Upon arrival in Abu Dhabi, you will be met by a Ya’lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
 Begin your tour of Abu Dhabi with a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques. The mosque incorporates architectural styles from different Muslim civilizations and is a place of worship and cultural diversity. Initiated by the late president H.E. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan AL Nahyan, the founder of the UAE, the mosque features 82 domes, more than 1,000 columns, 24-carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand-knotted carpet.
Continue to visit Heritage Village Abu Dhabi. Travel back in time to experience what life was like in the past in the UAE. Watch traditional pottery making, glassblowing, weaving and other artisan crafting. The traditional souk (market) resembles a bustling trading hub of days past and offers a great opportunity to take home locally made souvenirs.
Enjoy lunch at the iconic Emirates Palace Hotel.
Then make a quick stop for fresh air and photos at the corniche and the breakwater of Abu Dhabi.
Stop briefly at the date market to savor the many wonderful varieties of dates from the region.
Then head to Saadiyat Island and the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, a stunning architectural space spanning 24,000 square meters and housing a multitude of exhibits.
Our first stop today is the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital for some insight into the tradition of falconry. Visit the examination room to observe pampered, beloved falcons having routine procedures, like pedicures and feather repair.
Then visit Al Hosn Palace, once the home of the ruling family, today it is a beautiful museum, national archive and a memorial to Abu Dhabi's history.
Continue to Qasr Al Watan (Palace of Nations), a working Presidential Palace and a majestic cultural landmark. Learn about the history of the nation, its traditions and its ties with other countries as we visit the Great Hall, the Spirit of Collaboration Room, the Library and the House of Knowledge, among other public areas.
Enjoy afternoon tea along with the views from the observation floor of Etihad Towers, 300 meters above the capital.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
After checking out from your hotel, transfer to Bab Al Shams Desert Resort for check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the resort and desert beauty.
After a free morning in the desert, you will be transferred to Dubai for hotel check-in and overnight. The afternoon is at your leisure.
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Today we explore the traditional side of Dubai. Begin with a photo stop at the world-famous Burj Al Arab Hotel. Built on an artificial island, Burj Al Arab is an architectural wonder and a definite must-see on your visit to Dubai. Continue for another photo stop at Jumeirah Mosque, an architectural landmark in Dubai. Then visit Shingagha Museum to learn more about Dubai Creek and the development of trade in Dubai. Also within the museum is the Perfume House with exhibits on the history and culture of local perfume making using regional ingredients such as musk, rose, myrtle flowers and saffron.
Enjoy an authentic experience of Emirati culture at the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Rashed Al Maktoum Centre for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). This non-profit organization is located in the Bastakiya area of Dubai in a traditional wind-tower house. A homemade lunch will be served while a local Emirati guide speaks about the culture, tradition, and everyday lives of the Emirati people. Open dialogue and questions are encouraged, with the aim of promoting understanding and tolerance.
Enjoy some free time to browse in the Textiles Market.
Then we cross Dubai Creek on an abras (traditional water taxi).
Now in the heart of Old Dubai, enjoy the dazzling gold and the beautiful aroma of the local spices at the famous Gold and Spice Souks.
Finally today, visit the Dubai Frame, a new architectural landmark in Dubai Zabeel Park that holds the record for the largest frame in the world. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Dubai’s old and new skylines from 150 meters in the sky.
Today is all about the modern, WOW side of Dubai! First, visit the Souk Madinat Jumeirah, a stunning market built in the old Arabian style with many shops, restaurants and cafes. Then board the monorail for an elevated view of the manmade Palm Jumeirah Island built in the shape of a Palm Tree and home to luxurious villas, residential buildings, and iconic resorts such as Atlantis the Palm.
Then ascend 240 meters up the Palm Tower for more stunning views of the Palm Jumeirah and the incomparable Dubai skyline.
At the Dubai Marina, take in views of luxury yachts and the modern high-rise towers and their unique architecture.
Take a short walk and a photo stop at Jumeirah Beach Residence, known as JBR. It's one of Dubai’s trendiest residential communities with more than 40 residential towers, restaurants, cafes, and a public beach.
For the grand finale of your Dubai visit, enjoy sunset from 124th floor observation deck of the world’s tallest building! No building in modern history has aroused so much curiosity and intrigue as has Burj Khalifa. Throughout the elevator ride to the top, a multi-media presentation shares the history of Dubai and the building of Burj Khalifa. Then marvel at the expansive views as the sun drops below the watery horizon.
Return to your hotel for overnight.
You will be transferred to the Abu Dhabi International Airport for your departure flight.
PLEASE NOTE: Sequence is based on Thursday arrival. Sequence may change if arriving on a different day, especially weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
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