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April  3, Friday evening - Departure at 10:00pm from IAD on UNITED Flight 967

April 4, Saturday - Evening arrival at 6:50pm into DBX (over night in Dubai)

April 5, Sunday - Breakfast at hotel, full-day Dubai City Tour, lunch included, evening: free time (over night Dubai).

Dubai is a city of contrasts, with a near dizzying blend of ancient landmarks and ultra-modern features. Visit Burj Al Arab Hotel—the world’s tallest—set on a man-made island, Jumeirah Mosque, and the impressive Emirates Tower, the tallest building in all of the Middle East and Europe. A visit to the Dubai Museum will give you background on Dubai in its pre-oil days, before you head to see the wind-tower houses and textile market. Next cross Dubai Creek by ‘abra’, the traditional water taxi, to end your tour with a feast for the senses: the exotic smells of the Spice Souk and the glitter of the biggest Gold Souk in the world.

April 6, Monday - Breakfast at hotel, Morning lecture, Afternoon: Desert Safari Half-Day Tour and Desert Barbecue (over night Dubai),   

Bring back tales of excitement from a night in Arabia. After speeding through the golden desert to witness a glorious sunset you will be escorted to a traditional Bedouin camp. Relax on a Persian rug or try a camel ride before dining under the stars.

April 7, Tuesday -

Ras Al Khaimah has a rich cultural legacy and boasts dramatic landscapes with rugged mountains, sandy deserts and lush green plains all situated along the Arabian Gulf. Sheik Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi describes Ras Al Khaimah as “a haven of peace where age-old traditions and modern life co-exist in harmony.”

April  8, Wednesday - Breakfast at hotel, Travel to Abu Dhabi, Afternoon free in Abu Dhabi.

Evening reception with local businessman and political leaders (over night in Abu Dhabi),

April 9, Thursday - Tour of Abu Dhabi: Take in the spectacular sights of Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, and enjoy a buffet lunch at one of the city's finest restaurants.

Often known as "the Manhattan of the Middle East," Abu Dhabi is a sightseer's dream come true. En route from Dubai, this tour passes through the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, the world's largest man-made port. Breathtaking views of the city await at Al Hisn Fort, followed by a stop at the Emirates Palace—a million-square-meter luxury hotel. Continue on to Sheikh Kalifa's Palace—residence of the U.A.E.'s president—and then visit Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, the largest mosque in the country. A buffet lunch is included in the tour.

April 10, Friday - Breakfast at hotel.  Travel to Jumeirah.  Visit Mall of the Emirates.  Overnight in Jumeirah Beach.

April 11, Saturday - Breakfast at hotel, Free day at the beach in Dubai, (departure at 11:20pm on UNITED Flight 977 from DBX)

April 12, Sunday - Arrive at IAD 6:44am