Day 1
Arrival Dubai International Airport
Meet & Greet by Dakkak Representative team upon arrival to Dubai Airport
Professional Speaking Guide Escorting Clients during Arrival to brief them about their Program Transfer to Dubai Selected Hotel
Depends on Arrival Flight, Optional Excursion can take place
Optional Dinner: Bateaux Cruise Dubai Creek
Important Note: This Tour is doable if Flight arrive Before 16:00
If you have experienced one of the famous Bateaux Mouches in Paris, this is the Dubai version, based upon its French counterparts.
It is a unique dining cruise experience, in a glass enclosed, air conditioned boat with panoramic windows. You can enjoy a freshly prepared gourmet dinner complemented by live entertainment, atmospheric lighting, an extensive selection of beverages and exceptional service whilst cruising pass the spectacular sights of the ever moving city of Dubai.
Note that the flat waters of the Dubai Creek, as well as the flat bottom design of the boat means that your dinner experience will be very smooth and you will be able to move freely about to see all the spectacular views from every angle.
Experience Include:
• International Gourmet 4-course Set Menu (see attached ) – please preselect 2 options in each courses
• Welcome drink (non-alcoholic) served on arrival
• Unlimited water, tea/coffee and soft drinks
• Complimentary canapés
• Personalized menus with your company logo
• Royal carpet welcome for all your guests
• On-board Entertainment (pianist)
• Cruising duration of approximately 2 ½ hours (Boarding at 19:45 hrs, cruise time from 20:30 till 23:00 hours)
Day 2
Breakfast at Dubai Selected Hotel
Although vast swathes of Dubai are now transformed with contemporary architecture into a modern and luxurious city, traces of the historic town that existed 40 years ago can still be found in some parts. The signature Heritage Tour will take you through time into mini mazes of wind- towered buildings, narrow lanes and meandering pathways of the lively souks and a scenic ride on the traditional Abra boat.
Highlights:
• Dubai Heritage Village, The Heritage Village was built in 1997, at the Al Shindagha historic neighborhood. The reason behind establishing it was to display the traditional life style in the emirate of Dubai, as well as a form of an introduction to the traditional customs, traditions, professions and local craftsmanship. The Heritage Village is considered as an attraction for the tourists interested in the local traditional life. The village witnesses the events of UAE National Day, Dubai Shopping Festival, Flag Day and others.
• Diving Village; the visitors of the Diving Village will have a unique opportunity to experience and discover the traditional maritime professions including shipbuilding, fishing, pearl diving and maritime races. The visitors will also have the chance to see samples of fishing gear, including fishing nets and fishing cages (traps), in addition to models of some types of traditional boats used for fishing and marine races. The village displays, during the tourist season from October to March, live demonstrations of handicrafts and gear related to, shipbuilding and fishing, which were carried out by specialized craftsmen who inherited these professions from their parents and grandparents.
• Walk through Dubai Creek
• Juma and Obaid Bin Thani House was built in 1916, at the old area of Al Shindagha. It is one of the oldest houses built in this area. It is also close to Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum’ s House and is considered a historic edifice with ideal local architectural elements. It was restored in 1998 and it now holds the continuous exhibition for Arabic calligraphy entitled, “Arabic Calligraphy over Time”.
• Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum House, This house was built in 1896 at the Al Shindagha area. It has a strategic location at the protruding part above Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai), which made it stand amidst Deira and Bur Dubai, overlooking the Arabian Gulf. It was the residence of Al Maktoum ruling family till 1958, as it was a residence and premises for the Dubai monarch at the time, Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum. This house witnessed the birth of his sons and grandsons and is also considered as a touristic icon that receives visitors all year round.
• Abra Crossing Dubai Creek
• Al Ahmadieh School & Heritage House; Al Ahmadiya School takes you back to the historical ambience of education in the early 20th century of Dubai’s history. It is the first national semi-regular school in the Emirate of Dubai. It was founded and established by His Eminence, the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Dalmouk in 1912. He was one of the leading
prominent pearl merchants in the Arabian Gulf. The school attracted a number of scientists and scholars from neighboring Arab countries to teach at it. Education went on at the school ever since its establishment until 1958. In 1994, the Government of Dubai restored Al Ahmadiya School and transformed it into a historical museum.