Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSharjah City Sightseeing Tour - The Pearl of the Gulf
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Duration: 4.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Product code: 2168DXB001
This tour will take you to Sharjah, the "Pearl of the Gulf". One of the many landmarks to see during the tour is King Faisal Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the Emirates.
You will visit the renovated Fort of Sharjah, former residence of the ruling family originally built in 1820, then continue to the Heritage Museum and proceed to wander through the adjacent souk "Al Arsa".
Before returning to your hotel, you have time to stroll and shop at souk "Al Markazi" a treasure trove of carpets, jewelry and handicrafts. Don't forget to pick up a unique souvenir of your trip to the Middle East while you are here!
Al Naboodah House, Sharjah
Exact pick-up time from your hotel to be arranged with the supplier at time of re-confirmation. Return details: Tour returns to original point of departure. Hotel Pickup: Hotel pick up is available from all Dubai centrally located hotels and Dubai Port. Please advise your full hotel name and address, or cruise name and arrival date, at time of booking.
Cruise Port Pick-up:
A cruise port pick up can be arranged for passengers arriving and departing Dubai. For passengers arriving into PORT RASHID DUBAI CRUISE PORT you must advise the cruise line, ship name, docking and departure details at time of booking. Please allow at least 30 minutes from cruise arrival to disembark and meet the tour guide for your pick up.
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- Infants aged 3 years and under are free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat
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- English speaking guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Luxury air-conditioned coach or mini-bus transport
- Optional gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
Important Information:
Vehicles:
Buses used for excursions are of the highest standard available. All buses are air-conditioned and equipped with a microphone.
4x4 vehicles used for the off-road safaris are air-conditioned with a maximum capacity of 6 passengers plus driver. All drivers are qualified off-road professionals, first-aid trained and carry cell phones. All vehicles are equipped with seat-belts and passengers are required to wear them at all times.
Dress Code:
Lightweight summer clothing is suitable for most of the year, but sweaters or jackets may be needed for the winter months, especially in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles. Hats or some protection for the head are advisable when in direct sunlight. The United Arab Emirates has conservative dress traditions. Swimwear should be confined to the beach and hotel pools. Men and women should ensure shoulders and knees are covered when in public, especially in souks, shops and villages.
Photography:
Normal tourist photography is acceptable, but it is considered offensive to photograph Arab women. It is also courteous to ask permission before photographing men. Photographs of government buildings or military installations are not allowed.
Conditions:
The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any part of this tour for reasons of government decisions, public holidays, weather conditions, or similar.
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Definitely would do again. Got to see traditional Arab buildings, mosques and the beautiful area of ... Read more ›
Joanne P, Australia, March 2007
Quite different than Dubai. Enjoyed the half-day trip there, wished we could have stayed longer. The ... Read more ›
Anonymous, United States, April 2008
