Itinerary Details
Swain Destinations: Dunes of Dubai to Maldives Beaches
Day 1 Welcome to Dubai
Enjoy an evening at leisure in vibrant Dubai. The city comes alive at night offering visitors plenty of choice from live music venues, bars, world-class restaurants to shopping in Dubai Mall or wondering the traditional souks.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Day 2 Dubai City and Desert
This morning explore the vibrant city of Dubai. Learn more about Dubai's rich history and tradition on a tour of the old city. See merchant traders around Dubai Creek, get an insight into times gone by at the Dubai Museum and browse the famous souks.
Late afternoon take the vintage route and explore the desert and its rich wildlife on board a 1950s Land Rover. As you drive through the pristine Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, you will find local exotic wildlife. Arriving at a Bedouin-style camp enjoy the hospitality of the local hosts with a dinner under the desert stars.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Meals: B, D
Day 3 At Leisure in Dubai
Dubai's rapid transformation has left it with a slice of old Arabia and a chunk of modern infrastructure. In Dubai, you'll find souks selling gold jewelry and traditional wares not far from modern shopping centers selling electronics and luxury items. Visitors to Dubai will also see wind towers and minarets rising up from old neighborhoods, dwarfed in turn by Dubai's office and hotel towers. But the biggest contrast can be seen in Dubai's landscape: A beautiful coastline and beaches are backed by an equally expansive desert, which in itself is a magnificent paradox of impressive sand dunes and starkly beautiful mountains.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Meals: B
Day 4 Abu Dhabi
Today explore the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, which offers a fascinating mix of the traditional and the progressive. Travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi, where you will visit the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Pass the tree-lined residential area of Al Bateen and its Royal Palaces. Visit the Heritage Village showcasing traditional desert villages. Drive along the Abu Dhabi Corniche which spreads across an impressive 5 miles of manicured waterfront, finally passing The Louvre Abu Dhabi for a photo stop.
Park Hyatt Dubai
Meals: B
Day 5 Dubai to Maldives
Today you will fly to Malé Airport (not included) where you will be assisted to your 40-minute scenic seaplane flight to your paradise resort. Nestled in the picturesque Raa Atoll, Heritance Aarah offers a premium all-inclusive experience. From immersive culinary journeys to rejuvenating wellness rituals and underwater marvels to exclusive accommodation, every moment invites you to find freedom.
Heritance Aarah Maldives
Meals: B, D
Day 6 At Leisure in the Maldives
Answer the call of adventure echoing in the breeze, beckoning you to come and experience the thrills of the Indian Ocean. Dive to the depths where Maldives attractions take the form of colorful coral and marine life. Ride the waves and feel a sense of pure freedom or sail the seas towards a new horizon.
Heritance Aarah Maldives
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7 At Leisure in the Maldives
The Maldives is famous for its clear, turquoise waters and abundant marine life, making it a fantastic destination for snorkeling and diving. You can explore coral reefs, and swim with manta rays and even whale sharks (depending on the season).
Heritance Aarah Maldives
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8 At Leisure in the Maldives
The resort offers a variety of water and wellness experiences, as well as several restaurants and bars from which to choose. Relax and adventure at your own pace.
Heritance Aarah Maldives
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9 At Leisure in the Maldives
Enjoy another day at leisure during your ultimate all-inclusive stay in paradise.
Heritance Aarah Maldives
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10 Depart Maldives
Fly by seaplane to Malé Airport to connect with your departing flight.
Meals: B
