Dubai & the Maldives
$10,550 per Person$23,995 / per Person (Double Occupancy)
A deposit of $1,000 per person is required to confirm all services. Final payment is due 90 days prior to the tour start date. For reservations made within 90 days of departure, the entire tour cost must be paid at the time of booking.
This ultra-luxury private tour combines cultural touring and high-end shopping in Dubai with ample time to relax and soak up the sun at one of the best beach resorts in the Maldives.
Experience the best of Dubai during flexible, personalized city touring. Learn about Dubai’s culture and history while exploring Old Dubai. See the traditional buildings of the Bur Dubai district and Al Fahidi Historical Neighborhood (formerly known as Bastakiya), ride an abra (water taxi) across Dubai Creek, and browse the spice and gold souks. Visit tile-covered mosques, and see ultra-modern skyscrapers, including the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world. Dubai is also a renowned shopping destination, with atmospheric souks and legendary luxury malls filled with exclusive boutiques and attractions such as Ski Dubai and the Dubai Aquarium.
Depending on your interests, also experience Dubai’s burgeoning art and design scene during visits to interesting shops and galleries housed in converted traditional and industrial buildings. Other options include visiting one of Dubai’s water parks, touring attractions such as Dubai Miracle Garden, seeing the Dubai Fountain, or enjoying Dubai’s beaches and exciting dining and entertainment districts.
One morning, take a private four-wheel drive (4×4) excursion to the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve in the beautiful Arabian Desert to see the sand dunes and local wildlife.
The tour operator can also arrange additional special interest activities such as private culinary tours, a private falconry lesson, Arabian cultural exchange activities, tours with art experts and shopping experts, and scenic flights over the city’s renowned skyscrapers and man-made islands. Artisans of Leisure can also make advance dining reservations at the city’s top restaurants and in unique locations such as the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel.
Next, fly to the Maldives to spend five nights at a luxury beach resort. Enjoy time to indulge in spa treatments, hiking, or just relaxing on the sand or by the pool. Artisans of Leisure can also assist with private boat charters, diving, snorkeling and other activities and excursions.
Return to Dubai to continue flexible touring and shopping or enjoy time to relax by the pool or at the beach.
> 11 days
> 18+ age
Destination
Dubai and the Maldives
Hotels
Dubai
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach (first stay)Burj Al Arab (second stay)
Maldives
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa
*Soneva Jani or Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru can be booked for a supplement
Dubai
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach (first stay)Burj Al Arab (second stay)
Included
- Personalized itinerary planning, handling and operational charges
- The full services from our overseas associate offices before, during and after your trip
- Private sightseeing with local, English-speaking guides
- Luxury rooms in 5-star accommodations, including hotel taxes and service charges
- Internal flights and regional surface transportation, including airport transfers
- Meals as indicated in detailed itinerary
- Admission fees during touring
- Travel visas and permits in certain destinations (for US citizens residing in the US only)
- Reservations at restaurants, spas, cultural events and performances
- Access to private gardens, artists and art collections, special-interest lecturers (if desired)
- Comprehensive Trip Confirmation and Travel Documents packages
Not Included
- Trans-Pacific and/or trans-Atlantic airfare
- Travel insurance
- Airport departure taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Other services specified as optional or not included
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance (including trip delay, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and baggage insurance) once a trip has been booked. Health, accident, and emergency evacuation insurance are also strongly recommended.
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Cancellation Policy
We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance (including trip delay, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and baggage insurance) once a trip has been booked. Health, accident, and emergency evacuation insurance are also strongly recommended.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Dubai, UAE
VIP assistance at airport through immigration. Private arrival transfer to luxury hotel for 3 nights.
Day 2 – Dubai
Full-day private city tour
Day 3 – Dubai & Arabian Desert
Morning private desert excursion. Afternoon private city tour
Day 4 – Dubai – Male, Maldives
Private transfer to airport for flight to Male (flight not included). Arrival speedboat transfer to resort for 5 nights
Days 5-8 – Maldives
At leisure to enjoy the resort and its facilities
Day 9 – Male – Dubai, UAE
Departure speedboat transfer to airport for flight to Dubai (flight not included). Private arrival transfer to luxury hotel for 2 nights
Day 10 – Dubai
Half-day flexible private touring or shopping
Day 11 – Depart Dubai
Private airport transfer