Country
United Arab Emirates
Duration
5 Days/4 Nights
Travel Type
City Package
 

This one’s for the foodies. The taste of the Emirates, Middle East and beyond, served by Dubai’s most popular food spots. Bring an appetite to leave truly satisfied.

Inclusions

Meet and greet
Private return airport transfer
4 nights at JW Marriot Marquis Dubai 5*, Deluxe room with breakfasts
9 meals: 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 diners
Culture on Wheels Emirati Hospitality Experience includin lunch (shared)
Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner (shared)
Modern Dubai half day city tour (shared)
Dinner at Billionaire Dubai (selected menu)
Middle Eastern food pilgrimage (including private return transfers)
Kuv’s Secret Suppers (including private transfers)
English-speaking driver (other languages upon request)
English-speaking tour guide (other languages upon request)

Exclusions

International airfare – Gratuities to guides, drivers, and hotel staff – Optional excursions – Tourism tax to be paid at the hotels – Travel insurance – Beverages – Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary – Personal expenses

Additional Information

Note

English-speaking tour guide (other languages upon request).

1

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL

Meet and great at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Arrival transfer from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to the hotel.
Relax at the hotel and overnight stay in Dubai.

Accommodation : Dubai for 4 nights

2

DAY 2 – DUBAI

Culture on Wheels Emirati Hospitality Experience including lunch with return transfer (shared activity approx. 4 hours)
Learn more about local customs, culture, and stories from your informative guide. Try an authentic Emirati lunch. Participate in a question and answer session at a cultural centre experience what life is like in the desert for Bedouin people. Visit the cultural venue Jumeirah Mosque Majlis.
Evening desert safari with BBQ dinner and house beverage package (shared activity approx. 4 hours)
Late afternoon until early evening (estimated departure at 3pm with estimated return at 9pm)
Get ready to experience the desert like never before. Leave the buzzing city behind as you’re whisked off to the beautiful and peaceful Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, ready to deliver the best of what the dunes have to offer. Enjoy a thrilling dune drive, spotting local wildlife along the way, snap unbeatable photos at sunset, find your balance on a camel or a sand board and have your hands decorated in Henna to help the memories last longer.
As you reach the magical campsite, you’re in for an evening full of awe-inspiring local entertainment and a delicious barbeque dinner under the stars.
Sit back, relax and indulge in delectable foods and mesmerising performances.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

DAY 3 – DUBAI

Dubai half day city tour: Your day begin at 9 am in the morning, with visit Palm Jumeirah, an architectural masterpiece and a palm-shaped island renowned for its opulence.
Next, we will stop by Burj Al Arab, the world’s most luxurious hotel. Standing tall on its own island, this iconic sail-shaped structure is a symbol of Dubai.
Then takes us to the Blue Mosque and Old Dubai, a place of tranquility and spiritual significance. Immerse yourself in the rich Islamic culture as we explore the stunning architecture and intricate details of this magnificent place of worship.
Lastly, we ascend to new heights as we reach the pinnacle of our tour, the iconic Burj Khalifa, At The Top Burj Khalifa Sky Observation Deck on the 148th/ 124th/125th floor, which allows you to take the awe-inspiring views of the city’s skyline. Our tour will be end in here, and free time for the rest of the day.
Dinner at Billionaire Dubai, a nocturnal adventure offering a luxury dining concept paired with nightlife, consisting of special shows and spectacular entertainment. Perfectly blending extraordinary performances, exceptional food and service.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

4

DAY 4 – DUBAI

Middle Eastern Food Pilgrimage with transfer (shared tour approx.. 4 hours)
Corner Falafel Cafeteria - Design your own falafel sandwich using delicious stuffed’ falafels and all the trimmings: hummus, fried eggplant and cauliflower, three kinds of sauces and pickles.
Palestinian-Jordanian Restaurant - Sample a sweet cheese pastry made just for us, fresh off the fire. This decadent pie is topped with crunchy noodles and pistachios.
Lebanese Baklava Shop - Experience the timeless customs of local Arabic coffee or ’gahwa’ with a pressed date cookie and pistachio cookies and cream. Mixed boxes of baklava and Arabic cookies also available for purchase.
Syrian Restaurant - Visit a popular Syrian eatery for a popular meaty snack and for our vegetarian guests, we’ll bring out freshly baked za’atar and cheese flatbreads.
Iraqi Restaurant - Partake of ancient Iraqi culinary customs with a traditional wood-fire smoked Iraqi fish OR kebabs.

Kuv’s Secret Suppers
Embark on a 5 course culinary journey with the OG of the underground dining scene in Dubai as he takes you through menus and flavours like none that you’ve experienced before, as you meet and network with some of the most interesting people around town. The chef will truly take you on a journey through his storytelling of the origin of the ingredients and how the menu came to life.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

DAY 5 – DEPARTURE

After breakfast, transfer to the airport.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Dubai

JW Marriott Marquis 5*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy 

Land Package
Daily departures 2024-2025
June 1st – September 16th, 2024 2775
September 17th, 2024 – March 10th, 2025
(Blackout from December 28th – January 2nd and January 26th – 31st)
3645

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

Taste of the Emirates – Detailed itinerary
Taste of the Emirates – Detailed itinerary

Taste of the Emirates – Brochure
Taste of the Emirates – Brochure