Iconic Dubai 7 Days - USA/Canada Departure


Dubai, Al Sharjah, Abu Dhabi

5-Star HotelsSmall Group

price starts at:
U$1,999.00+ U$2,599.00

  • Tour Code: USID07
  • Theme: Explorer Tours & Trips
  • Days: 7 Day(s)
  • Departing From: Quebec Ottawa New York (all airports) Vancouver Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco Calgary Halifax Edmonton Saskatoon Winnipeg Toronto Montreal Land Only Boston Chicago Seattle Houston Washington, D.C. Detroit Denver Dallas Phoenix Philadelphia Miami San Diego San Antonio Portland Oregon Atlanta Austin Charlotte Memphis Oklahoma City Milwaukee Sacramento San Jose Orlando Fort Lauderdale New Orleans Minneapolis Columbus, Ohio Honolulu Indianapolis IND Fort Wayne St.Louis North Carolina Kansas City Tampa Charleston Oakland
  • Highlights:

    Each new booking comes with the complimentary UTO Worry-Free Plan 

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    ☆ Hand-picked 5-Star Hotel Accommodations

    ☆ Ascend to the top of Burj Khalifa and enjoy the birds’ eye view from the tallest building in the world.
    ☆ Catch the excitement of the most stunning and dynamic evening Dubai fountain show with lights and music.
    ☆ Feast your nose and eyes with aroma and glitz in the age-old Dubai spice souk and gold souk.
    ☆ Discover the imposing man-made Jumeirah Palm Island in the ocean.
    ☆ Go for a desert safari in a 4X4 cruiser and watch a traditional dance performance with dinner.
    ☆ Visit the masterpiece of modern Islamic architecture-the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
    ☆ Visit 1 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site .



  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 60 Day(s)
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OVERVIEW

ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

  1. 1. Deposit: U$600/person at the time of booking
  2. 2. Final Payment: 180 days prior to the trip departure

GROUP SIZE:

 10 - 24 people in each group

HOTEL UPGRADE** (SEE HOTEL SECTION FOR DETAILS):

☆ Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: U$3199/person【Early Bird Price U$1999/person】

FLIGHT UPGRADE** TO BUSINESS CLASS (BEFORE FINAL PAYMENT):

 Business Class Flight Upgrade (only available for the International round-trip flight between North America and Dubai): Please contact us for pricing and availability


*Gratuities for tour director/local guide or driver are not included in the package price and if you are happy with their outstanding services, we recommend a tipping guideline: $15 per person per day for the guide and $ 5 per person per day for the driver. If you find the service is exceptional, feel free to tip additionally. Please keep in mind that the amount of appreciation is always at your discretion and we thank you for your generosity and kindness. Should you wish to settle your tipping money before the trip by using credit card, you may do so in your account. 

**Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose upgrades at the time of booking.

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Dubai

After breakfast, make a photo stop at Dubai"s signature landmark Burj Al Arab, the celebrated sail-shaped hotel erecting in the Persian Gulf, connected by a bridge with the sea shore. Designed by Atkins as the first 7-star ultra luxury hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab, also named” Arab Star”, the “Tower of Arab”, has been nominated to be the first place of the global top 10 most deluxe hotels by “Conde Nast Traveler”. Continue our journey to touch down on the Jumeirah Palm, the world"s first artificial island in the ocean innovatively constructed as if it were a palm tree floating on water. Board the bus and ride to the tiptop of the palm tree. En route, admire the perfectly designed villas and houses on each branch of the palm. Disembark and you will see the grand and posh Atlantis Palm Resort standing in front of you surrounded by turquoise ocean, white beach and the Lost Chambers of Aquarium. Walk to Blue Waters Island. Next, you will be bused to the 2716ft/828m high,  world tallest building, 162-story Burj Khalifa, a masterpiece of the famed SOM. Take a super high-speed escalator to the observation deck – “At the Top Sky” on the 124th floor in 59 seconds. This is your WOW moment to enjoy the azure ocean, golden desert, towering minarets and miracle skyline 1820ft/555m above the ground. Head to the gigantic commercial complex-Dubai Mall which is believed to be the largest mall in the world housing big brands, boutique stores, gift shops, food court, Michelin restaurants, amusement arcade, movie theaters, ice rink and, to your surprise, a huge Mall Aquarium. This two-floor high indoor aquarium is unimaginably built inside a shopping center resembling natural underwater scenery. Your last highlight of the day is watching the Dubai Fountain Show on the Burj Khalifa Lake which is a must on the agenda for travelers from all over the world. Animated with performances set to light and music, Dubai Fountain is by far the largest and tallest of its kind worldwide visible from some 20mi/32km away. Free up your energy and shake a leg to the dynamic rhythm of the “Dance of Water”.

Return to the hotel and relax.

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Day 2: Dubai

Today, unlike the Bur Dubai yesterday, we are going to venture in the Deira Dubai which is the old section of town where the traditional lifestyle has been well preserved. Dubai was a small fishing village but because of the prime location and easy transportation, this place has been the trade and wholesale hub for spices, jewelry and textile in the Middle East for a long history. Join our group to walk through the hustle and bustle Fabric Market where the locals often come for picking their favorite materials, choosing various accessories and having apparel custom-made. Jump into a Water Taxi Abra with the natives to ride across the Dubai Creek and call on the Dubai Spice Souk, an inviting place full of colorful, aromatic ingredients and herbs. Wander along the narrow alleyways lined with stalls offering all kinds of spices and additives from the Middle East and as far as India. If you are so curious, pinch and taste the flavors and ask for the recipes from the friendly vendors as you explore this fragrant marketplace. Dubai Gold Souk is another must-see spot not far from the spice bazaar where you have more small passages to discover. The stores here expose travelers to an endless array of stylish gems, silver, platinum and of course gold from around the world that attract dealers and brokers in large numbers every year. There must be something to your liking from the range of products here and get ready to practice your bargaining skills with these outlet owners and select a piece of keepsake to take home. Follow our guide to meet our bus via Perfume Souk. Bastakiya Quarter is a historical district where old wind-tower houses of wealthy merchants are still in good shape. If you wish to know more about the city behind all the looming skyscrapers, step in the art gallery, the café, and Sheikh Mohammed Centre to learn how Dubai emerged from a small unknown town to such a futuristic cosmopolitan metropolis within 50 years. Meet and chat with your host at this old neighborhood about the traditions and history of the city followed by a lunch of authentic Emirati cuisine. 

Come back to the hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure or you are welcome to opt for our optional Dubai by Night excursion.


 Optional Tour: Dubai by Night with dinner and traditional music U$99/person


The Dubai Marina portrays the vibrant life of new Dubai-The new and mesmerizing Jumeirah  beach area. Home for many traditional dhows and most modern yachts, malls and skyscrapers. See the Ain Dubai, the world"s biggest ferris wheel symbolizing the promising future of Dubai. Board the Arabian Dhow Cruise with fellow travelers to admire sparkling Dubai landmarks all lit up at night. Enjoy dinner onboard with live entertainment/music. Depending on the possibility, your relaxing dhow may enter from Dubai creek to the sea.


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Day 3: Dubai

Today is free for your last-minute shopping or you could join us for an optional day trip to Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates with lunch covered.

 

 Optional Tour: Abu Dhabi city tour with lunch U$129/person(min of 4 participants/a surcharge is needed subject to the number of passengers if less than 4 participants)

 

Depart for Abu Dhabi after breakfast. Make our first stop at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an eye-catching symbol of the city which nobody wants to miss out. Being one of the world’s largest mosques featuring different Islamic architectural schools, the pure white mosque was constructed in memory of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the UAE. With 4 tall minarets, 82 white marble domes. 1,096 jasper embedded columns, 24-carat-gold gilded chandeliers and the world"s largest hand-knotted carpet, the massive architectural work of art is unparalleled and will certainly have an impact in history. Make a few photo stops and admire the gleaming architecture marvels including the new CBD-Etihad Towers, the “Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi”-Capital Gate, the world only 8 star super deluxe hotel-Emirates Palace Hotel, and the extravagant presidential palace-Qasr al Watan. Explore the Qasr al-Hosn, known as the “White Fort”, or “Old Fort”. This oldest stone building was constructed in 1761 as a watchtower to protect the only fresh water well in the area and now it has been converted as an exquisite history museum. A quick visit to the Heritage Village where you step back to the past life of Bedouin nomadic tribe before oil was found. Walk into local workshops and see how the craftsmen make metalwork, weave fabric, bake pottery, carve woodwork and blow glass. Afternoon visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, one of the “Modern Urban Architecture Miracles” in the whole world. Sponsored by the Louvre, as the "Largest Cultural Project Outside France ", the Louvre Abu Dhabi was designed not only for housing and exhibiting the priceless works of art, but also as a timeless architectural masterpiece harmoniously combined with elements of white wall, blue ocean, golden desert and silver dome, depicting that the UAE is undergoing a speedy development and gaining full confidence marching towards the future. Drive along the Corniche and Breakwater before heading back to Dubai via the world"s only Ferrari Theme Park(outside view)

Stay overnight in Dubai.

 

Approximate tour duration is 8 hours.

 

Please follow below rules when entering into Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque:

  1. 1. Long pants and long sleeves for all visitors. A piece of shawl for ladies to cover hair. No slippers are allowed.
  2. 2. Do NOT wear a cross-shaped jewelry inside.
  3. 3. Taking pictures inside is permitted.
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Day 4: Depart from United Arab Emirates

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board the flight back to your home (transfer is not included if you booked the land only package).

*Please note: Depending on the air scheduling and availability, your flight back to USA/Canada may depart in very early morning the next day (00:00 am-03: 00 am).

For your final day, you may explore the city on your own and transfer to the airport in the evening. Hotel check-out is before noontime. (Late check-out may be available for a fee subject to the hotel policy).

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Included:

1. Round-trip international flight from New York (All Airports) to Dubai for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for additional charge:

Additional U$500/person
Montreal / Miami / Fort Lauderdale / Boston / Washington, D.C. / Orlando
Additional U$600/person
Las Vegas / Austin / Oklahoma / Toronto / Chicago / Detroit / Memphis / Milwaukee
Additional U$700/person
Dallas / Philadelphia / Charlotte / Houston / Denver / Phoenix / Sacramento / San Antonio / Vancouver / Seattle / Portland / Los Angeles / San Diego / San Francisco

Land only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$500/person

2. Hand-picked 5-star hotel accommodations

3. Transfer from airport to hotel and hotel to airport (except for land only package)

4. Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5. Food as specified on the itinerary

6. Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7. Professional English speaking local tour expert

8. All tax and fuel surcharge

9. UTOvacation’s Worry Free Plan (Click Here for More Details)

Excluded:

1. Travel insurance

2. Any personal expenses

3. Tour extensions and optional programs

4. Gratuity* for tour guides and drivers

5. Single supplement fee: U$600 (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)

6. Tourist Tax (“Tourism Dirham” imposed by Dubai government must be paid directly by guests to the hotel when checking out. The fee is AED 20 (approx. U$5) per room per night)


Optional Features

FLIGHT CHOICE:

☆ Regular Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with moderate layover time: + U$0

☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way

     Price: U$299/person

☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)

     Price: U$599/person

 Business Class Flight Upgrade: U$4000/person

 OPTIONAL PROGRAMS (CHOOSE BEFORE THE TRIP STARTS):

☆ Luxury 5-Star Hotel Upgrade(W Dubai/Armani Dubai or similar): U$4999/person

 Day 4: Dubai by Night with dinner on cruise U$99/person

 Day 5: Al Sharjah city tour and Desert Safari with dinner show U$119/person(min of 2 participants)

 Day 6: Abu Dhabi city tour with lunch U$129/person(min of 4 participants/a surcharge is needed subject to the number of passengers if less than 4 participants )

  If you seek for a SAFE and SWIFT airport transfer service with professional assistance from UTOvacation guide/driver in an unacquainted airport of a foreign country, welcome for a comfortable and easy ride at your destination with extra peace of mind. Click here for details

  • One way service fee: U$80/person
  • Round trip service fee: U$109/person (including pick up & drop off)

 FLIGHT DEVIATION SERVICE:  

Please contact us for details and pricing whenever you need 

 PRE & POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION SERVICE:

Please contact us for details and pricing whenever you need 

Visa

This trip requires a travel visa for USA & CANADA passport holders. You can obtain an entry stamp at the port of entry into Dubai. This entry stamp is free and valid for 30 days.


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

Hotels & Flights

HAND-PICKED 5-STAR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:

☆ Dubai: Pullman Dubai Downtown / Crowne Plaza Dubai / Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai / Hilton Dubai Jumeirah / Media Rotana Dubai / Grand Cosmopolitan Hotel / Millennium Plaza Hotel Dubai or similar


LUXURY 5-STAR HOTEL UPGRADE: Early Bird Price U$1999/person

☆ Dubai: Palace Downtown Dubai / ME Dubai by Melia or similar



INTERNATIONAL AIR: (UTOvacation reserves the right to confirm the airlines below)

☆ United Airline ☆ American Airline ☆ Delta Airline ☆ Air Canada ☆ Lufthansa Airlines ☆ Jet Airways ☆ Lot Polish Airlines  Tap Air Portugal ☆ Austrian Airlines ☆ KLM Airlines  Alitalia  Air France  French Bee Airline  Virgin Atlantic  Vueling Airlines  Air Caraibes  Level Airline  Norwegian Air Shuttle  Iberia  Air Italy  Aeroflot  Aer Lingus  Finnair  Swiss International Air Lines  Scandinavian Airlines  Brussels Airlines  British Airways  Turkish Airlines  Ukraine Intl Airlines  Royal Air Maroc  Etihad Airways  Egyptair  Italia Trasporto Aereo  Qatar Airways  Royal Jordanian  Emirates Airline  Kuwait Airways