Best of Dubai & Oman

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Dubai, Arabian Desert, Nizwa, Muscat

This week-long tour is perfect for luxury travelers who want to experience the most interesting cultural touring in Dubai and nearby Oman.

Begin in Dubai with private touring that is flexible, sophisticated and tailored to your interests. Tour important cultural attractions such as tile-covered mosques, the Dubai Museum and the Bastakiya Quarter. Travel by abra (water taxi) across Dubai Creek. Browse the spice and gold souks. See traditional architecture in residential neighborhoods. Visit local art galleries and specialty shops, including one of Dubai’s legendary malls. If desired, opt to stay at the world famous Burj Al Arab hotel or simply stop by for a drink or meal.

Next, travel into the Arabian Desert to spend two nights at a luxurious resort in the desert surrounded by red sand dunes and palm trees, and enjoy activities according to your interests. Options include camel and horseback rides through the desert, nature walks, traditional sports such as falconry and archery, thrilling four-wheel-drive tours through the sand dunes, and spa treatments.

Next, travel to Muscat, the capital of Oman, with flexible touring en route. You might like to visit the oasis of Al Ain to tour lively markets, notable forts and museums, and enjoy views of beautiful mountains and the cool shade of irrigated date palm groves. Continue via the evocative Omani towns of Jabrin, Bahla and Nizwa. Walk along the ramparts of historic forts and take in views of the sprawling palm oases, and visit souks to browse for local pottery, copper and other handicrafts.

In Muscat, stay three nights at a luxurious beachfront hotel. With your private guide and driver, enjoy touring of local highlights such as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, the harbor and fish market, and museums dedicated to Oman’s rich cultural heritage. See the Sultan’s Palace and hilltop fortresses overlooking the water. Walk along the corniche, sip tea at a local cafe, and browse local shops for silver jewelry and frankincense. One day, enjoy a private excursion to see local oasis villages and beautiful landscapes such as wadis, mountains and the rugged coast of the Gulf of Oman.