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In the northeast of the Arabian Peninsula, there is a beautiful and cozy state - the United Arab Emirates.
For a long time, the UAE has attracted travelers with its marvelous nature, fabulous beauty, developed infrastructure, promising exciting and vivid adventures and a lot of positive emotions. The Emirates charm with their oriental exoticism and at the same time offer travelers an unusual vacation -.
Do you dream of visiting the country of Arab sheikhs, the most tall skyscrapers the world, visit the best hotels on the planet, make purchases in the best jewelry workshops and shops, indulge in shopping in huge shopping centers? You should book a sea cruise to the Emirates now in order to enjoy an interesting journey on a cruise ship to the shores of the United Arab Emirates in the very near future.
The portal site is pleased to invite Russian tourists to visit the country of endless sandy beaches, gardens blooming in the middle of the deserts. Fascinating cruises in the Emirates will turn into an adventure for you, the memory of which will remain for many years.
Sea cruises – The best way get to know the UAE
A rich and eventful program awaits everyone who decides to go on sea cruises with Dreamlines. Traveling on a modern liner will help you get to know the United Arab Emirates better. Sea cruises will allow you to get to know more about the culture and history of each emirate, learn more about the amazing customs and traditions of these places.
What awaits you on a cruise to the cities of the UAE? The fabulously beautiful Fujairah, which strikes the imagination with its endlessly beautiful, unspoiled sea beaches, traditional Arab architecture and the hospitality of the locals. - the emirate, which tourists themselves call New York Manhattan, and which is buried in the greenery of beautiful gardens. Ajman is a place where travelers can enjoy peace and quiet, as well as appreciate the sights of the ancient center and local museums. - a place that offers a lot of entertainment for children and adults: from skiing to alpine skiing before visiting theme parks, of which, by the way, there are several. Umm Al Quawvin is an emirate where delicious seafood dishes are prepared, where the locals managed to preserve the centuries-old traditions of their ancestors.
Dreamlines invites you to the Emirates!
Dreamlines offers you exciting cruise routes on modern liners. A variety of entertainment, gourmet cuisine, the best conditions for water sports - all this will allow you to forget about boredom and make your cruise ship trip rich and interesting. You have the opportunity, with the help of the site's specialists, to book seats on comfortable liners of the new generation. Dreamlines will make your dreams of a beautiful trip to the United Arab Emirates come true!
The HIT of sales of the winter season 2019-2020 will traditionally be VISA-FREE CRUISES in the Persian Gulf.
Why Choose Gulf Cruises:
1. After all, a cruise is profitable;
2. Good weather is guaranteed (average temperature + 26 ° С) and warm sea (+ 24 ° С);
3. Short, comfortable and inexpensive direct flight (flight from Moscow about 5 hours);
4. Spacious interiors of the ship, where each guest has more personal space than other ships. Fully equipped AquaSPA, where you can undergo rejuvenating procedures using Elemis cosmetics, and then have a light salad in the SPA-cafe;
5. The opportunity to see several Emirates, Oman and Qatar in one cruise (during the trip, tourists will visit cities where most people still wear traditional clothes, and the way of life is radically different from the usual European, will be able to appreciate the masterpieces of authentic Arab architecture and feel the atmosphere mysterious East).
6. THIS CRUISE DOES NOT REQUIRE REGISTRATION OF VISAS FOR CITIZENS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION !!!
Since ancient times, the Persian Gulf has been strategically important for the peoples of this region. Sumerians, Babylonians, Assyrians, Persians, Arabs at different times used the waters of the Persian Gulf as a source of seafood and for navigation purposes. In the 19th century, when the richest deposits of gas and oil were discovered here, the Persian Gulf became one of the geopolitical centers of the planet.
Dubai as if saturated with sights: here are both the newest, ultra-modern buildings, and structures that remind us of bygone times. Having become a museum today, the Old Fort is surrounded by ancient buildings called "Bastakia". Its beautiful towers, which keep cool even in the heat, tell us their own story. For most tourists visiting Dubai, camel racing is an absolutely unforgettable experience - the favorite entertainment of the Arabs. Undoubtedly, the visit to the ethnographic Arab settlement, which recreates the life of the Bedouins, and the walk along the bay on the Dhow (Arab boat), and the famous fish and gold bazaar will certainly be remembered. Compatriots tired of the hustle and bustle and bad weather will find something to their liking in Dubai. Equally important is the role of Dubai as a venue for exhibitions and international conferences.
In Abu Dhabi tourists come primarily for the sake of its wonderful beaches and the clear blue waters of the Persian Gulf. And so that vacationers do not get bored during the time free from enjoying the beaches, there are many restaurants, nightclubs and sports clubs. There are 90 fountains in Abu Dhabi, including the most famous - "Coffee Pot", "Swan", "Volcano", "Pearl", which have original architecture, located on the Kornichi embankment, 10 km long. Unfortunately, not much has survived from the past of Abu Dhabi. It is worth noting the Bedouin camp site, where everyday life is recreated with great realism. Sometimes there are "live" exhibitions where visitors can taste traditional Bedouin food, watch the art of horse or camel riding.
The old fort Al-Husn is very interesting, the first written mention of which dates back to 1793. You should definitely visit the Liwa oasis. It is located about 100 km from the coast in the interior of the country. It is a very beautiful and unique sight when huge sand dunes rise up to 100 m.
Royal Caribbean returns to PERSIAN GULF in 2019 - 2020!
And now bright winter cruises from Dubai are waiting for you on the American Jewel of the Seas 5 * liner - one of the most modern ships of Royal Caribbean, which was renewed for $ 30 million in 2016. This liner has everything, including a poolside movie screen, climbing wall and West End entertainment. Gourmets will love the Giovanni’s Table Italian restaurant and the Mexican village at Sabor.
Russian-language service on Jewel of the Seas is officially confirmed
on gulf cruises 2020!
Jewel of the Seas guests will be able to read the daily newspaper Cruise Compass in Russian all menus in all restaurants will be translated into Russian(do not forget to ask for the menu in Russian), and also on the liner there will be Russian-speaking staff- at the reception (Guest Services), in restaurants, in various public areas.
And that is not all!
Especially for guests will be available Russian cuisine at Windjammer Cafe.
And of course, Jewel of the Seas is a great place to celebrate the New Year! Especially for guests from Russia, a holiday will be organized on the liner, where the next year will be met by Moscow time! And don't forget about parties with Russian music.
We would also like to remind you that cruises on the Persian Gulf VISA FREE for Russian citizens - and this is a significant plus, because you do not need to spend money on a visa (and it used to cost quite a lot - about $ 140 / person), worry about preparing documents and waiting for visas.
In addition, Jewel of the Seas 5 * will operate 8-day cruises from Dubai on several different routes: the first will include stops in Khasab (Oman), Muscat (Oman), Sir Bani Yas (UAE) and in Abu Dhabi, and the second in Doha (Qatar), on the island of Sir Bani Yas (UAE) and in Abu Dhabi, which means that many routes can be combined, and you can afford to go on a cruise for as much as 15 days! 8 days or 15 days of hot, sunny summer at a time when Russia is cold, frosty and blizzards - isn't that wonderful ?!
And only for you, our most regular and beloved clients, special early booking prices(such prices, by the way, only we have)! The number of cabins at special rates is limited, so hurry up to book your cruise now. And don't be afraid to book cabins, because the prepayment is only 250 USD per person (for an 8-day cruise)
So, we go on a cruise on the Persian Gulf with Royal Caribbean
in the winter season 2019-2020!
January 27, 2020
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND OMAN(8 days)
Route:
● Cabin with window - 274 USD - SHOCK PRICE
Additionally paid: taxes USD 108.36 per person.
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
03 february 2020
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND QATAR(8 days)
Route:
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without a window - 489 USD
● Cabin with a window - 507 USD
● Cabin with balcony - 765 USD
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
10 february 2020
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND OMAN(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board) → ABU DHABI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → MASKAT, Oman → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without window - 343 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with window - 391 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with balcony - 571 USD - SHOCK PRICE
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
17 february 2020
Jewel of the Seas 5 * QATAR AND UAE(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → DOHA, Qatar → ABU DHABI, UAE → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without window - 307 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with window - 369 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with balcony - 509 USD - SHOCK PRICE
Additionally paid: taxes - 97.05 USD / person, a / b and insurance.
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
February 24, 2020 - PLANNED RUSSIAN GROUP
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND OMAN(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board) → KHASAB, Oman → MASKAT, Oman → ABU DHABI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → DUBAI, UAE
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin with window - 425 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with balcony - 515 USD - SHOCK PRICE
Additionally paid: taxes - 108.36 USD / person, a / b and insurance.
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
02 March 2020 - PLANNED RUSSIAN GROUP
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND QATAR(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → DOHA, Qatar → ABU DHABI, UAE → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin with window - 471 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with balcony - 654 USD - SHOCK PRICE
Additionally paid: taxes - 92.85 USD / person, a / b and insurance.
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
09 March 2020
Jewel of the Seas 5 * UAE AND OMAN(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board) → ABU DHABI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → MASKAT, Oman → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without window - 419 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with window - 469 USD - SHOCK PRICE
● Cabin with balcony - 526 USD - SHOCK PRICE
Additionally paid: taxes - 114.73 USD / person, a / b and insurance.
VISA-FREE CRUISE OF THE MIDDLE EAST PEARL
March 16, 2020 - PLANNED RUSSIAN GROUP
Jewel of the Seas 5 * ARAB EMIRATES AND QATAR(8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE → SIR BANI YAS (island), UAE → DOHA, Qatar → ABU DHABI, UAE → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin with a window - 617 USD
● Cabin with balcony - 878 USD
Additionally paid: taxes - 115.71 USD / person, a / b and insurance.
Gulf Cruises with Costa Cruises in 2020!
Visa Free Gulf Cruises with Departure from Abu Dhabi or Dubai in the new season will be presented on the flagship of Costa Cruises - liner Costa Diadema!
Costa Diadema offers its guests the most complete and unusual experience you can get on a cruise. Many different styles, harmoniously combined with each other, will enchant you. You will be surrounded by the majestic and refined elegance of the premises, different in their internal atmosphere.
And on board, each cruise will provide a service in Russian:
Russian speaking coordinator on board,
menu and program of the day in Russian
excursions in ports of call in Russian
increased number of Russian-speaking personnel in the ship's crew
Russian-speaking animator in the kids club
And of course everyone's favorite proposal "CHILDREN FREE" when accommodated with 2 adults in a cabin (only port dues are paid) applies to Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai and Abu Dhabi! The only exceptions are New Year's items.
January 18, 25, 2020; 08, 15, 22 and 29 February 2020; 07 March 2020
Costa Diadema 5 * (8 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board) → DUBAI, UAE → MASKAT, Oman → DOHA, Qatar → ABU DHABI, UAE (2 days, overnight on board) → ABU DHABI, UAE → DUBAI, UAE
● A cabin without a window - from 339 euros
● Cabin with a window - from 499 euros
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Dubai, Oman, UAE - CRUISE WITHOUT VISA
January 17, 24, 2020; 07, 14, 21 and 28 February 2020; 06 March 2020
Costa Diadema5 * Dubai, Oman, UAE - CRUISE WITHOUT VISA(8 days)
Route: ABU DHABI, UAE → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, night on board) → DUBAI, UAE → MASKAT, Oman → DOHA, Qatar → ABU DHABI, UAE (2 days, night on board) → ABU DHABI, UAE
Price per person based on double occupancy
● A cabin without a window - from 339 euros
● Cabin with a window - from 499 euros
● Cabin with balcony - from 629 euros
Additional charges: port dues 150 euros / person
Unique winter routes with Celebrity Cruises!
For the most sophisticated travelers, we are pleased to offer a rich cruise for 16 days
or cruise to reverse direction on an American liner
During the cruise, your tourists will visit as many as three regions: the Persian Gulf, India and Asia!
Ideal for those who cannot decide which region to go to in winter
The cruise will start from the modern Dubai- one of the most rapidly developing cities in the world. Here the East is closely intertwined with the West, antiquity with modernity - this gives the city a unique attractiveness and amazing atmosphere. Ornate and futuristic skyscrapers, huge artificial islands, water parks, luxury hotels, incredible projects - here tourists take walks with their heads held high. It remains only to be surprised: as soon as all this could be erected in the middle of the desert
Muscat- an exceptionally peculiar city with traditional mosques adjacent to modern business districts, made with an oriental flavor.
The vibrant state of Goa- golden beaches on the shores of the Arabian Sea, the richest nature of the humid tropics, ancient monuments, a mixture of styles, cultures and races.
Mumbai, which locals call Bombay, is "Indian Manhattan".
Colombo- the largest and most populous of all cities Ceylon islands. Modern name the city was acquired in the 16th century thanks to the Portuguese, who named it after the famous navigator Christopher Columbus
And at the end of the cruise, relaxation and complete relaxation await you. the best beaches Phuket islands. Phuket is very popular among fans of beach holidays: clear turquoise water, sandy bottom, a large number of different in spirit - civilized and wild - beaches surrounded by palm trees ...
What else do you need for complete relaxation? Is that the ending in vibrant Singapore where the cruise ends.
01 february 2020
(16 days)
Route:
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without a window - 1399 USD
● Cabin with a window - 2139 USD
● Cabin with balcony - 2639 USD
Additionally paid: taxes USD 160.70 per person.
GREAT JOURNEY FROM SINGAPORE TO EMIRATES
16 february 2020
(16 days)
Route: SINGAPORE (island) → PHUKET (island), Thailand → COLOMBO, Sri Lanka → KOCHIN, India → GOA, India (Marmagan village) → BOMBAY, India (Mumbai) 2 days, night on board → BOMBAY, India ( Mumbai) → MASKAT, Oman → DUBAI, UAE (2 days, night on board) → DUBAI, UAE
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without a window - 1499 USD
● Cabin with a window - 1919 USD
● Cabin with balcony - 2829 USD
Additionally paid: taxes 154.76 USD per person.
GREAT JOURNEY FROM THE EMIRATES TO SINGAPORE
02 March 2020
(16 days)
Route: DUBAI, UAE (2 days, night on board) → DUBAI, UAE → MASKAT, Oman → BOMBAY, India (Mumbai) 2 days, night on board → BOMBAY, India (Mumbai) → GOA, India (Marmagan) → KOCHIN , India → COLOMBO, Sri Lanka → PHUKET (island), Thailand → SINGAPORE (island)
Price per person based on double occupancy, INCLUDING PORT FEE:
● Cabin without a window - 1569 USD
● Cabin with a window - 2009 USD
● Cabin with balcony - 3109 USD
Additionally paid: taxes USD 161.15 per person.
The Middle East, the Persian Gulf, and cruises from Dubai are exactly what the most romantic and discerning traveler dreams of. Ancient culture, Arabian treasures, an amazing atmosphere of luxury and chic excite the imagination.
Cruises on the Persian Gulf 2016-2017 will open up new facets of luxury and splendor of sea travel. The subtle and mysterious East, alluring with its wealth, special culture, incredible color, looks even more captivating in the frame of the sea depths.
A Middle East cruise is ideal for sophisticated travelers looking for the most sensual pleasures in an atmosphere of absolute comfort. There is nothing more surprising than the opportunity to escape from the dusty metropolis, buried in snow or slush, into the world of golden sands, stately palaces, and bizarre customs.
On the example of the United Arab Emirates, one can see how the ancient culture and special oriental exoticism are intertwined with ultra-modern luxury, comfort and an ultra-modern lifestyle.
Pearls of the East
The starting point for most of the seafront promenades is Dubai. Cruises on the Persian Gulf will allow you to enjoy the splendor of the ancient and mysterious Arab world. The ultra-modern cities of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sir Bani Yas and spectacular Muscan, Fujairah in Oman will surprise and prove that the East can be multifaceted and unpredictable.
Sunny Cochin, Mangalore, Mumbai, El-Khasab will conquer with crazy colors, amazing architecture, vibrant traditions. Beautiful dunes intertwine with ancient oases, bustling bazaars and delightful mosques. Sea cruises from Dubai will take you to the region's most luxurious cities from a new perspective.
Main attractions
A cruise from Dubai on the Persian Gulf will allow you to discover the region of the most captivating fairy tales, to touch the magical and mysterious soul of the East. The Arab world is unique in that it is not the sights and architectural complexes that make the city famous. Here, any city or village is in itself a "bait" for tourists and the property of the Arab people.
Dubai is known as a city of treasures. Antiquity and modernity are intertwined. The city shines with futuristic skyscrapers, amazing artificial island formations, luxury hotels and unique entertainment complexes. The tourist is not destined to get bored here.
Cruises from Dubai will allow you to get acquainted with the fashionable Abu Dhabi, where an incredible number of green gardens, beautiful fountains, modern architectural complexes, vibrant old markets and attractive shopping centers are concentrated. In El Khasab, you can enjoy the beauty of the local fjords, admire the green oases and distinctive architecture. Muscat is home to the maximum number of luxurious palaces, mosques and antiquities of the Ottoman heritage.
Benefits of cruises in the UAE
Sea cruises from our company are a unique opportunity to appreciate the culture of the Arab world, enjoy the most exclusive pleasures offered at the best resort locations in the world. We did our best to make your stay in a real oriental fairy tale unforgettable, and every day spent on a cruise ship was filled with enchanting impressions and new emotions.
What can be seen on a cruise from the UAE
During sea cruises from the UAE in the Persian Gulf, you can visit ports such as Muscat, Salalah, Doha, Aqaba, Ashdod, Haifa, Mumbai, Mangalur, Cochin, Colombo, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Mormugao, Al-Khasab, Al-Manama , Khor-Fakkan, Eilat. Most popular destinations tourists from all over the world have cruises from Dubai along the Persian Gulf, no less interesting and fascinating routes - cruises along the Indian Ocean and cruises to Singapore.
A cruise by sea from the UAE is much more convenient than traveling by land, as tourists move around in a 5 * floating hotel and every day find themselves in a new port in the UAE or another Arab country. A cruise in the UAE and Oman is much more profitable economically than staying in a hotel, since very often the liner costs several days in the port of Dubai or Abu Dhabi and serves as a 5 * floating hotel with an All Inclusive food and entertainment system, which allows, while living on the liner, visit beaches, tourist attractions, shopping centers in Dubai or other cities. The hotels on the shore do not offer such a food system. Very often, cruise lines or cruise operators will offer cheap cruise packages or seasonal cruise sales, as well as special deals on Arabian Gulf cruises. It is always possible to buy a cheap cruise from the Emirates for a promotion. The duration of the cruises is very varied: from mini-cruises to round-the-world cruises, which start and end at one of the seaports in the region.
Cruises from the UAE on the Persian Gulf allow you to get acquainted with several countries of the Persian Gulf at once. For example, in Doha (Qatar), you can go on a jeep safari in the real desert and visit a traditional Bedouin camp. In Aqaba (Jordan), excursions to the famous Petra are offered - ancient city with gigantic buildings carved right into the rocks. In addition, Aqaba is a magnificent resort on the Red Sea. The Heritage Village in Fujairah (UAE) will be curious to see traditional ayala dances and get to know ancient Arab crafts.
When to cruise around the region
The climate of the Gulf countries is mild, sunny with high temperatures in summer and mild winters. Cruise lines start the cruise season in the region in November. The best period for cruise travel in the Persian Gulf is from November to March. During these months, the Gulf countries are no longer as hot as in the summer months, and warm enough to swim and bask on the beaches. The largest number inexpensive tours cruise companies of different durations offer in December-January: this option, like cruises on South-East Asia is considered an excellent choice to break out of the Russian winter into summer. By the way, beach vacation in the countries of the Persian Gulf it will be quite comfortable in the winter months, and for sightseeing this is generally the most suitable time.
On cruises from the Arab Emirates on the Persian Gulf in November and April, you can only go on liners cruise companies luxury and premium - these cruises are somewhat more expensive, but they offer significantly more interesting routes for example, cruises from the Emirates to Singapore.
It is also interesting to go on a cruise to the Gulf countries for New Year or Christmas. New Year cruises some of the most popular routes in the region include the UAE, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain.
What liners go on cruises from the UAE
A number of standard, premium and luxury cruise lines organize routes in the region. Cruises from Abu Dhabi and Dubai are very popular with cruise companies such as Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises. Exclusive and very interesting routes are offered by premium and luxury companies - Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Oceania Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The difference between cruises of different companies is in routes, cost and level of service. While standard cruises in the region include visits to Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas, Muscat, Doha and some other ports, the liners of premium and luxury cruise companies visit such attractive places as Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bali. , Seychelles (Mahe and Praslin), Maldives (Male Island), Mormugao (Goa) and even the African ports of Mombasa (Kenya), Zanzibar (Tanzania) and Maputo (Mozambique). Long-term cruises from the UAE to Europe are also very popular.
The Russian tour operator Cruise House offers cruises of the most popular sea cruise companies of different classes: standard, premium and luxury, as well as cruises on the Ultra All Inclusive system. The Cruise House offers not only to buy a cruise ticket for any ship, but also to arrange a full-fledged cruise package with transfer, air travel and excursions with discounts up to 15% compared if you choose the cruise separately.
Were from 11/29/13 to 12/15/13.
Rest in the hotel "FUJAIRAH LE MERIDIEN AL AQAH BEACH RESORT" 5 * from 30.11.13 to 08.12.13.
Cruise on "Costa neoRiviera" 4 * in the UAE and Oman from 08.12.13 to 15.12.13.
Cruise itinerary: Dubai (UAE) - Dubai (UAE) - Muscat (Oman) - Muscat (Oman) - Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Abu Dhabi (UAE) - Dubai (UAE) - Dubai (UAE).
As always, having started preparations in advance for the next vacation, scheduled for early December, after some deliberation, they opted for the United United Arab Emirates... Good weather, comfortable hotels, interesting sights and a lot of active entertainment - all this thoroughly reinforced the correctness of our choice. On our new journey, we gathered not alone, but like a year ago in the Caribbean in the close company of our best friends: Elena and Edward.
PREPARATION.
Immediately I would like to thank Doppelsauger (Saratov) and Veronica (Kazan) for useful information on the UAE, as well as our wonderful travel agent Anna for her assistance in preparing the trip.
So, tickets for the plane to Dubai were independently purchased at a limited special offer of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). Seduced by the price tag, do not fall - 5170 rubles from the nose for a round-trip flight, albeit with an hour and a half docking at the Borispol airport (Kiev). In order not to return to this question, I will share my impressions of this flight right away. In principle, there are no serious complaints about him, except for one of our friends' suitcases that did not fly to Moscow. Unfortunately, he got a little stuck in Kiev, which caused serious unrest in our ranks, adding a small fly in the ointment to the barrel of our vacation full of Arab honey. Two days later, the prodigal suitcase was safely delivered directly to his home address, thereby turning the last page of our eastern wanderings. In general, as it turned out, the problem with luggage on this particular UIA flight is nothing new, be careful, keep your luggage receipts until the end of the trip! The rest of the Ukrainian airline did not disappoint, small Boeings 737-400, 737-800 and 737-900 flew strictly on schedule. In-flight catering is not worse than that of Russian air carriers, and in general, the service is generally the same.
It was decided to spend the first week on the Indian Ocean at the "Le Meridien" 5 * hotel, which is considered the best in the emirate of Fujairah. Further in our program was an eight-day cruise on the "Costa neoRiviera" in the UAE and Oman. The most delicious price for this cruise (598 euros for an inner cabin for two, including all taxes and port charges) was found thanks to the efforts of our main search engine Eduard on the German website Kreuzfahrten.de, where, without thinking twice, we booked two neighboring cabins in the middle of the 8th deck. Having dealt with the cruise, we started to apply for visas. Then it turned out that we needed not an ordinary, but a double-entry visa to the UAE, since, having left for Oman, where a visa is not required, "Costa neoRiviera" will return to the Emirates again, and this will already be a repeated border crossing for us. At the visa center, everything was issued in in the best possible way, and already about ten days later, all the necessary documents came to us by e-mail, completely opening the way to the mysterious world of the Arab East.
Following the beaten path of our "tourists", they purchased tickets to the Burj Khalifa tower and to the Oceanarium and Aquaventure Water Park at the Atlantis Palm hotel via the Internet on the official websites. This is really more profitable than buying tickets directly on the spot .... But the site of the water park "Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi" issued tickets without a fixed date, valid for only 7 days from the date of purchase. Therefore, we purchased them already being in Fujairah, having successfully got on the share of 4 tickets for the price of 3.
Then the question arose with the transfer to our transcendental "Le Meridien". Weighed. Examined. Taking into account the night landing, a taxi will cost $ 100-120 one way. We thought. Resolved, we rent a car! Through the website of the same UIA we order at the "Dollar" rental office of Mitsubishi Lancer. The price is 136 euros for 9 full days. Receiving upon arrival at Terminal 1 of Dubai airport. Taking into account the fact that we arrived 3 days earlier than our friends, and thus got the opportunity to meet them with honor at the airport, the rental benefits were considerable. To feel completely confident at the ultra-modern interchanges of the country, we also rented a navigator in the "Dollar", the pleasure is not cheap ($ 10 per day), but I really didn’t want to wind my nerves on vacation.
Finally, the long-awaited day of departure has come. All the excitement, fees, conversations are behind. Let's sit down on the path and go!
Domodedovo Airport - Kiev Boryspil Airport - and now our small Boeing is moored to the pipe of the First Terminal of Dubai International Airport. The dead night reigns in the city, or rather about half past three in the morning. Local time coincides with Moscow, so there is no particular discomfort, besides, I managed to get some sleep on the plane. Together with the people we overcome all the airport labyrinths of halls and corridors, go through passport and customs control, get luggage and, having refueled with "fuel" in the duty-free, we taxi to the Dollar rental car counter. A smiling Arab gentleman, having received our voucher for a five-door Mitsubishi Lancer, proceeded to the registration. International and Russian driver's licenses are in order. A credit card with a volumetric number and the owner's surname is ok. The amount of the deposit for the car and the navigator have been successfully blocked. All the necessary documents have been signed, the keys have been received. Accompanied by the manager, we go out to the parking lot. The silver machine is already waiting! The final touch is an examination of the appearance for the detection of mechanical damage with entry into the protocol and fixing the level of filling of the tank. It took no more than half an hour to complete everything about everything, and now the odometer is counting the first kilometers of Emirati roads, which, by the way, have accumulated as much as 900 over the entire travel time.
DUBAI - FUJEIRA.
To the hotel "Le Meridien" 5 *, located in the north of the emirate of Fujairah on the coast Indian Ocean, the path is not short, about 140 km. Check-in at 14-00. Accordingly, there is nowhere to rush. With pleasure we admire the pre-dawn landscapes of the rocky desert spreading around, framed on the horizon by the sharp-angled Jabal al-Hajar mountains, from behind which the hot Arabian sun is about to rise. Sunrise found us at the pass. Indescribable beauty! Descending from the mountains, we enter the capital of the emirate of the same name - the port city of Fujairah. Modern high-rise buildings made of glass and concrete, a huge snow-white mosque, an old, well-worn fort and a wide embankment - a place of folk festivities, the city has something to boast to its guests. We will come back here, but for now the road leads us further along the coast of the Indian Ocean to the hotel "Le Meridien" located forty kilometers to the north. Outside the window is not so picturesque. Cozy coves, framed by palm groves, now and then give way to rows of huge oil tanks, emphasizing the country's belonging to the world leaders in the extraction of "black gold".
Having emerged from the next mountain turn, we finally saw the snow-white tower of our hotel with blue trim. In a valley surrounded on one side by mountains and on the other by the ocean, it rose like a lonely iceberg in the depths of the sea. The neighboring hotels "Rotana" and "Miramar", completely lost in the lush greenery of palm trees, were found right on the way to "Le Meridien".
Despite our early arrival, the reception desk treated us with understanding and kindly provided us with the standard on the eighth floor.
I will tell you more about the rest in the hotel and about Fujairah in general later in a separate review, but for now I will just note that, in principle, we really liked everything.
After three days, exactly on the 42nd anniversary of the UAE Independence Day, we made a night rally to Dubai airport for our friends: Eduard and Elena, who arrived on the same night UIA flight as we did. We left early and with a good margin of time. The roads of the emirates are well lit at night and practically deserted, so we expected an easy pleasure walk across half of the country. However, as it turned out, adventure awaits us at every turn. When it was 60 kilometers to Dubai, the car at full speed and completely unexpectedly for us burst into a veil of impenetrable fog, thick as condensed milk. The first impression was that we stupidly flew into a white wall, but for some reason did not crash against it, but ended up in zero gravity and soar in the clouds like birds, then I thought maybe this sandstorm, but having opened the windows we were convinced: there is no wind, and it was not the sand that turned everything around into milk shores, but a simple fog, only of extraordinary density!
We turn on emergency lights, foglights, high beam, drop the speed to 20-30 km / h and still see how my wife is worried, peering intently at the white wall right in front of the car. Visibility from the force of 4 meters. The inner voice of self-preservation demands to stop and wait out the unexpected element, but we have no time left for that. The roadsides are not visible, only the light of the nearest street lamp of the road lighting mast slightly breaks through the fog and that's it ...
Fortunately, the situation is changing for the better on the way to Dubai. First, we begin to see two lanterns, then three, five, and now only a light haze whitens the night sky.
Our guys have already arrived and, not finding us at the agreed place, are sending worried SMS. And in the meantime we are already close, we send in response a laconic "Wait!" and literally screwing into the bends of the next ultra-modern multi-lane interchange on the approaches to the airport. Finally it happened. Here is the long-awaited meeting! Embracing and kissing, we lead our friends to the car, vying with each other to talk about our road adventures. How will it be on the way back? No wonder they say - two are good, but four are even better, even more fun, even the fog again surrounding the car is no longer a hindrance to us! True, to our delight, it was already pretty much worn out and less than "three lights" no longer thickened, allowing you to keep a weighty 60 km / h on the speedometer.
Imperceptibly, the days of rest in the magnificent "Le Meridien" 5 * flew by, in our common opinion with friends, the hotel did not disappoint expectations and presented wonderful days of rest, full of sun and sea. Now our way lay back to Dubai, to the cruise terminal of the port of Rashid, where the cruise liner of the Italian company "Costa Cruises" - "Costa neoRiviera" 4 * was waiting for us at the berths. And we did not keep ourselves waiting long, having already arrived at the place by three o'clock in the afternoon. The departure of the liner is scheduled for 13:00 tomorrow and it seems that there is no need to rush, but we have internet tickets for the Burj Khalifa at 16:00. We quickly and quickly drop off our luggage without entering the ship. rushing towards Dubai Mall and the tallest tower in the world!
DUBAI. BURJ KHALIFA. FOUNTAIN DUBAI. DUBAI MALL.
Having overcome with the help of a navigator, albeit only from the third time, the intricacies of the interchanges of the 24-lane Sheikh Zayed Road, we finally park on the fifth level of the parking zone "Cinema" of Dubai Mall. At the entrance to the tower (level LG) we were forty minutes late, although they swept through the halls of the shopping center like a hurricane. Fortunately, there were no consequences for being late. At the reception, our printout was easily exchanged for four cherished tickets and sent to the queue for the high-speed elevator.
A lot has already been written about the tallest tower in the world (828 m, 163 floors), and yet. The construction lasted 6 years and cost the Emirates $ 1.5 billion. In just a year, the money paid off. The explanation is simple: the fame of the tallest structure in the world allowed already at the first stage of construction to sell areas at $ 40,000 per square, in addition, the observation deck "At The Top", located at an altitude of 452 meters (124th floor), is very popular with tourists bringing in considerable income.
American architect Adrian Smith used the principle of "vertical city" - the floors are arranged in blocks designed for different functions. The tower accommodates 900 apartments, a five-star hotel "Armani" with 304 rooms, the world's highest restaurant "At.mosphere" (442 m, 122 floor), 35 floors are given for offices, a huge underground parking. There are 57 elevators in the skyscraper, on one of which our company took off at a speed of 12 m / s. observation deck"At The Top" for panoramic views of the city. We stayed for two hours, imperceptibly it got dark and Dubai opened with its one of the brightest facets: fireworks of city lights streaming in knotted roads, in numerous skyscrapers, burning candles against the night sky. The beauty!
After leaving the tower and again in Dubai Mall, we decided to wander around its boutiques a little, and taste Mexican cuisine in a huge food court.
Of course, we did not miss another powerful attraction located right next door - the Dubai Fountain. Every 30 minutes every day from 18:00 to 23:00 there is a magical show of water, sound and light! The height of the jets of the fountain at times reaches 150 meters, and the system of movable nozzles allows you to spray water in the most bizarre way, creating unique light and music compositions, of which there are over a thousand of the fountain!
For the last time on our own, taking a breeze ride through the sparkling lights of Dubai at night, we arrive at the airport. It's time to return our rental Mitsubishi to its rightful owner. The machine did not disappoint and proved to be quite economical and very agile person. Now we have to change the "wheels" for the "propellers" of the cruise liner, overnight replacing the earth's firmament with the water element. Departure tomorrow, at exactly 13:00, but already at dinner at the ship's restaurant "Cetara" we unanimously decide to stay on the ship the next day, devoting it to studying the infrastructure of "COSTA neoRIVIERA" 4 *, where I invite you, dear friends, with pleasure!
"COSTA neoRIVIERA" 4 *. DEPARTURE.
Everyone aboard 12:30.
The ship was built in 1999, renovated in 2013.
Class Standard. Home port Genoa (Italy).
Tonnage 48200 t. 14 decks. Roll stabilizers.
Captain of the ship Andrea Bardi.
With a length of 216 meters, this is one of the smallest ships in the Costa Cruises fleet. Team 670 people, passengers 1600 people
This is the third time we cruise and we take the inner cabins all the time. So, believe us, we have something to compare with, if there was something to compare. Full identity on the face, there are differences only in the color scheme of the cabins, as well as a TV, a refrigerator, a safe, a hairdryer, an air conditioner, and beach towels and other useful things for the household are available in the cabin in full, even the layout is the same. In one word, swim and enjoy life!
"Costa neoRiviera" by today's standards, although a small ship, is seriously equipped - a very beautiful "Ravello" theater, where gorgeous show programs are held in the evenings, and after all, the "Costa" cruises are famous for this, I would even say that it is their main strong point. Also there is a casino "Saint Maxime", a disco, a spa center "Portovenere", a gallery of boutiques, a library, several bars, night club, a swimming pool, 2 jacuzzis, a solarium and the "Cannes" photo gallery, where you can see your own photo in passing, and even more, buy a copy you like ....
Meals on board full board - breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, all kinds of snacks throughout the day, a buffet for night owls, as well as coffee, tea and water in the buffet restaurant. The a la carte system has two main restaurants on decks 5 and 6, "Cetara" (breakfast, dinner) and "Saint-Tropez" (dinner), respectively, the buffet pulls on itself "Vernazza Buffet" - that's almost everything food, except for dinners, and right there on the same 11 deck he is helped by "Monterosso Pizzeria" (fresh pizza) and "Manarola Grill" (grill - sausages, hamburgers, etc.). The visit to the restaurants is free, due to the incomplete workload of the liner on our cruise, the traditional meal changes were canceled.
Both the quality and the variety of the dishes themselves made the most pleasant impression on us! Nicely decorated, and most importantly, deliciously cooked! Bravo!
All alcohol on board is paid, but there is a way to slightly reduce your expenses by purchasing a so-called "package" in any restaurant or bar of the ship, which entitles you to a certain wholesale discount. The choice of "packages" is quite rich and allows you to take the optimal set of drinks, including alcoholic ones. If I'm not mistaken, we settled on this - 6 bottles of wine + 7 bottles of water. It turned out to be profitable. We ordered a bottle for every dinner for appetite and raising the general tone!
At exactly one o'clock in the afternoon, almost all the passengers of our ship, sticking to the balconies of the suites and the railings of the upper decks of the "Costa neoRiviera", traditionally said goodbye to Dubai. The music was playing, the liner gave lingering beeps and slowly departed from the pier, everyone was waving to each other with handkerchiefs and caps, but what is there - just hands. This is such an old cruise tradition. We also waved, but not just like that, but our native Russian tricolor, who had been with us on many trips and everywhere bringing good luck!
The last skyscrapers and towers of futuristic, shrouded in a light haze, Dubai have melted behind the horizon. The cruise has begun! "The meeting continues, gentlemen of the jury. The ice has broken!" - the unforgettable Ostap would have said if he had stood next to us on the deck and would have been absolutely right, but he was not with us and therefore these words, without knowing why I said. .....
MASKAT (OMAN). The first day.
BEACH "HAY AS SARUJ". NATIONAL PARK "AL QURM".
Arrival at the port 09:00. Night on board.
Lying in the rays of the morning Arabian sun, our yellow-tube "Costa" slowly docked in the port of Sultan Qaboos of the capital of the Sultanate of Oman - colorful Muscat.
Surrounded by a dense wall of rocky mountains, snow-white, full of greenery, the city looks very picturesque. Having breakfast on the open 11 deck, and looking down on all this beauty, we involuntarily fall under its charm, unnecessarily delaying the process of disembarking. And now, finally, we are already at the exit from the port territory, attacked from all sides by excessively "shy" Omani taxi drivers, we make our way to the nearest city blocks. Our goal is exchange. Dollars are also popular, but local rials are still more profitable to use. Course 1 OMR = 2.6 $. Having acquired Omani money, right next to the Corniche Matrah embankment, we take a taxi from the parking lot and go to the beach.
The "HAY AS SARUJ" beach in al-Qurm area, considered one of the best in Muscat, is located about 20 minutes from the port.
Its vast territory is not particularly landscaped, there are no umbrellas or sun beds. In fact, a typical "wild beach". The sand is fine, very pleasant to the touch, but, unfortunately, not a very advantageous grayish shade. After wandering a little along the deserted coast of the Indian Ocean, we spotted a pretty place near a small grove of coconut trees. Hanging over the beach with their lush crowns, they invitingly lured our bodies heated in the sun with their life-giving shade promising a comfortable coolness. It's time to finally swim!
The water in the ocean turned out to be very warm, but not very transparent, some slightly greenish tint, indicating the presence of a large amount of plankton in it. To get to the depth at least up to the chest, I had to move 150 meters away from the coast, this was an extremely shallow entrance to the water here, just like a child's.
In December, in these latitudes it gets dark rather quickly, and we still have plans National park"Al Qurm", so at three o'clock in the afternoon, having collected our simple beach belongings, we hit the road. Expensive, of course, we admire the city. I like Muscat! Lots of flowers, greenery, amazing cleanliness and well-groomed surroundings. The original oriental architecture pleases the eye, the building of the New Royal Opera is worth something! Palace, and more!
When, at last, we got to the place, it was already beginning to get dark.
And it's not that Al Qurm National Park is famous for anything special, I even suspect that there are few tourists who have been to Muscat and have visited it at least for a short visit. And in vain, there is something to see here without exaggeration. Firstly, the most picturesque man-made waterfall, and secondly, a huge amphitheater overlooking an artificial, absolutely round, reservoir, ringed by a massive, I would even say pompous, embankment with a dozen oriental-style belvederes around the perimeter. If it were not for the slight swampiness of the lake, the complex would look very, very impressive. In addition, the guide told us about the color and music fountain, launched here in 1995 in honor of the National Day, but unfortunately, it works quite rarely and we were not destined to admire it.
We also managed to find in the park a fully recreated life-size Arab settlement of the 17th - 18th centuries with a small impregnable fortress at the head.
In general, we barely had time for dinner of our dear "Costa", unexpectedly getting stuck in a traffic jam (where they just do not exist!) On the way back to the port.
MASKAT (OMAN). Second day.
HISTORICAL CITY. MATTRESS MARKET.
Everyone aboard 12:30.
An early departure stimulated our early disembarkation into the city. In addition to exploring the center of Muscat, we also planned a visit to the ancient Matrah market located near the port, or in the local way - Suk Matrah al-Kadim, which sells almost everything: from spices to jewelry.
So, just ten minutes by taxi and we are on the spot, in front of us is the Al-Alam Al-Amer Palace, in translation the Standart Palace, one of the six residences of Sultan Qaboos, the ruler of Oman. Built in 1970 in a neo-Islamic style with elements of Indian architecture, it has become a symbol of modern Muscat. The palace is used by the Sultan to receive guests of honor and to meet with the heads of state, so it is not possible to admire its interior decoration, but you can take a picture against its background at the front gate! With its other facade, al-Alam faces the Muscat Bay, surrounded on both sides by rocks, which are crowned with powerful forts that first appeared here in the 16th century. If you stand facing the palace and with your back to the ocean, then on the right will be the Mirani fort, and to the left of it, at a distance of 800 meters, will be the Jalali fort. The forts look very impressive and practically inaccessible, at one time they were armed with batteries of heavy guns, the power of which was tested on the ships of the Turkish and Portuguese invaders.
Having admired the beauty of the historic center of Muscat, we move closer to the parking lot of our liner in the Matrah area. The name "Matrah" is an abbreviation for makyan khatt arrihal, which means "caravan campsite". The Corniche Matrah embankment, curved in a majestic arc, makes a great impression, as it outlines the harbor of the main port of Muscat, named after Sultan Qaboos (Mina Qaboos). Here, in addition to cruise ships and graceful old bagals and dhows scurrying back and forth, His Majesty's yacht "Fulk al-Salamah", a former amphibious landing ship in service with the Royal Omani Navy, is moored here in 1987 in Germany. The ship is equipped with apartments for accommodating guests, and a helipad and a hangar are arranged at the stern! The Fulk al-Salamah yacht often accompanies the Sultan's other favorite, the Al Said yacht. Launched in 2006, it was the second largest in the world, now it is the third, but it nevertheless makes a very impressive impression. Both yachts were at the port and, of course, captured in memory by your humble servant.
Above the far end of the embankment, a powerful defensive structure- Fort Matrah, behind it begins the territory of the Riyam Park with the White Observation Tower in the form of a huge, traditional for Oman, round incense burner, but we will not go there. We will devote the remaining time before sailing to the wonders of the eastern market. In Souk Matrah there are several passages from the side of the embankment. We enter through the main one, decorated in the form of a tower-gazebo with a dome. Before us is a typically Arab market with narrow covered galleries. What is there just not! Spices, antiques, silver and gold products, national clothes, souvenirs, incense, coffee, weapons, fabrics, furniture .... Surprisingly, many sellers, in addition to English, are able to communicate a little in Russian. They bargain willingly, trying not to miss such overseas "rich" guests, hung with parcels and packages, like us! But now the rials are finally over, and with their end it's time for us to say goodbye to the hospitable Sultanate of Oman! All aboard, "Costa neoRiviera" will not wait for latecomers!
ABU DHABI (UAE). The first day.
GREAT MOSQUE OF SHEIKH ZAYED. PALACE OF THE EMIRATES.
Arrival at the port 14:00. Night on board.
To be in Abu Dhabi and not to visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque of amazing beauty and scale is an unaffordable luxury for every self-respecting traveler!
Therefore, as soon as our "Costa neoRiviera" finished off in the Abu Dab port of Zayed and threw its battered gangway onto the pier, we wasted no time going to this, I'm not afraid to say, Wonder of the World! Again we go by taxi, otherwise we will not get out of the port at all. Payment on the counter cost us 52 dirhams, which is about $ 14. For four, it turns out, in principle, inexpensive.
The mosque, opened in 2007, is named after the 17th Emir of Abu Dhabi, founder and first president of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His ashes rest right there, by the walls of the temple. The structure itself has some kind of bewitching, mesmerizing beauty. Snow-white 107-meter minarets, domes, graceful columns, numbering more than a thousand, artificial reservoirs lined with dark tiles, marble floor shining in the sun, decorated with colored mosaics, simply overwhelm with their unreal elegance. Having admired the appearance of the temple, we set off to inspect its depths.
To visit the interior of the mosque, the beauty of our beloved women had to be hidden a little (if at all possible, it seems they have only become even more beautiful) with black abayas with rented hoods, so that they would not inadvertently overshadow the delights of oriental architecture.
According to the Muslim tradition, the interior of mosques is decorated quite austerely, but here the Arab architects managed to surpass themselves, decorating the floor in the prayer hall with a magnificent Iranian carpet with a record area of 5627 m2 and weighing 35 tons, and a huge, ten meters in diameter, chandelier made of colored Swarovski crystals! From the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, take a taxi to the western end of Corniche Rd., To the Emirates Palace Hotel 5 *, opened in 2005 by the Kempinski chain and owned by the government of Abu Dhabi. This one of the most luxurious hotels in the Middle East cost the sheikhs $ 3 billion! And it’s no wonder, it was built so as not only to surprise, but downright stunned their guests. The fifth floor is reserved for the presidents' suites, and the eighth floor has been allocated personally for the heads of state of the Persian Gulf.
At a leisurely pace of seasoned tourists, we enter this nest of luxury and glamor. The first who meets us inside is the ubiquitous huge portrait of Sheikh Zayed, then, in the huge foyer, sparkling with gold and Swarovski crystals, we see a huge Christmas tree, decorated with last word Christmas fashion! In short, the entire first floor turned out to be a unique museum in chic interiors. There is a whole gallery of paintings, all kinds of exotic sculptures in glass cases, and exquisite flower arrangements. To complete the picture, the girl, playing the cello, creates a musical background for this whole orgy of riches.
Since we are still at the hotel, we decided to visit the local toilet on the "path". And it’s not in vain, I must say, it turned out to be a very refined institution, everything is in marble and gilding.
Before heading to the ship, we walked a little through the night city, admired its bright lights, felt the beating of its heart pulsing in the streams of cars and people on its streets ...
ABU DHABI (UAE). Second day.
AQUAPARK "YAS WATERWORLD".
Everyone on board is 17:30.
We regretted only one thing, we spent too long on the ship, it was necessary to come directly to the opening, by 10:00, there would have been an hour or two more time for the break!
Yas Waterworld is located on the artificial island of Yas, on the eastern outskirts of Abu Dhabi, adjacent to the unique YasMarinaCircuit, Warner Bros. Amusement Park, Ferrari Park and the futuristic Du Arena concert venue.
This water park, which opened in 2012, is considered the largest in the Middle East, it contains 43 breathtaking water attractions, which are very compactly assembled into one single unit with the Jebel Dana tower in the center. At the top of the tower is a white pearl, eight meters in diameter, a visiting card not only of the water park, but of the entire Yas Island. The Lost Pearl is an Arab legend that has become the theme of the park's attractions. Just like a young Arab girl is trying to find the legendary pearl, so we, traveling from hill to hill, go through more and more tests with her, finding the joy of victory over ourselves and our fears!
How do you like the 550-meter "Bandit Bomber" suspended slide, a roller coaster ride through the entire territory of the water park with a set of dashing turns and sharp steep descents and falls?
In a word, we got off to the full, fortunately, and there were surprisingly few people that day. It so happened that we have not been to the water parks for probably a hundred years and have already forgotten how beautiful and useful this active kind of rest, full of adrenaline and joyful emotions, is!
DUBAI, UAE). The first day.
OCEANARIUM "THE LOST CHAMBERS". AQUAPARK "AQUAVENTURE WATERPARK".
Arrival at the port 08:00. Night on board.
At the very top of the unique artificial island of Palm Jumeirah, the inimitable Atlantis rises. A five-star fairy tale hotel, a dream hotel! There are many wonders in his vast domains, but today we are only interested in two of them. Oceanarium and Aquapark!
First of all, we go to the oceanarium, the name of which can be translated into Russian as " lost World" strange-looking alien sculptural compositions, muted music full of cosmic motives - all this leaves a very vivid and memorable impression! This is a complete immersion! Very atmospheric, especially when, as it turned out, we got one or two visitors.
Now next in line is the most famous water park in Dubai, located right next door. Aquaventure waterpark - your water adventure begins! Caught up in the whirlpool of modern water attractions, only in the late afternoon did they carve out half an hour for swimming in the Persian Gulf and a photo session against the backdrop of the world famous "Burj Al Arab" 5 * hotel or simply Sail.
Tired, but contented, with voices slightly planted from shouting, we decide to take a ride on the Dubai metro for the sake of completeness. We reach the nearest station of the red line "Nakheel" by taxi. Further we do not go down underground as usual, but on the contrary take the elevator up a couple of floors and find ourselves on the platform. Metro in Dubai is automatic, in other words, without a driver! The distances between the stations are small. Until we got to ours, we drove through 13 stops, we were already tired of driving out of habit. And besides, the people were getting drunk, as in Moscow during rush hours. In general, we got an idea ...
DUBAI, UAE). Second day.
LANDING.
Departure home from Dubai International Airport at 15:30, so using the hospitality of the liner, we enjoy the pool to the fullest. The suitcases have been packed since the evening and languish in the cabin. And we had a good breakfast and lunch, walked around the most beloved corners of the ship, traditionally threw coins into the waters of the Persian Gulf, took a photo for memory against the background of Dubai and did not notice how the time had come to leave our beauty "Costa neoRiviera".
Everything spun, spun with terrible force - disembarkation, taxi, airport, duty free, transfer in Kiev, takeoff, landing ........ Moscow! Here at home! The rest was a success! A curtain!
P.S.
Thought about cruises. Why are they so popular? Why are we drawn to the sea over and over again? Yes, there is not much time to explore the cities, but the impressions from what he saw are brighter, fresher or something. And most importantly, in essence, a cruise is also a journey, only in very, very comfortable conditions and by sea. The ship goes from port to port, it can be on the open sea for several days, or vice versa, it’s great to stay in some port for a longer time! This is adventure! Constant movement attracts, and sea romance brings additional flavor to the rest! A cruise is a whole event, it does not rush to separate countries and cities that fall on its route, but is perceived as a kind of single, fantastically pleasant link in a series of everyday life, keeping in mind in one of the most honorable places ...
Derive a universal formula have a nice rest almost impossible, all people have different tastes and needs, but for ourselves, we brought it out. She flaunts in the title of the review. And it has everything: the beach-culinary feast of the Le Meridien hotel, and the night, shrouded in thick fog, the UAE road bands, and the ultramodern urban landscapes of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which appeared in the desert like a mirage, and the romance of a sea cruise, shrouded in mysterious veil of the ancient East, and splashes of joy and adrenaline fountains of "crazy" water parks, and fantastically beautiful mosques and palaces, luxury surpassing their fabulous counterparts from "1001 Nights", and the sun, and the sea, and friendship, and love ... ....