DESERTLINKTOURISM DESCRIPTION

DUBAI CITY TOUR – 0930 hours 1330 inclusive of soft drink, water and ticket museum. Discover the new and old of Dubai. Our route takes us to some of Dubai's beautiful landmarks. The most magnificent Jumeirah Mosque built in 1979 designed in the style of Fatimi mosques in Egypt. Tourist wish to visit the mosques should wear appropriate clothing like trouser, long sleeves and scarf for ladies. Open for public only on Sunday and Thursday. Stop Jumeriah Public Beach, passing bay Jumeirah Beach Hotel, and stop for photo at Burj Al Arab the most luxurious and tallest standing hotel in the world. We continue our journey and pass by the Sheikh's Mohamed palace, then take a short break by the creak to view the amazing architecture of Deira Towers. We then visit the fascinating underground Dubai Museum housed in the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1800 from sea rocks and gypsum to defend the city. Inside, feel the cooling effect of an old wind tower, wander past cabinets housing traditional khanjars ( curved daggers) as well as musical instruments dated 300bcs. While in the basement you could view film of Dubai dated 1930’s, market life from 1950s, desert life, learn how the early pearl divers risked their lives for the bounty of the Gulf water. Pots, weapons, tombs, jewellery found during the 3rd bcs. We continue passing by the colourful textile market, stop at the gold souq and find ourselves amazed at the sheer volume of dazzling gold jewellery.

MODERN CITY TOUR – 0930 – 1300 hours inclusive of English Guide soft drink, water and ticket museum.
Discover the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed AL Maktoum. We first visit the sales office of Palm Island where we could view the miniature of the new modern Dubai such as Palm Island, which is the Eight Wonder of the world. There after we proceed to The Villas, which is called street of dreams, where 400 villas built. Our next visit is to Madinat Jumeirah one of a kind hotel with traditional souq and a amazing look alike of mini Venice of the lake and abra’s (traditional wooden boat) for the guest to travel each area of the hotel. After visiting all modern of Dubai, we end our tour to Gold Souq where you be amazed with dazzling design of gold from 24 – 18 carat.

DUBAI SHOPPING TOUR – 0930 - 1330 hours inclusive of soft drink and water. Dubai called shopping paradise, City of Gold is haven for bargain hunters during Dubai Shopping Festival & Dubai Summer Suprises plus point the country is tax free status. This tour will take you to shopping malls like City Centre, Burjuman Lamcy Plaza, Wafi City and Al Ghurair Centre where most items are branded names and are accessible under one roof. Bur Dubai the street of Electronics and textile where you can bargain. Karama a place for bargaining mainly garments, souvenirs traditional and handicraft items. Deira Al Nasr Square haven for Electronics and Carpets. Last but not the least we proceed to Deira the “City of Gold” has one of the best gold souqs in the world at competitive prices.

SHARJAH / AJMAN CITY TOUR – 0930 – 1330 hours inclusive of soft drinks, and water. The Emirates of Sharjah lies 15 minutes away from Dubai. We start our journey at the Cultural square. Majahrah souq with its intricate mosaics and golden dome and popular with the local citizens. Al Naboodah House (Dhs5.00 entrance fee) 150-years old whereby you will see the original Sharjah settlement and traditional coffee shop where you could try and have mint tea. Pass by majestic King Faisal Mosque, the Pearl Monument, symbol of the UAE Federation, the fabulous Blue Souk, where more than 600 shops sell carpets, gold, silver, antiques, perfumes, clothes and many other goods. We then en route to Ajman's enchanting museum (Dhs.5.00 entrance fee ) - housed in an ancient fort and giving intriguing insights into lifestyles before changes brought by oil and return back to Dubai.

AL AIN TOUR – 0930 – 1730 hours inclusive of water, soft drink & ticket museum. This tour takes you to the greenest of all Emirates – Al Ain, the garden city and also boast a university 120kms from Dubai. The area boosts farms of vegetables and date trees. We pass by the Hili City famous for green gardens and stop at the largest camel market in the U.A.E. were we see different sizes of camels. We then proceed to the Al Ain Museum next to old fortress before we could take our trip to the most beautiful landscape, Jebel Hafeet - a birds eye view from the Jebel Hafit-the tallest mountain in the U.A.E. After lunch we continue our trip through some local shopping area and enter the land of Oman –Al Buraimi on our way back to Dubai.

CAPITAL TOUR ABU DHABI – 0900 – 1700 hours inclusive of soft drink, water, ticket museum. We start our journey from Dubai travel past the world's man-made port at Jebel Ali and onward for a two drive through coastal desert scenery, studded with acacia tress. The first stop - either Petrolium Exhibition, Women’s Handi Craft or Heritage Village, due to the fact that they all closed at 1200 midday. A short drive takes you to Al Husn Palace the only palace in the country you can enter. Originally built in 1793 to establish political order, the palace belong to the grandfather of Sheikh Zayed the current President of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the United Arab Emirates occupying 87% of its total land of 83,600 square km. Many of its striking examples of modern architecture show intriguing interpretations of Islamic themes captured in today's materials. Shimmering skycrapers, villas and palaces line our route along the Reveira-style corniche with its blue Gulf waters and enticing offshore islands. Stop by the biggest and famous Marina mall for lunch or shopping before we return back to Dubai.

EAST COAST TOUR – 0930 – 1730 hours – inclusive of soft drink and water. Relish the variety of colours in the landscape of the Emirates. This full day tour takes you away from the hustle and bustle of the city. We drive through endless dry land with a mix of desert. Stop at a local market (Friday market), passing small villages on our way, (Dhaid & Masafi). Stop by the town and view the 300 years old fort. We then take lunch at one of the local restaurants and visit the oldest mosque in the U.A.E, the Bidaya Mosque, moving into Fujairah & Khorfakhan famous for endless beaches which gives an opportunity to swim or just relax on the beach before we end our tour.

HATTA TREK – 0800 - 1500 hours (tour operate min. of 4 pax) The tour takes you to Hatta highway a road route to Oman for about 45 minutes passing by local shops and small houses. We stop at the Friday Market where local shops sell fresh local fruits, pots and carpets. We then continue our tour where we visit the Hatta Heritage Village seeing the oldest fort built in sixteen century, traditional way of watering the dates by well water, the house of the old Sheikh of Hatta and write up of all forts available in the UAE. We leave Hatta Heritage Village and continue our trip through rough roads passing by green fields small oasis and amazing different curve and shape and stone and dry mountain that gives you authentic adventure and excitement. We enter wadis in Hatta, open waters and deep trenches, there is always an opportunity to swim so don’t forget your swimming suits and towels. Our last stop is the Hatta Fort Hotel for lunch where we have our set menu lunch with 03 choices. Beverages consumed at Hatta Fort Hotel payable upon consumption. There is an opportunity to use the facilities of Hatta Fort Hotel like swimming and Pigeon shooting on minimal charge by the hotel. We leave Hatta Fort at 1400 hours and back to Dubai.

DHOW CRUISE DINNER – 2030 - 2230 Hours - inclusive of transfer from / to the hotel, water, soft drink, tea or coffee and international buffet dinner What could be more romantic than a dinner aboard a dhow as its slips silently along Dubai Dubai Creek by moonlight. Your cruise aboard one of these traditional wooden vessels offers an intriguingly different view of this amazing city - a portrait of the true character for Dubai, the intertwining of traditional and modern. You will see old the splendid architecture of Dubai as the Sheikh Saeed's house, the birth place of Sheikh Rashid and the Heritage village are reminiscent of days gone by. Dinner served with complimentary soft drink, and water.

DUNE SAFARI W/BBQ – 1500 - 2130 Hours inclusive of BBQ Buffet Dinner, soft drink, water, tea or coffee, camel rides, local dresses for photography, hubbly bubbly (Shisha), balley dance. Desert Safari – full of fun adventure and exciting where you experience the thrill of a roller coaster ride on the sand dunes. We stop on the highest sand dune to view the beautiful sunset for some breathtaking photographs and refresh your selves with mineral water. We then continue our journey to our Bedouin Campsite located in the heart of the Desert, where soft drink, water, tea or coffee are available for you to choose from. Camel rides awaits for you. Trial of local smoking called Shisha or Hubbly Bubbly on different flavors. While you relax and recline in the tents or tables with carpet and pillows a delicious BBQ is being prepared under the starlit sky. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer shows a fascinating dance to a rhythm of an Arabic music, thereafter BBQ buffet dinner will be served.

DESERTLINK TOURS CAMPSITE OPERATES WITHIN THE VICINITY OF DUBAI

DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVE.

OVERNIGHT SAFARI –Over Night – 1500 – 1030 hours inclusive of BBQ buffet dinner, camel rides, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee, belley dance and light breakfast. How can one wonder sitting in the lonely deserts of Arabia beside bonfire and wait for the beautiful creamy white light of the moon to fall on their face. .. it would be an incredible experience. The tour will start with dune bashing in the middle of the desert, then proceed to our campsite for a camel rides, an exotic belly dancer who takes the night by storm and mouth-watering BBQ buffet dinner. Before you retire to your carpeted tents you are served tea or coffee. Sleeping bags will be provided for your comfort. When sunrise awakens you will be served light breakfast and drive to the Hatta Wadis for a refreshing splash and proceed back to Dubai.

FISHING TRIP – 0700 – 1100 hours (min of 6 pax) – inclusive of transfer, soft drink, water, mini cake and fishing equipment. We pick you up at your hotel and proceed to Dubai Marina where the boat is berth. Upon arrival we aboard a boat equipped with safety measures, toilet and full pledge fishing equipment. Soft drink and water available for you to have at anytime. We start our journey into the deep-sea check our luck to catch small and big fish like barracuda, hammour and kingfish. We return to our hotel by 1100 hours.

CRAB HUNTING – 1700 - 0000 hours (min of 6 pax) – inclusive of transfer, water, softdrinks, light dinner This thrilling tour will take you to Um Al Quwain the smallest emirates of the UAE passing by Sharjah, and Ajman and it will take approximately one hour before reaching the site. Upon arrival you will be served light snacks. Relax for sometimes and be ready to change your outfit to get wet. We board a mini boat and drive for 10 – 15 minutes to reach where crabs are. Captain will hand over torch, we then get down from the boat start catching CRAB with full of fun and excitement. After crab hunting, chief will cook captured crabs and served along with buffet dinner. 0000 hours we return back to Dubai.

HELICOPTER RIDES – 10 minutes During Saturday Only If you haven’t taken a close view of Dubai from the sky .. .. here is it then - a chance to view all the land marks of Dubai which looks absolutely magnificent. The ride is available only on Saturday and subject to availability.

SAND SKIING & CAMEL RIDES – 0900 - 1230 hours The latest craze in Dubai is the Sand Skiing by climbing one of the top dunes around the area and skiing down the Dune. After skiing we proceed to the camel site for riding then turn back to Dubai.

DUNE BASHING – 0900 – 1230 hours We start our journey to Hatta highway and stop to deflate tire to start dune bashing in the middle of the desert, where you experience a roller coaster ride, its fun, adventure and exciting. This tour includes soft drink, water and dune bashing.

BUGGY RIDES & DUNE BASHING ( Scooter) – 0900 - 1230 hours We start our journey to Hatta highway and stop where scooter are parked either at the entrance or inside the desert. Staff will give the scooter and show you how to start, stop and which area you could ride the buggy and have fun. Before riding please note Tour Company will not be responsible on any accident may occur. Hence in order to enjoy your rides, ensure that you take outmost care. After buggy rides you will proceed to the dunes for a thrilling dune bashing and return back to Dubai.

WILD WADI WATER – 1100 – 1800 HOURS An unforgettable moment awaits you at the region’s most advance water theme park. Situated between Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Take yourself on a spine-tingling adventure on some of the most exciting rides in the world as to effortlessly mode from ride to ride without ever having to leave the cool, clear water. Experience the Tunnel of Doom that takes you twisting and turning though underground tunnels before you emerge into the lazy river. For a real adrenaline rush do not miss the Jumeirah Sceirah. It is the tallest and fastest speed slide in the Middle East, where the fearless plunge 27 metres with a sense of weightlessness, and reach speeds of 80 kilometres and hour. Try your surfing on the Wipeout Flowrider and see if you are one of the few who can tame the waves. If an adrenaline rush is not what you are looking for, Wild Wadi Water Park also offers facilities for relaxation and quite enjoyment.

SHEIKH HORSE STABLE TOUR: 0700 – 11 HOURS – SAT/MON./WED. ONLY. This tour begins by meeting at Nad Al Sheba Clubhouse for breakfast followed by viewing of the early morning gallops on the race track. Guide will show around one of the world’s best training facilities where many of the Sheikh’s horses are stabled and trained. A chance to visit the paddock, Jockey’s room Weigh Station and Steward’s Enquiry Room, Millenium Grandstand to see the fantastic function facilities that are available for race-goers. With panoramic views over the racecourse and golf course. Last visit is the Godolphin Gallery where the success of the international racing operation of Godolphin is celebrated. The Gallery also display the world famous Dubai World Cup trophy and has a cinema show of Godolphin’s most recent achiements.

Other tours can be arranged upon request:

1. Golf Course
2. Dinner cum horse race
3. Scuba Diving / Snorkelling
4. Tailored made tours

DESERTLINK INCENTIVES & TOURS

PLEASE NOTE:

All the above tours include FREE soft drink and water.

Our vehicles for safari are fitted with safety belts and air-conditioning and licensed and insured to carry up to six passengers, excluding the driver. Passenger must wear their seat belts at all times.

Passengers are reminded that photography of military and some government installations is prohibited. With respect to local customs, always ask before taking pictures of Arabs and do not photograph Arab Ladies.

Passenger with back, heart, neck problems, infant and pregnant women are not allowed for safari.

Our Desert Tours reserves the right to alter or cancel any part of the program due to climatic conditions, government regulations, public holiday’s etc. without prior notice.

Any tours cancelled due to weather condition NO REFUND.

If the tour is cancelled before 24 hours before departure full payment is refunded, if 12 hours before departure 50% of the payment is refunded and NO REFUND it tours is cancelled 12 hours of departure.

Payment cash before departure.

OUR DESERT TOURS HAS BEEN ENDORSED AS ONE OF THE FOUR TOUR OPERATORS TO OPERATE DESERT SAFARI WITHIN THE VICINITY OF DUBAI DESERT CONSERVATION RESERVE, UNVEILED BY HIS HIGHNESS SHEIKH AHMED AL MAKHTOUM, DUBAI MUNICIPALITY AND DUBAI DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND MARKETING.