Elizabeth & Yassin
Things To Do and Places to Go
Curated Collection
Curated Collection We have crafted a selection of travel experiences, designed just for you, that you may wish to enjoy before or after the wedding: Before the wedding (to return to Dubai before March 26th) ● Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE (5-7 days) ● Istanbul, Turkey (4 days) After the wedding (departing from Dubai after March 28th) ● Oman (5-7 days) ● Seychelles or Maldives (5-7 days) ● Thailand (10 days) ● Egypt and Luxury Nile Cruise (10 days) ● Japan (12-14 days) ● Vietnam and Cambodia (14 days) The following pages have itinerary suggestions for each destination to give you some inspiration for what your time away could look like!
Dubai/Abu Dhabi
Things to Do in Dubai & Beyond Beaches & Outdoor Kite Beach: food stalls, kids’ play, rentals JBR The Beach: shops, dining & family beach Yellow Boats: Marina tour of Palm, Burj Al Arab & skyline Cultural Old Dubai: explore with an Emirati local, discover cultural treasures, wander Gold & Spice Souks, ride an Abra for 1 AED, and hear the Call to Prayer over Dubai Creek at twilight Bastakia & Museum: heritage sites & Emirati culture Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi): breathtaking landmark, daily tours Global Village: evening fair with food & shopping Shopping & Walks Dubai Mall: world’s largest, with aquarium & ice rink Mall of the Emirates: Ski Dubai + high-end shops City Walk/BoxPark: trendy strolls & dining Ripe Market: weekend pop-up with vendors & food Dining & Views Burj Khalifa & Fountains Pier 7: seven Marina restaurants Burj Al Arab: luxury high tea (reserve) Madinat Jumeirah: canals, Burj views, food & shopping Desert Safari: dunes, camels, BBQ & shows
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Overview: ➔ 3 nights / 4 days in Istanbul A few properties we love are: ➔ Vakko Hotel Sumahan Bosphorus ➔ Çırağan Palace Kempinski ➔ Tomtom Suites ➔ Raffles Istanbul ➔ Plenty of options—we’ll match you with the property that best suits you. Highlights: ➔ Discover this enchanting city with a private city tour led by a historian, bringing the Hagia Sofia and the Blue Mosque to life ➔ Browse the colorful bazaars with a local for a treat of the senses ➔ Cruise down the Bosphorus on a private yacht to enjoy the sunset with a cocktail (or two) ➔ Embrace your inner artist with a private walking photography tour led by a local photographer to capture the perfect shot—whether for your socials or to show family back home ➔ Meander through Ottoman art workshops for a historical look at Turkish art ➔ Eat your way through the city on a culinary experience to taste the street food of Istanbul
Oman
Suggested trip length: 5-7 days Trip Overview ➔ Optional: Start in Zighy Bay at Six Senses Zighy Bay for diving and the Musandam fjords ➔ 2 or 3 days in Muscat ➔ 3 or 4 days in Salalah A few properties we love are: ➔ Muscat ◆ Chedi Muscat ◆ Mandarin Oriental Muscat ➔ Salalah ◆ Alila Hinu Bay ◆ Al Baleed Resort Salalah Highlights: A few suggestions on what your time away could look like are: ➔ Muscat ◆ Create your own signature perfume at the iconic Amouage ◆ Head to Daymaniyat Islands for a day trip to these protected nature reserves, perfect for snorkeling and seeing turtles ➔ Salalah ◆ Discover ancient wonders along the eastern coast and the spectacular piedmont of Jabal Samhan ◆ A private city tour to discover the secrets of “Shining” Salalah, ancient city on the shore of the Indian Ocean and a rich carrefour of cultures and traditions
Japan
Trip Overview ➔ 4 days in Tokyo ➔ 2 or 3 days in Kaga Onsen ➔ 4 days in Kyoto ➔ 2 or 3 days in Osaka A few properties we love are: ➔ Tokyo ◆ Tokyo EDITION or Aman Tokyo ➔ Kaga Onsen ➔ ◆ Kyoto Beniya Mukayu ➔ ◆ Osaka ◆ Mitsui or Aman Kyoto Zentis Osaka Highlights: ➔ Tokyo ◆ Find yourself amidst the buzz of Harajuku, gaze upon Mount Fuji and Sensōji Temple ➔ Kaga Onsen ◆ Relax in natural hot springs and temples in the beauty of rural Japan ➔ Kyoto ◆ Take a ride through the stunning Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in a rickshaw, enjoy a private tea ceremony and geisha experience ➔ Osaka ◆ Discover Shitennoji Temple and Osaka Castle, whilst enjoying the famed Osaka culinary delights
Vietnam and Cambodia
Trip Overview ➔ 3 nights in Hanoi, Vietnam ➔ 1 night in Hạ Long Bay via Cruise, Vietnam ➔ 3 nights in Siem Reap, Cambodia ➔ 3 nights in Hoi An, Vietnam ➔ 3 nights in Con Dao, Vietnam A few properties we love are: ➔ Hanoi ◆ Capella Hanoi ➔ Hạ Long Bay ◆ Violet - Heritage Lines ➔ Siem Reap ◆ Zannier Phum Baitang ➔ Hoi An ◆ Anantara Hoi An ➔ Con Dao ◆ Six Senses Con Dao Highlights: ➔ Hanoi ◆ Enjoy a Sake Masterclass, explore the city with a local and taste street food with a foodie ➔ Hạ Long Bay ◆ Spend the day kayaking, swimming, and exploring fishing villages, caves, and secluded beaches. ➔ Siem Reap ◆ Explore Angkor Wat at sunrise, the lesser known Angkor Thom and bike around Tonle Sap Lake ➔ Hoi An ◆ Visit one of the only families left in Hoi An that produces the city's famed Cao Lau noodles, enjoy some shopping and explore the city with a local resident ➔ Con Dao ◆ Pure relaxation is the highlight here! Enjoy watersports, turtle hatching releases, biking and hiking