Dubaï + Abu Dhabi
8 days 7 nightsprice from 1399€ pp
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Departure dates 2025
14/01/2025 - 21/01/2025: €1399 (NL/FR)26/02/2025 - 05/03/2025: €1499 (EN/FR)09/04/2025 - 16/04/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)29/04/2025 - 06/04/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)01/05/2025 - 08/05/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)27/05/2025 - 03/06/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)15/10/2025 - 22/10/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)25/10/2025 - 01/11/2025: €1699 (NL/FR)05/11/2025 - 22/11/2025: €1499 (NL/FR)
BIG,BIGGER,BIGGEST. Dubai and Abu Dhabi have it all. Let our tour guide immerse you in a 1001 nights story. Gigantic skyscrapers alternate with cozy harbors, luxury shopping centers and beautiful palaces. The beautiful weather is a free bonus. Experience twice as much for half the price. That's Mercury.
Dubai Downtown
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Louvre Abu Dhabi museum
day 1
Day 1
Belgium / Dubai
Departure from Zaventem to Abu Dhabi on our beautiful direct Emirates flight to Dubai. Reception by our local guide and transfer to Abu Dhabi.
Day 2
Day 2
Abu Dhabi / Leisure
This morning we depart with our guide to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where we begin our adventure with a visit to Abu Dhabi's new fish market. Then we will discover the beautiful House of Abraham, a place of religious gathering. We end this excursion with a visit to the typical souk. In the afternoon, we return to the hotel to enjoy the pool and relax. Dinner at the hotel (optional).
Day 3
Day 3
Abu Dhabi / Louvre / Sultan's Palace / Port-Heritage Village / Sheik Zayed Mosque / Ferrari World
Today with our guides we discover one of the most beautiful Emirates, Abu Dhabi. After breakfast, we reach the heart of the city. We make a short stop at a local date and fruit market and continue our tour into the desert, where we admire the architecture of the impressive Musée du Louvre - the creation of famous architect Jean Nouvelle (exterior only). Since 2019, the local head of state has been opening his magnificent Qasr Al Wattan Palace to the public (optional), an absolute must for any visitor to Abu Dhabi. We enjoy lunch at the marina (optional). After lunch, we visit the Heritage Village where you can witness Arab traditions and customs of the past. Then we are ready for one of the highlights of our trip: a visit to one of the most impressive mosques in the world: the Sheik Zayed Mosque. If time permits, we will make a short stop at Ferrari World on the way back to Dubai. After this wonderful day, we depart for Dubai (1.5-hour journey). Check-in at our hotel Holiday Inn Festival City. Dinner buffet (optional)
Day 4
Day 4
Dubai / Old City / Souks / Abra Boat Ride / Fahim Castle and Museum / Bastakiya / Al Seef
Breakfast buffet and meet with your local guide. We start immediately with a visit to the old town, especially the gold and spice souk, where you can buy delicious local spices. A typical wooden boat - an "Abra" - takes us across the bay where we pass the textile souk. The tour continues to Fahidi Fort and the Dubai Museum, where you will learn more about the emirate's history and traditions. We continue to Bastakiya, with its winding alleys and towers, and discover the art galleries of local artists. We then continue to the new part of Old Dubai, Al Seef. We take a walk along the creek and finish with a delicious Arabic lunch by the water (optional). After lunch return to our beautiful Holiday Inn Festival hotel. You have a balanced afternoon to enjoy and relax. Of course, you can also stay in the city and explore everything at your own pace. We will conclude this cultural day with an enchanting traditional 'Dhow' cruise from the Dubai Marina (optional), where you will be treated to the most breathtaking views of the Dubai skyline on a peaceful river cruise, accompanied by local music, followed by a fantastic meal.
day 5
Day 5
Dubai / Medina Jumeirah / The Point / Dubai Marina / Mall / Burj Khalifa / Lebanese dinner
After a buffet breakfast, our guide will take us on a tour of contemporary Dubai. We visit the "Burj al Arab" (exterior), the world's only 6-star hotel, the Medina Jumeirah, the Point (stunning views) and the Dubai Marina. The tour ends at the world's largest shopping mall with its giant aquarium. The rest of the afternoon is free and you can continue shopping at the luxury mall or return and enjoy the hotel facilities. The evening program includes a Lebanese dinner with spectacular views of the fountains and a laser show. From the mall you can take an elevator to the top of the tallest building in the world: the Burj Khalifa, 828 meters high (optional).
day 6
Day 6
Dubai / Desert Jeep Tour / Camel Farm / Dinner and 1001 Nights Show
Free morning to enjoy the hotel facilities. In the afternoon you will be picked up by a jeep and drive through the desert towards Oman for 1 hour. Our first stop will be at a camel farm. Then we will set off for the high sand dunes with experienced drivers. We arrive at our base camp around 6 p.m., just in time to enjoy the beautiful sunset! After sunset, our "1001 Nights" Arabic evening begins. Enjoy an authentic desert dinner, get a henna tattoo, have your picture taken with a falcon and be swept away by the live entertainment with belly dancers, music and a tight dancer. We will end the evening around 9 p.m. and be safely returned to our hotel by jeep.
Day 7
Day 7
Dubai
Free day to enjoy the hotel or do some last-minute shopping in Dubai. Perhaps the guide will suggest a wonderful surprise excursion as an option.
day 8