We offer many excursions such as:
Dubai City Tour; Dubai is the business, leisure and sporting hub of the Middle East. The tour offers a fascinating window to the traditional and the modern. It is the mystique of ancient Arabia shining alongside modern skyscrapers. Visit some of the city's most prominent landmarks like the famous Jumeirah Mosque, World Trade Centre and Dubai Museum-an 18th century fort faithfully restored to its former glory. Experience the ancient Arabia meticulously recreated in the Bastakia-the oldest part of the city. Visit the aromatic Spice 'Souq'- a treasure trove of spices, and the glittering Gold Souq where the best in gold jewelry is available at unbelievable prices.
Duration; 3,5 hours
Sharjah City Tour; Catch the first rays of the morning sun glinting from the dome of the Souq Al Majarrah, step into the Souq Al Markazi and feast your eyes on its classic Islamic architecture or simply hang out in the Heritage Village - where the Arabia of yore still thrives. Experience the hustle and bustle of the Fruit and Vegetable Market, Fish Market, Islamic Centre, Clock Tower and the Tree Monument or reflect on the glory of the Grand Mosque.
Duration; 3,5 hours
Abu Dhabi Tour; We start our tour of Abu Dhabi with a visit to the Emirates Heritage Club. The club aims at educating the new generation about the heritage of their forefathers. Next stop is the Petroleum Exhibition, which depicts the great economic development of the emirate. Watch an informative 20-minute documentary on the history of oil in the region. After lunch the tour drives past the beautiful corniche and takes you around a number of other interesting sites.
Duration; 6 hours
Al Ain Tour; On your tour of Al Ain-the oasis city of UAE, drive past the impressive campus of the Al Ain University. Visit the Al Ain Museum, which houses an extensive record of the history of this great nation. The museum is full of amazing finds and archaeological artifacts recovered from sites all across the country. Visit the huge Camel Market, where, for generations, people have brought their animals from far and wide for trade. After a lunch break the tour proceeds to the Buraimi Oasis - an enclave of Oman, where visitors have a chance to see the traditional 'falaj' system of irrigation. Walk through the city's quaint little souq, maybe you could strike a real bargain and carry home a memorable souvenir. On the way back, guests get a chance to visit the Hilli Garden and witness its well preserved village settlement and burial grounds dating back to 2700 B.C.
Duration; 6 hours
Dhow cruise with dinner; Let time freeze, as the cool sea breeze ruffles up your hair. While you glide past the sights of the Dubai creek on a traditional Dhow, a mouth-watering dinner featuring delicacies from around the world is laid out for you in true Arabic style. The brightly lit skyline of Dubai acts as a fantastic backdrop, and the waves play music while you enjoy your wonderful meal.
Duration; 2 hours
Desert safari with BBQ dinner; Discover the desert at its best in just a couple of hours. Get onboard the Sunset Safari. Guests are picked up from the hotel in 4 X 4 WD's and travel to the enchanting dunes of the desert. Drive through gigantic sand dunes and skid down their steep slopes. Experience the adrenaline rush of 'Dune Bashing'. The safari passes through an old Bedouin village, and a traditional camel camp. It ends at the well-equipped campsite, located right in the middle of the dunes, which forms the center of activities throughout the evening. Enjoy a traditional Arabian barbecue of different meats and salads, while enjoying a mesmerizing.
Duration; 6 hours
Hatta Mountain Safari; Hatta is an attractive valley located at the foothills of the Hajar Mountains. Enjoy a exhilarating drive over the rolling sand dunes, in a 4X4 WD and watch the sand change its color from yellow to rusty brown. The drive takes you to where the desert, gives way to winding mountain tracks. Nearby is a scenic picnic spot, with pools of spring water and a hidden waterfall, located deep inside a gorge. In the winter months guests can take a refreshing dip in the natural rock pools. For the comfort of our guests we suggest a maximum of five persons per vehicle.
Duration; 6 hours
Muscat City Tour; The tour starts with the visit to the Grand Mosque ( open for visitors from sat to wed only except the holidays)which is one of the largest mosques in the world with beautiful art work, chandelier & a one piece carpet covering the entire prayer hall measuring approx 4300 square meters (now in the Guinness book of world record). From here we continue the drive along the cornice waterfront to the Muttrah souq, one of the oldest souq in Oman. The narrow alleys of the souq and the smell of the mystic frankincense and sandalwood in the air are typical to this souq. Proceed for a visit to Al Alam Palace (visit stop only-no photo) flanked by the two Portuguese Fort of Jalali & Mirani. Later on visit Bait Zubair Museum.
Duration; 3,5 hours
Nakhl & Barka Tour; In Barka we proceed to the arena where special arrangements have been made for a Bull Fighting Demonstration by local Omani men. A truly unique and rustic experience as you watch the locals demonstrating their “Bull Handling” skills mastered over years of this sport being enjoyed in this village. This is a bloodless sport and therefore bulls are pitted against each other only for a short while and then separated before they hurt each other. Drive through the date palms to the village of Nakhl and visit the Nakhl Fort. This fort once served the Imams of Bani Kharous and the Ya'arubah dynasty. After recent restoration work carried out on the fort, it is refurbished with the traditional furniture, handicrafts and historic relics. The view from the roof-top is very impressive and offers a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. The old village of Nakhl which nestles below the fort gradually leads to the famous warm springs of Nakhl.
Duration; 8 hours
Nizwa Tour; Till today Nizwa remains as the most popular tourist attraction with its historical buildings & imposing fort. We visit the Nizwa fort with its enormous round tower built in the 17 th century built by Imam Sultan Bin Saif Al Ya'aruba to defend the route to the interior. The fort dominates the entire area, with the town having grown around the edifice. From here we proceed to the Nizwa souq which is renowned for its intricately hand-carved "Khanjar" and ornately designed silver Jewellery. Enjoy a buffet lunch at Falaj daris Hotel, Nizwa. After lunch proceed to the Jabrin Castle, the finest of Oman's castles built in the late 17 th Century, which became a seat of Omani learning. This castle has extremely well planned layouts with room for the wali, the ladies room, the kitchen, the majlis etc. Most of the ceilings are decorated with beautiful paintings with Islamic motifs. The view from the top of the castle is really mesmerizing.
Duration; 8 hours
Wahiba Sands/Wadi Bani Khalid Safari; depart by 4WDs for a dune bashing of the great desert of Oman known as “ Wahiba Sands “, which stands out in stark contrast to Wadi Bani Khalid.
Arrive at Wadi Bani Khalid and enjoy swimming in the clear & natural water pool amidst dramatic mountain scenery. The Wahiba Sands often described as a prefect example of Sands Sea consists of large ranges of dunes running from North to South, some attaining a height of about 100 mts and orange in colour. Our experienced driver will take you on a drive through the undulating sand dunes to experience the thrills of dune driving. The Wahiba Sands is the home of the traditional Bedouin tribe who are known for their hospitality and their knowledge of the sands.
Enjoy Lunch at Wahiba Sands.
Duration; 9 hours
Dolphin watching; Around 0730 hrs pick up from hotel and transfer to the Marina to board speed boats and proceed on a Dolphin Watching Trip. Our experts set sail early in the morning to locate schools of Dolphins in abundance around the coastline of Muscat. Not every trip guarantees sighting but seldom have we experienced that the guests are disappointed. Also kindly note that Dolphin Watching Trip can be cancelled without prior notice subject to “Sea Conditions”.
After enjoying watching the Dolphins, we proceed towards the Marina to return to the hotel. En route we stop by a nice place to enjoy snorkeling and swimming in open sea.
Duration; 3,5 hours |