The Magic of the Middle East- Dubai and Abu Dhabi!

Day 1: Sofia – Abu Dhabi – Dubai
Flight Sofia – Abu Dhabi: departs at 13:45 / arrives at 20:50. Upon arrival at Abu Dhabi airport, you will be greeted by a company representative speaking Bulgarian. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in.
Dinner – packed meal (Optional: $15 per person). Overnight stay.

Day 2: Abu Dhabi – Dubai
06:30 – 09:00: Breakfast.
09:00 – 14:00: Half-day tour of New Dubai in Bulgarian + visit to The View during the tour, ending at Dubai Mall (Optional: $75 per person). Places visited: Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai Mall. This tour provides an overview of Dubai’s development from a small fishing village to a global metropolis in less than 30 years and offers guidance for how to spend your free time in Dubai.

From the hotel, the tour proceeds to the mega-project Dubai Marina. You will see the world’s tallest residential building – Princess Tower, as well as the 360-degree twisted Cayan Tower, while taking photos with the modern luxury yachts docked in the marina.

The tour continues to the “eighth wonder of the world” – the artificial island Palm Jumeirah. We will drive along the “trunk” to reach the newest complex, The Pointe, with stunning views of the iconic Atlantis Hotel. Photo stop, then proceed to another symbol of Dubai – the “Arabian Venice” Madinat Jumeirah, where you can experience traditional Arabian atmosphere.

Your guide will also take you to the best spot for photos of Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab. The tour continues through one of Dubai’s most expensive areas – Jumeirah – to see where locals live and their luxury villas. You will have the opportunity to go up to The View for incredible photos of the Palm. The tour ends at Dubai Mall, where you will have free time. Optional (without return transfer):

17:00: Burj Khalifa – 124th floor at sunset: $85/person

17:00: Burj Khalifa – 148th floor at sunset: $140/person

20:00: Burj Khalifa – 124th floor at night: $65/person

20:00: Burj Khalifa – 148th floor at night: $120/person

Visit to the Aquarium: $50/person

18:00: Dinner at Dubai Mall (Optional: $45/person). Overnight stay.

Day 3: Dubai
06:30 – 10:00: Breakfast.
09:00 – 15:00: Arabian Tale (Old Dubai tour) with free time at the markets, lunch at a traditional restaurant, and BONUS visit to a local traditional house with a cup of Arabic coffee (Optional: $65/person).

18:00/18:30 – 22:30: Luxury yacht cruise along Dubai Marina with transfers and dinner (Optional: $110/person). Enjoy the grandeur of Dubai Marina aboard one of the largest luxury yachts in Dubai. Sail through the unique artificial canal of the marina to the Gulf and see the Palm Jumeirah. During this cruise, you will also see the iconic Atlantis Hotel lit up on the Palm. Onboard catering from a 5-star hotel with live chefs preparing food in front of you. Overnight stay.

Day 4: Dubai
06:30 – 10:00: Breakfast.
07:30 – 19:00: Full-day Musandam, Oman cruise with optional snorkeling in the Indian Ocean, including lunch and transfers (Optional: $85/person). Important: passport copies required!
19:00 – 20:00: Dinner at the hotel (Optional: $35/person). Overnight stay.

Day 5: Dubai
06:30 – 10:00: Breakfast.

09:00 – 12:00: Visit to Miracle Garden – the world’s largest natural flower garden (Optional: $60/person). Huge floral compositions and millions of live plants in the desert. Official opening: 01.10.2023. Includes ticket + transfer + Bulgarian-speaking guide.

12:00 – 14:00: Lunch at the hotel (Optional: $35/person).

15:00/30 – 21:30: Desert Safari with transfers and dinner including VIP package (Optional: $75/person). The tour includes hotel transfers, drift show in the “red dunes,” photo stop in the middle of the desert, camel ride, photos in traditional Arabian clothing, Arabian hookah, dinner, soft drinks, and entertainment program. This iconic Arabian desert safari is a must during your Dubai vacation. Enjoy an exciting evening with the traditions and culture of Dubai’s indigenous people: the Bedouins. The tour starts from your hotel lobby. Experience the red desert with its high dunes, drift show, camel riding, traditional Arabian hookah, and a rich dinner under the stars with entertainment. Overnight stay.

Day 6: Dubai – Abu Dhabi – Sofia
06:30 – 10:00: Breakfast.
09:00 – 18:00: Full-day Abu Dhabi tour in Bulgarian, ending at Abu Dhabi airport. The tour includes a visit to the country’s largest mosque – Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Learn about the history, culture, and religion of the local population. The mosque’s architecture provides amazing photo opportunities. The tour continues through Al Bateen, the city’s most expensive district, passing the old presidential palace before reaching the new Sheikh Qasr Al Watan palace. You will have the chance to admire the unique architecture and luxury of the palace, visit the assembly and ballroom, and see emblematic items from Sheikh’s personal collection. Lunch stop at Marina Mall, then photo stop at Corniche. The tour continues through the financial district and optionally to the local souk.

Transfer to Abu Dhabi airport. Flight Abu Dhabi – Sofia: departs at 21:25 / arrives at 01:10.

The sequence of the tours may be subject to change.

• Flight tickets Sofia – Abu Dhabi – Sofia with Wizz Air

• 1 piece of hand luggage up to 10 kg with dimensions 40 cm x 30 cm x 20 cm

• 4 nights with breakfast at the selected hotel in Dubai

• Airport greeting and transfer by a company representative in Bulgarian

• Dubai tour in Bulgarian + visit to The View

• Luxury yacht cruise on Dubai Marina

• Desert safari with transfers and dinner

• Dinner box (first night in the hotel room): sandwich, soft drink, and fruit

• 1 dinner at Dubai Mall

• 1 dinner at the hotel in Dubai

• 1 dinner during the Desert Safari

• Transfers (airport–hotel–airport)

• Full-day Abu Dhabi tour in Bulgarian, including a visit to the Sheikh’s Palace, with final stop at Abu Dhabi airport

• 24/7 service in Bulgarian

• Medical insurance with coverage up to €10,000

• All hotels offer free shuttle buses to the beach and selected malls

• “Tourism Dirham” fee: 10–20 AED (approx. $3–5) per night, per room – mandatory, payable at hotel check-in

• Lunch at the hotel – 67 BGN per person

• Optional baggage fees (prices subject to reconfirmation!):

• 99 BGN one-way for a second piece of hand luggage (dimensions 55 x 40 x 23 cm, up to 10 kg) + Wizz Priority

• 115 BGN one-way for checked baggage up to 10 kg

• 140 BGN one-way for checked baggage up to 20 kg

• Additional excursions and activities on-site

• Payment Terms for the Reservation:

• 50% of the total amount – within 2 days after confirmation of the reservation

• Remaining balance – up to 30 days before the departure date

• Cancellation Terms for the Reservation:

• Deadline for the customer to cancel the reservation without penalty – up to 31 days before the departure date, except for the cost of airline tickets and administrative fees, which are non-refundable

• For cancellations made within 30 to 0 days before the departure date, a penalty of 100% of the trip price applies

• Valeo Travel recommends purchasing additional "Trip Cancellation" insurance – no later than 5 days after signing the contract

• Useful Information:

• For overnight stays in Dubai, tourists must pay a mandatory “Tourism Dirham” fee – between 10 and 20 AED per night per room, depending on the chosen hotel; the fee is paid directly at the hotel reception upon check-in

• Electrical outlets in Dubai hotels follow the UK standard (Type G – three-prong); it is recommended to bring an adapter from Bulgaria, as availability in hotels is not guaranteed

• A valid international passport is required for travel, with at least 6 months validity after the return date

• If travelers wish to sit next to each other on the plane, a seat selection fee applies; different sections of the aircraft have different prices, and the request must be made in advance

• For children under 18 traveling without one or both parents, a notarized parental consent for leaving the country from the non-traveling parent(s) is required (original + 1 copy)

• For children whose parents have different surnames, a copy of the birth certificate listing both parents is required

• Bulgarian citizens with a valid passport can enter and stay in the United Arab Emirates without a visa

• Exact times for excursions will be determined locally; the tour operator reserves the right to change the sequence of the program

• General Information:

• Minimum number of participants for the trip: none

• Any changes in airport taxes by the airline are subject to additional payment

• Hotels may require a deposit on site – in cash or by credit card (the amount is blocked and released upon check-out)

• Child rates are valid when the child does not use an extra bed but shares the parent’s bed

• Additional excursions must be requested and paid for in advance from Bulgaria

• The agency is not responsible for changes in opening hours, entrance fees, or tickets for tourist attractions

• The trip is not suitable for persons with reduced or limited mobility

• Additional activities are not suitable for persons with reduced or limited mobility

• Currency Exchange Rate: 1 USD = 1.62 BGN

• Time Difference: Dubai is +2 hours compared to Bulgaria. Abu Dhabi is +2 hours compared to Bulgaria.