Extended Taste the Emirates
Overview
Join us on an extended food tour like no other, where every bite tells a story of tradition, innovation, and cultural fusion. Savour the aromatic spices of the bustling souks, where the air is filled with the tantalizing scent of exotic herbs and freshly baked bread. Sure enough, you’ll ignite your taste buds with the vibrant flavours of Dubai’s culinary tapestry.
This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.
Format
Locations
- Dubai
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Dubai (if the Flight & Hotel option is chosen)
- Bronze meet and greet at airport upon arrival
- Private transfers to and from airports
- Shared transfers for all excursions and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary, unless noted otherwise
- 6 nights of accommodation in selected category (6 nights in Dubai)
- Daily breakfast
- Meals, according to the itinerary
- Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges
- Service of an English-speaking local guide during the visit, as per program
- Entrance fees to the monuments, as mentioned in the itinerary
- Emirati hospitality experience with lunch (shared) and private return transfer
- Evening desert safari with barbecue dinner and house beverage package (shared)
- Dubai half-day city tour (shared)
- Gastronomy buffet dinner at Atlantis The Royal (premium water included)
- Middle Eastern food pilgrimage with private transfers
- Kuv’s Secret Supper, with private transfers
- Earn 4,000 extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour for travel completed by December 31, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Overnight flight to Dubai International Airport.
Day 2
Welcome to Dubai
Upon arrival in Dubai, you will be required to clear customs and immigration. Once cleared, please proceed to the exit where a dedicated local representative will *meet and greet you with a co-branded Air Canada Vacations and Arabian Adventures sign with your names. From there, you will take your private transfer to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy.
*Bronze meet & greet service INCLUDED! You will receive:
- A personalized meet & greet by a welcoming staff at the airport
- A private escort from immigration to the baggage area and meeting point
- Fast-tracking through immigration and security (in a group of no more than five travellers)
Day 3
Dubai – Visit
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a *4-hour Emirati Hospitality Experience**, with lunch and private transfers included.
**It may not be available during Ramadan; however, a substitute activity will be provided at destination.
Next, visit the Jumeirah Mosque Majlis, and, if time permits afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel to freshen up before embarking on an exciting afternoon journey: a fascinating *6-hour evening desert safari. This experience comes with a barbecue dinner and a house drinks package (includes unlimited bottled water, juices, beer, and wines).
More Moments Activities Included
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Emirati Hospitality Experience with Lunch and Private Return Transfer
Learn more about local customs, culture, and stories from your informative guide, try an authentic Emirati lunch, and participate in a question and answer session at a cultural centre. Experience what life is like for the Bedouin people in the desert!
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Jumeirah Mosque Majlis Visit
The mosque serves as a space for educational and cultural activities, particularly focusing on promoting understanding and awareness of Islamic culture and traditions. Visitors can also participate in cultural exchanges and engage in dialogue with knowledgeable guides to foster mutual understanding and respect.
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Evening Desert Safari with Barbecue Dinner and House Beverage Package (Shared)
Leave the buzzing city behind as you’re whisked off to the beautiful and peaceful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve for a thrilling dune drive and to spot local wildlife along the way, snap unbeatable photos at sunset, find your balance on a camel or a sand board, and decorate your hands with henna. At the campsite, enjoy an evening full of awe-inspiring entertainment and a delicious barbecue dinner under the stars.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Dubai – Sightseeing
After breakfast, your tour guide will take you on a *6.5-hour Dubai half-day city tour (shared). Your day starts with a visit to the Palm Jumeirah, followed by a stop by Burj Al Arab, Dubai’s most luxurious hotel. Afterwards, go to the Blue Mosque and Old Dubai before ascending the pinnacle of our tour—the iconic **Burj Khalifa.
**The tour will conclude at the Dubai Mall, please be advised that the transfers back to the hotel are not included
Afterwards, you will be taken back to your hotel to get refreshed for a *3-hour evening adventure. Enjoy an unforgettable culinary experience with a diverse buffet-style dinner at Atlantis The Royal.
More Moments Activities Included
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Half-day Dubai City Tour
Learn about the rich history and fascinating culture of Dubai before it became the modern skyscraper-filled city we know today. Visit its hidden gems from the past and fall in love with the following sights:
- Palm Jumeirah: One of Dubai's most iconic landmarks and a testament to the city's ambition and innovation.
- Burj Al Arab: Dubai’s most luxurious hotel, which stands on its own island.
- Blue Mosque: A magnificent architectural gem with intricate designs and exquisite blue tiles.
- Old Dubai: Showcases the city's heritage, culture, and architectural roots with a glimpse into its rich history and culture.
- Burj Khalifa: The world’s tallest building and a symbolic beacon of a prosperous Middle East.
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Gastronomy Buffet Dinner at Atlantis The Royal (premium water included)
From the freshest seafood to the juiciest cuts of meat and decadent desserts, every dish is crafted with the utmost care and attention to detail.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5
Dubai – Sightseeing
After breakfast, go on a delicious Middle Eastern food pilgrimage, with private return transfers. In this *4-hour tasty and shared adventure, you will try delicious dishes from different Middle Eastern countries!
*Comfortable walking shoes suggested.
Afterwards, if time permits, you will be taken back to your hotel to get refreshed for the evening’s *3.5-hour culinary experience known as Kuv’s Secret Supper. The chef will tell you about the origin of his most popular ingredients and how his menu came to life.
More Moments Activities Included
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Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage with Private Transfer
A culinary adventure offering the opportunity to explore diverse and delicious food from the region. Visit:
- Corner Falafel Cafeteria: Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious stuffed falafels and all the trimmings: hummus, fried eggplant, cauliflower, three kinds of sauces, and pickles.
- Palestinian-Jordanian restaurant: Sample a sweet cheese pastry.
- Lebanese baklava shop: Experience the timeless customs associated with local Arabic coffee, or 'gahwa,' with pressed dates and pistachio cookies. Mixed boxes of baklava and Arabic cookies will be available for purchase.
- Syrian restaurant: Visit a popular Syrian eatery for a popular meaty snack. For our vegetarian guests, we'll bring out freshly baked za'atar and cheese flatbreads.
- Iraqi restaurant: Partake in ancient Iraqi culinary customs with a traditional wood-fired smoked Iraqi fish or kebab.
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Kuv’s Secret Supper with Private Transfer
Embark on a 5-course culinary journey with the best of the underground dining scene in Dubai. Chef Kuv will take you through menus and flavours like none other. Plus, meet and network with some of the most interesting people around town.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6
Dubai – At leisure
Today, discover the wonders of Dubai at your own pace! On the penultimate day of your Dubai adventure, seize the opportunity to explore the city's vibrant tapestry of culture, luxury, and adventure before bidding farewell to this captivating destination.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7
Dubai – At leisure
Your final day in Dubai unfolds like a treasure map of unforgettable experiences, each moment more precious than the last. Begin your day at leisure with a delicious breakfast. Then, venture into the heart of Old Dubai, where the past meets the present in a tapestry of bustling souks, labyrinthine alleyways, and historic landmarks. Lose yourself in the vibrant colors and aromas of the Spice Souk, haggle for treasures in the Gold Souk, and marvel at the architectural splendour of the Al Fahidi Fort.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8
Dubai - Canada
After a leisurely breakfast, please check-out by noon and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. In the early evening, your private transfer will pick you up and take you to the Dubai International Airport, where you’ll catch your flight home to Canada.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 2 people (2 adults, or 1 adult and 1 child)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (2 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child under 4 years old)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Type of bed(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 4 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children)
Unless otherwise specified, guests will stay in a one bedroom suite at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily departures from October 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025
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Not included:
- Gratuities
- Airport taxes (where applicable)
- Tourist fees (this must be paid locally)
- Meals outside of the ones mentioned within the itinerary above
- Transfers for any optional activities and any other transfer services required outside of the itinerary above
- Entrance to other landmarks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Additional activities and excursions
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
Please note that the duration of the daily activities in your agenda may vary due to weather conditions or operational factors on the ground.
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- Private transfer service from/to airports
- Shared transfer service for all sightseeing, including intercity transfers, unless specified otherwise
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- The sequence of the itinerary may be altered for reasons beyond the supplier’s control, such as accommodation availability, weather, national events, strikes, etc.
- Due to your late flight arrival into Dubai, your first night at your selected hotel is included as part of your overall stay in the destination.
- Please be advised that during certain travel periods and seasonality, the Superior and Superior Plus categories may be higher priced than the Premium category.