Getting Zighy With It (9 days)
Escape the stresses of daily life and relax in one of the Middle Easts premier hideaways. A two hour drive from Dubai (which is itself an easy seven and a half hour direct flight from London) is the Six Senses Zighy Bay, brimming with understated luxury and life-enriching activities and located on a magnificent sandy Bay on Oman’s laidback Musandam peninsula. Spend five nights at the Six Senses and then a couple of nights in one of Dubai's best downtown hotels, exploring the delights of traditional and modern Dubai, before flying home, revitalised.
Guide Price
From £5,495 per person based on a double room for departures in March.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Flight: EK6 London Heathrow - Dubai 22.15 - 08.05 (overnight)
Road journey to Zighy Bay: On arrival in Dubai, you will be met by a representative from the Six Senses Zighy Bay and transferred out of the city and over the border into the Omani territory of Musandam. Zighy Bay is 120km from Dubai airport, a drive of around 2.5 hours depending on traffic conditions. On arrival, check into your villa and relax. Please note that to get across the border into Oman you will need your passport to hand. It is forbidden to take any alcohol across this border.
In addition to arrival by road the Six Senses Zighy Bay also offers two additional arrival transfers with extra wow factor – take a private speedboat from nearby Dibba Marina for the last part of the journey or paraglide directly into the resort, James Bond style! If either of these appeal, please let your consultant know at the time of enquiry as there is are extra costs involved.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Six Senses Zighy Bay (Pool Villa)
Meals: Dinner [Half-board]
Zighy BayDays at leisure: These days are at leisure to relax in luxury at your resort or on the beach or indulge in some local activities (payable locally). The resort offers a wide range of activities and excursions including hiking, local fort and farm visits, bespoke dhow cruises, snorkelling, cooking classes, fishing, microlight flights and more!
Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Six Senses Zighy Bay (Pool Villa)
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner [Half-board]
Six Senses Zighy BayRoad journey to Dubai: At the agreed time today, you will be transferred back across the border to Dubai and check in to your hotel in the city. To get into the UAE you will need your passport and border pass to hand. Please note that it is forbidden to take any alcohol across this border.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Vida Downtown (Deluxe Room)
Meals: Breakfast
A skyline of Downtown Dubai with Burj Khalifa, DubaiMorning tour of Dubai: After breakfast you will be met at the hotel by your guide and head off to experience the true contrasts of this dynamic city - a harmonious blend of old and new. Take a walk through the winding lanes of the historic Bastakiya area, visit some of Dubai's new landmarks on the Beach Road and witness the vibrant pulse of the city as you stroll along the Dubai Creek. Visit the Al Fahidi Fort that houses the authentic Dubai Museum, cross the creek in an Abra (water taxi) to explore Dubai's traditional Spice and Gold Souks and marvel at iconic new landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and The Palm.
Afternoon at leisure: This afternoon is at leisure to relax back at your hotel or explore independently.
Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Vida Downtown (Deluxe Room)
Meals: Breakfast
The Palm Island, DubaiPrivate transfer to the airport: After a leisurely breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your flight home.
Flight: EK3 Dubai - London Heathrow 14.15 - 18.40
Meals: Breakfast
