Start your tour with a fascinating excursion through the city of Dubai, also referred to as the City of Gold, where you will explore a contrast between the past and present. Next enjoy a hot air balloon ride which will take you to new levels of appreciation and awe of the desert and its unique landscape. Have an action filled day wiht a desert safari where you will go dune bashing in a hummer and end the night with a BBQ dinner. The following day shop til you drop in Dubai's lavish malls where you can find everything under the sun. At night cruise along Dubai Creek in a traditional Dhow, to enjoy a lovely dinner. Next day test your luck on the world's largest indor ski park. Ski Dubai has 5 runs that vary in difficulty. Finish your tour with a day at a water park for some fun in the sun.

Day 1
Dubai
Airport xfer to Dubai city hotels, with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. Kensington Tours donates a portion of our proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). The stunning and imposing Grosvenor House West Marina Beach by Le Méridien towers over the exclusive Dubai Marina. With 45 stories, the hotel is a glorious achievement in innovative architectural design, 217 exquisitely comfortable guest rooms and suites, in addition to the 205 private apartments, offer the pinnacle of sophisticated luxury. An enthusiastic and well-trained staff is on hand at all times to serve and assist you. Lounge by the outdoor pool or have a drink in one of the many chic and sleek hotel bars. Calm your mind in the beautiful, serene spa, finished in dark woods and soothing accents. After a relaxing massage or treatment, head up to the piano bar and savor magnificent views of the rippling waters below.

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and is one of the country's main cities, sometimes called "Dubai City" to distinguish it from the emirate. Famous for its soaring skyline rising from the desert, it is a relatively new, world-class city, that is growing quickly. Famous sights like the Burj Dubai, the world's only six star hotel, and the massive Palms mini-city, and its indoor ski hills - its an exciting city and worth a stopover.

Day 2
Dubai
To experience the modern and ancient city tour of Dubai, our route takes us to the highest buildings in the Middle East.
After a short break by the Creek we arrive to the oldest part of the city, Bastakia where old wind-towered houses of wealthy merchants are still to be seen. Close by we visit the fascinating Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, which has been there almost for two centuries defending the settlers of early days. We continue our tour through material market taking a closer look at the wind-towers on our way to Abras, local water taxis that will take us across the Creek to the area of spice and gold souks. As the final destination of this four hour tour we will walk through the bustling alleys of these souks being amazed by mystical aromas of numerous spices and the breath-taking amount of dazzling jewelry varying from traditional to the latest designs at amazingly affordable prices displayed by almost 200 shops.
This is a group tour.


Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 3
Dubai
With a backdrop of huge sand dunes, this trip is an unforgettable one for the fun seekers! This 4 hours trip initially takes us to the Hatta part, where we make a stop near the huge sand dunes dominating the scene. Here we experience the thrill of mono – skiing down the high dunes, after which light refreshments and soft drinks will be served. Before returning to the city, guests can enjoy dune bashing and Camel riding en route. From 09:00 to 12:00


Enjoy lunch (included in tour price). Enjoy dinner (included in tour price). Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 4
Dubai
This is the tour where you “shop till you drop”! including visit to shopping Malls like Bur Juman, Al Ghurair and Deira City Center the biggest shopping mall in Dubai with more than 300 shops. We will take you to Al Fahidi Street which is also called the Electronics Street and the Naif souk with abundance of textiles adds color to the trip and tests your bargaining skills.
Dubai Golf souk, which proves Dubai as the “City of Gold”, is the place where to buy some of the finest and purest gold at competitive prices with a dazzling array of international designs attracting our attention! From 15:00 to 19:00
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy an unforgettable evening cruising along the Dubai Creek onboard our traditionally decorated Dhow. A sumptuous buffet dinner will be served including continental and oriental dishes. Soft drinks and mineral water are included. Experience the atmosphere of Dubai by night accompanied by Arabic music. The cruise takes around two hours, from 20:30 to 22:30 daily Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 5
Dubai
See different landscapes of the UAE in one day. This full day tour takes us away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
We pass the lush green agricultural area of Dhaid before reaching the Hajar Mountains where we stop a local market where for example locally made pottery, fruits and carpets are sold at bargain prices. From Masafi we start our round trip on the East Coast. Driving through the mountains we will pass wadis – large and small, which are dried out riverbeds formed during millenniums. As we reach the Indian Ocean we will make a short trip to Omani territory as well. At Dibba we visit a local fish market with its abundant and colorful catch. Driving along the coast through small fishing villages, we will arrive to Badiya mosque, the oldest one in the UAE. After a sumptuous lunch there is an opportunity to relax at the beach and have a refreshing swim. Passing the thriving port town of Fujairah will round off this exciting trip. From 09:00 to 17:30
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 6
Dubai
Lying adjacent to and around 15 minutes drive from Dubai is the Emirate of Sharjah. Starting this four-hour tour from the “Cultural Roundabout” one of the most beautiful spots in the UAE, we drive along the beach road passing the Ruler’s Palace. Along the corniche we see numerous dhow boats on the creek and Al Majarra souk with its golden dome. After a photo break we pass bustling cattle, vegetable and fish markets. The last but not the least stop on this tour is the famous “New Souk”, boasting typical Arabic architecture, a truly magnificent showpiece of local heritage. Here our clients have an opportunity to try their bargaining skills in hundreds of shops selling everything from golden jewelry to everyday household items. Opposite the souk stands the majestic “King Faisal Mosque”, the biggest in the UAE, and also the “Pearl monument”. Approximate timings 9:00-12:00

Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 7
Dubai
One of the world's most technologically advanced water parks, Wild Wadi is the perfect location for leisure, and also special events such as product launches, business functions and employee incentive schemes. A playground that is guaranteed to offer pleasure, Wild Wadi is a delightful break for both the young, and the young at heart. With 30 rides and attractions, most of which inter-connect, guests are able to enjoy continuous waterborne movement. With state-of-the-art rides, including 8 Master Blasters and 2 Flow Riders, and is packed with thrills and spills for children of all ages. Introducing the new Juha's Dhow & Lagoon - a state of the art, family interactive play structure, with 5 slides, 2 children's racer slides, a dumping bucket and more!
Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Grosvenor House .

Day 8
Dubai
Airport xfer to Dubai city hotels, with private vehicle, driver, and English speaking guide. Depart from Dubai international airport - end of itinerary.