A Journey through Arabian Opulence & Cultural Marvels of the Gulf

Overview

A 7-night voyage aboard EXPLORA I, departing Dubai on 23 Dec 2027 and returning to the same port, calling at 6 destinations along the way.

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1. 1

   Day 1 ·DubaiEmbark

   23 Dec 2027

   Depart 15:00

   Seek out a sun-soaked city of luxurious excess, thrilling innovation and impressive landmarks. So cosmopolitan it hurts. Ski through snow, watch choreographed waterworks, listen to ship-shape opera, behold another Lamborghini, sail an abra and gasp at the floral universe. Delve into Old Dubai’s forgotten past, get the picture at the lofty Dubai Frame and head downtown to the iconic Burj Khalifa and uber-extravagant Mall. Rotate on the cosmical wheel and fine dine in the sky. Like a shimmering mirage, Dubai’s diversity lights up Arabian skies with its ability to evolve and astound.
   
2. 2

   Day 2 ·Dubai

   24 Dec 2027

   Seek out a sun-soaked city of luxurious excess, thrilling innovation and impressive landmarks. So cosmopolitan it hurts. Ski through snow, watch choreographed waterworks, listen to ship-shape opera, behold another Lamborghini, sail an abra and gasp at the floral universe. Delve into Old Dubai’s forgotten past, get the picture at the lofty Dubai Frame and head downtown to the iconic Burj Khalifa and uber-extravagant Mall. Rotate on the cosmical wheel and fine dine in the sky. Like a shimmering mirage, Dubai’s diversity lights up Arabian skies with its ability to evolve and astound.
   
3. 3

   Day 3 ·At Sea

   25 Dec 2027
4. 4

   Day 4 ·Ad Dammam

   26 Dec 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00
5. 5

   Day 5 ·Doha

   27 Dec 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:00

   Delve into a progressive Qatari capital where age-old souks meet sparkling city skyscrapers. Discover how the hallmarks of glamour have replaced pearl diving with a peek around The Pearl and Lusail for pricey real estate and haute couture. Acquire added luxury with a float around the mall or at Banana Island. Delve into one of Doha’s biggest draws at I.M. Pei’s designer gem - The Museum of Islamic Art. Consume insane cuisine, drop into mind-blowing mosques, dune surf with a Persian Gulf backdrop and play Qatar Master standard golf. Friendly Doha delivers an intriguing mix of wonders with ancient traditions.
   
6. 6

   Day 6 ·Abu Dhabi

   28 Dec 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 21:00

   Frolic in a beguiling modern playground, twinkling with ancient cultural colossus, art and sun-baked sandscapes. Attend enthralling events and cool workshops on Saadiyat Island, jet ski over sparkling seas and journey through impressive collections at the Louvre. Take a desert safari; sandboard, burn up dunes on a quad or live the Liwa culture. Learn Bedouin tribe traditions and watch camels race. Try Emirati cookery, beckon falconry, shoot archery and paddle through peaceful mangrove forests to glimpse indigenous wildlife. Make travelling tales a reality in a region where nothing is beyond reach.
   
7. 7

   Day 7 ·Ras Al Khaimah

   29 Dec 2027

   Arrive 09:00Depart 19:00
8. 8

   Day 8 ·DubaiDisembark

   30 Dec 2027

   Arrive 07:00

   Seek out a sun-soaked city of luxurious excess, thrilling innovation and impressive landmarks. So cosmopolitan it hurts. Ski through snow, watch choreographed waterworks, listen to ship-shape opera, behold another Lamborghini, sail an abra and gasp at the floral universe. Delve into Old Dubai’s forgotten past, get the picture at the lofty Dubai Frame and head downtown to the iconic Burj Khalifa and uber-extravagant Mall. Rotate on the cosmical wheel and fine dine in the sky. Like a shimmering mirage, Dubai’s diversity lights up Arabian skies with its ability to evolve and astound.
   

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