Dubai Tour January 11-19, 2023

OVERVIEW

5-Star Accommodations at Habtoor Palace Hotel, Deluxe Double or Twin sharing room and breakfast included

FLIGHT ITINERARY - EMIRATES AIRLINE

CHICAGO 

1 EK 236Y 11 JAN  ORD/DXB SS1   7:45PM  7:10PM  12JAN (Flight time:13h25)

2 EK 235Y 19 JAN  DX/BORD SS1   9:45AM  2:55PM

• ORD: O'Hare International Airport
• DXB: Dubai International Airport

NEW YORK

1 EK 202Y 11 JAN Q JFK/DXB  11:00PM  8:25PM  12JAN (Flight time:12h30)

2 EK 201Y 19 JAN Q DXB/JFK   8:30AM  1:55PM

• JFK: John F.Kennedy International Airport
• DXB: Dubai International Airport 

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

JANUARY 11, 2023: DAY.1 DEPARTURE FROM USA

JANUARY 12, 2023: DAY.2 ARRIVAL & TRANSFER TO HOTEL (Accommodation)

JANUARY 13, 2023: DAY.3 DUBAI ORIENTATION TOUR AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION (Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and cocktail reception)

Today you will embark upon an orientation tour of Dubai city, which takes us to a variety of interesting and popular attractions in Dubai. Driving along “the beach road” we will stop for a photo at the Jumeirah Mosque – then continue to the Al Fahidi Historical District (Bastakia area) – the oldest part of the city. We then enjoy a ride across the famed Dubai creek in a local water taxi which is called “Abra” to see the bustling activities on the waterfront and move on to the Deira side of Dubai. This will be followed by a visit to the aromatic Spice souq and the vast glittering Gold souq. Drive towards the Burj Al Arab (outside only), the luxury hotel built on a manmade island, where you will pause for photographs. Appreciate one of our modern era's most remarkable feats of engineering, Palm Island. Next up is Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding.  An interactive session with local people, seated on the floor. End the tour back at the hotel and enjoy a cocktail reception with your fellow travelers.

JANUARY 14, 2023: DAY.4 FULL DAY CONFERENCE, BURJ KHALIFA AND DINNER (Accomodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today commences with the first day of your conference. At the end of the conference you will join the rest of your travel companions and embark on a tour of the Burj Khalifa at the Dubai Mall.

Visit “Burj Khalifa” the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m (2,717 ft. The building is part of the 2 km2 (490-acre) flagship development called Downtown Burj Khalifa. From your vantage point on level 124 of the world’s tallest building, you will experience first-hand this modern architectural and engineering marvel and know at last what it is like to see the world from such a lofty height. Dubai Mall covers a total area of 12.1 million square feet, with 15 individual smaller malls built inside it and consisting of 9 million square feet of shopping retail space (comprising of a total of 1500 stores). One of the world's largest aquariums; an Olympic-sized ice skating rink; Oasis Fountain Waterfall; Waterfront Atrium; a view of the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa. End the evening with a Lebanese Dinner at ABD-EL WAHAB fountain facing.

JANUARY 15, 2023: DAY.5 HALF-DAY CONFERENCE & DESERT SAFARI AND DINNER (Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Today you will enjoy a half day conference followed by a Desert safari and dinner. Travelers will have the opportunity to explore the vast, silent ocean of golden-hued sand dunes with experienced drivers and enjoy some exciting “Dune Bashing" (Optional for those who want a little more excitement).We will drive out of the city for approximately an hour towards the pristine Desert dunes. Once in the Desert the 4x4's tires will be deflated before commencing the Dune bashing. The Dune bashing will be done with regular photo stops. End the evening with dinner and entertainment in the desert.

JANUARY 16, 2023: DAY.6 FULL DAY CONFERENCE (Accommodation, Breakfast and Lunch) 

Today marks the end of your conference.

JANUARY 17, 2023: DAY.7 FULL DAY ABU DHABI TOUR (Accommodation, Breakfast and Lunch)

Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, is situated on a small peninsula surrounded by a cluster of islands. The city was founded in 1761 by a Sheikh of the Bani Yas tribe. The tour covers interesting highlights including the Heritage Village, the Grand Mosque and the Al Qasr Al Watan Palace.Your tour will ensure you enjoy the beautiful corniche and interesting sights within and around the city of Abu Dhabi. Dinner for own account.

JANUARY 18, 2023: DAY.8 DAY AT LEISURE (Accommodation and Breakfast)

Complimentary bus to and from Dubai Mall.(window of 4 hours)

JANUARY 19, 2023: DAY.9 DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI (Accommodation and Breakfast)

 Depart Dubai for your onward journey back to the USA.