The United Arab Emirates consists of seven independent city-states: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Qaiwain, Fujairah, Ajman, and Ra's al-Khaimah. Four-fifths of the UAE is desert but has contrasting landscapes—from the towering red dunes of the Liwa to the rich palm-filled oases of Al Ain, from the precipitous Hajar Mountains, to the more fertile stretches of its coastal plains. Though small in size (similar to the State of Maine), the UAE has become an important player in regional and international affairs. In 1971, the late President, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan unified the small, underdeveloped states into a federation—the only one in the Arab world. With his visionary leadership, oil wealth was used to develop the UAE into one of the world's most open and successful economies.
Sun, sand, and sea, a thousand 'Robinson Crusoe' islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday getaway. 190 Coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 509 miles North to South and 75 miles East to West. In total there are 202 islands of which 87 are exclusive resort islands.
Upon arrival in Dubai proceed through immigration and custom formalities and be met by our local representative whom will transfer you to your hotel for check in and overnight.
Remainder of evening at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by a private half day city tour of Dubai along with a visit to the Burj Khalifa where you will view Dubai from the 124th floor.
Return to the hotel and relax at leisure until its time for your pick up this evening to transfer to the Dubai Creek Dinner Cruise—A lavish buffet dinner and refreshments will be served along with the wonderful atmosphere of Dubai by night. Enjoy an unforgettable evening cruising along the Dubai Creek on board a traditionally decorated Dhow. The Dhow is part of the Arab heritage and it is a traditional sailing vessel with one or two masts.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check out and some time at leisure followed by transfer to a luxury desert hotel experience. The hotel is a mere 1-hour's drive into the dessert where one can indulge in a nature walk, falconry, archery, fat-tire biking.
This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by check out and then onward to your flight to the Maldives.
Upon arrival in Maldives, proceed through immigration and custom formalities. Transfer by to your resort.
Enjoy breakfast followed by day at leisure to enjoy the beauty of the Maldives—soak up some rays from your villa, on the beach, get a spa treatment, or jump in the water to snorkel with the marine life!
Enjoy at leisure in the Maldives.
Enjoy another day in Paradise!
Enjoy breakfast followed by a full day at leisure on your beautiful island.
Enjoy breakfast followed by a full day at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the resort followed by transfer back to the main land. Transfer by seaplane or speedboat.