Day 1

Friday – March 18th

The group meets at Malta International Airport at 12:10 pm for our Emirates flight to Dubai. Duration of flight is 7hrs 30 mins allowing a stop in Larnaca Airport, Cyprus. On arrival in Dubai, we board the coach to be transferred to our luxury FIVE-STAR HOTEL.

Day 2

Saturday – March 19th

After our buffet Breakfast in our luxury Five-Star Hotel, we shall start on our City Tour of OLD DUBAI as the meeting place of so many Religions and cultures from all over the world. We shall delve into its History and Traditions. The Mosque in Jumeirah stands out before reaching the Jumeirah Beach Road, the beautifully laid residential buildings and further on the camel racetrack. The Historic and Romantic Dubai Creek and the Dubai Museum will take us back to pre-oil days. Later on we visit the greatest Gold Souk in the World as well as the Spice Souk. There are so many shops selling electronics, gadgets and clothes at drastically reduced prices. We shall proceed to Mall of the Emirates, where we may have Lunch. After this we will visit Miracle Garden and Butterfly Garden. Later Transfer to Global Village where we will have enough time to visit the 27 Pavilions, a great shopping and fun experience. Transfer back to Hotel around 23:30 in the evening.

Day 3

Sunday – March 20th

After our usual Buffet breakfast, we shall leave for the day dedicated to the GRAND EXPO 2021 (entry ticket for seniors over 60 is free, others have to pay €25 per person. The whole day will be spent here at the EXPO. Free time to enjoy and explore until we return to Hotel.

Day 4

Monday – March 21st

Free Full day to use the hotel facilities/ Water Park at $20

Day 5

Tuesday – March 22nd

After our usual buffet breakfast, we shall start exploring the New Modern Dubai. A panoramic tour of this man-made tourist haven will show us the most modern structures like Atlantis, The Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Burj Khalifa (outside view), Emirates Towers, Twin Towers and the many skyscrapers on the Sheikh Zayed Road. Visit to the DUBAI EYE (entrance optional €45). Drop off to the Mall of the Emirates for shopping. Ski resort tickets for those who are interested. Transfer back to hotel to get ready for the DHOW CRUISE Dinner, for which we leave at 20:00 (8pm).

Day 6

Wednesday – March 23rd

Buffet Breakfast in hotel. PCR test for those who have chosen to go to Abu Dhabi (cost of PCR is $45 / around €40). Transfer to the largest shopping mall in the world THE DUBAI MALL. A photo stop at THE BURJ KHALIFA. Besides time for shopping there is a possible option to visit the BURJ KHALIFA TOWER 124th/125th Observatory. Another possible option may be that of visiting the Dubai Aquarium underwater zoo. We then drive back to the hotel to get ready for Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner and Belly Dance Entertainment Show.

Day 7

Thursday – March 24th

(for all those who choose the optional excursion)

Today, after breakfast we are off to ABU DHABI – the capital of the UAE. It is only 170km south-west of Dubai. The “black gold” the name given to the oil industry has made Abu Dhabi the very wealthy city of today. Modern architectures here show fascinating interpretations of Islamic themes. The renovated historical Al Husn Palace is now Centre of Documentation and Research. We shall transfer to Yas Island and make a stop at Ferrari World. We shall drive along the most beautiful Corniche and later visit the HERITAGE VILLAGE, the Breakwater area and the Abu Dhabi Skyline. A splendid buffet lunch at Radisson Blu chained 5-star hotel in Abu Dhabi before returning to Dubai. Before we reach our hotel in Dubai an unforgettable experience will be the visit to SHEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE, this will definitely remain in everyone’s memory as well as the whole day. Photo stop of the Emirates Palace Hotel and the Presidential Palace (Qasr Al Watan). We then drive to Dubai Mall where we can watch the largest choreographed musical water fountains in the entire world. Transfer back to our hotel after enjoying some free time for dinner.

Day 8

Friday – March 25th

Early departure at 5am to Dubai Airport for departure Terminal 3. We will be given a packed breakfast before leaving hotel. Emirates flight leaves Dubai at 7:55a.m. Our arrival in Malta is expected at 13:25.