White
Sands Tours & Travel has developed diverse tour packages -
each with a distinct identity and appeal. From city to mountain
tours, and desert safaris to shopping tours, each has been
tailor-made to suit the diverse requirements of travelers.
DUBAI
CITY TOUR :
A trip through the time-less charm of the old world and the
spellbinding magic of Dubai's modern face.
Duration : Half day Price inclusive of soft drinks,
water and museum tickets
Itinerary : Dubai City Tour assures q quick glimpse
of the spectacular tourist spots of Dubai. Starting from the
cultural landmark of Dubai, the Jumeirah Mosque, the tour takes
you through the Jumeirah Beach Road, the posh residential area of
the emirate to the Jumeirah Beach, which is dotted by innumerable
five star properties, and the world's only seven star hotel, the
Burj Al Arab. The tour continues to the camel racetrack and the
Nad Al Sheba Racing and Golf Club, which hosts the world's richest
horseracing competition. You will travel down the Sheikh Zayed
Road, the bustling highway that connects Dubai with Abu Dhabi, the
capital city, - dotted with amazing constructions such as the
Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, and modern residential
villas, which are now open for ownership, to visit the World Trade
Centre. It is the premier exhibition center of Dubai, and here,
you can also watch the Dubai International Convention Centre, a
top-notch conference and convention place.
After a short break by the Dubai creek - regarded as the lifeline
of the city, where you can catch the unique sight of abras plying
passengers across the two hearts of Dubai - the tour extends to
the Dubai Museum, which houses archeological proofs of Dubai's
heritage. Following a visit to the bustling textile market, where
you can pick up some fabulous deals on clothes, you visit the wind
towers - traditional Arab architectural marvel - before
culminating at the gold souk, which will leave you spellbound with
its dazzling display of gold, silver and diamond jewellery.
DUBAI
SHOPPING TOUR :
Win fabulous deals at Dubai's elegant shopping malls.
Duration : Half day. Prices inclusive of soft
drinks, water and museum tickets
Itinerary : The Dubai Shopping Tour takes you to the
various shopping malls in the city - most of them elegant works of
architecture too offering umpteen photo opportunities. The tour
includes the Bur Juman Centre, Lamcy Plaza and Deira City Center,
where you will find an amazing array of electronic goods,
clothing, leatherwear, and accessories at competitive prices.
Watch out for SALE tags. They assure good bargains.
The Bur Dubai textile street and electronics good street is the
next stop, where too you can pick up quality goods at competitive
prices. The final lap of the tour is to the Deira Gold centre, and
Gold Land, which present a mind boggling display of gold, silver,
and diamond jewellery, and exotic watches.
SHARJAH/AJMAN CITY TOUR :
A trip to savour the cultural richness of the UAE
Duration : Half day. Prices inclusive of softdrinks,
water and museum tickets
Itinerary : Sharjah, hardly a 15-minute drive from
Dubai, is regarded as the Cultural Capital of the Middle East. The
tour covers such enchanting spots as the Cultural Square and the
American University in Sharjah, its premises sprawling over
hectares of land and boasting fine Arabian architecture. In Ajman,
you will visit the Fort Museum - housed in an ancient fort and
delivering delightful insights into the pre-oil living habits of
the local population. Other places of visit in the two emirates
include the Majahrah Souq with its intricate mosaics and golden
dome, the 150-year old Al Naboodah House, the King Faisal Mosque,
The Pearl Monument, and the Blue Souk, where you can fetch some
bargains of your lifetime in carpets, gold, silver, antiques,
perfumes, and clothing.
AL
AIN TOUR :
A visit to the garden city of the UAE
Duration : One day. Price inclusive of softdrinks
and water
Itinerary : The greenest of all emirates in the UAE,
Al Ain is regarded the garden city of the country and hosts annual
flower shows. An oases displaying lavish green spreads, Al Ain has
orchads and farms. The tour covers the largest camel market in the
UAE, the Al Ain Museum, and the spectacular Jebel Hafeet, the
tallest mountain in the UAE. After lunch, you can shop around and
on the way back to Dubai, you pass through Buraimi in Oman.
CAPITAL TOUR, ABU DHABI :
Touring the majestic capital city
Duration : One day. Price inclusive of soft drinks,
water and museum tickets.
Itinerary : Past the large Jebel Ali port - one of
only two man-made structures on earth visible from the moon - the
tour takes you from Dubai through the bustling Sheikh Zayed Road
to Abu Dhabi. En route, you pass through lush green plantations -
the UAE's efforts at afforestation. Abu Dhabi is a striking city
with imposing skyscrapers, and an impressive Riviera style
corniche fringing the blue waters with its enticing offshore
islands.
EAST
COAST TOUR :
Relax by the countryside and pristine beaches
Duration : One day. Price inclusive of soft drinks
and water
Itinerary : Away from the hustle and bustle of the
cities, drive through lush green agricultural farms, pick some
knick knacks from a local market in the hills, past the valleys
renowned for mineral springs including Dhaid and Masafi, unwind at
14th century fort built by the Portugese. Have lunch at the local
restaurant before visiting the Bidaya Mosque, the oldest in the
UAE. The tour culminates at Fujairah where you can unwind by the
pristine beaches and gaze at the mesmerizing Hajjar mountain
ranges.
HAJJAR MOUNTAIN TOUR :
Explore the mountains
Duration : One day. Price inclusive of soft drinks
and water
Itinerary : Are you ready for some adventure in the
Hajjar mountains, which border the UAE with Oman? Driving through
the emirates of Sharjah and Ajman, the tour blazes a trail taking
unbeaten paths, enabling you to discover wadis. Lunch will be
served at the local restaurant. A visit to the Bidaya Mosque, the
oldest in the UAE, is the next part. The surrounding forests are
ideal for a different photography experience.
HATTA
TREK :
Walking through the wadis
Duration : Full day. Price inclusive of soft drinks
and water
Itinerary : Driving down rough roads, traversing
amber deserts, shrubby wilderness, and fertile farms, the Hatta
Trek is undertaken in a 4-wheel drive to provide you the authentic
feel of a rugged desert drive. Traversing endless wadis in Hatta,
streams, rivulets and deep trenches, the tour also presents an
opportunity to swim, so don’t forget your swimming trunks. The
tour rounds off with a visit to a 16th century fort, and some
farms, before culminating at Hatta.
DREAMLAND WATER PARK :
Amusement park pleasure
Duration : Full day. Price inclusive of transfer,
entrance fee, soft drinks and water
The Dreamland Aqua Park in Umm Al Quwain is a preferred tourist
destination for tourists as well as residents for the unbridled
joy it offers. Enjoy a whole day at the park taking active
participation in myriad water sports.
DHOW
CRUISE DINNER :
Gently by the waters
Duration : Three hours. Price inclusive of to and
fro transfer from the hotel, water, soft drinks, tea or coffee,
sea food and a meat BBQ dinner
Itinerary : What can be more relaxing and romantic
than a silent cruise in the waters of the creek aboard a dhow
under the moonlight? The trip on the dhow is also an excellent
opportunity to take in the true splendour of Dubai by night as you
glide smoothly through the waters that criss-cross the city.>br>
Catch a magnificent view of the Sheikh Saeed House and the
Heritage Village, in addition to the night skyline. Round off the
evening out by feasting on fresh seafood and a meat barbecue.
DUNE
SAFARI BARBECUE :
Traversing dunes to dine in style
Duration : Seven hours. Price inclusive of BBQ
buffet dinner, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee, camel rides,
local dresses for photography, hubble-bubble (Sheesha) and belly
dancing
Itinerary : When in Arabia, be like an Arab. Venture
into the desert in the evening. Drive in a 4x4 to the interiors of
the desert experiencing the unique thrills of a roller-coaster
ride over the sand dunes. The tour takes a break at the highest
sand dune to take in the breathtaking beauty of the setting sun.
It continues to a Bedouin camp in the middle of the desert where
soft drinks, water, tea and coffee are made available. You can
take camel rides, enjoy a seesha, feast on a true Arabic BBQ
dinner, and scintillate your senses by watching belly dancing, a
fascinating dance choreographed to the beats of Arabic music. All
the while, you can recline in tents and watch the splendour of the
star-lit desert sky too.
OVERNIGHT SAFARI :
Desert by night
Duration : Overnight Price includes BBQ buffet
dinner, camel rides, soft drinks, water, tea or coffee, belly
dancing and light breakfast
Itinerary : Enjoy the true charm of the Arabian
desert by staying overnight in a desert camp. Take in the charm of
the starlit desert sky as you huddle in comfort around a bonfire.
The brilliant radiance of the moon illuminates the desert evoking
a majestic charm to the desert. Enjoy camel rides, have a BBQ
dinner, and watch belly dancing. In the night, retire to your
carpeted rooms where you are provided hot Arabic tea, coffee and
sleeping bags. In the captivating silence of the early morning,
you have a light breakfast and set to the Hatta wadis for a
refreshing bath in the natural springs before proceeding back to
Dubai.
FISHING TRIP :
Exploring the sea
Minimum of six in the group
Duration : Half day. Price inclusive of transfer,
light dinner, soft drink, water, tea or coffee
Itinerary : The tour starts at 7am, and winds up a
neat 13 hours later. Driving down to the Ajman Marina, about 45
minutes from Dubai, you will be welcomed to a yacht where tea,
coffee, soft drinks and water are made available. You set out to
the see for an unforgettable experience of deep-sea fishing, with
the yacht providing you with all fishing equipment. A buffet lunch
will be served while you are still in the high seas. Enjoy the
thrills and frills of exploring the sea. You return to the
mainland by 2pm.
CRAB
HUNTING :
The thrill of a good day out
Minimum of six in the group
Duration : Half day. Price inclusive of transfer,
water, soft drinks and light dinner
Itinerary : The tour starts early at 4pm as a
special coach takes you to Umm Al Quwain. After having a light
meal, a boat takes you out to the seas for crab hunting. Your
catch can be cooked according to your choice at the end of the
long evening. Feast on a BBQ dinner, and by 11pm return to Dubai.
JET
SKI :
Tackling the seas
Duration : One hour, Price inclusive of transfer
Itinerary : Drive out into the open waters in our
modern jet ski scooters. You will be provided with waterproof
jackets, and you are assured of your safety.
HELICOPTER RIDE :
A bird’s eye view
Duration : 15 minutes
Discover Dubai from the most vantage points – up in the sky.
Flying over the city by night, you can take in the breathtaking
beauty of the city.
CAMEL RIDES AND SAND SKI TOUR :
Desert pleasures
Duration : Half a day
Ride on an Arabian camel deep down into the heart of the desert.
Also take part in sand skiing, the latest fad in Dubai, as you
glide down sand dunes in skiis.
