Overview
The United Arab Emirates (UAE; Arabic: الإمارات العربية المتحدة al-ʾImārāt al-ʿArabīyyah al-Muttaḥidah), sometimes simply called the Emirates (Arabic: الإمارات al-ʾImārāt), is a country in Western Asia at the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf, bordering Oman to the east and Saudi Arabia to the south and west, as well as sharing maritime borders with Qatar to the west and Iran to the north. The sovereign constitutional monarchy is federation of seven emirates consisting of Abu Dhabi (which serves as the capital), Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. Their boundaries are complex, with numerous enclaves within the various emirates.Each emirate is governed by a ruler; together, they jointly form the Federal Supreme Council. One of the rulers serves as the President of the United Arab Emirates. In 2013, the UAE’s population was 9.2 million, of which 1.4 million are Emirati citizens and 7.8 million are expatriates
Dubai established in 1954 by the Crown Prince of Dubai, Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. In 2001, the municipality embarked on an e-government project to provide 40 of its city services online through its web portal. Dubai (Arabic: بلدية دبي) is the municipal body with jurisdiction over city services and the upkeep of facilities in the Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It comes under the Government of Dubai.
Abu Dhabi, (US: /ˈɑːbuː ˈdɑːbi/, UK: /ˈæbuː/; Arabic: أَبُو ظَبِي Abū Ẓabī Arabic pronunciation: [ɐˈbuˈðˤɑbi]) is the capital and the second-most populous city of the United Arab Emirates (after Dubai). It is also the capital of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, which is the largest of the UAE’s seven emirates. The city of Abu Dhabi is located on an island in the Persian Gulf, off the Central West coast. Most of the city and the Emirate reside on the mainland connected to the rest of the country. As of 2019, Abu Dhabi’s urban area had an estimated population of 1.45 million, out of 2.9 million in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as of 2016.
Abu Dhabi houses local and federal government offices and is the home of the United Arab Emirates Government and the Supreme Petroleum Council. The city is home to the President of the UAE, who is a member of the Al Nahyan family. Abu Dhabi’s rapid development and urbanization, coupled with the massive oil and gas reserves and production and relatively high average income, have transformed it into a large, developed metropolis. It is the country’s center of politics and industry, and a major culture and commerce center. Abu Dhabi accounts for about two-thirds of the roughly $400 billion UAE economy.
Meet group at airport- Washington International Airport – Dulles, VA.
Depart U.S.A for Dubai, UAE
After you arrive, clear customs and pick up our luggage we will be met by our representative. That person will be holding a sign with CAPITOL HILL TRAVELERS on it.
Upon arrival at the Dubai International Airport, group will be greeted with our local guide holding a page board with CAPITOL HILL TRAVELERS on it and then will be transferred to the hotel for check in for the next three nights.
The rest of your day at leisure.
Overnight HOTEL, Dubai.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Group will be picked up at approx. 8:30 am and taken on a day tour, hitting the highlights such as the historic sites of Dubai, such as the Bastakiya with its Arabian wind towers. Open the secrets if the 225- year old Al Fashid Fort. Drive through Al Seef area, Dubai Museumm Shindagha tunnel and the Gold Souk and Spice Souk.
Continue to the world’s famous luxurious hotel, Burj Al Arab, Dubai Framse, Zabeel Palace, Jurmeriah Beach and the Palm for photo oppportunities.ll pick group up at hotel.
After return to the hotel at approx. 3:45 pm
Group will meet in lobby at 6:30 pm to be transferred for dinner.
Dinner Arabian Dhow Dinner Cruise.
Return to hotel at 9:30 pm
Enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
Breakfast and dinner provided.
Overnight HOTEL, Dubai.
Time subject to change.
Early morning breakfast.
Group will meet in lobby no later than
7:35 AM.
Get to know the UAE’s ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this day trip from Dubai. Visit the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi’s pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings.
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Morning at leisure. (No sightseeing)
Mid-day hotel pickup for brunch.
Dress appropriately.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure. (No sightseeing available due to religious holiday)
In the afternoon enjoy Desert Safari tour with dinner pick up from hotel mid afternoon.
Desert safari with dinner and live shows accompanied by various Arabian theme activities such as sand ski,
shesha, camel ride, henna painting, Arabic photography etc
Breakfast at the hotel.
Begin a city tour of Sharjah, well known as “cultural capital of the Emirates” Visit the Sharjah’s Museum of Islamic civilization, the first of its kind in the UAE. Its most outstanding feature is its majestic, gift central dome, decorated on the inside with an intricate mosaic depicting the night sky of the zodiac.
Stop at the famous Souk Al Arsa, the oldest souk in the UAE, where you will find a treasure trove of carpets, jewelry and handicrafts.
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ARRIVE U.S.A- Dulles International Airport
