UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Feb 1 – 15, 2024
PRICE
$4,395
DURATION
15 Days | 14 Nights
GROUP MAX
14 People
PHYSICAL
Easy
WEATHER
Warm, 60F-70F
TOUR OVERVIEW
Enter the United Arab Emirates with an introduction to the ultra-modern city of Dubai, one of seven emirates, rich with culture, history, lifestyles, beliefs and food in the Arabic world. Appreciate its architecture, shimmering sand dunes and the marble magnificence of the Sheik Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Go out on a safari with a camel ride and have BBQ dinner during the sunset.
TOUR LEADER
Himel Chowdhury
TOUR PRICE
$4,395
SOLD OUT
Maximum 2 Travelers per Reservation
$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space. The availability of space is based on a first come, first serve basis.
100% of the balance is required 90 days before the first day of the tour.
DAY 1 • • •
Arrival in Dubai International Airport with a transfer to your hotel. Rest with relaxing at the swimming pool. Afterwards, a welcome dinner. Sleep in Dubai for 7 nights.
DAY 2 • • •
Hotel Burj Al Arab, Etihad Museum and Al Shindagha Museum & Perfume House. Evening dinner at Emirati restaurant.
DAY 3 • • •
Morning visit to the history museum, the House of Maktoum. Have lunch at Café & Baker Shop where Deaf people work. After lunch, visit Zabeel Palace, originally built in 1950s where once home of Dubai’s then Ruler Sheikh Rashin bin Saeed Al Maktoum, which is now government. Later, mingle with Deaf people at Dubai Deaf Club.
DAY 4 • • •
Drive along to Palm Jumeirah Island and enjoy the next level with the view of an uninterrupted view of Palm Jumeirah from the highest point of The Palm Tower and have lunch there. After lunch, go and see the Dubai Butterfly Garden – the world’s largest covered butterfly garden and then visit Dubai Miracle Garden and stroll in the Global Village.
DAY 5 • • •
Dubai Frame, Museum of the Future and have lunch at Deaf-owned restaurant. Afterwards, Dubai Aquarium at Dubai Mall and much more.
DAY 6 • • •
In the morning with options: relax in one of many beaches of your choice, swim at the hotel, shopping, free leisure time, etc… and return to hotel to get ready for afternoon trip to the Dessert Safari by 4×4 wheel-drive vehicles. Hop on a camel for a ride over the sand dunes with a sunset followed by a BBQ dinner and a belly dance performance in the desert.
DAY 7 • • •
Morning visit to Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort. After lunch, check out Deira, the oldest commercial district in Al Seek and Dubai Creek and its famous Naif market, including Grand Souk, Gold Souk and Spice Souk via Dubai Creek taxi boat.
DAY 8 • • •
Transfer to Abu Dhabi while on the way to view of all the landmarks with ease and go inside the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque where you will see the biggest marble building in the world. Sleep in Abu Dhabi for 2 nights.
DAY 9 • • •
Visit Abrahamic Family House of stunning new multi-faith complex of a mosque, church and synagogue, and educational center on Saadiyat Island, the cultural heart of Abu Dhabi. After lunch, Qasr Al-Watan Palace and Qasr Al Hosn.
DAY 10 • • •
Transfer to Al Ain to visit Al-Ain Oasis, the largest oasis in the city of Al Ain consisting of 150K date palm trees and 100 other plantations. Continue to Qar Almuwaiji, Al Jahili Fort and small shop with all kinds of camels and camel themed souvenirs. Overnight in Al Ain.
DAY 11 • • •
Transfer to Dubai in the morning and have a free time with optional of beach, hotel pool, shopping, explore around, etc… until after lunch and return to hotel for check-in. Then, visit Burj Khalifa Skyscraper, known for being the world’s tallest building with an enjoyable view from the observation deck and then go down to the ground level and watch the Dubai Water Fountain, the world’s largest choreographed fountain system. Sleep in Dubai for 4 nights.
DAY 12 • • •
Day trip to Khor Fakkan to see the Khor Fakkan Amphitheater, Hisn Khor Fakkan Museum, Shees Garden, Old Market and Souq Sharq (a traditional crafts museum).
DAY 13 • • •
Ride on the Glass Side through a transparent tube connecting level 53 with level 52 of one of the prominent skyscraper buildings with a view of Dubai. Lunch at the Mall of the Emirates with a short visit to an indoor ski resort. After lunch, ride on Ain Dubai Ferris Wheel, the world’s largest observation wheel with a bird eye view of Dubai’s skyline. Late afternoon, relax with the sun at Marina Beach, wander around the beachfront and Marina Bay. In the evening, buffet dinner on the Dhow Cruise at the Marina.
DAY 14 • • •
A half day trip to Sharjah – Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, Sharjah Museum Authority and much more. Return to Dubai and have free time in the late afternoon before having a farewell dinner in the evening.
DAY 15 • • •
Transfer to airport for your afternoon/evening departure flight or your next destination.
- 14 nights in 3-4 stars accommodations.
- 17 meals: Breakfast (14) and Dinner (3)
- Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf guides.
- All transportation expenses.
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Most tips, except for your Tour Leader.
- Informative travel preparation packet.
- $100 discount per person on your next regular tour.
- International airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
- Travel insurance.
- Visa entry.
Why do you need travel insurance?
LEARN DIFFERENT SIGN LANGUAGES!
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Learn MoreTOUR MANAGER
Himel Chowdhury
TOUR PRICE
$4,395
SOLD OUT
Maximum 2 Travelers per Reservation
$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space. The availability of space is based on a first come, first serve basis.
100% of the balance is required 90 days before the first day of the tour.
Why do you need travel insurance?
LEARN DIFFERENT SIGN LANGUAGES!
Hands On Travel is a proud sponsor to Intersign University which provides sign language courses in many different countries.
Learn MorePRICE
$4,395
DURATION
15 Days | 14 Nights
GROUP MAX
14 People
PHYSICAL
Easy
WEATHER
Warm, 60F-70F
GALLERY
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RESERVATION
Spots are based on a first come, first serve basis. A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve your space and can be paid with a debit or credit card. Alternative payment options include personal check or wire transfer. After registration, you will receive an automatic email response with further instructions. Full payment is due 90 days before the start of your tour.
Absolutely yes! You can contact us by clicking this link and fill out the form and we will get back to you. Above all, we want to make your tour a memorable one for your group.
HOT is proud of the three distinct reasons that allow it to be different from other tour companies: they use sign language exclusively, travel in small groups which provide an intimate experience while also having more flexibility on their schedule, and spend time visiting places they love versus wasting time at places where there wasn’t much interest..
Generally, all tours will provide accommodations in double rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast, transportation expenses including lunch and dinner (depending on the itinerary), museum entrance fees along with a $100 credit towards your next full tour. In addition we provide you with information about each specific tour so that you can be fully aware of what is included.
We will be happy to assist you with a custom-designed tour, tailored towards your preferences. If not, stay up to date by joining our mailing list in order for us to provide you with any future tours that we may have availability for.
Did you know that we have travel consultants who can assist you? You can go to our Travel Consulting page for more information. The best way to accomplish this would be to seek out friends and/or family members (usually in order of 6 people) so they will lower the costs significantly, or advertise open spots on your tour publicly. We also have discounts, and some other advantages! What’s more- we are able to lower the level of accommodations as well as remove extras all together which make it feasible for a low cost.
It is often easier for us to permit single travelers when it comes time to sign up for our tours. If you are unable to find a partner and need assistance, please contact us as we may have singles available on the list- pending your approval first. There are some tours that allow exceptions for those seeking not only with partners but also without them too!
If somebody backs out, please register on our wait list or contact us directly so that we can put you on the wait list for a similar tour. We will also keep your name up to date with our latest tours and alerts about similar upcoming trips in order to give you a chance at joining them.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Hands On Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Travel protection plans include coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more. To learn more about how to help protect you and your trip investment, visit the following link: TRAVEL PROTECTION
Don’t hesitate. We will stay in touch with you from the date of deposit until your arrival at the starting point of your tour, to make sure that all is well before departure. You can contact us via phone or e-mail any time for questions and we will remain in communication throughout your trip!
BILLING
No, we do not charge any extra fees or fuel surcharges. The listed price is the price you pay. Including tax.
You can find this under our Terms & Conditions. If you find it necessary to cancel your confirmed tour reservation, you must notify HOT about it by e-mail. You may transfer your space to another suitable person or request us to seek replacements. If your replacement is found, HOT will, at its discretion depending on the time frame, refund your deposits/payments or apply it towards a future Hands on Travel tour that is to be taken no more than 3 years after the dates of the original tour. If your replacement is not found, the cancellation of your reservation will become effective and the following charges will apply: (a) if cancelled more than 90 days before the first day of the tour, all installment or additional payments will be refunded to you minus the non-refundable deposit of US $500 per person and any non-refundable payments that HOT has made to suppliers. (b) if cancelled less than 90 days before the first day of the tour, no refunds will be made.
Since tour prices are quoted as a package, no partial refunds can be made for the unused portion of any tour including lodging, meals, or any other items that are included in the tour price. This does not apply to those who wish to participate in only a portion of a tour. In this case, we can pro-rate costs for the unused days.
After registration, you will receive an automatic email reply with further instructions. A $500 per person booking deposit is required to reserve your spot on the trip and can be paid by personal check, credit card and/or wire transfer. Full payment is due no less than 90 days before the start of the trip.
If you need to cancel or postpone your trip 3 or more months before the start, all monies paid will be refunded minus the $500 non-refundable deposit. You can also transfer the entire amount of your deposit to be used for a later trip if we are able to find replacements.
DURING THE TOUR
Big coach buses separate us from local people. We fail to experience or understand the “hands on” lives of locals.
We started out as a walking tour company. Walking offers close-up experiences with local people and hidden gems to discover.
It’s much easier to communicate full to everyone in semi-circle and make sign language 100% accessible. No more missing what is being said.
We’d be able to dine in smaller, cozier and unique restaurants that would offer a local culinary experience unlike large, tourist-oriented restaurants. And, we’d be able to stay at smaller accommodations in prime locations unlike large chain hotels outside the city limits.
We strive to include local guides for certain days to promote maximum cultural experience as well as exchange deaf-related insights.
Most of our customers will gain insightful observations and deeper understanding on how Deaf people live on a local level.
Most of our customers will gain insightful observations and deeper understanding on how Deaf people live on a local level.
