Glitzy, glam, over-the-top and a little overexposed, Dubai lives for attention. On the surface it’s materialistic beyond anyone’s wildest dreams and by treating every visitor like a VIP, visitors respond by spending like VIPs, only to need resuscitating when the next month’s credit-card bill arrives. But this is the whole idea. We’re talking about a city that virtually invented the ‘shopping festival’ (Dubai Shopping Festival, or DSF), the simple premise of which was to get people to travel to Dubai and spend money. With myriad shopping malls, flamboyant hotels, a dizzying array of dining options and hip clubs and bars, it’s all just too easy.
Driven by Sheikh Mohammed, a leader who doesn’t understand the word ‘no’, visitors and potential residents are flocking to this Middle East metropolis in increasing numbers with the promise that Dubai is like no other city on earth. And Sheikh Mohammed is delivering. However, whether you end up loving or loathing its ostentatious nature, under the surface another Dubai exists. Head to the Heritage Village during Ramadan or the DSF and you’ll witness a different Dubai, where local Emiratis take joy in their songs, dance and traditions. Spend a few fascinating hours by the creek, watching the dhow (traditional wooden boat) traffic and the abras weave along the waterway while smoking some sheesha.
Walk the streets of the tranquil, restored Bastakia area or take a stroll through multicultural Karama or Satwa. You’ll find this Dubai a million miles removed from the credit-card frenzy of the five-star hotels. Whatever you end up preferring, Dubai is a fascinating experiment and a city-state that’s like no other.
Cost Inclusions
Return Airfares & Airport Taxes
Meet & assist at the airport
Return airport transfers on sic basis
03 nights accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinnar)
Desert safari with dinner
Dhow cruise at dubai
03 nights accommodation on half board basis (breakfast & dinnar)
All applicable taxes
Cost Excludes:
Camera tickets
Personal tips, laundry charges, additional tour charges and extra food charges
Any thing which is not mentioned in the cost includes
Itinerary sample
Day 01
DELHI - CHENNAI - DUBAI
01st September’ 2010 9W 548 01SEP DEL DXB 1930 2125
Today you will depart for Dubai. Upon arrival in Dubai our representative will meet and greet and take you to your Dubai Hotel. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai
Day 02
DUBAI - DESERT SAFARI – DUBAI 02nd September’ 2010
Today proceed for the Desert Safari of Dubai & enjoy the barbeque dinner today. Dinner included. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai
Day 03
DUBAI – DHOW – CRUISE – DUBAI 03rd September’ 2010
Today proceed for the Dhow Cruise with Dinner. Enjoy the true culture of Dubai Night Life. Dinner Included Overnight at Hotel in Dubai
Day 04
DUBAI – HALF DAY SIGHT SEEING – DUBAI
04th September’ 2010
Today proceed for the Half day sight-seeing of Dubai. Overnight at Hotel in Dubai
Day 05
DUBAI - PORT BLAIR
05th September’ 2010
After Breakfast at the hotel, rest of the day at leisure. Depart for the airport to catch your flight to Chennai.
9W 545 05SEP DXB MAA 2345 0530
Day 06
PORT BLAIR –HAVELOCK– PORTBLAIR
06th September’ 2010
Today connect your flight to Port Blair.
9W2362 06SEP MAA IXZ 1000 1205
Upon Arrival at Port Blair, meet our representative at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for a half day Sightseeing in Port Blair
Day 07
PORT BLAIR – DELHI
07th September’ 2010
Today after breakfast proceed for the Full day excursion to Havelock. Overnight stay in Port Blair.
Day 08
PORT BLAIR – DELHI
08th September’ 2010
After breakfast transfer to airport from where to catch the flight for your final destination Delhi.
9W2363 08SEP IXZ MAA 1240 1440 9W 830 08SEP MAA DEL 1700 1935
