Dubai & Zanzibar
8 day City & Beach Holiday – from £699
With flights from £1899
Create your own adventure with three nights in Dubai. Take in the view from the Burj Khalifa, explore the spice souks, or join a desert safari. Then escape to the spice island of Zanzibar for five nights of pure beachside bliss.
Highlights:
- Visit the traditional spice and gold souks down by Dubai Creek
- Ride the modern monorail to explore Dubai’s magnificent malls
- Snorkel crystal-clear waters around Zanzibar’s colourful coral reefs
- Discover the decorated doorways of historic Stone Town
Your Itinerary
Expand AllYour City and Beach holiday can be personalised by adding extra nights and activities. Just let us know what you would like to do.
On arrival into Dubai International Airport, collect your bags and make your way to the exit. Here you will be greeted by our representative and transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to your chosen Dubai hotel.
You can choose to stay near to the creek in Downtown Dubai, amongst the luxury yachts and entertainment of Dubai Marina, or by the sea in Jumeirah or along the Palm.
Your chosen Dubai hotel
Day 2 to 3 – Explore Dubai
During your stay you will have plenty of time to explore this fascinating city, that rises from the desert by the Arabian Sea.
Down by the creek, in the Old Town, you’ll find traditional souks selling an array of spices, gold and textiles. You can learn how the city grew from a small fishing village at the museum and even tour a local mosque.
The best views of Dubai can be seen from the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. At base of the tower is just one of the massive shopping malls that Dubai is famous for.
Alternatively, you could head into the desert on a 4×4 safari, hurtle down the waterslides at one of the waterparks, or visit the aquarium within Atlantis at the end of the iconic palm.
Your chosen Dubai hotel
Day 4 – Arrive in Zanzibar
This morning you will be collected from your Dubai hotel and transferred to Dubai International airport in time to check-in for your onwards journey to Zanzibar.
Once you have landed and collected your bags, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your chosen Zanzibar Beach Resort.
You can choose to stay along Zanzibar’s north coast, home to the traditional dhows, along the eastern beaches, protected by the tropical reefs or in amongst the cobbled streets of historic Stone Town.
Your chosen Zanzibar resort
Day 5 to 8 – Discover Zanzibar
With five nights to rest and relax on Tanzania’s most famous spice island, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the calm turquoise seas and pristine white beaches that Zanzibar is famous for.
Zanzibar is also a great island to try your hand at wind-surfing, kayaking and snorkelling amongst the coral reefs. At certain points along the eastern side of the island you can even walk to the outer reefs at low tide.
You may also like to visit the the historic city of Stone Town. You can wander through the impressive fish and spice markets, and explore the winding alleys and cobbled streets of the old town. Keep an eye out for the impressive doors along each street. You can learn more about the history of spice trading and the dark times of slavery at the museum in Stone Town.
Wildlife lovers will want to visit Jozani Forest in the centre of the island to follow the movements of the rare Colobus Monkeys that move among the tree tops.
To save time, you can pre-book your Zanzibar experiences and day tours before you travel.
Your chosen Zanzibar resort
Day 9 – Farewell from Zanzibar
Now that you are feeling very relaxed and completely rejuvenated, it is time to return to the airport. You will be met at your hotel and transferred back to Zanzibar airport, in time to check-in for your flight back home.
Your Itinerary
Your City and Beach holiday can be personalised by adding extra nights and activities. Just let us know what you would like to do.
Day 1
| Welcome to Dubai
On arrival into Dubai International Airport, collect your bags and make your way to the exit. Here you will be greeted by our representative and transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to your chosen Dubai hotel.
You can choose to stay near to the creek in Downtown Dubai, amongst the luxury yachts and entertainment of Dubai Marina, or by the sea in Jumeirah or along the Palm.
Your chosen Dubai hotel
Day 2 to 3
| Explore Dubai
During your stay you will have plenty of time to explore this fascinating city, that rises from the desert by the Arabian Sea.
Down by the creek, in the Old Town, you’ll find traditional souks selling an array of spices, gold and textiles. You can learn how the city grew from a small fishing village at the museum and even tour a local mosque.
The best views of Dubai can be seen from the observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. At base of the tower is just one of the massive shopping malls that Dubai is famous for.
Alternatively, you could head into the desert on a 4×4 safari, hurtle down the waterslides at one of the waterparks, or visit the aquarium within Atlantis at the end of the iconic palm.
Your chosen Dubai hotel
Day 4
| Arrive in Zanzibar
This morning you will be collected from your Dubai hotel and transferred to Dubai International airport in time to check-in for your onwards journey to Zanzibar.
Once you have landed and collected your bags, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your chosen Zanzibar Beach Resort.
You can choose to stay along Zanzibar’s north coast, home to the traditional dhows, along the eastern beaches, protected by the tropical reefs or in amongst the cobbled streets of historic Stone Town.
Your chosen Zanzibar resort
Day 5 to 8
| Discover Zanzibar
With five nights to rest and relax on Tanzania’s most famous spice island, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the calm turquoise seas and pristine white beaches that Zanzibar is famous for.
Zanzibar is also a great island to try your hand at wind-surfing, kayaking and snorkelling amongst the coral reefs. At certain points along the eastern side of the island you can even walk to the outer reefs at low tide.
You may also like to visit the the historic city of Stone Town. You can wander through the impressive fish and spice markets, and explore the winding alleys and cobbled streets of the old town. Keep an eye out for the impressive doors along each street. You can learn more about the history of spice trading and the dark times of slavery at the museum in Stone Town.
Wildlife lovers will want to visit Jozani Forest in the centre of the island to follow the movements of the rare Colobus Monkeys that move among the tree tops.
To save time, you can pre-book your Zanzibar experiences and day tours before you travel.
Your chosen Zanzibar resort
Day 9
| Farewell from Zanzibar
Now that you are feeling very relaxed and completely rejuvenated, it is time to return to the airport. You will be met at your hotel and transferred back to Zanzibar airport, in time to check-in for your flight back home.
This Holiday Includes
Flights & More
Ask your FREEDOM Consultant to include Economy, Premium or Business Class flights for a complete ABTA and ATOL protected package.
They can also add extra nights and experiences in places you choose, to create the exact holiday you are looking for. Popular options include:
- Add extra nights in Dubai or Zanzibar
- Speak to your travel consultant about adding in further experiences and day tours to your holiday
Next Step
Please get in touch with our Africa Experts to start planning your holiday. You’ll have a single point of contact from your first enquiry through booking.
Dubai & Zanzibar
8 day City & Beach Holiday – from £699
With flights from £1899
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a double or twin room. Flights, hotels and tours are subject to availability and seasonal variations may apply. Please call Freedom Destinations for details.
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