This spring, the airspace closures caused by the conflict in Iran forced us to cancel our planned departures to the United Arab Emirates. For many of our travellers, it meant postponing a long-awaited journey, and for our team, it meant careful planning and constant attention to how we could bring our guests to the region as safely and comfortably as possible. That is exactly why this autumn feels so special: Premio Travel Hungary is back in Dubai.
Currently, Hungary is the only market within the Premio Travel Group operating escorted group tours to the UAE, and the response from our travellers has been wonderful. Interest has remained strong since the first autumn departure, and our fifth group of the season is exploring the Emirates right now.
The journey begins with a step back in time. In the historic Al Fahidi district, with its traditional wind-tower houses, our travellers discover the Dubai of old merchant days, before crossing Dubai Creek aboard a wooden abra boat. In the afternoon, many of our guests set off on a desert safari, conquering the golden dunes by 4x4 and ending the day with dinner, music and Arabian hospitality in a Bedouin-style camp under the stars.
The following days bring even more contrasts. In Abu Dhabi, the shining white Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque leaves every visitor in awe, while in Sharjah, the cultural capital of the Emirates, our groups wander through the vast Souq Al Jubail before a short visit to Ajman. Back in Dubai, the modern face of the city unfolds: the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, the Palm Jumeirah and the skyscrapers of Dubai Marina, where an evening dinner cruise reveals the city’s glittering lights. Above it all rises the 828-metre Burj Khalifa, and the view from its 124th-floor observation deck is one nobody forgets.
Our tour guide has been capturing these moments along the way, and we are delighted to share some of his photos with you below. The smiles on our travellers’ faces say more than any words could.
We would like to thank all our guests for their patience and trust after a difficult spring, and for choosing to travel with us again. Seeing our groups return with so much joy and so many stories reminds us why we love what we do. We look forward to welcoming many more of you to the Emirates in the months ahead!
