Abu Dhabi and Doha are two rising destinations in a region that is bustling with economic and touristic activity.
Both destinations offer a large variety of cultural, sportive and leisure activities and you will easily be charmed by the Arabic legacy that is omni-present in both cities.
Follow us on a four-day journey and discover an oriental tale of two cities.
Day 1/ Abu Dhabi (UAE) – discovering the marvels of the capital
The group arrives at the international airport of Abu Dhabi, home to Etihad airlines, where they receive a warm and personalised welcome by our multi-lingual guides.
How about a transfer to the hotel on an iconic Harley Davidson or in one of our luxury cars? Still savouring the thrill and surprise, upon arrival at the hotel, you will be welcomed with a smooth and personalised check-in while sipping on an exotic mocktail.
Next, we head to the deep green forest and dark blue waters of the mangroves, a unique and protected habitat, which your guests will discover from our colourful kayaks, offering them a unique insight into this environment. Hungry from paddling? No worries, a copious buffet lunch is waiting for you.
Time for Abu Dhabi’s iconic monument: the Grand Mosque. One of the largest mosques in the world, it can host up to 40,000 visitors, for prayer or to marvel at its sheer beauty. Boasting 80 domes, over 1,000 columns and chandeliers in 24 carat gold, this exceptional piece of architecture will be the focal point of our crash course photography, guided by our master photographers. No better source of inspiration to get the cameras clicking!
We close off the first day with a traditional dinner in one of Abu Dhabi’s most popular Lebanese restaurants, serving only the best of the Oriental cuisine.
Day 2/ Abu Dhabi – time to speed up things!
On the second day we head towards Yas Island, and the world famous F1 circuit: time to get a personal feel of the pulsing speed of this city.
Buckle up, make yourself comfortable and relax to enjoy one of the most impressive rides you will take in your entire life. Which is your favourite? The classic Aston Martin GT4, Chevrolet Camaro, or Mercedes AMG? Or maybe you want to go all the way down the fast lane and try one of the F1 race cars. Get the pistons pumping, the engines roaring and see how your adrenaline levels rise along with the speedometer.
Lunch is served on the pool terrace of the impressive hotel overlooking the F1 circuit: this taste of the extra-ordinary is served only for the happy few.
The afternoon activities focus on the Ferrari theme park, the largest indoor and the only Ferrari branded theme park in the world, with over 20 Ferrari inspired rides…
To close this exciting day, we offer you a thematic dinner at the Royal palace, where the emirs from the past will share your table and their tales.
Day 3/ Doha – a leap in time!
We take off by plane to Doha, for a 1-hour flight to Doha’s international airport, home to Qatar airlines. The personalised Al Maha service by our multi-lingual guides, will make you feel at ease and welcome in this inspiring city. We transfer your group to the hotel in private luxury cars and welcome them with a refreshing mocktail.
The challenge of the day is to capture the past, present and future of Doha through the eyes of a camera lens. To kick off this challenge, we visit the Corniche and then move on to the Pearl – Doha’s man-made island – to finish in the bustling and ever so colourful Souq Waqif, where mysterious messages need to be decrypted with the help of the locals.
We break for lunch in a charming local Syrian restaurant, offering a great view on the passers-by and visitors of the Souq.
Then the tour takes us to the Enrichment Centre of Msheireib, a shining example of the ambitious and visionary ecological plans of Doha’s ruler.
Dinner offers another exceptional view of Doha: that from one of Doha’s first class restaurants, located along the Persian Gulf, with a stunning view on Doha’s impressive skyline and Corniche.
Day 4 /Doha – a tale of horses and sand
We leave for an exclusive visit to the ultramodern compound that hosts the breeding stables of the local ruler, including a guided tour through the exclusive realm of award-winning horses and their offspring. You are offered a rare insight into the infrastructure available to these champions (spa, showers, swimming pool, …).
Lunch is pleasantly spiced up by an elegant parade of Arab horses, showing off their elegance and power and confirming their proverbial beauty.
We leave in 4 wheel drives for an exciting rollercoaster adventure in what are most likely the most colourful and by all means the highest dunes in the Middle East. A unique experience, rife with laughter, emotions, cheering and self-explanatory “wow”.
After the excitement it is time for some introspection: we stop at the top of an impressive dune to soak up the silence and beauty of the desert and admire the elegance and skills of the falcon during a traditional falcon demonstration, while savouring the spirit of hospitality that comes with a cup of Arabic coffee or tea and local dates.
To top up the local experience, we take you to a genuine Bedouin camp for dinner. Surrounded by torch lights, smelling the perfumes of the local food, and with the surf of the sea rolling onto the beach, you will fully experience how it feels to be totally submerged into the local way of living.
We return to the hotel in 4×4 and then assist your group with the departure to the airport.
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