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Grand Tour of Arabia Tour Dubai , Sharjah , Ajman and Jordan a la Indiana Jones 10 - Day Adventure     Indiana Jones himself couldn't squeeze more adventure into this journey     Compare with the, 9 day , the 6 day Dubai , 6 day Dubai and Jordan or 16 days version : Egypt , Dubai and Jordan, Including Petra. 12 days in Egypt , Dubai and Jordan, Including Petra . Return to Dubai Main Index Page Egypt and Dubai in 12 Days . Add Alexandria , or add African Safaris in Kenya Combine with Palestine and Israel       DAY 01 - DUBAI - Wednesday (B) Start in Dubai or Amman Arrive at Dubai International Airport at the United Arab Emirate on the Arabian Gulf. ( Click here to read more on Arabia' s early history). Complimentary visa will be issued upon arrival for the following nationalities; UK, EU , Switzerland, Sweden, USA, Canada , Australia, NZ, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei. You are responsible fro having a valid passport . Upon arrival , our local rep will meet you and escort you to your hotel. A taste of Arabia with a cosmopolitan lifestyle. In Dubai you'll find year round sunshine, un-crowded, clean sandy beaches. In this crime-free society you 'll find a very warm & welcoming team & society awaits you in Dubai. While shopping may not be high on your list, yet Dubai’s tax free markets means bargains galore. Attractive traditional Middle Eastern gifts - coffee pots, rugs, silverware, jewelry, brass, and one of the world’s greatest gold trading centers offering unbeatable value. Hong Kong is no longer able to compete with Dubai with the wide selection of low - priced international brand name products - audio equipment, VCRs, cameras, watches, fashions, perfumes and more , do not forget : the award-winning Dubai Duty Free at the airport.       DAY 2 - DUBAI - Thursday (BLD) Private Half Day Dubai City Tour : Sample the historic sites and vibrant cosmopolitan life of Dubai on this comprehensive tour. The Tour begins in Jumeira, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, also home to the famous Jumeira Mosque. The next stop is Sheikh Saeed House (former residence of ruling family). The Tour then continues to Al Bastakiya, the old part of Dubai, to reach the museum located in Al Fahidi Fort. All guests board the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the spice souk . Before savoring the sights and sounds of the fish, fruit and vegetable market, there is time to shop in the most famous landmark of Dubai – the Gold souk. Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant . We will have a brief stop at Ski Dubai ( guest who wish to ski will purchase tickets on own locally ). Evening Dhow Cruise Dinner: For a fabulous relaxing evening join our fully fitted Arabian dhow for an evening’s cruise on the Creek. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Arabic and Western cuisine while gently gliding past illuminated souks, banks and palaces.         DAY 3 - Sharjah and Ajman - Thursday (BL) A fascinating journey to the neighboring emirates of Sharjah and Ajman. Visit Ajman Museum , housed in an ancient fort , to get a glimpse on life prior to the oil discovery. On to Sharjah, touring the major highlights, mosques and The Amir's Old Palace. On the way back to Dubai we stop at Majarrah Souk with its intricate mosaic and golden dome, tour the 150 year old Al Naboodah House of a wealthy pearl trading family , Al Arsah Souk, the Blue Souk with more than 600 old style merchant shops selling carpets, gold , silver. Lunch is included today at a local restaurant.       DAY 4 - Desert Safari with dinner in the Arabian Desert - DUBAI - Saturday (BD) Half  Day  Desert Safari (4 Wheel Drive ): Morning at leisure , enjoy beach activities. This tour departs in the afternoon across the desert of Dubai with several photo-stops during an exciting dune drive to the first destination a camel farm. The drive continues across the desert. We stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching our campsite where you have the opportunity to do camel riding , and for the ladies try out a henna design on hands or feet. Henna hand painting ( temporary tattoo) is a wedding night tradition   After working up an appetite enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and a shisha (the most famous Arabic Water pipe). We conclude the evening with a true 1001 Arabian Nights tradition and With a belly dancer  performing her dance around the campfire before we head back to your hotel in Dubai or Sharja.         DAY 5 - DUBAI - East Coast Tour- Sunday (BL) After breakfast , we head for Dhaid and then on to the Hajar mountains that offer a beautiful natural backdrop for Dubai . A stop at a local market , where the local shop for locally made pottery, fruits and carpets . WE stop as well in Dibba and a brief stop at the colorful local fish market , always with the fresh catch from the Arabian Gulf., we drive along the coast passing by most enchanting small villages and fishermen wharfs , we arrive at Al Badiyah mosque, one of the earliest mosques built in the UAE, continue on to Khor Fakkan, a regional popular spot for diving and snorkeling, where there will be an opportunity to relax at the beach and have a refreshing swim., stop as well as the Khor Fakkah souk. Continue to Fujairah where we stop at the renovated Fort. Before returning to Dubai, stop at the oasis of Bitnah and time to wander on the “Friday Market” in Masafi. Lunch is included enroute in a charming local restaurant       DAY 6 - DUBAI - Abu Dhabi- Arabian Emirates - Monday (BL) Full day tour of Abu Dhabi with lunch included at Baynunah or similar . Tour with a private air-conditioned vehicle, private guide and of course private chauffeur.       DAY 7 - DUBAI - AMMAN, AQABA, PETRA - Tuesday (BD) Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Amman ( Air fare is included & issued in Dubai ) From Amman airport you'll drive north under a towering ridge of mountains, and arrive at your hotel in Petra for the night. Complimentary Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , Australian , Canadian, EU , NZ , Singaporean & Japanese citizens. Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival).Dinner is included at the hotel         DAY 8 - PETRA - Wednesday (B) We'll spend the entire day at Petra, the stunning desert city hewn by the Nabateans from solid cliffs of pink and violet sandstone. Petra was known in the bible as Sela, and rediscovered only in 1812. You'll feel like Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark as you penetrate into the city through a narrow sandstone gorge, the Siq, and wander among the Temple of the Winged Lion, tombs, Roman theater, and the imposing Treasury.       DAY 9 - WADI RUM & AMMAN Thursday (BLD) We board four-wheel-drive vehicles for an expedition to Wadi Rum, the "Valley of the Moon" where T. E. Lawrence ("Lawrence of Arabia") organized Arab resistance to Ottoman rule during World War I. After our visit, we return to Amman. Lunch is included enroute . Dinner is included at the hotel     DAY 10 - DEPARTURE FOR HOME Friday (B) Our staff escorts you to the airport of Amman for your flight home. Or, you may choose to add one of our extensions, and return later from Jordan     RATES per person in USD Deluxe First Class Triple US$ 4650 US$ 3355 Double US$ 4710 US$ 3405 Single US$ 6450 US$ 4690 For Dec 15 - 31 arrivals : Please add %15 to any of the above listed rates         Sample Deluxe Hotels: Amman Sheraton Al-Nabil , Hyatt Amman or similar Upgrade in Dubai Dubai The Jumeirah Beach Hotel, The Ritz Carlton Hotel , or similar For Royal Mirage - The Arabian Court Hotel: Please add : $ 650 Per person in double Petra Movenpick Petra Hotel , Marriott Petra Hotel , or similar Upgrade in Dubai For Burj Al Arab Hotel : Please add $3905 per person in double Based on deluxe SUITE Including Rolls-Royce round-trip airport transfers in Dubai         Sample First class Hotels: Amman Golden Tulip Hotel Amman or similar Dubai Novotel Dubai , Dubai Four point Sheraton, Qamardeen hotel Dubai Petra Golden Tulip Petra Hotel , or similar         Prices include:   All transfers in Dubai & Jordan. One way International air fares between Dubai & Amman with tax. Air-conditioned hotel accommodations with tax and service charges Sightseeing with professional guide and entrance fees as indicated Meals as indicated, with preset menu (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner) UAE ( United Arab Emirates) & Jordanian visa fee (valid only for American , EU & Japanese citizens ( As well some other nationalities , please check with us). Passports must be valid for at least 6 month upon arrival). Jordanian departure tax.                               World class Golf Course in Dubai         Not included: Personal expenses and beverages International air fare from / to your home country Gratuities Additional meals and services Trip interruption and cancellation insurance     More choices : Read more on Arabia' s early history . Prefer to fly between Egypt and Jordan ( skipping Sinai and St. Catherine ) ? Turkey and Arabia in 11 Days. Helicopter Flight over Dubai and the Emirates . Suggested restaurants and dinning in Dubai and the Emirates . Sample hotels in Dubai and the Emirates . Compare with the 6 day Dubai & Jordan Adventure Grand 12 days Tour of Arabia : Egypt & Dubai Grand Arabian Tour Dubai and Jordan in 12 days , Including Petra .Add Alexandria Return to Dubai Main Index Page Compare with the 1001 Arabian Nights Tour of Egypt & Jordan a la Indiana Jones in 17 days Add Abu Simbel Temples in Nubia Egypt Consider adding The Sultanate of Oman ? The Forgotten Jewels of Arabia Add Syria and Morocco, in a Grand North African Crossing Add African Safaris in Kenya Add a camp stay in Wadi Rum in Jordan Arabian Nile Adventure : A grand 21 -day tour of the Near East : Egypt , Israel , Palestine and Jordan The Near East : Egypt with Palestine and Israel .             Sample Deluxe Hotels in Dubai - United Arab Emirates :   Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Kempinski Hotels, Europe's oldest collection of luxury hotels, comes to Dubai with a truly unique and exciting five star deluxe hotel. Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates is Kempinski’s first hotel in Dubai, located on the most prestigious address on Sheikh Zayed Road at 'MAF (Majid al Futtaim) Investments’ “Mall of the Emirates” Acquiring its first property in 1897, Kempinski Hotels guarantees superior standards of service combined with distinctive style reflecting its old heritage and tradition in fine hospitality across Europe. Together with the Mall of the Emirates shopping centre and Ski Dubai Alpine themed indoor snow resort, the hotel is a central attraction in Dubai, offering tourists and local visitors an unmatched formula of fine hospitality, exciting shopping, and innovative entertainment & sporting facilities. This vision fits very well with Kempinski’s philosophy in general and for this region in particular. Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Services The Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates hotel offers 5-star deluxe services and facilities including a choice of restaurants such as 24Seven restaurant the all day dinner which is the only restaurant that opens 24 hours daily in the surrounding area, Aspen Café in the hotel lobby, 1897 Lounge Bar, Mosaic Pool Bar and Vitamins Juice Bar. Other facilities include health and beauty Spa, hairdresser, fitness centre, swimming pool, tennis court, as well as a wide range of indoor and outdoor leisure facilities in addition to state of the art business centre with wireless hi speed internet connection and business support facilities to add to the fully loaded conference and meetings facilities available. Around the clock services available are: Concierge, personal butler, baby sitting, valet parking, room service, laundry and dry-cleaning, shoe shine, on call Doctor, multi-lingual staff, security, limousine and currency exchange, in addition to shopping butler service, tour desk and shuttle bus service to name a few.     Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates Location At the forefront of Mall of the Emirates mega complex, Kempinski Hotel takes pride of its prime location on Sheikh Zayed Road, 4th Interchange, Al Barsha, at the heart of newly developed modern Dubai, few minutes from Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City and the Jumeirah beach stretch, and just 20 minutes from Dubai International Airport and downtown.   Virtual Tour   Helicopter Rental Dubai I     Agusta 109E Power, Twin Engine The 109E is a fast, (cruise at 140 knots – 260 km/h), 5 passenger, air conditioned, state of the art, luxuriously appointed VIP machine. This twin engine helicopter has full CAT A performance capabilities to meet the most demanding environments. The Agusta 109E is the most powerful helicopter in its class. The demanding FIT client will be absolutely satisfied of his private and exclusive flight with this aircraft. This aircraft is serving transfers to Burj al Arab Hotel .   Agusta Bell AB412 , Twin Engine The AB412 Operates at an average cruise speed of 120 knots. The Cabin is re-designed to a luxury 8 seat configuration, forward facing club class arrangement, with quiet interior, improved viewing facilities for passengers. The perfect aircraft for a small VIP aerial group-tour e.g. over the palm projects or the city of Dubai. Location: Currently the helicopters operate from Dubai International Airport, Royal Wing. Soon a helipad near the World Trade Centre / Sheikh Zayed Road will operate as base of the helicopter services. Rates I : Rates in US$ , per aircraft Service Capacity Duration rate Agusta 109 E Max. 5 passengers 30 minutes : USD $ 1800 Agusta 109 E Max. 5 passengers 60 minutes : USD $ 3000 Agusta 109 E Max. 5 passengers Transfer DXB-Burj al Arab: USD $ 3015 Agusta Bell AB412 Max. 8 passengers 30 minutes: USD $ 2450 Agusta Bell AB412 Max. 8 passengers 60 minutes : USD $ 4050 Passport copies of all booked passengers are required. Burj al-Arab Helicopter. Additional fee will apply for meet / assist / greet : $ 50 Per person , this rate includes immigration clearing assistance (but not visa fee , unless you have booked one of our Dubai tours ) upon arrival at Dubai International Airport and luggage transfer (overland). . Bell 206 BIII, Single Engine The 206B-3 JetRanger III offers the lowest operating costs and the highest possible standards. Known around the world for its ruggedness, reliability and simplicity, this aircraft has become the most popular turbine helicopter ever built. Our recommendation: This aircraft offers standard seating for up to 4 passengers, however features best viewing for 2 passengers. This helicopter can be considered as the “low cost” option for a flight over Dubai! Bell 206 L3 VIP Specifications, Single Engine the 206L-3– a remarkable combination of simple design and superior value. Like its predecessor, the 206B-3, the LongRanger IV began with all the best features, coupled with a stretched cabin and more powerful engine. The power margin makes it ideal for operating in hot weather and high altitude environments. Best features. Best value. Best ride. Our recommendation: The main difference towards the B III is that the aircrafts body has been stretched, the window surface enlarged and the interior is far more comfortable. Up to 4 passengers will enjoy comfort and excellent views. Bell 212 Twin Engine The Bell 212 helicopter is extremely versatile in mission profile and operational parameters. It can be flown from a hover up to speeds of 120 knots. Our recommendation: Seating for up to 13 passengers may be installed however most comfortable travel conditions will apply with 6-8 passengers. These three helicopters operate from a Helipad near the Creek Golf Course in Dubai.     Rates II : Rates in US$, per aircraft Service Capacity Duration rate Bell 206 III Max. 4 passengers 10 minutes (only Saturdays): USD $ 425 Bell 206 III Max. 4 passengers 30 minutes (any day): USD $ 1200 Bell 206 L-3 Max. 4 passengers 30 minutes (any day) : USD $ 1450 Bell 212 Max. 8 passengers 30 minutes (any day) : USD $ 2200 (Longer flight durations can be quoted accordingly)   Additional fee will apply for meet / assist / greet : $ 50 Per person , this rate includes immigration clearing assistance (but not visa fee , unless you have booked one of our Dubai tours ) upon arrival at Dubai International Airport and luggage transfer (overland).