• Flight included
  • Accommodation

A dreamy escape to Dubai & Abu Dhabi with an Arabian Gulf cruise

  • Cruise
  • 9 nights
  • United Arab Emirates
New trip
£ 1,799.00 -28%
price from £ 1,299.00 per person
  • total price from £ 2,598.00
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  • price based on: 2 adults

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Discover the delights of the UAE plus a full-board cruise along the enchanting Arabian coast – includes all travel and hotel options

  • Visiting fabulous, futuristic cities from the UAE to Qatar and Oman
  • Staying aboard a heavenly cruise with luxurious amenities
  • Opportunities to discover Arabian beach and desert beauty
     

From epic, glittering skyscrapers brushing the heavens to down-to-earth spice souks, you’ll be in the thick of everything there is to love about the UAE’s biggest cities. You’ll start in sparkling Dubai, where you can tick off iconic sites like Jumeirah Beach, Dubai Mall and throw an optional desert safari into the mix. Next, the wonderful Celestyal Discovery cruise ship will wind you along the Arabian coast to discover the hubs of Qatar and Oman, where you can continue your mega mall dreams, but also plunge into aquamarine waters, watch dolphins, or pursue trails up into the stunning mountain scenery of Jebel Jais. Return to Abu Dhabi where Emirati tradition meets striking modernity and beaches galore, before concluding the trip of a lifetime.

Included
  • Two nights in Dubai (choice of standard or superior hotels)

  • Four nights aboard the Celestyal Discovery

  • Two nights in Abu Dhabi (choice of standard or superior hotels)

  • Breakfast included in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

  • Full-board basis on your cruise

  • Flights are included from your selected airport to Dubai, returning from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

  • One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage per person

  • Private transfers included

  • This holiday is supplied to us by THG Holidays and is ATOL protected (9528)

Trip details

Day 1 & 2: UK – Dubai

Touch down in the pearl of the Arabian Gulf: Dubai is a shimmering mirage of skyscrapers, powdery white beaches, decadent mega malls and futuristic design, all standing on the sands of its Arabian heritage. Freshen up at your hotel before exploring the dazzling delights of the city. Take it easy wi…

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Day 3 - 6: Iconic Arabia Cruise

On your last day in Dubai, you’ll be transferred to Abu Dhabi cruise port, where your Celestyal Discovery Cruise Ship awaits, floating on glittering turquoise waters.

Day 3: Abu Dhabi

Slow down the pace as you exchange glitzy, glamorous Dubai for the nation’s less touristy capital. …

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Celestyal Discovery

Day 7 & 8: Abu Dhabi – UK

Wave your happy cruise memories goodbye as you prepare to disembark in Abu Dhabi this morning. You’ll be transferred to your hotel, with two full days to explore anything you missed last time. Perhaps you’d like to dive a little deeper into the city’s cultural prestige as the nation’s political cap…

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Travel details

Flights are included from your selected airport to Dubai, returning from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

A 5kg hand luggage and a 20kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as private airport transfers.

Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.

From London Heathrow Airport to Dubai, with British Airways:
Outbound: departing between 20.00 and 22.00, arriving between 07.00 and 09.00 +1
Inbound: departing at 10.00, arriving at 14.00

From Manchester to Dubai, with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa or Gulf Air airways:
Outbound: departing between 20.00 and 22.00, arriving between 07.00 and 09.00 +1
Inbound: departing between 08.00 and 17.00, arriving between 15.00 and 23.00

Please note that your outbound flight is overnight, so please bear this in mind when planning the time you'll be away. The date you select as your check-in date will be the day you'll fly out from the UK, and you'll arrive in Dubai the following day to commence your 8-night holiday. Therefore, you'll be away for a total of 9 nights.

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Conditions

Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking.

Passport, visa and health requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. For some countries (e.g. Singapore, Thailand), you may be required to complete a Digital Arrival Card or other immigration procedures prior to or upon arrival. We recommend that you complete any required digital forms as early as possible to save time upon arrival. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Estimated flight times

If your deal includes flights, the flight times shown are estimated and therefore subject to change. Please note that your preferred departure time cannot be guaranteed in every case.

Cancellation and amendments

To make changes to your planned itinerary, to upgrade, or if you have any questions about your booking, please contact the supplier directly on 0330 311 5120 or customersupport@thgholidays.co.uk. To find out more about the policy for this offer, please visit the partner's website: http://www.thgholidays.co.uk

Flight confirmation disclaimer

Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed on this trip.

Optional services

To provide you with the best choice, we partner with a wide range of airlines. Please be aware that many carriers now charge extra for optional services like seat reservations and additional baggage. These airline-specific fees are not included in your holiday price unless stated. We recommend visiting your chosen airline's website directly to review their policies and understand any potential additional charges.

Hotel information

Please note that members can choose between standard and superior hotels during the booking process, and additionally that on very rare occasions the mentioned hotels may be changed for a hotel of similar or higher standard.