United Arab Emirates is a country located in the Middle East bordering the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf. Neighboring countries include Oman and Saudi Arabia. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) consists of seven independent Emirates. On December 2, 1971 the late President, His Highness (H.H.) Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, unified six Emirates into a federation (Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Umm al-Quwain, Fujairah and Ajman). Dubai has been a long time favourite of Indian tourists, but Abu Dhabi is now catching the fancy of tourists. This ‘Signature Tour’ has been planned to introduce to our guests the highlights of Dubai & Abu Dhabi, with the evolving theme around the popular ‘Dubai Shopping Festival 2020’.
DETAILED ITINERARY
| DAY 1: Arrive at the Dubai International airport. |
After clearing immigrations and customs you will be transferred to your hotel in Dubai. Check in to your hotel. In the evening enjoy Dhow Cruise with dinner. It's an enjoyable way of spending an evening while aboard a traditionally decorated wooden dhow (cabin cruise), as it sails along the Dubai creek under the moonlight. The major Dubai landmarks shine through the moonlight sky as the wooden vessel slips silently across the creek. The past and present architecture of the area is brought to its full beauty during this time. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dubai.
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DAY 2: Today in the morning you will be picked up from your hotel lobby for half day panoramic city tour of Dubai. |
Dubai is a city that provides a new setting at every turn, richly mixing together the old and the new. Visit the Dubai Museum, Burj Al Arab, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall, among others the leading tourist destination in the Middle East. Later visit the famous Dubai Mall to enjoy the spectacular view of Dubai from the tallest tower of the world – Burj Khalifa. Take the elevator to the observatory on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, and witness the beauty of Dubai from the highest peak. Rest of the day free for shopping. Return back to the hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dubai.
| DAY 3: Enjoy the hotel facilities in the morning. |
The Desert Safari begins early evening with dune bashing, and is followed by barbeque dinner at a traditional Bedouin campsite. See the golden sand dunes of Arabia on 4-wheel drives where you experience the thrill of a life time - roller coaster ride on the sand dunes. While on the journey, you stop on the highest sand dune to view the beautiful sunset for taking some breathtaking photographs and to refresh yourself with a mineral water. Then continue the drive to our Bedouin Campsite, right in the heart of the desert. Henna design, local dresses, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee are available for your enjoyment. Enjoy some camel rides and Hubbly Bubbly (water pipe) in different flavors that suit your taste. Adding to the atmosphere of the night, an enchanting belly dancer performs a fascinating dance to a rhythm of Arabic music. To top it all, the delicious BBQ buffet dinner is served for all the guests. Overnight stay at Hotel in Dubai.
| DAY 4: This day is exclusively devoted to shopping. |
The Shopping tour takes you around to some of the best shopping places like : Diera City Centre, Gold Soukh , Meena Bazaar etc. Enjoy a complete shopping experience in Dubai. Later you would be dropped at Dubai Mall in the morning to enjoy shopping with the cultural extravganza associated with Dubai shopping festival, including shows & displays. You would be collected from the Dubai Mall at a specified time in the evening. Overnight in Dubai.
| DAY 5: After breakfast you would board the vehicle for transfer to the Abu Dhabi. |
Abu Dhabi is the capital and the largest of the seven emirates of the United Arab Emirates. It’s one of the richest cities in the Middle East. You will pick-up from the hotel in Dubai and will drive towards the destination for approximately 2 hours. You will halt at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque or Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the 3rd largest Mosque in the world and one of the best architectural landmarks of the capital. The mosque also features an exceptional collection of marble works and the largest carpet in the world designed by Iranian artists. Overnight stay at Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
| DAY 6: Today you can engage in optional tours in Abu Dhabi (Warner Brothers Studio/ Ferrari World). |
Later in the afternoon you would be dropped at Abu Dhabi International airport for your flight back to India.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Being the planner and manager of your travel program, WETO assures the execution of the plan as described in the planner. The contents mentioned therein shall be realized in full, except in exceptional circumstances like war, riots, strikes, terrorist attacks, sanitary problems, natural disasters and the like. WETO arranges all kinds travel, both at domestic and international levels.
While registering, the client has to pay 30% of the travel charges. The remaining 70% of the amount has to be paid no later than 45 days prior the departure. WETO reserves the right to decide the amount to be paid as advance payment on the basis of the nature of the service and the time left for the commencement of the same. Also, in certain cases (journey by trains), bookings of hotels/resorts in the peak season or during festivals, may require full payment so as to hold space on ‘confirmed basis’. [Such payments are non-refundable.]
The payments can be made through channels like wire transfer to our Bank or through mail authorization through credit cards or online payment through payment gateway using Master/Visa debit/credit cards. A bank processing fee would be applicable on the amount being paid by credit cards.
The prices of the travel packages are determined by their content. In other words, the prices include everything WETO has stated in the travel program. No other services in addition to those mentioned in the program are included in the price. These additional services should be requested at the time of registration and this will be added to the package price. Any additional or special service requested during the travel must be directly paid to the representative of WETO during the tour and in the local currency of the country where the service is provided.
Facilities offered like accommodation, means of transport, restaurants and the like are explained by the officials at the time of the issue of the program. Standard of the facilities offered by WETO may vary with respect to places/countries.
In case of any cancellation of travel schedules by clients, WETO must be notified regarding the same in writing. Cancellation charges shall be effective from the date/time WETO receives the intimation in writing from the client. Cancellation fees as below apply to the land packages and/or services:
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120 days prior to arrival |
10% of the Tour |
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120 - 61 days prior to arrival |
25% of the Tour |
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60 - 31 days prior to arrival |
40% of the Tour |
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30 - 07 days prior to arrival |
75% of the Tour |
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06 days - 72 hours prior to arrival |
90% of the Tour |
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Less than 72 hours or No Show |
No Refund |
In case any train or flights tickets are involved, the refund shall be applicable according to the advised cancellation policy at the time of booking.
The deposits on the tour packages with special offers are not refundable.
The tour operator shall have the right to change the contents of the program in case of Acts of God (exceptional circumstances which are beyond human control/ prediction, hence cannot be avoided/ removed). Any arranged accommodation can only be replaced by accommodation in a facility of the same or higher category, at the expense of the service provider.
Any traveler who applies for a trip abroad must possess valid identity documents. In case the travel requires a visa for entry into a specific country, WETO shall inform the travelers about the same. Travelers then can acquire the documents necessary to obtain a visa and submit them to a competent embassy. WETO shall then issue a certificate regarding the reservation made by the traveler. WETO does not guarantee the obtaining/ validity of the visa.
With respect to the refund of unexploited services which have been paid for and cancelled in advance, the refund amount shall be calculated on the basis of the policy mentioned above (See pt. 6).
The refund process might take 2-4 weeks as a result of time consumed in bank dealings. In the case of refund made to credit card/ bank account, the bank charges would be debited from the refund amount.
The traveler must assure that he is satisfactorily insured for the entire extent of the tour with regards to injury, illness, death, loss of baggage/ personal items, cancellation and curtailment. The choice of insurer is the solitary discretion of the client.
Any person below the age of 18 years shall be regarded as a minor. It is imperative that a minor at all times is accompanied by an adult. The adult/ (parent) attending the minor shall be responsible for securing all the necessary documents to ensure that the said minor has met all the legal requirements to travel. WETO shall not be responsible for any damages, fees, or losses incurred as a result of any failure to secure necessary approvals, permits and consents.
Prices of the tour packages don’t include international or other airfare unless explicitly declared in the package description. WETO shall quote the best available prices for the travel dates requested at the time of preparation of the quote. Quotes only provide an estimate and shall not be taken as any price commitment by WETO. Also, WETO shall also not be responsible for any changes in air itineraries or flight timings and does not provide advice or alerts about tickets, flight status or delays.
Travelers shall be liable for guaranteeing that they possess proper travel documents required for documentation and identification at the time of entry, exit and travel to other country.
Travelers must check with their respective consulate/(s) or visa agency in order to determine if any visas/passports are required. It is essential that passports are valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of travel. WETO shall not be responsible for any cancellation due to visa/passport.
Travelers must accept full responsibility for acquiring all essential documents like visas and permits before the start of the tour and they shall be fully responsible for the entire amount incurred due to defective/missing documents.
All efforts shall be sincerely made by WETO to maintain the contract made with the customers. However, there are always possibilities that some matters relating to airfares, entrance fee at the monuments or extreme rise in fuel costs etc., become more expensive without any notice from the respective authorities of the Government. In such cases, the difference in the cost shall have to be borne by the clients. WETO shall only act in the capacity of an agent of the hotels, transporters, railways, airlines and contractors providing other services & all exchange orders, receipts, contracts & tickets issued by us subject to the terms & conditions under which these services are provided by actual suppliers.
The client shall recognize the fact that the products and services offered by WETO may comprise of some risks to his health and safety. While traveling with the WETO, the traveler must acknowledge that he has measured the potential risks his to health and safety. He has assumed the responsibility for all such risks and release WETO from all claims and causes of action arising from any loss, damage, injury or death resulting from the risks that are integral part of travel, including visits to foreign destinations, and participating in adventurous activities such as those included in Tour itineraries or otherwise offered by WETO.
All the travelers shall be required to complete a ‘Passenger Agreement’ before the commencement of the journey to give consent to WETO’s Terms & Conditions, Release from Liability, Assumption of Risk and Binding Arbitration Agreement. Passengers booking online shall be required to complete the ‘Passenger Agreement’ at the time of booking. Passengers booking via telephone shall be provided with a verbal review of the ‘Passenger Agreement’ which will be delivered via email shortly after the time of booking. Clients who are unable to receive and complete their ‘Passenger Agreement’ via email may request for the same to be provided via fax or mail. Travel documents shall not be released without a completed Passenger Agreement. WETO reserves the right to cancel bookings and return deposits without a completed ‘Passenger Agreement’.