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On an AJet scheduled flight · Sabiha Gökçen – Dubai – Sabiha Gökçen · Includes a Dubai city tour and an Abra ride
We’ll meet at 5:00 p.m. in front of the AJet counter at the International Departures Terminal at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. After checking in our luggage and boarding passes, we’ll depart for Dubai (DXB) at 7:50 p.m. on scheduled flight VF143.
Arrival in Dubai at 4:00 a.m. local time. After passport control and baggage claim, we’ll board our waiting bus and head out for a breakfast break.
Our first stop is Za’abeel Palace, the winter residence of Dubai’s Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and his family; here we see the landscaping in its expansive gardens, where peacocks roam freely. Next, we visit the heart of modern Dubai: Dubai Marina, the world’s largest man-made marina, and its skyscrapers.
We cross Dubai Creek aboard traditional boats called “Abra” to reach the Deira district, known locally as “Old Dubai.” We’ll stop for shopping and photos at the Old Souk and Gold Souk markets, located next to the docks where ships carrying spices, coffee, and gold have docked for centuries. In the Al Seef district, where traditional Arab architecture meets modern design, we take a coffee break at a Starbucks with a view of the bay—considered one of the most authentic locations in the world.
After a photo stop in front of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab, enjoy free time on Palm Island, home to celebrity villas and luxury hotels. Our panoramic city tour continues with stops at the Emirates Towers, Sheikh Palace, and Skyscraper Avenue. Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Guests who wish to stay in the evening can join the optional Dhow Cruise Marina Tour (80 €): an open-buffet dinner and live entertainment on the sparkling waters of the Marina aboard a traditional Arab dhow. Overnight stay in Dubai.
After breakfast, the day is free. Guests who wish to do so can join the optional JBR Walk & Blue Waters Tour (55 €): Enjoy the sun and sea at JBR, one of Dubai’s most popular beaches; followed by a chance to see and photograph Ain Dubai, the world’s largest Ferris wheel, up close on Blue Waters Island—an artificial island created by land reclamation in 2018.
Guests who wish to do so can participate in the optional Evening Desert Safari with Dinner (90 €): an exciting drive through the sand dunes in luxury 4x4 vehicles from the hotel, a desert sunset, dinner in a traditional Arabian atmosphere, along with dancing, music, and light shows. Overnight stay in Dubai.
After breakfast, the rest of the day is free. Guests who wish to do so can join the optional Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Yas Island & Ferrari World Tour with lunch (95 €): the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, one of the world’s largest mosques with its white marble; the Abu Dhabi panoramic tour featuring the Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and the Heritage Village, which showcases traditional desert life; lunch at a local restaurant; followed by photo stops and leisure time at Ferrari World.
Guests who wish to do so in the evening can join the optional Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall & Fountain Show Tour (55 €; Burj Khalifa admission not included). A stroll through the Venice-like souk of Madinat Jumeirah, which spans a vast area with its 2-kilometer-long beach, hotels, and restaurants; the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building at 828 meters with over 160 floors; shopping at the Dubai Mall, which features approximately 1,200 stores, and the water, sound, and light show in front of it. Overnight stay in Dubai.
After breakfast, you’ll have free time until the meeting time. Guests who wish to do so can join the optional Dubai Frame, Miracle Garden & Outlet Mall Tour (80 €). A photo stop at the Dubai Frame, which, at 150 meters high, frames old and new Dubai from two different angles (those who wish can go up to the glass bridge on the top floor); Miracle Garden, known as the world’s largest flower garden, featuring millions of flowers and themed displays; followed by free time at the Outlet Mall, home to outlet stores of famous brands and electronics.
After some free time, transfer to Dubai International Airport. Following baggage claim and check-in, depart for Istanbul at 3:00 a.m. on Flight VF144; arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at 7:10 a.m. local time, marking the end of our tour.
| Outbound | Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) – Dubai (DXB) | VF143 | 19:50 – 04:00 (+1) |
| Back | Dubai (DXB) – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) | VF144 | 03:00 – 07:10 |
| Dhow Cruise Marina (with dinner) | 80 € |
| JBR Walk & Blue Waters | 55 € |
| Desert Safari with Dinner | 90 € |
| Abu Dhabi with Lunch, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Yas Island & Ferrari World | 95 € |
| Madinat Jumeirah, Souk Madinat, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall & Fountain Show (excluding the Burj Khalifa entrance) | 55 € |
| Dubai Frame, Miracle Garden & Outlet Mall | 80 € |
| Maxi Extra Tour Package (six tours combined) | 400 € |
| Mini Extra Tour Package: Dhow Cruise, Abu Dhabi & Ferrari World, Desert Safari, Burj Khalifa & Dubai Mall | 295 € |
| 3* Ibis One Central, etc. | 51.186 TL 898 EUR |
| 4* Novotel WTC, etc. | 56.886 TL 998 EUR |
| 5-star Crowne Plaza Hotel, etc. | 68.286 TL 1.198 EUR |
The price includes an economy-class ticket with AJet (28 kg of checked baggage), airport-to-hotel transfers, a Dubai city tour, and an Abra ride. The accommodation tax (Tourism Dirham) is paid at the hotel: 10 AED per night for 2–3* hotels, 15 AED for 4* hotels, and 20 AED for 5* hotels. The Dubai visa is not included in the price; a visa is not required for holders of a green passport.
A UAE visa is required. A visa is required for the United Arab Emirates; Paxlin handles your visa applications. Green passport holders are exempt from the visa requirement. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the return date.
Flight times and hotels are subject to change depending on the date; specific details will be provided in the written quote.
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