Day 1 Istanbul – Dubai January 27
Meeting at 20:00 in front of the Emirates Airlines counter at the International Departures Terminal of Istanbul New Airport. After ticket, baggage, and boarding procedures, we depart on Emirates Airlines scheduled flight EK118 at 23:40 to Dubai Airport.
Day 2 Dubai January 28
Arrival at Dubai Airport at 04:55 local time. After baggage procedures, we meet our vehicle and guide waiting for us at the airport, then proceed to Dubai. After a breakfast stop, we begin our tour of Dubai's icons and city highlights. Our tour starts with a visit to Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's winter palace, the ruler of the United Arab Emirates. During this stop, you can take photos with peacocks accompanying us. Next, we travel along Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai's busiest street named after the founder of the Emirate, offering panoramic views of all of Dubai's world-famous skyscrapers and shopping malls. Then, we pause for photos at Marina, capturing Dubai's third largest and first completed Palm Island. Afterwards, driving along Jumeirah Beach Road, known as Dubai's most crowded and affluent avenue, we will see the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the world's only 7-star hotel, from a distance. After another photo stop, we head to Deira, Dubai's old town, and visit the final stop of our tour, the Gold Souk. Following the tour, we return to our hotel. For interested guests, an optional evening meal tour including Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall Shopping Center, and Fountain Show will be organized.
Dubai Icons and City Tour included in the price!
Extra Tour: Evening Meal at Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall Shopping Center, and Fountain Show Tour - USD 75 per person
In this tour, our first stop will be Madinat Jumeirah. This resort spans 400 acres and features a 2 km long beachfront with 5-star hotels, 29 summer villas, 40 restaurants, and a large souk. This traditional market area, reminiscent of Venice, will appeal to you due to its historic architecture and wide variety of souvenirs. Our second stop is the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building at 828 meters (Burj Khalifa entrance fee not included), named after Khalifa bin Zayid and featuring over 160 floors. The next stop on our tour is the Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centers with a capacity of 1,200 shops. Here, you can purchase various electronics, relatively affordable souvenirs, and local products like processed premium dates. During your visit to Dubai Mall, you can join the fountain water, sound, and light show at any time.
Day 3 Dubai January 29
After morning breakfast, you have free time for the entire day. Interested guests may join the extra "Dubai Highlights" tour including Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden & Dragon Mart. Alternatively, guests may join the Evening Meal Desert Safari Tour. After the tour, transfer back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Extra Tour: Dubai Highlights Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden & Dragon Mart Tour (USD 70)
We start our tour by visiting the Dubai Frame, known as the world's largest frame, measuring 150 meters in length and 100 meters in width, where you can take exterior photos. After viewing this iconic design that frames both Modern Dubai and Old Dubai from two different angles, we visit the Miracle Garden, the world's largest flower garden, housing 250 million plants and 50 million flowers. Free time is provided for taking wonderful photos. Then, we proceed to Dragon Mart shopping center, where you can buy various electronic products and souvenirs. You will have free time until the specified hour. If you wish, you can purchase tax-free electronics or visit outlet stores of famous brands.
Extra Tour: Evening Meal Desert Safari Tour - USD 90 per person!
In the afternoon, our tour begins with pickup from our hotel in luxury 4x4 vehicles. While driving over sand dunes, you can experience unforgettable moments and spot animals such as camels, gazelles, or falcons. Of course, the most beautiful moment comes as the sun gradually sets, offering fantastic photo opportunities. After this exciting safari, we move to Bedouin tents for dinner, where you will enjoy various stage shows. In these desert-set Bedouin tents, you can get traditional henna tattoos using classic motifs and take souvenir photos in traditional attire. You will also taste local flavors through a buffet dinner and enjoy lively entertainment with dance performances during the meal.
Day 4: Dubai January 30
After morning breakfast, interested guests may join the optional midday meal Abu Dhabi & Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Yas Island & Ferrari World tour. Additionally, guests may join the optional evening meal Marina Dhow Cruise Tour. After the tour, we return to our hotel for overnight stay.
Extra Tour: Midday Meal Abu Dhabi & Sheikh Zayed Mosque & Yas Island & Ferrari World Tour - USD 100 per person
We begin our tour with the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the fourth largest mosque in the world, beautifully paved with white marble. After visiting the mosque, we continue with a panoramic city tour of Abu Dhabi. Notable sights include the Etihad Towers, the Emirates Palace (the world's most expensive hotel), and the Heritage Village museum, which depicts former desert life. Later, we proceed to our lunch location. After lunch, we take a photo break in the world-famous Ferrari World area before returning to Dubai.
Extra Tour: Evening Meal Marina Dhow Cruise Tour - USD 85 per person
In the evening, interested guests will join our dining cruise on a traditional Dhow boat in the Marina. Under Dubai's magnificent lights, you will have the opportunity to view luxurious skyscrapers, Marina Mall, Dubai Eye, Jumeirah Beach Residence, historic buildings of old Dubai, wind towers, Dubai Gold Souk, and Spice Souk, all accompanied by a buffet dinner and traditional music.
Day 5: Dubai - Istanbul January 31
After morning breakfast, you have free time for the entire day. Interested guests may join the extra Shopping Tour. After the tour, we transfer to Dubai Airport at the time determined by our guide. Upon arrival at the airport, we depart on Emirates Airlines scheduled flight EK117 at 17:45. We arrive at Istanbul New Airport at 21:55, concluding our tour. Until we meet again at our next event...
Extra Tour: Shopping Tour - USD 45 per person!
Before leaving Dubai, you will have the chance to complete all your shopping. There will be stops at three locations where you can find everything you need, from needle to thread. During our tour, we visit the Day2Day shopping center where you can buy souvenirs, then proceed to Mall of the Emirates, which includes a ski slope. After free time provided by our guide, we head to the Outlet Mall.