Meeting in front of the AJet Airlines counter at Sabiha Gökçen Airport International Departures Terminal. After ticketing, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart with AJet Airlines to Sharjah Airport.
After approximately 4 hours 35 minutes of flight, arrival at Sharjah Airport. After baggage procedures, meeting with our guide waiting for us at the airport and departure to Dubai city center. After the breakfast break we will give upon arrival, we begin our Dubai icons and city tour.
DAY 1
We will begin our tour by first seeing the winter palace of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoom, the Sheikh of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. During this time, you can take photos with the peacocks that will accompany us. Afterwards, on Sheikh Zayed Street, named after the founder of the Emirate and Dubai’s busiest road, we will have the chance to see all of Dubai’s world-famous skyscrapers and shopping centers panoramically along the way. Then, with our photo stop at Marina, we will have the chance to photograph Dubai’s 3rd largest and first completed Palm Island. Afterwards, on Jumeirah Beach Road, known as Dubai’s busiest and most affluent street, we will see panoramically the Burj Al Arab hotel, the world’s only 7-star hotel known as the symbol of Dubai. After the photo stop here, we will head to the Deira district, called Dubai’s old city, and visit the Gold Souk, our final stop on the tour. After our tour, we depart for our hotel.
The optional Evening Dinner Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall Shopping Center and Fountain Show Tour ($) will take place (Burj Khalifa entrance fee is not included). On this tour, our first visit will be Madinat Jumeirah. Built on 400 acres, this resort includes 5-star hotels, 29 summer villas, 40 restaurants, and a large bazaar along a 2 km-long beach. This traditional bazaar, reminiscent of the city of Venice, will appeal to you because it carries the old architectural features of the region and perhaps offers a great variety in souvenirs. Our second stop is Burj Khalifa, the world’s largest structure. With a height of 828 meters, Burj Khalifa, which holds the title of the world’s tallest building, takes its name from Khalifa bin Zayed and has more than 160 floors. Our next stop on the tour will be a visit to Dubai Mall, known as one of the world’s largest shopping centers, with a capacity of 1200 shops. Here you can buy all kinds of electronics, relatively affordable souvenirs, and local products such as processed high-quality dates. During our Dubai Mall visit, you can join the Fountain water, sound, and light show at any time you wish.
DAY 2
After breakfast, our guests who wish may join the optional Evening Dinner Desert Safari tour ($). You can experience unforgettable moments while traveling over sand dunes in the endless desert with 4x4 vehicles, and you may see animals such as camels, gazelles, or falcons. Of course, the most beautiful moment is when the sun gradually begins to set and offers us a wonderful photo opportunity. After this exciting safari, during the open-buffet dinner at the Bedouin tent set up in the desert, you will taste typical appetizers of Arab cuisine and kebabs cooked on the grill. You will also have an enjoyable time with dance shows during dinner. While relaxing at the camp, you can enjoy Arabic shisha and have Arabic henna applied. You can wear the local clothes prepared for guests, stroll around, and immortalize the experience by taking photos. After the program, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3
After the breakfast at our hotel, we set off to visit Abu Dhabi ($)(Abu Dhabi), the capital of the United Arab Emirates, which consists of 7 emirates. Although it is an island, this city is connected to the mainland by bridges, and considering archaeological remains, we know that its historical past dates back to the 3rd century BC. The founding story of Abu Dhabi, combined with a legend passed down from tongue to tongue, actually corresponds to the Arabic meaning “lands of gazelles.” It is attributed to that gazelle that led a tribe and showed the way to fresh water. Accompanied by our guide’s explanations, on this tour where you can see historical structures, museums, and modern architectural buildings, you may also encounter various theme and hobby parks. After the Abu Dhabi tour, we continue with a visit to Sheikh Zayed Mosque, which bears the title of being one of the world’s “most” exceptional landmarks. This structure, which offers prayer space for 41,000 people at once and holds the title of the world’s largest mosque, features the largest handmade carpet, the largest chandelier weighing 12 tons, and its architectural splendor in both interior and exterior design among its main highlights. After our guide’s explanations about Sheikh Zayed Mosque, once our free time for lunch ends, we will head to the Al Bateen district, where wide boulevards, skyscrapers, and the ultra-modern Arab city are located. After seeing Corniche Street, we give our photo break at Emirates Palace. At the end of our break, accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we go to visit the Heritage Village, a replica of the past of the modern city. After completing our visit, we have our lunch, which will be served to us as an open buffet and where we can taste local flavors. After lunch, following a short photo stop at the Louvre Museum on Saadiyat Island, we head to Yas Island, considered an entertainment center and home to the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi races. During our free time at the world’s first Ferrari-themed amusement park located there as well, you can take photos and shop at the souvenir store. After our visit, we return to Dubai and our guests who wish may join the optional evening dinner boat tour (Marina Dhow Cruise) ($). After having dinner on our boat accompanied by the unique sparkle of Dubai Marina and the Dubai Eye, transfer to our hotel and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 4
After breakfast, free time all day. Guests who wish may join the optional Shopping tour ($). A perfect opportunity to complete your shopping before leaving Dubai! On our tour, you will visit three different shopping points where you can find all kinds of products you are looking for. Day2Day Shopping Center: We give our first break at this shopping center, where you can find your souvenirs. Mall of the Emirates: You will have free time at this famous shopping center, which also includes a ski slope. Outlet Mall: After the free time given by our guide, we move on to Outlet Mall, where discounted products are available. At the time determined by our guide, we depart for Sharjah Airport.