of Musandam. Return to the port with memories of “mystic Musandam”.

This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert with photo-stops during an exciting dune drive and visit the camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert. Reach our campsite, where you have the opportunity to do camel riding, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hands or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Before returning, watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight.

Take a picturesque 30 minutes flight over new Dubai and enjoy a breath-taking collection of sights as they unfold below you. After flying over the impressive Dubai Marina development, you will get a bird’s eye view of the world famous Palm Jumeirah, followed by the fabulous luxury hotel Burj Al Arab. You will fly inland to Downtown Dubai and Burj Dubai, destined to be the world’s tallest building, followed by a arc out to ‘The World’, 300 man-made islands in the shape of a world map, before heading back to the docking station.

Our drive takes you to some of the most beautiful sand dunes of the desert. Upon reaching those dunes you have the opportunity to try one of the most popular sports in the desert: sand boarding.

The Four-Wheel Drive vehicles cross a variety of terrain on their way to Hatta, with spectacular views across rocky mountain passes. The first stop is at Hatta Heritage Village. The Hatta Wadi (dry river bed), winds through the mountains revealing lush green oases and refreshing water pools. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. After lunch the drive continues passing by the sand dunes on the way back.

This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert with photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to visit a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. Watch the beautiful sunset in the desert, reach our campsite where you have the opportunity to do camel riding, sand boarding and try out a henna design on hands or feet. After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the famous Arabic water pipe). Watch our belly dancer performing her show around the campfire by starlight. Sleep in the dreams of the desert beneath the star studded sky in tents. Next morning, drive back after a light breakfast..

The excursion begins with a drive through the oases of Al Dhaid and Masafi, then reaches the village and port of Dibba, located at the base of the magnificent Hajar Mountains. To view the fascinating cliffs and deep canyons the drive crosses the Musandam Peninsula on off-road tracks through winding gorges up to a height of nearly 1’ 200 metres. A picnic lunch is served en route. We continue through Wadi Bih with its steep walls of rock and pass through Ras Al Khaimah on the way back.