Dubai New Year's

December 28, 2024 – January 4, 2025

$3485*

8 Days – 7 Nights

Join our New Year’s in Dubai Singles Vacation and spend your holiday under the sun and stars of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai does everything in a huge way so you can expect New Year 2025. Don’t miss the amazing desert landscape, Abu Dhabi, Miracle Gardens and spectacular fireworks on this amazing Ann’s Adventures in Travel Singles Vacation!

ITINERARY

Day 1: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Upon arrival at the Dubai International Airport, (airport code – DXB) you will be transferred to the 5-Star Indigo Downtown Hotel – Across the street from the Dubai Canal, this trendy hotel is a 15-minute walk from The Dubai Mall, 9 km from the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary and 11 km from Jumeirah Beach.

To give everyone a chance to arrive and adapt to the new time zone no activities are planned today. You can enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool, relax on the outdoor terrace or head out and explore the urban, vibrant and fast-paced neighborhood. We will get together for a meet and greet and optional dinner tonight.

Day 2: Full Day City Tour & Burj Khalifa

After breakfast we will be accompanied by our local guide for a fabulous scenic 5-hour Dubai City Tour to experience how a small fishing village has turned out to be one of the Iconic and stylish modern cities in the world. During this tour, you will be given a chance to learn about the history and way of life of Emirati people before the discovery of oil. Journey to explore the history of the city begins as your next stop will be Al Bastakiya Area,. You can still find some parts of the town which existed over 40 years ago. A ride on a wooden Abra boat across scenic Dubai Creek takes us to the historical quarter of Al Bastakiya, dating back to the 19th century and is the oldest residential quarter in Dubai. We will tour around the maze-like streets to admire the original architecture of this neighborhood established by merchants. The buildings are completed with wind towers that illustrate an era before air conditioning. Explore the 225-year old Fort Al Fahidi which houses the Dubai Museum including rare authentic monuments, antique pottery, weapons, local boat models and bamboo houses with traditional furniture. The Souk is a fantastic place to shop for souvenirs, you can find the typical gifts such as magnets and mugs to more unique items like camel milk soap and Emirati clothing. You must haggle to get the best possible price. The gold souk is a great place to purchase gold or to simply better understand the jewelry market in Bubai.

Heading to Dubai Mall for Experience of climb 124 th and 125 th Floor Burj Khalifa. (Tickets including non-Prime)

Enjoy free time for lunch and exploring the Mall, with over 1,300 retail outlets and over 200 food and beverage outlets. The Mall features the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo, an Olympic-sized Ice Rink, an amazing waterfall with divers and much more. Our next stop is the waterfront of the Dubai Fountain to catch the spectacular light and water show before heading back to our hotel.

Day 3: Modern Dubai

Your city tour of Dubai will kick start by visiting Dubai Marina. The Largest man-made marina in the world Dubai Marina is the new hang out hub of Dubai. The stunning area is filled with skyscrapers, more than 300 retailers, restaurants, department stores, cafés, and gyms. The Marina Walk is a place where your photos will look rich and beautiful. Next stop will be the Palm, where will be experiencing the one-way monorail, following by a photo stop at Atlantis the Palm. Your Guided City tour of Dubai will continue with a drive to the famous Jumeirah Beach, where you will have the opportunity to take some photos of the Iconic Burj Al Arab Hotel. Drive through the residential areas of Jumeriah, one of the luxurious parts of Dubai and home to the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque. A few minutes’ drive takes you to Madinat Jumeirah, built to recreate the enchanting beauty of ancient Arabia. Rooted directly by the Arabian Gulf and flaunting its private seashore, Madinat Jumeirah is a city within the city and the newest attraction in Dubai. A luxury destination within a destination Madinat Jumeirah is home to three five-star hotels ‘Jumeirah Al Qasr’, ‘Jumeirah Mina A ‘Salam’ and ‘Jumeirah Al Naseem’. Souk Al Madinat is a recreation of traditional middle eastern shopping culture. With a mix of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, luxury fashion, and jewelry this will be a unique shopping experience for you. If you need to take a quick bite, there are more than 25 restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world. Free afternoon for leisure before heading to the Festival city area where you can board the Dubai Canal Cruise including our Welcome Dinner on board.

Day 4: Dubai Frame & Miracle Garden

Today we will visit the Dubai Frame, rising 492 feet and known as the “World’s Largest Picture Frame”. At the bottom of the frame, we visit the museum to see the growth of Dubai from a fishing village to one of the richest cities in the entire world. Once done exploring the museum, take an elevator to the topmost floor to the viewing bridge, which features a glass-floored walkway and full-height panoramic views. A neon ‘vortex’ tunnel will then usher us into an interactive, augmented reality exhibition on the history and future of the city.

This afternoon we drive out to the famous Dubai Miracle Garden, featuring over 45 million flowers planted in different shapes. While a full-fledged garden in a desert is a rarity, Dubai in its true majestic self, presents the world’s largest natural flower garden. Going over and above the usual display of flowers and flowerbeds, the Miracle Garden of Dubai offers over 120 flower varieties including sunflowers, petunias, geraniums, and marigolds; arranged in an array of vertical and horizontal landscaping designs that range from quirky to elegant.

Free time before we get ready for our New Year’s dinner. After dinner we will find a great fireworks viewing location. Enjoy!

Day 5: Desert Safari – Dune Bashing – BBQ Dinner

After three busy days and a late night, take time to relax this morning. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and relax at the hotel’s outdoor pool.

Late this afternoon we drive across the mystic sands of the Dubai Desert for dune bashing. The thrill begins as our guide drives us up and down the golden sands of Arabia before stopping on the highest sand dune, for a breathtaking view. This is your opportunity to experience the thrill of sand-boarding. Upon reaching the desert there will be a photo op with Falcons. Then we drive on to a Bedouin campsite to enjoy our evening. Be adventurous, try a camel ride and get a henna tattoo before we dine on our barbecue dinner. As the stars come out an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating routine to Arabian music.

Day 6: Full Day Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the capital of the U.A.E. Abu Dhabi translated in Arabic implies father of the gazelle, a tribute to the hordes of gazelles and Arabian oryxes that once flocked the arid emirates desert. Today Abu Dhabi is among the world’s largest producers of oil and one of the richest cities in the Middle East and a one-hour drive from Dubai.

We will visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the largest in the world. With a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshipers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world’s largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers – 32 feet in diameter, 49 feet in height and weighing twelve tons.

Our tour continues into the heart of the city, Union Square before we drive down the Corniche. Located in Al Shindagha near Dubai Creek is the Heritage and Diving Village which gives us a fascinating insight into Dubai’s pearl diving past and wider history. The coin and stamp collections reveal much of the country’s past and the Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House is a lesson in traditional architecture.

Our next stop will include free time for lunch at the famous Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, home to hundreds of luxury shops and souvenir stores. After lunch, ascend to the top of Abu Dhabi’s towering skyline and look out over the sparkling Arabian Peninsula with a visit to the Etihad Towers Observation Deck. Stand at a dizzying 300 meters above the sprawling hyper-modern metropolis, and admire the stunning panoramic sweeps of urban jungle, untouched desert dunes, and the azure waters of the Persian Gulf. Indulge in the Light Snack, which includes a mouthwatering piece of cake (selected daily) and your choice of coffee or tea – the perfect pick-me-up to fuel your day!

Our day in Abu Dhabi will conclude with a photo stop at Yas Island and Ferrari (outside).

Vacation Day 7:

Breakfast and free morning at leisure before boarding our yacht at 1pm. Admire widescreen views of Dubai’s skyline from the water onboard our private yacht charter from Dubai Marina. Settle aboard a gleaming yacht with sunbathing and seating decks, and absorb the landmarks as you glide over the Persian Gulf, snapping photos of the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and other sights. Lunch and beverages included onboard and time for swimming.

This evening we spend our last night in Dubai at Global Village. Participate in an enormous celebration of the beautiful diversity of the world over here. This unique destination showcases various cultures of the world, enabling us to explore the traditional products, handicrafts and arts of numerous countries. You can watch live shows and concerts, enjoy lip-smacking delicacies from every corner of the world, and visit thirty plus pavilions featuring eighty countries. Sample delicious honey from Yemen or shop exquisite carpets from Iran and Afghanistan, argan oil from Morocco, engraved necklaces from Spain and dry fruits from Thailand. Each pavilion, from Egypt to Italy and Vietnam to Oman, transports visitors to the country through smell, taste, sounds and colourful decorations.

Day 8: Transfer to Dubai Airport

Say goodbye to all your new friends as our Dubai New Years vacation ends and you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home. Safe flying!

Dubai New Years Singles Vacation

Dates: December 28, 2024 – January 4, 2025
Price: $3485*
Package Price: Double Occupancy $3485.00
Package Price: Single Supplement $1575.00

INCLUDED

7 Nights Superior 5* Accommodations
Breakfast Daily – 3 Dinners, 1 Lunch
Private Sightseeing tours with local guides
Ann’s Adventures in Travel Hostess
Airport/Hotel Transfers on Tour Dates
All Entrance fees mentioned above
All Taxes and Government Charges

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare
Gratuities