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1. Abu Dhabi 2. 4x4 DESERT SAFARITravel by 4x4 across the deserts of Dubai on this exhilarating excursion! Get an adrenaline rush sandboardingon the Dubai desert, enjoy a camel ride and get a henna tattoo! Complete your experience with a deliciousbarbecue dinner under the Arabian stars and live folk and belly dance performances. It's a must-do experiencewhen you're visiting Dubai!HighlightsDubai 4x4 desert safariTake in scenic views as you drive across the desert by 4WD vehicleVisit a camel farm and learn how to ride a camelExperience an adrenaline rush as you go sandboarding down the Dubai desert dunesGet a henna tattoo on your hand or feetEnjoy a delicious BBQ dinner under the Arabian starsWatch live folk and belly dance performances 3. DHOW DINNER CRUISEDHOW DINNER CRUISE Memorable time on board the Arabic Dhow (Arabic boat Cruise) A dinner cruise on awonderful wooden dhow built in the time-honoured manner but with every comfort included and it is a romanticway of spending an evening. Cruise along the moonlit creek while viewing the brilliantly-illuminated skyline.Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies. 4. This tour will take you to the very distinguished sites of Dubai. During your tour, you willfeel the invigorating atmosphere of the ancient Arabic charms emanating from thesecentury-old trading centres thriving in juxtaposition with the worlds most excitingcosmopolitan city.Dubai CITY TOUR 5. SEAPLANE TOURSeawings offers you a unique sightseeing excursion across Dubais dazzling landmarks and modern skyline.Their most popular tour, The Silver Tour is a 40 minute "dock to dock" excursion providing views of Dubai'smost iconic landmarks including The Palm Jumeirah, The Burj Khalifa, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, HistoricDubai Creek, Port Rashid and much more. Up to 9 passengers per flight. 6. Explore a world of breathtaking water thrills at Aquaventure. Slide down theimmense Ziggurat and through a shark-infested lagoon, take a river ride of overtwo kilometres, ride the water rapids and white water chargers. For a gentlerexperience, younger visitors can plunge into Splashers, a water playground forkids. It all adds up to a unique water adventure, with something new discovered atevery turn. 7. HOT AIR BALLOONThey say viewing a place from a high vantage point is always the best way to comprehend the full scope andbeauty of it. Well this is certainly true for Dubai! There is no better way to view the amazing desert landscapeand the awesome desert dawn than from the vantage point of a gently floating hot air balloon!From high in the sky you will gain an awesome appreciation for the giant dunes, the moon-like landscape of therugged Hajja Mountains to the east, and the "21st century" skyline of Dubai to the west as you rise high into theimmense blue of the desert sky. This truly is not to be missed whether you are on holiday in Dubai or a local, theviews on offer are simply unforgettable, just dont forget your camera. 8. SKI DUBAIThe coolest thing to do in Dubai! Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle Eastand offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, orjust playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from thebeginner to the snow sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attractionthat offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round. 9. Dubai Aquarium is (you guessed it) the world's largest indoor aquarium measuring 51m x 20m x 11m andfeatures the world's largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Dubai Aquarium houses anincredible 33,000 inhabitants made up from 85 different species of aquatic animals, including a largepopulation of predator sea life such as sharks and sting rays.While the aquarium and fish are clearly visible free of charge from the large viewing panel in the DubaiMall, children and visitors alike may enjoy a closer encounter by visiting the walkthrough tunnel and/ortaking a glass bottom boat ride and or walking along the suspension bridge in the zoo.DUBAI AQUARIUM 10. Wild Wadi is one of the popular outdoor waterparks in Dubai. The park is themed around a tale fromArabian Folklore featuring Juha and his seafaring friend, Sinbad.The waterpark comprises 30 interconnected rides and attractions for adults and children. The Wipeout andRiptide Flowriders offer the ultimate surfing experience. Meanwhile thrill seekers can enjoy the adrenalinerush of the Jumeirah Sceirah.. 11. This is the main museum in Dubai. It is located in the beautifully restored Al FahidiFort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city against invasion. The Fortwas later renovated in 1971 for usage as a museum.Dubai museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the richhistory and cultural heritage. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditionalArab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life.Operating hours:Saturday Thursday 08:30 20:30 hrs, Friday 14:30 20:30 hrs 12. JUMEIRAH MOSQUEBuilt in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. Considered to be one of themost attractive mosques in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organizes visits to the JumeirahMosque for non-Muslims, aimed at promoting cultural understanding and first-hand experience as an insight to the Islamic religion.Jumeirah Mosque Tours is conduct on every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, children must be 5yrs+.Fee is 10Dhs per person. No prior booking is needed.Ladies need to be covered - long skirts/trousers, long sleeves, hat/scarf for the head. Gentlemen need to wear trousers - T-shirt orshirt and not a vest. You need to take off your shoes before entering the mosque.The tour lasts for an hour and a half. Photography is allowed. 13. DUBAI.. A SHOPPINGPARADISE 14. Mall of the Emirates features 520 international brands, including department, fashion, lifestyle, sports, electronics and homefurnishing stores and the largest Carrefour in the city. The compelling family leisure offerings include a family entertainmentarea, a 14-screen multiplex cinema, the world-renowned Ski Dubai, a five star Kempinski Hotel, The Pullman Dubai Hotel, theMall's 500-seat DUCTAC community theatre and accompanying arts centre, and over 85 coffee shops and restaurants. Not to mention of course the shops, the Mall of Emirates has attracted some household brand names, including Debenhams,Harvey Nichols, Virgin Megastore, H&M, Guess, Zara, Pepe Jeans, Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few. Theres a coollittle area called Rodeo Drive, where a few of the more exclusive brands are hiding such as DKNY, Ralph Lauren, Burberry andDolce and Gabbana.MALL OF EMIRATES 15. The Dubai Mall is the worlds largest shopping mall and is a must visit. With over 1200 shops, the mall is a place in which youcan spend an entire day shopping, being entertained and eating. The Dubai Mall has 1,200 shops ensuring you will find everything you need and for the whole family. Many well known globalretail brands are present. Some particular parts to the Mall to highlight are the shiny Gold Souk, the glitzy high-end FashionCatwalk Atrium, and the all entertaining Hamleys the famous UK Toy retailer, renowned for its huge range of toys and itsmagical atmosphere.DUBAI MALL 16. At Ferrari world Abu Dhabi, you finally have the chance to live the Ferrari dream in ways you never imaginedpossible. Come face to face with the thrills that legends are made of. From touring the factory to feeling the rushof an f1 race, its finally your turn to step in to story. Its your turn to get behind the wheel, to fly across the Tuscanhills and take on the challenge. As the safety bars rise and the Ferrari seatbelt release, you'll realize there'ssomething more. Once you discover the passion of Rosso, there is no turning back.FERRARI WORLD Abu Dhabi 17. ABU DHABI CITYTHE ARABIAN JEWEL