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It's time to start planning that next vacation — and if you want your getaway to be unforgettable, Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates should definitely be on your list.
"Dubai can be fast and slow at the same time — a place to grab an avocado toast and relax on the beach, a place to appreciate a desert conservation reserve, and a place to shop 'til you drop, all in the same day," Alison Fox writes for Travel + Leisure. "It's these contrasts that make Dubai one of the most dynamic and interesting cities in the world."
Though slightly less glitzy, Abu Dhabi is just as worthy of a visit.
Smithsonian Magazine says, "[T]he city of Abu Dhabi, located just an hour and 20-minute drive from Dubai, was recently named the safest city in the world by Numbeo's Safe City Index. One day you could be touring world-class museums; the next, watching falcons hunting in the desert."
Dubai and Abu Dhabi can boast of many superlatives, including the world's tallest tower, largest flower garden, most luxurious hotel and even the biggest picture frame. And when you book with Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours, you'll be getting the world's best trip. It's a luxury vacation experience without the luxury price tag.
Here's what's on the itinerary
Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours packs a lot into your nine-day tour to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Here's a peek at just some of the fun things to see and do on the trip:
- Spend four nights at a beautiful, five-star hotel in Abu Dhabi and on the beach.
- Visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi art museum. This museum represents a unique partnership between France and the United Arab Emirates. The Louvre calls it "France's largest cultural project abroad."
- Visit the Emirates Palace Hotel. Some say this is the most luxurious hotel in the world with its 114 gold domes and 1,002 chandeliers. You'll even get to enjoy some hot chocolate with gold flakes!
- Take a desert safari tour on the sand dunes. A camel ride through the desert and a night of entertainment is included!
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Presidential Palace Qasr Al Wanton Tour, followed by an evening light show.
- Tour the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest mosque in the country.
- See the famous Dubai Frame, a symbol of the old and new city. It's the largest frame in the world!
- Take a Dubai yacht tour to the man-made Palm Island.
- See 50 million flowers at the Dubai Miracle Garden, the largest flower garden in the world.
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. You'll also be treated to refreshments on the 148th floor.
And this is just an overview! To see the full itinerary, visit djamtours.com/dubai.
Prices you won't believe
If even one of the items listed above has been on your must-see list for a while, you can't pass up the opportunity to take this trip. Dick Jensen and Alan McKay Tours is proud to offer dream vacations at a much lower rate than you'll find anywhere else.
Here's how they save you money: The agency purchases blocks of airfare 11 months before the departure date to ensure the best deal on international airfare. Their group contracts also save people a lot of money — and since it's a family-run business with low overhead and many automated processes, they pass the savings on to you!
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi tour is $2,999 per person when you travel with a companion. This price covers round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, airport transfers, five-star hotel accommodations, all breakfasts, two dinners, activities on the itinerary, a chartered bus and your tour guides and host. It's a steal!
Refer a friend and save even more
In addition to their excellent prices, Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours offers a referral program to help you save even more money. For every referral from you that books with them, you get $100 and your referrals get $50 off the price as well. And you don't have to go on the trip to get your $100 reward! Visit the referrals page for more information.
Secure your spot while you still can!
Tours to Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours are sold out for November, but there are still a few spots left for the February group if you act fast. The tour dates will be February 8–16, 2024. To secure your spot, visit djamtours.com/dubai or call 801-690-7688.
In addition to the Middle East, Dick Jensen & Alan McKay Tours also offers other tours through Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Pacific and even Antarctica. Visit their website to view upcoming travel itineraries and plan that next great trip today!
