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      Portrait of Arabia: The Emirates, Qatar & Oman VIEW MAP DETAIL

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      Experience Dubai’s rich cultural traditions on a private Heritage Desert Safari aboard vintage 1950s Land Rovers, and dine at a Bedouin camp in the desert

       

      Sail the fjords of Khasab on a private dhow cruise in the “Norway of Arabia”

       

      Visit a wildlife preserve on Sir Baniyas Island, created as a refuge for endangered species, now home to thousands of animals, including giraffes, Arabian antelope, cheetahs, jackals, and more

       

      Visit the world’s largest falcon veterinary hospital where you will learn about the magnificent birds and their importance to Arab culture and have an opportunity to observe their care

       

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      Aboard ship alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the day, including house wines & spirits. Premium spirits and wines are available at extra cost

       

      Explore Qsar Al Watan, the new presidential palace in Abu Dhabi, stunning in scale and artistry, lavish with domes, Mughal arches, and steeped in decorative art, a cultural landmark 

       

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      Cultural journeys and expeditions

      Lose yourself in the immersive decorative art of the Qaboos Grand Mosque and the Qsar Al Watan Palace, in the view from the Sky deck of Dubai's tallest skyscraper, or in the eyes of a falcon. Cruise the desert fjords of Oman in a dhow, explore labyrinthine street bazaars, centuries-old castles, and a wildlife preserve on a desert island. Tour the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House in Muscat. Spectacular wealth has transformed the Arabian Peninsula, creating new worlds to explore, and your small ship is made to go to out of the way places

      Sail the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman to fascinating destinations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman on this unforgettable 12-day trip, with an 8-day cruise, two hotel nights in Dubai, UAE, and one night in Muscat, Oman. Tour the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House in Muscat … In Sur, visit a boat factory where traditional dhows are still built by hand… Enjoy a private dhow cruise on the desert fjords of Musandam … Discover Qatar’s capital, Doha, with visits to a cultural village, the Qatar National Museum and a choice of more sightseeing… visit a Falcon Hospital in Abu Dhabi, the Presidential Palace, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque… Enjoy an Arabian wildlife safari on the Sir Bani Yas Island nature preserve… and on a 2-night stay in Dubai, get to know the UAE’s largest city, famed for its iconic architecture, with a walking tour of Bastakia Quarter and a Q&A and private lunch at the Sheik Mohammed Cultural Center; an architectural lecture; a visit to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building; a Desert Heritage Safari, and more. Read Less

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      The Museum of Islamic Art

      Tour the I. M. Pei-designed, Museum of Islamic Art

      Representing art from three continents and over 1,400 years of creativity, innovation and cultural history, enter the Museum of Islamic Art, a gateway to the creations of Islamic culture & civilization over the millennia. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect, I. M. Pei, the museum is built along the waterfront of the Doha Bay and is comprised of a main building which rises five stories high, topped by a high atrium. Inside, discover masterpieces of Islamic art including ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, coins, textiles, jewelry and glass all interconnected by their profession of Islam.

      Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

      Walk the halls of the largest mosque in the UAE

      Enter the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world's largest mosques and the only one in the world to capture the unique interactions between Islam and world cultures. With an astonishing capacity of over 40,000 worshippers and visitors, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is truly a spectacle to behold. You'll have an opportunity today to go inside and see the sunlight-lit prayer hall, as well as the world's biggest chandelier and carpet, both of which are handmade. Take a moment to traverse the outer walls of the various domes, etched with passages from the Quran and painted with gold leaves in An-Naskh lettering.

      Wildlife Preserve on Sir Bani Yas Island

      A sanctuary to over 10,000 exotic animals...

      Located off the coast of Jebel Dhanna, southwest of Abu Dhabi is Sir Bani Yas Island, a sanctuary and home to 10,000 free-roaming animals including giraffes, cheetahs, gazelles, flamingos, golden jackals, caracals and the once-thought-extinct, Arabian Oryx. You'll get a chance to see these wonderful creatures today on a safari drive with a naturalist guide. Created in the 1970s as a sanctuary for endangered species; not only were the first animals imported, but the the lush grasslands and forests were also all planted by hand!

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      You'll find Activity and Pace Levels on all of our trips to give you a better idea of physical activity level – higher numbers mean a more active journey. To fully enjoy most journeys, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances; some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot and may include unpaved and uneven surfaces. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.

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