arrival in dubai

Flight from Prague with a transfer in Dubai - the capital of the emirate of the same name, located in the Persian Gulf on the northern part of the Arabian Peninsula. It features skyscrapers, luxury hotels, huge shopping malls, artificial islands, a winter resort, and much more that is unique worldwide. On the other hand, in the old part called Deira, you can experience the true oriental atmosphere of the Arab world in the alleys filled with spices and gold. Arrival in the afternoon, transfer from the airport to the hotel, accommodation, overnight stay.

old dubai • modern dubai

Breakfast at the hotel, tour of old Dubai - photo stops including Burj al Arab - the 7-star hotel built in 1999, nicknamed 'the sail' for its shape. Continue to the city’s largest mosque - Jumeirah Mosque, featured on the 500 dirham banknote, photo stop at the golden Dubai Frame. Next is the picturesque old part of Dubai - the Bastakiya district with al Fahidi Fort, which now houses a museum. A ride on a traditional abra water taxi to the local markets, where there will be free time for shopping - the Spice Souk (spice market) and the Gold Souk (gold market). In the afternoon, an optional tour of modern Dubai to the most luxurious part of the city located on the artificial bay Dubai Marina, the sail-shaped hotel Burj Al Arab, the palm-shaped island Jumeirah covering 5x5 km with the famous Atlantis the Palm hotel, the Madinat Jumeirah resort with beautiful gardens and parks, along Downtown Boulevard to the world’s tallest skyscraper Burj Khalifa at 828 meters high. The tour ends at the Dubai Fountain system of dancing fountains - water jets reach up to 150 meters, moving to the rhythm of accompanying Arabic music, complete with a light show. Return to the hotel, overnight stay.

After breakfast, departure to the west of the United Arab Emirates, to the capital Abu Dhabi located in the eponymous emirate, which is the largest and wealthiest of all. The area consists of desert and about 200 islands, and on one of them lies the luxurious metropolis of Abu Dhabi, one of the richest cities in the world. A city tour with stops - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - can hold about 40,000 worshippers, is one of the largest in the world, built from white marble, decorated with colorful stones and 24-carat gold. Al-Husn Palace - called the White Fortress due to its pure white color, the presidential palace Qasr Al Watan, along the Corniche waterfront promenade with the Hilton hotel to the Marina Mall shopping center shaped like a tent - free time for lunch or shopping, the world's most expensive hotel Emirates Palace, the islands of Saadiyat and Yas, where the Formula 1 Grand Prix has been held since 2009, including Ferrari World – a theme park dedicated to the automotive industry. Return to Dubai, overnight stay.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport and flight to Qatar. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and free time.

After breakfast, city tour with a local guide. We start with a photo stop at the 974 football stadium built for the 2022 World Cup; it is the first temporary stadium, constructed from shipping containers. The Museum of Islamic Art features collections of items from the 7th to the 19th century and its shape resembles a Moorish palace or a pyramid. Along the bay runs the 7 km long Corniche waterfront promenade with views of the majestic Qatari buildings Amiri Diwan, Flag Plaza, the Dhow Boats harbor, the old port in Doha, and the famous towers in West Bay. Next is a walking tour of the Katara Cultural Village, which brings together several interesting sites – for example, the Golden Mosque, the opera house, and the arts center... we will pass by the prestigious La Fayette and Shakespeare St. galleries, admire the charming alleys of Souq Waqif, which stands on the site of the original market where Bedouins traded. A short photo stop at the artificial island Pearl Qatar, where luxury yachts dock and luxury cars pass by. The program ends in Lusail at the beautiful football stadium, also built for the World Cup; a total of eight stadiums were constructed. Return to the hotel, free time for the rest of the day, overnight stay.

After breakfast, free time for rest, sightseeing, or shopping. In the afternoon, a desert safari with 4x4 vehicles (each vehicle seats 6 people), where you will get a glimpse of the lifestyle of desert Bedouins in a traditional Bedouin camp on Sealine beach, an adrenaline-filled dune drive, and a photo stop with a falcon in the dunes. The falcon is Qatar’s national symbol, also its national sport, and almost every family owns its own falcon. The desert ride ends at the inland sea Khor Al Adaid at sunset. Return to the hotel, and in the evening, an optional boat cruise for those interested along the stunning Doha skyline on a traditional Qatari dhow with light refreshments.

After breakfast, check-out, transfer to the airport, and morning flight to the Czech Republic. Arrival in Prague in the afternoon.