From the coast of the Arabian Desert arises Dubai’s futuristic skyline, a glittering city towering over sand and sea. It lives up to its nickname, “The City of Gold,” with dazzling buildings and a booming travel industry. Explore this stylish cosmopolitan metropolis and discover the unique sophistication of the Middle East. The city is home to some of the most striking ultramodern architecture on the planet. It’s also home to the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, which looms above the cityscape at 2,716.5 feet (828 meters). Shadowed by lofty skyscrapers, you will find world-class shopping and dining, beautiful mosques and a lively nightlife scene.

On this DreamTrip to Dubai, Platinum Members will be treated to private round-trip transfers between the hotel and Dubai International Airport (DXB). For more information and to submit your flight details, please see the What’s Included section above.

In addition, Platinum Members will be treated to a per-person lunch at the Emirates Palace hotel while in Abu Dhabi on Day 2. This magnificent landmark boasts elegant gold and marble decor, a domed atrium, more than 100 smaller domes and more than 1,000 chandeliers — a photographer’s dream!

Life is great when you’re a Platinum Member!

Day 1

Arrive at the airport and transfer to the hotel, timing based on flight details provided.
Check into the hotel at any time after 3 p.m.
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Visit the welcome table in the hotel lobby.
7-7:30 p.m.: Welcome reception with nonalcoholic drinks and snacks at the hotel.
7:30-9 p.m.: Welcome dinner in a private venue at the hotel.

Day 2

6-7:45 a.m.: Breakfast at the hotel’s Kitchen6 restaurant.
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Full-day Abu Dhabi city tour; includes admission fees and transportation. See Additional Information for details on the tours included in your itinerary.
• 8 a.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to Sheikh Zayed Mosque (the Grand Mosque).
• Visit Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
• Explore the grounds of Emirates Palace hotel.
• Discover Heritage Village.
• Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch is at your own expense.
• 5 p.m.: Transfer back to the hotel.
The rest of the evening at your leisure. Dinner is at your own expense.

Day 3

6:30-7:45 a.m.: Breakfast at Kitchen6.
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Half-day Dubai city tour; includes lunch and transportation.
• 8 a.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to Al Bastakiya.
• Visit historic Al Bastakiya.
• Stop at Al Fahidi Fort, now the Dubai Museum.
• Ride an abra (a traditional boat) on Dubai Creek.
• Explore Dubai Gold and Spice Souks.
• Lunch at a local restaurant.
• 2 p.m.: Transfer back to the hotel.
The rest of the afternoon at your leisure. We suggest that you use the time to get ready for the dinner party and New Year’s Eve celebration.
Enjoy a special New Year’s Eve gala dinner party at the hotel with views from the pool deck of the celebratory firework display.

Day 4

6:30-9 a.m.: Breakfast at Kitchen6.
The rest of the morning at your leisure. Lunch is at your own expense.
3-9 p.m.: Desert safari experience; includes dinner and transportation.
• 3 p.m.: Depart from the hotel and transfer to the desert.
• Take part in an exhilarating, 30-minute dune-bashing experience.
• Transfer to the camp for fun, complimentary activities, including short camel rides, shisha smoking and henna painting.
• Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner with unlimited soft drinks.
• Watch 2 traditional shows as your evening entertainment.
• 9 p.m.: Transfer back to the hotel.
The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

Day 5

6:30-8 a.m.: Breakfast at Kitchen6.
Check out of the hotel by noon.
Transfer to the airport, timing based on flight details provided*.

*Please arrange to arrive the airport a minimum of 3 hours before your flight.

Itinerary subject to change.

At 72 floors, JW Marriott^® Marquis^® Hotel Dubai is the world’s tallest hotel — a marvel of engineering and 21st-century design boasting more than 1,600 guest rooms. The hotel’s multi-award-winning spa offers time-honored hammam treatments — from scrubs and facials to massages and foot baths — while the fitness center provides weights, cardiovascular machines and a sauna. Guests also appreciate the hotel’s proximity to championship golf, beaches, spectacular city sights and more.

Hotel features:
• 15 restaurants and bars, plus 24-hour room service. Please note: Some restaurants at this hotel may have a dress code. Please check the hotel website for more information.
• Indoor and outdoor pools, including a children’s pool.
• Complimentary use of poolside cabanas.
• Award-winning Saray Spa with wellness treatments, separate hammams for men and women, steam rooms and more.
• 24-hour fitness center.
• Complimentary bottled water.
• Complimentary valet parking.

Deluxe Room accommodations with:
• 1 king bed or 2 twin beds. Please note: Bedding type is subject to hotel availability. Child pricing is based on sharing existing bed(s). An extra bed is available; contact Travel Support for availability and booking.
• Maximum occupancy 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children ages 11 years and younger.
• Minimum occupancy 1 adult.
• Marble bathroom with oversized bathtub, separate shower and bidet.
• Bathrobe and slippers to use during your stay.
• Flat-screen television with cable and satellite channels.
• Desk with ergonomic chair and electrical outlet.
• In-room safe.
• Iron and ironing board.
• Coffee- and tea-making facilities.
• Minibar (consumption at an additional cost).
• Complimentary Wi-Fi.

Check-in: 3 p.m.
Checkout: noon.
Minimum check-in age is 18.

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay
Dubai 121000, United Arab Emirates

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Pricing for children for this hotel may differ from (and be greater than) pricing for adults. Click BOOK IT to check. If the pricing for children differs from the pricing for adults, refer to the Policies section for further details.

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Hotel Check-in Requirements

By booking this DreamTrip I understand that the hotel may request a credit card upon check-in. The hotel may request the credit card in order to: a) place a monetary hold of US$50-200; or b) hold for incidental, security or other charges. By booking, I acknowledge having received notice of this potential charge and accept that Rovia™ recommends a credit card rather than a debit or bank card be used in the event the hotel requests the card. I understand that any such request made by the hotel is outside of the control of Rovia and is strictly a hotel policy. Should I have questions concerning the hotel’s policy, I accept responsibility for contacting the hotel independent of Rovia.

Please contact Travel Support if you have special requests regarding bedding, meals or medical needs, or any other questions about this trip.

Please note: A host is provided only on trips with bookings of 10 or more adults.

Please note: At the time of booking, you will see a page with your order number and trip cost. This is your confirmation. Please retain and bring this information with you on your trip.

Gratuities are not included. We suggest providing gratuities at your own discretion.

Please be aware that children’s pricing is based on hotel rates, excursion costs and other inclusions.

Don’t forget to check out DT Local on the DreamTrips app for suggestions from our membership community on participating restaurants, spas, entertainment options and other activities near you.

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Please note: The tours on this DreamTrip involve some walking outdoors, including over uneven ground. These activities are not recommended for guests with mobility issues and certain health conditions. Please consult your physician prior to booking travel.

Abu Dhabi tour:
• Please note: Modest dress is preferred in the more traditional city of Abu Dhabi, as well as when visiting the mosque.
• Guests wearing shorts will not be permitted in the mosque.
• Appropriate dress in the mosque includes long pants or long skirts or dresses, plus shirts with sleeves. Additionally, it is preferable if women wear a headscarf.

Dubai tour:
• Please note: During some religious holidays, certain activities, such as belly-dancing, will not be permitted; alcoholic drinks will also be prohibited.
• Check with your guide on the appropriate attire to wear during this excursion.

Desert safari experience:
• Please note: Pickup times at the hotel will vary, depending on the timing of the sunset during winter and summer months.
• Please note: During some religious holidays, certain activities, such as belly-dancing, will not be permitted; alcoholic drinks will also be prohibited.
• Check with your guide on the appropriate attire to wear during this excursion.
• For safety reasons, this activity is not recommended for expectant mothers.

Cancellation Policy*: If you cancel 91 days or more before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund of the amount you paid for the trip less a fee of US$50. If you cancel between 46 and 90 days before the start date of your trip, you’ll get a refund less a fee of US$100. If you cancel within 45 days of the start date of your trip, your trip will not be refunded. All fees are applicable on a per-person basis.

*This cancellation policy is subject to rules and regulations in applicable jurisdictions in which our travel supplier is based. Therefore, in the event of conflict between the cancellation policy displayed here and cancellation terms in supplier booking terms, the provisions of the booking terms will prevail.

Name Change Policy: Name changes must be done no later than October 25 and are subject to a US$50 name change fee. Name changes after this date are not allowed.

Members can’t combine DreamTrips Points. Your membership level determines the maximum amount of DreamTrips Points you can use. If you have more than 50 Rovia Bucks, you can apply them in the checkout process.

Hotel/resort credits and/or discounts cannot be converted to cash, and any not used during your stay will expire immediately upon your departure. Member is responsible for paying any taxes that may be added to items purchased with hotel/resort credit.

In the unfortunate event that an activity or excursion is no longer available, we will substitute a similar activity of equal or greater value.

Make sure that your passport and visa, if applicable, are up-to-date before you leave! It’s important to double check that you have all the identification and other documentation required by the specific country you’re traveling to. In many countries, passports and visas must be valid for 6 months or longer after the trip end date. If you are unable to obtain the required identification and other documentation, the Cancellation Policy for this DreamTrip will apply.

Make sure that you request a name change or room change at least 31 or more days before the 1st day of your trip. Due to contractual supplier policies, we may not be able to confirm requested name or room changes to existing bookings for trips that are scheduled to travel within 30 days of your request.

Each individual, including each child, who is coming along with you on your DreamTrip is required to have a booking prior to the commencement of the trip. If you do not book and pay for each such person in advance of the trip, you will be charged the hotel’s then-current rate, not the trip price, for each such person at the time of your check-in.

Pricing for children is based on their age at the time of travel and may be subject to additional terms and conditions of individual hotels and all-inclusive resorts. Also, pricing for children can vary, and may be higher than pricing for adults. Therefore, before you book any travel, please check the relevant hotel or resort website for applicable terms and conditions as well as details regarding their pricing structure.

Pricing shown is for each person, and is based on 2 adults per room.

Please don’t consider your change requests official until you receive a confirmation email from us.