8-Day Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Masdar City, Expo City Dubai and Abu Dhabi’s Heritage Village Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-DUB-003A
Duration: 8 Day(s) / 7 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
5%
Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Saturday
Featured items: Water bus across Dubai Creek, Desert sprinting activities, Dubai Marina sightseeing by yacht.
- A minimum of 2 guests is required to be operated. Your reservation will be placed on hold until the tour meets the minimum number of required guests.
- For groups departing from October to April next year, an additional fee of $250 per person will be charged ($550/person for Single room and Share room is required).
Itinerary
Enjoy a transoceanic flight to Dubai for an unforgettable tour! You will stay overnight on the plane and have three meals at your own expense.
Today you will arrive in Dubai International Airport! A tour guide will be waiting for you at the airport upon your arrival. After greeting you, you will be arranged to check in at the hotel to rest and recharge for the wonderful journey ahead.
Free airport pick-up service on the first day of your tour: Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Free airport pick-up time on the first day of your tour: 11:30, 13:30, 16:30, 20:30 and 22:30. Please make sure to meet with our staff at the listed time slots with your claimed baggage. Please make sure to be at the meeting point on time. No meals will be provided on the day of your arrival.
No meals will be provided on the day of your arrival.
Hotel: Paramount Hotel Dubai Or similar.
Sharjah is the third largest emirate after Abu Dhabi and Dubai. It is different from the luxury of Dubai, and has a thicker Arab history and culture. Sharjah attaches great importance to cultural protection and inheritance, and has the title of "Cultural Capital of the Arab World", which shows its contribution in the field of culture and education. Today we will walk into the museums and traditional markets in Sharjah, learn more about Arabic culture, and wander in the cultural ocean of Sharjah!
Itinerary:
Cultural Square (20 mins) → Sharjah Classic Car Museum (30 mins, ticket included) → Central Souk (40 mins) → Souq Al Jubail (30 mins) → Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization (40 mins, ticket included) → Sharjah Maritime Museum (40 mins, ticket included)
Hotel: Pullman Dubai Creek City Centre Or similar. (Lunch & Dinner included)
Dubai is located in the middle of the Arabian Peninsula and on the south coast of the Arabian Gulf and has long been the center of the Gulf region. Today we will first visit the Dubai Expo City, a global benchmark for green communities, and unlock a variety of surreal experiences in this amazing mini future city. We will then go to the folk village, which fully reproduces the traditional life of the Abu Dhabi residents before the discovery of oil. Take a look at the beautiful scenery of the seaside along the way. Then, we will visit the only branch of the Louvre in Paris which is the Louvre in Abu Dhabi. Whether it is the museum building itself or the exhibits displayed in the museum, there are a variety of very precious works of art that are worth stopping for. The Palace Hotel is the only eight-star hotel in the world, a miracle rising from the desert. Walking into this magnificent palace made of gold and marble, you will think that you have come to the Arabian palace in "Arabian Nights.” Enjoy a palace buffet dinner in the hotel's le Vendome restaurant.
Itinerary Before 05/01/2024 (Departure Date) :
Dubai → Expo City Dubai (60 mins) → Abu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi’s Heritage Village (Inside visit, 30 mins) → Saadiyat Island (car view) → Louvre Abu Dhabi (1.5 hours, ticket included) → Le Vendome Buffet Dinner at Emirates Palace
Itinerary From 05/01/2024 (Departure Date) :
Dubai → Expo City Dubai (60 mins) → Abu Dhabi → Abu Dhabi’s Heritage Village (Inside visit, 30 mins) → Saadiyat Island (car view) → Abrahamic Family House (40 mins) → Louvre Abu Dhabi (1.5 hours, ticket included) → Le Vendome Buffet Dinner at Emirates Palace
Hotel: Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel and Executive Apartments Abu Dhabi Or similar. (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner included)
We will first go to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, where simplicity and beauty are harmoniously integrated, and the design from the outside to the inside is all about luxury. After that, we will check into the Masdar City, known as the "Green Utopia in the Desert." Then, we will head to Yas Island, the largest artificial island in Abu Dhabi, where there are first-class indoor theme parks: Ferrari Theme Park, Warner Bros. Park and the legendary Yas Water World. The last stop is the magnificent Presidential Palace. The light show at night is even more of a shocking experience!
Itinerary Before 05/01/2024 (Departure Date):
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Inside visit, 2 hours) → Masdar City (Inside visit, 10 mins) → Yas Island (2 hours) → Qasr Al Watan & Light Show (60 mins, ticket to Qasr Al Watan included)
Itinerary From 05/01/2024 (Departure Date):
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Inside visit, 2 hours) → Yas Island (2 hours) → Qasr Al Watan & Light Show (60 mins, ticket to Qasr Al Watan included)
Hotel: Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel and Executive Apartments Abu Dhabi Or similar. (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner included)
Dubai brings together the world's top luxury enjoyment. You can stay in the world's top hotels, visit the world's largest shopping malls, and indulge in the dream of aristocrats. We will check in the Al Bastakiya with Arabian style, take a water taxi across the Dubai Creek and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Dubai Creek. Following, we will take a shuttle through the golden gold bazaar to explore the charm of the third largest gold trading distribution center in the world. Next, we will take a visit to Al Shindagha Museum to gain a better insight into the Emirati culture.
Itinerary:
Abu Dhabi → Dubai → Al Bastakiya (40 mins) → Take a water bus across Dubai Creek ( boat ticket included, 5 mins) → Dubai Gold Souk (30 mins) → Al Shindagha Museum (40 mins, include ticket)
Today, we will first take a look in the golden photo frame, one of Dubai's landmark buildings, through which you can see the modern landmarks of Dubai and the scenery of the old city. Then, we will check in at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, which looks like an Arabian sailing ship sailing in rough seas. Afterwards, we will take a yacht out to sea for sightseeing. During the trip around the island, you will see the "tallest and most twisted" tower in the world and the Dubai Eye, the world's largest Ferris wheel, to enjoy the charming scenery of the Bluewater Island. Finally, we will take a four-wheel drive into the golden desert, to start the exciting "sand flushing trip" and then enjoy dinner at the desert camp.
Itinerary:
Dubai Frame (outside visit, 10 mins) → Dubai Palm Island (40 mins, you can outside visit the famous Atlantis Hotel) → Burj Al Arab Jumeirah (inside visit, 90 mins) → Dubai Marina sightseeing by yacht (2 hours, fee included) → Desert Sprinting (3 hours, fee included)
Hotel: Palazzo Versace Dubai. (Breakfast Lunch & Dinner included)
This morning is free for leisure in the luxury hotel, the inner courtyard is a relaxing space for guests to meet, dine and enjoy the good weather. You may also enjoy the three outdoor swimming pools. The hotel offers a sweeping view of Dubai Creek. We will check out at 11 in the morning and continue to explore the charms of Dubai's great buildings of world's records. The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world today. It is an architectural masterpiece that combines art, engineering, and traditional culture. Take a sightseeing elevator to climb the tower quickly from the ground floor and stand on the outdoor observation deck "Top of the City" on the 124th floor to have a panoramic view of the whole of Dubai. Then, we will go to the Dubai Aquarium, which is one of the largest indoor aquariums in the world. Following, we will head to the Dubai Mall, maybe the largest shopping and entertainment center in the world. It will give you an excellent one-stop shopping experience! And you will have chance to enjoy the beautiful musical fountain performance!
Itinerary Before 05/01/2024 (Departure Date):
Palazzo Versace Dubai → Burj Khalifa (60 mins, ticket included) → Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (70 mins, ticket included) → Dubai Mall & Night View & Musical Fountain Show (120 mins)
Itinerary From 05/01/2024 (Departure Date):
Palazzo Versace Dubai → Burj Khalifa (60 mins, ticket included) → Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (Outside visit) → Dubai Fountain Show Cruise (30 mins, ticket included) → Dubai Mall & Night View (120 mins)
(Breakfast Lunch & Dinner included)
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Pick-up and drop-off to a chosen location will be provided. ( Note the locations and times of pick-up)
Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A mini van can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour.
Six-night five-star hotels.
One bottle of water per person per day.
Hotel breakfast and eleven special meals: one Le Vendome buffet dinner in the eight-star Palace Hotel, one seafood pilaf, five Chinese group meals, one Arabic lunch, one desert camp Arabian buffet dinner, A seafood buffet dinner at Versace Giardino Restaurant, and a small Internet celebrity hot pot meal.
Attraction tickets: Sharjah Classic Car Museum, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Maritime Museum; Louvre Abu Dhabi, Qasr Al Watan; Al Shindagha Museum, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo.
Hotel accommodation will be provided for nights.
All taxes are included in the price of tour package.
Free Airport pick up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup.
Featured items: Water bus across Dubai Creek, Desert sprinting activities, Dubai Marina sightseeing by yacht.
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
What's Excluded
Fares for air travel and transport from home to and from the location chosen for pick-up.
Flight tickets, taxes, visa fees and passport processing fees
Expenditure for personal purposes.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
A minimum tip of $12 per passenger per day for Tour Guide and Driver is not included in the price of the tour package. Pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of the driver and the tour guide.
Travel insurance.
Though the meals are excluded,but the guides will arrange them for you.
Room fees of personal nature, such as, laundry fees, telephone, service fees of valets, expenses on alcoholic drinks and what you buy from the mini bar. However, specified fees may be included.
Important Note: Passengers are discouraged from purchasing admission packages from sources outside and trying to use them for this tour provided at a discounted price. In case they want to do so, they must arrange transport the same day.
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds. Each Cancellation Request must be received in writing by email.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
Reservation, Booking & Redemption
Terms & Conditions
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You are advised to carefully read through and understand these Terms & Conditions before making your booking.
Tour Confirmation
You will get an email immediately once you place an order. Tour Confirmation usually takes 2, 3 days except for urgent order. Urgent orders can be confirmed in a day or even few hours, but we can’t assure success in these cases. On fewer occasions, some of the others may require a longer period of time for confirmation. You are advised not to book airline tickets unless you have received the confirmation.
E-Ticket (Mandatory to be on bus)
Your e-ticket includes complete operator information such as local telephone numbers at your destination. You are required to print the e-tickets and bring them along with you on the trip. They will be needed as proof of purchase.
Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Final hotels booked may not be same as the one mentioned on the website.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets.
Responsibility
3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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