Resting on a white sand beach overlooking the perfect blue sea, Fantastic Heritage Village offers visitors a glimpse into life before the discovery of oil in Abu Dhabi. See replicas of a barasti, or palm leaf house, a small souk and a traditional mosque. It is possible to ride a camel here in the Bedouin camp, while watching artisans beating brass trays, blowing glass and weaving on their traditional looms. Be sure to visit the fascinating museum where you can find black and white photographs and displays of Bedouin costumes, jewelry, baskets, cooking utensils and bronze coffee pots.
Reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel & accommodation.
Breakfast and This tour will take you to the magnificent views of the Dubai Creek inlet, passing through the heritage area of Bastakiya and its fascinating old houses with characteristic wind towers built by wealthy merchants. Next, we will take you to the 225-year-old Al Fahidi Fortress. It is here that Dubai’s museum preserves valuable archives about the city’s past, as well as chronicles of its different phases of development.
You will then board a traditional Abra boat to cross the inlet and visit the spice market and gold souk. Then along the Jumeirah road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque. Photo stop at the Burj al Arab the only 7 star hotel in the world. Pass by the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Center and the International Financial Center. overnight in Dubai.
Breakfast and evening departure to experience the sights and sounds of Dubai Creek, sailing for two hours aboard a traditional Dhow. Your journey will take you from the mouth of the creek, and along the creek, to the illuminated Dubai Creek Golf Club, which resembles a ship’s sails. Buffet dinner included. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast. 2-hour drive from Dubai via Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the Emirates. Photo stop at the Jazirra Residence, former residence of Sheikh Zayed. We will admire the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest in the world, as well as the tomb of Sheikh Zayed, former president of the Emirates and father of the nation. Continue to Al Maqta Bridge passing through one of the richest areas of Abu Dhabi, the Ministers Area. Arrival at the Corniche Street which is compared to Manhattan. Photo stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel. This hotel has its own helipad and harbor, known as the expensive built. Continue to Al Batee Area, where the palaces of the Royal family are located. Return to Dubai. Overnight stay.
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure. In the afternoon our most popular excursion. Land Cruisers (6 persons per vehicle) will pick you up for an exciting ride through the fantastic high dunes. You will be able to take unique pictures of the Arabian sunset. Once the sun disappears, behind the golden sand dunes, we will head to our Desert Camp.
The smell of freshly grilled kebab and lamb, bonfires, the smell of traditional water pipes and the soothing sounds of Arabian music invite you to an unforgettable evening. After the sumptuous dinner, a dancer will show you the ancient art of belly dancing. Sand skiing and Henna painting are also included, as well as water, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Return to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and at the agreed time transfer to the airport for your return flight.
In this part of the world it is very hot and humid. The best time to travel to the United Arab Emirates is between November and March. In this period the temperatures are very pleasant, with about 25 ºC during the day, cooling at night to 13ºC on average. Although the few rains that the country receives during the year are concentrated between December and April, they are so scarce that they will not prevent you from carrying out the plans you have in mind.
Spaniards and most Europeans who want to travel to the United Arab Emirates do not need to complete any formalities before going. The requirement to travel is simply to carry a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from entry to the country. On arrival a free visa is stamped with a duration of 30 days, which can be extended up to 60 days only by paying a fee.
Eighty percent of the population is Sunni Islamic, 16% Shiite Islamic and the rest is made up of Christian and Hindu minorities.
There is no vaccination required or recommended for travel to the United Arab Emirates as there is no health risk. So you only need a first aid kit with painkillers, antihistamines, medicines for possible stomach problems or anything else you may need. For more information, you can consult your International Vaccination Center.
In the cities, tap water is drinkable, although the taste is not good because it is desalinated sea water mixed with fresh water. It is advisable to drink mineral water in the hotels and to buy waterembotellada.
The official currency of the United Arab Emirates is the United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED). The best option is to exchange currency once you arrive in the country, at exchange houses, banks, hotels, etc. It is always
always advisable to ask for the exchange rates in several places because they vary a lot from one to another. For example, if you need to change money as soon as you arrive at the airport where the exchange rates and commissions are higher, it is better to withdraw some money directly from an ATM with your credit card. In spite of the commissions for making transactions abroad, these compensate the exchange rates they offer.
The official language is Arabic, but English has also become a fundamental language for business and tourism. German is relatively common. In addition, and given the massive labor migration from Asia, Hindi, Urdu, Malay, Tamil, Persian and Tagalog are very common.
are very common.
The electrical current in the United Arab Emirates is 220 volts at 50 Hz and the plugs are of the British 3-pin type. It is necessary to bring an adapter, although most hotels and tourist accommodations have them.
Although Dubai is a modern city with all that this represents, it also has places full of history and special fun for the little ones to enjoy together with their families. Traveling to Dubai with children is simply fantastic and very safe. What makes this city extremely safe and has minimal crime rates are the strict crime laws it has.
The best time to travel to the UAE and visit Abu Dhabi is from February to March, on the one hand, and between November and December. From May onwards the thermometers begin to rise to an average of 41ºC in July and August.
