Dubai & Abu Dhabi Tour

We meet at Istanbul Airport and depart at 01:25 on flight TK866 to Abu Dhabi, landing at 06:55 local time. Our guide takes us on to Dubai, where we have breakfast at Turkish Village before starting our panoramic city tour. After a photo stop at Za'abeel Palace, we drive along Sheikh Zayed Road, passing modern landmarks such as the Emirates Towers, the Museum of the Future, One Za'abeel, and Al Yaqoub Tower. Following free time for shopping at Gift Village, we stop for photos at Dubai Marina, then ride the Palm Monorail to explore the artificial island of Palm Jumeirah and its Atlantis hotels. After a photo stop at the Burj Al Arab we have free time at Madinat Jumeirah. After a short rest at the hotel, we head out for a dinner cruise aboard a traditional dhow, taking in Dubai's illuminated skyline from the water, then visit Bluewaters Island to see the Ain Dubai Ferris wheel and the Jumeirah Beach Residence promenade before returning to our hotel.

After breakfast we have free time, with the option to enjoy the hotel's facilities or the nearby beach. In the afternoon, around 14:00, we set off on a desert safari in 4x4 vehicles, driving through the dunes before stopping for photos at sunset. We then reach a traditional Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert, where we enjoy a buffet dinner alongside stage performances reflecting Arab culture. We return to our hotel afterward for the night.

After breakfast we set out to explore Old Dubai, starting at Dubai Creek Harbour with a tea or coffee break overlooking the Burj Khalifa. We then have free time at Al Seef, known for its traditional architecture and boutique cafés, before crossing by traditional abra boat to visit the Gold Souk and Spice Souk. Next we go up the roughly 150-meter Dubai Frame for glass-deck views of both Old and New Dubai, followed by a photo stop at Souk Al Bahar overlooking the Burj Khalifa. After watching the famous Dubai Fountain show in front of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, we have free time at Dubai Mall, home to more than 1,200 stores, where guests can optionally visit the At the Top observation deck or the Dubai Aquarium. Tonight's dinner is not included in the tour price.

After breakfast we visit Dubai Miracle Garden, one of the world's largest flower gardens, then take a shopping break at Mall of the Emirates, known for its indoor ski slope. On the way to Abu Dhabi we stop at Last Exit, a rest area themed around trucks and war vehicles. Our first stop in Abu Dhabi is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, renowned for its white marble architecture and gold detailing. Our panoramic city tour then takes in the Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Capital Gate, Qasr Al Watan, and the Etihad Towers, followed by a visit to Heritage Village, which reflects the UAE's pre-oil Bedouin way of life. We continue to Yas Island, the city's entertainment hub, for shopping at Yas Mall and photos with the cars on display at the entrance of Ferrari World. Because of our flight time, dinner will be served on board; after some free time we transfer to the airport.

After completing baggage and passport procedures we depart for Istanbul at 02:20 on Turkish Airlines flight TK869. We land in Istanbul at 06:35 local time, bringing our Dubai-Abu Dhabi tour to a close.