Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Day One:
Check-in 2 hours before departure. Direct flight Tirana – Dubai (Fly Dubai). Departure from Tirana at 13:50 – Arrival in Dubai at 21:05. Transfer by bus from the airport to the hotel. Check-in and overnight at the hotel.

Day Two:
Breakfast at the hotel. Panoramic city tour of Dubai with visits to: the Palace of Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the old district of Al Bastakiya, the 7-star Burj Al Arab Hotel, Madinat Jumeirah Center, Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road, and the Mall of the Emirates, where you can ski on artificial snow. Continue to the luxurious Dubai Marina, home to the Dubai Yacht Club. End the day at Downtown Dubai Complex, which includes the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa, the world’s largest shopping mall Dubai Mall, and the famous Dancing Fountain Show.

Optional:
– Sunset Catamaran Cruise (about 2 hours) with soft drinks, sailing through Dubai Marina, the area with the highest concentration of skyscrapers, including views of Palm Jumeirah.
– Dinner with a view of the Dancing Fountain in Downtown Dubai (4-course set menu + 1 drink included).

Return and overnight at the hotel.

Day Three:
Breakfast at the hotel.

Optional:
– Burj Khalifa admission – visit the top of the tallest building in the world.
– Afternoon Desert Safari Tour: dune bashing with a professional desert driver, photo stops with camels and traditional Arabic costumes, and an authentic BBQ dinner in a Bedouin-style camp with oriental music and dance shows.

Return and overnight at the hotel.

Day Four:
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Abu Dhabi by bus. Panoramic tour of the main attractions: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Flagpole, Heritage Village, and Yas Island (Formula 1 track, Ferrari World, etc.). Return to Dubai.

Optional:
– Entrance ticket to Dubai Frame, where the experience starts with the city’s history, continues with panoramic views of both old and new Dubai, and ends with a vision of the city’s future.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day Five:
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Dubai Airport. Direct flight Dubai – Tirana. Departure at 09:35 – Arrival in Tirana at 13:30.

Price Includes (per person in a Double Room):

• Round-trip flight Tirana – Dubai – Tirana

• Transfers airport–hotel–airport

• Hotel accommodation in Dubai

• Breakfasts at the hotel

• City tours by bus as per program

• Albanian-speaking tour leader throughout the trip

• Local guide for some tours

• Baggage allowance: 7 kg cabin bag (55 × 40 × 23 cm) + 20 kg checked luggage

Note: The entry visa fee of €89 and all optional services are not included in the price.

Hotel in Dubai (October): ECOS Dubai Hotel (Booking rating: 9.1)

Optional Excursions & Fees:

1. Entry visa supplement – €89 (no longer required for Albanian passports as of 20 April 2023)

2. Catamaran cruise in Dubai Marina (with transfer) – €42

3. Dinner with view of Dancing Fountain (4-course menu + 1 drink, with transfer) – €59

4. Burj Khalifa admission (with transfer) – €64

5. Dubai Frame admission (with transfer) – €47

6. Desert Safari with dinner (with transfer) – €47

7. Extra 3 nights stay available (without guide and no return transfer included)

⚠ Important Notes:

• Entry to mosques is not allowed for women without proper attire:

  1. Arms and legs covered with non-transparent fabric

  2. Hair covered with a non-transparent scarf

• The order of excursions may change depending on availability.

• Since 20 April 2023, Albanian passport holders do not need a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates.