T​aste of Dubai and ​Oman Tour

Welcome to Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Memphis Tours personnel will meet you there and you will be driven in an air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Following arriving at the hotel, you can relax at your leisure for the remainder of the day after a quick check-in and some free time to adjust to the new time zone. Spend the night In Dubai.

After breakfast (pick-up between 08:15 and 09:00), you will be accompanied by your personal guide for a memorable day exploring the history of Dubai. Remnants of the historic town from around 40 years ago can still be seen in certain areas. This traditional city tour offers a cultural journey through time, from wind-towered buildings, narrow lanes, and winding pathways of the vibrant souks to a scenic ride on traditional local water taxis. Throughout your Highlights of UAE tour, enjoy engaging discussions with your guide and gain deeper insight into Emirati culture and local traditions.

Return to the hotel for a free afternoon.

In the evening, enjoy a Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise (2-hour sailing) (pick-up between 19:00 and 19:45). This special experience gives you the opportunity to admire Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. Dhows, which have been used as traditional vessels in the UAE for centuries, will host you for the evening as you enjoy a delicious buffet while cruising past the city’s iconic landmarks.

Overnight: Dubai

Highlights:

• Visit to Al Shindagha Museum, showcasing Emirati culture, including the old residence of Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum and the Perfume House
• Traditional Abra boat ride across the scenic Dubai Creek
• Visit to the Spice and Gold Souks, filled with rich aromas and dazzling jewelry
• Photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque, a notable architectural landmark
• Dinner onboard a dhow cruise at Dubai Marina

Meals: Breakfast and Cruise Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel, (Pick up 08:15 to 09:00) then head to the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. Explore the wonders of the Arabian Jewel and discover how this majestic Emirati city artfully blends the ancient past with the modern present. This Abu Dhabi City Tour is an integrating introductory excursion of the distinctly Arabian sibling of the city of Dubai. From one of the world’s largest mosques to the wonderful Corniche, there is a lot to take in within this fascinating city of Abu Dhabi. Overnight at hotel.

Highlights:

• A visit to the beautiful Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, an architectural wonder and one of the biggest mosques in the world
• A stop at the Corniche, the impressive eight-kilometre stretch of perfectly manicured waterfront with children’s play area, beach, cafés, and restaurants
• A visit to the Heritage Village, specifically designed to continually remind the younger Emiratis of their rich and colorful past
• A visit to Abu Dhabi Marina Mall, home to hundreds of luxury shops as well as souvenir stores where you can pick up mementoes of your day out in the capital
• A Visit to the Louvre Museum Abu Dhabi
• Photo Stop at Emirates Palace from Outside

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast at your hotel and join our tour guide to explore the amazing city of Dubai. (Pick up 08:30 to 09:15) Start the Dubai City Tour and discover the bustling city of Dubai with its amazing skyline and beautiful beaches. This Modern Dubai City Tour will take you on a magical trip to some of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Visit the world’s tallest building and the largest mall to ever exist that houses one of the biggest aquariums in the world, this wonderful tour is meant to create memories that you will cherish forever.
You will get free time in the Dubai Mall for lunch, with a lot of variety for different tastes, and finally back to your hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Highlights:

• Dubai Marina is one awe-inspiring city within a city.
• Palm Jumeirah, is the world’s largest man-made island that includes various hotels and homes, with a photo stop at the iconic Atlantis Hotel.
• A drive to Burj Al Arab, the iconic hotel that has established unmatched
• Souk Madinat Jumeirah with its meandering paths and a bazaar-like atmosphere.
• Dubai Mall is the largest mall in the world.
• A journey to the ‘At the Top’ observation deck on level 124 of Burj Khalifa.

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at a hotel in Dubai. Check-out time from the room at 12pm depends on your departure flight to ​Muscat, Upon arrival, meet and greet after immigration formalities, Transfer to the Muscat Hotel , Overnight in Muscat

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.
Start your half day city tour of Muscat.
Visit Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in Oman
Visit Bait Al Zubair Museum, which showcases Omani heritage with a vast collection of antiques, traditional Omani weaponry, jewellery, costumes, domestic utensils and recreated urban and rural environments.
The drive through old Muscat, surrounded by steep mountains and flanked by the twin 16th century Jalali and Mirani forts, extends to Al Alam Palace of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos.
Stop at Muttrah, the main port area, which leads to exploring an ancient and colorful souk.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant during the tour
Drive to Nizwa around 2:30 hours, check in the hotel and Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast at your hotel
Visit the famous Round Tower Fort of Nizwa, built in the 17th century.
Free time in Nizwa Souq, that include intricately hand-carved “Khanjars” (daggers) and ornamental silver jewellery.
(Renowned souq of cattle auction takes place every Friday).
Visit Jabrin Castle, the finest of Oman’s castles built in the late 17th century. The castle displays the highest achievement in Omani ceiling painting and beautifully executed woodcarvings.
Photo stop at Bahla Fort.
Photo stop at Birkat Al Mauz called the village of clay.
Picnic Lunch will be served during the tour
Then drive to Whaiba Sands approx. 2:30 hours check-in in the camp
Sunset Dune bashing and Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast in the camp
Start your journey by stopping at Bedouin House.
Drive to Sur visit the fishermen's harbour and witness the fishermen in action.
Proceed on to the Dhow building yard. Dhows are traditional Omani wooden fisher boats that are even today, built by hand.
Continue via Qalhat where Bibi Miriam’s tomb (photo stop).
Drive to Wadi Tiwi. Proceed to the white beaches of Finns.
Picnic lunch will be served.
Also see the Bimah Sinkhole, a natural hole in the round created by a collapsing mountain. The hole is filled with blue-green seawater.
Check-in hotel in Muscat

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and check-out time before 12:00.
Depending on flight time transfer to Muscat airport to board your flight to your next destination

Meals: Breakfast