MAJ893600 Prepared for
Mr Mark Fortress
Dear Mr Fortress
Thank you for giving me the chance to create this unique itinerary for you.
As a slightly eccentric former spy that has made the decision to start a travel business as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, I have spent a lot of time in the Arabian Gulf. Unfortunately, I can no longer travel to the region because of a diplomatic crisis that erupted the last time I was there! If you have watched my movies, you will know that although I never look for trouble, it always seems to find me!
Nevertheless, you will throughly enjoy this weird and wonderful itinerary that will take you across all 6 of the GCC countries in under 2 weeks.
I have only booked you to stay in Kuwait for 1 night as it really is a very dull and boring country. As you have insisted on visiting the destination, I have tried to limit your time there as much as possible. Instead you get an extra night in Muscat which really is an amazing country!
Your journey from Al Khobar to Bahrain will be road over the causeway, however, if you prefer to fly, I can arrange this for you.
Please let me know if you want to make any changes or enhancements to the itinerary.
Kind regards
Jonny English


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In just 16 days, you will sample the quirky differences between the people, culture and cuisine of the 6 GCC countries. To the outside world, these 6 countries may appear similar, but delve deeper and you will find many small but noticeable differences. What unites them is huge diversity in sectarian and ethnic composition. Similarities include:
- Official Language — Arabic.
- Religion — Islam.
- Politics — Each country have their Monarchies.
- Economy — Mainly from Oil and gas (Exceptionally Dubai and Bahrain are noted for tourism).
- All the countries have formed a council called Gulf Cooperation Council is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union consisting of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
The differences are:
- The national dresses are actually different. All states wear the Thobe (long white dress) but each nation's thobe is different.
- Dialect- whilst Arabic is the spoken language, they have their own accents and colloquialisms
- Customs vary such as style of greeting (nose rubbing in the UAE and a kiss on the cheek on Saudi)
- The cuisine varies significantly with countries like the UAE being heavily influenced by Persian and Indian cuisine and Saudi Arabia having a more levantine and Yemani flavour.
- Then there is Oman which is a thing apart in almost all respects, and Bahrain which has its own peculiarities because of the large Shiia population.
Many people visit one of the Gulf capitals as a stopover en route to somewhere else. There are more than enough diversions and experiences on offer, however, to make it worthwhile to combine these city-states as destinations in their own right.
Spend a few days in each of the main Gulf cities, flying between each. Begin in dry, traditional Kuwait City. Learn here the sensory vocabulary of Arabia – the haggling in Souq Marbarakia, wafts of shisha from outdoor coffeehouses and strolls along the Corniche. Add to the Arabian lexicon by tracing similarities between Peninsula cultures at Tareq Rajab Museum and leave time to explore the urban landscape of high-rise towers – the quintessential symbols of Gulf modernity.
Oil is responsible for Arabia's rapid propulsion into the 21st century: see how in nearby Bahrain, home to the Oil Museum. Enjoy the glamour associated with black gold at the Formula One racing circuit. Pearls gave the Gulf its former livelihood: dive for a pearl off the Hawar Islands or buy a string at Gold City in Manama and see how the sea has retreated as land has been reclaimed.
Abu Dhabi, the cultural and political capital of United Arab Emirates, is another city reliant on reclaimed land – as becomes obvious on a walk along the beautiful Corniche. Punctuate your high-voltage city tour with an escape to Liwa Oasis, where life moves at the pace of a camel's stride.
If you miss the dynamism of the urban experience, then the best has been kept until last. Spend four days in and around Dubai, discovering what makes it the region's most internationally famous city. Cook with chefs, shop with sharks, view the city from the world's tallest tower and dine underwater in the Gulf's most can-do city.
- Qatar city touring
- Kuwait Towers & National Museum
- Spectacular Hajjar Mountains, Oman
- Oman's spectacular Mussandam Peninsula enclave
- Historic 'Frankincense Trail'
- Dubai's stunning modern skyline
- Oman Desert Camp experience
- Qatar city touring
- Kuwait Towers & National Museum
- Spectacular Hajjar Mountains, Oman
- Oman's spectacular Mussandam Peninsula enclave
- Historic 'Frankincense Trail'
- Dubai's stunning modern skyline
- Oman Desert Camp experience
INCLUSIONS
- Breakfast daily, most dinners.
- All transport (including local flights), accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary.
- Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides.
- Airport transfers for land & air customers and for early arriving/late departing land & air customers who book their extra hotel nights through us.
EXCLUSIONS
- International airfare to/from the tour.
- Tour Leader gratuities, most lunches, some dinners (refer to itinerary) drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) and domestic air taxes, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'.
- Airport transfers for Land Only customers.
- Optional trip cancellation insurance. Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, visas, and locally-paid departure taxes.
Overview Map
1st Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Emirates Airline - EK4
20:20 London Heathrow - Dubai International Airport

Status Quote
LHR - London Heathrow
Terminal 3 | 1st Feb | 20:20
DXB - Dubai International Airport
Terminal 3 | 2nd Feb | 07:20
2nd Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Status Quote
Room Type:
Superior King
Meal Plan:
Half Board
No. of Nights:
2
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
02/02/22
04/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress4th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
Status Quote
Room Type:
Park Room
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
No. of Nights:
2
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
04/02/22
06/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress4th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
12:00
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas
13:15
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress5th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas
12:00
Abu Dhabi International Airport
12:30
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress6th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Etihad Airways - EY327
14:50 Abu Dhabi International Apt - Dammam

Status Quote
AUH - Abu Dhabi International Apt
Terminal 3 | 6th Feb | 14:50
DMM - Dammam
6th Feb | 15:15
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress6th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Exclusive Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Dammam Airport Parking
16:00
Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche
16:45
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress6th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights
Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche
Status Quote
Room Type:
SUPERIOR ROOM,1 Queen Size Bed, City View
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
No. of Nights:
2
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
06/02/22
08/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress8th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
Status Confirmed
Room Type:
Luxury Club Room
Meal Plan:
Half Board
No. of Nights:
2
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
08/02/22
10/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress8th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Sofitel Al Khobar The Corniche
12:00
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
14:30
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress10th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Oman Air - WY656
16:20 Bahrain International Airport - Muscat

Status Quote
BAH - Bahrain International Airport
10th Feb | 16:20
MCT - Muscat
10th Feb | 19:00
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress10th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
13:00
Bahrain International Airport
13:30
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress10th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 3 nights
Al Bustan Palace, A Ritz Carlton Hotel
Status Quote
Room Type:
Deluxe Room (PoolView)
Meal Plan:
Half Board
No. of Nights:
3
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
10/02/22
13/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress13th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Oman Air - WY645
14:05 Muscat - Kuwait

Status Quote
MCT - Muscat
13th Feb | 14:05
KWI - Kuwait
13th Feb | 15:35
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress13th Feb 2022
CAR HIRE
Chevrolet Impala
- FDAV
- Chevrolet Impala
Status Confirmed
Kuwait International Airport
Date: 13th Feb 2022
Time: 16:00
Kuwait International Airport
Date: 14th Feb 2022
Time: 13:00
13th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 1 nights
Movenpick Hotel & Resort Al Bida'a
Status Quote
Room Type:
Room SUPERIOR KING BED
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
No. of Nights:
1
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
13/02/22
14/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress14th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Qatar Airways - QR1079
15:00 Kuwait - Doha

Status Quote
KWI - Kuwait
Terminal 1 | 14th Feb | 15:00
DOH - Doha
14th Feb | 16:25
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress14th Feb 2022
ACCOMMODATION
- 2 nights
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara
Status Quote
Room Type:
Double Or Twin PREMIER
Meal Plan:
Breakfast
No. of Nights:
2
No. of Guests:
2
Adults:
Children:
Infant:
14/02/22
16/02/22
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress16th Feb 2022
TRANSFER
Private Car
- 2 Passengers
Information
Status Confirmed
Banana Island Resort Doha By Anantara
07:00
Doha International Airport
07:30
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress16th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
- FZ2
10:00 Doha - Dubai International Airport

Status Quote
DOH - Doha
16th Feb | 10:00
DXB - Dubai International Airport
Terminal 2 | 16th Feb | 12:15
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress16th Feb 2022
FLIGHT
Emirates Airline - EK3
14:30 Dubai International Airport - London Heathrow

Status Quote
DXB - Dubai International Airport
Terminal 3 | 16th Feb | 14:30
LHR - London Heathrow
Terminal 3 | 16th Feb | 18:20
Passengers
Mr Mark Fortress, Mrs Mary Fortress2nd Feb 2022
EXCURSION
dubai afternoon desert safari and bbq dinner
Status
Pick Up Location:
Jumeirah Zabeel sarat
02/02/22 15:00
02/02/22 22:00
Emirates Airline
With its hub in the iconic city state of Dubai, Emirates is an award winning airline with a fleet of 256 Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft. Free Wifi on every aircraft, 4,000 channels of entertainment and a route network of 140 cities in over 70 countries have ll contributed to Emirates becoming the airline of choice for travellers accross the world.
Etihad Airways
Time to escape? Beach dwellers, city hoppers and adventure seekers, where will you travel to next? Book a flight with Etihad Airways for more choice, more value and even better journeys.
From thier home in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways fly to over 400 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and North America. Together with codeshare partners, their network offers access to hundreds of international destinations in just one booking.
Fly Economy, Business, First or even The Residence on A380. Enjoy more choice as standard in Economy, upgrade to Business for a fully-flat bed or fly in your own private suite in First. On A380, stay in your own three-room apartment in The Residence.
Oman Air
Oman Air is the flagship carrier of the Sultanate of Oman and an Official 4 Star Airline. The airline operates out of the country's capital Muscat which is located on the shores of the Gulf of Oman.
Qatar Airways
Fly from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh or Cardiff to over 160 destinations and experience the world like never before.
Fly with Qatar Airways and enjoy generous baggage allowance, spacious seats, Wi-Fi connectivity and more than 4,000 entertainment options.
Qatar Airways has one of the world’s youngest airlines fleets, with an average aircraft age of approximately five years. Narrow-body and wide-body Airbus and Boeing variants operate a mix of short, medium, and long-haul international routes.
The ultimate experience in the sky
The A380, the world’s largest passenger jet, features a tri-class configuration of seating in First, Business and Economy Class, over two decks. From the warm welcome when you arrive, to the state-of-the-art entertainment system and delicious gourmet dining, our secret to unforgettable flying is simple: it’s all in the detail.
Flight Sectors
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Emirates Airline EK EK4 Economy |
20:20 1st Feb |
(LHR) London Heathrow |
07:20 2nd Feb |
(DXB) Dubai International Airport |
Airbus A380-800 |
Baggage Allowance: 25K |
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Emirates Airline EK EK3 Economy |
14:30 16th Feb |
(DXB) Dubai International Airport |
18:20 16th Feb |
(LHR) London Heathrow |
Airbus A380-800 |
Baggage Allowance: 25K |
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Etihad Airways EY EY327 Economy |
14:50 6th Feb |
(AUH) Abu Dhabi International Apt |
15:15 6th Feb |
(DMM) Dammam |
Baggage Allowance: 0K |
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Oman Air WY WY656 Economy |
16:20 10th Feb |
(BAH) Bahrain International Airport |
19:00 10th Feb |
(MCT) Muscat |
Boeing 737-800 pax |
Baggage Allowance: 30K |
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Oman Air WY WY645 Economy |
14:05 13th Feb |
(MCT) Muscat |
15:35 13th Feb |
(KWI) Kuwait |
Boeing 737-800 pax |
Baggage Allowance: 30K |
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Qatar Airways QR QR1079 Economy |
15:00 14th Feb |
(KWI) Kuwait |
16:25 14th Feb |
(DOH) Doha |
Baggage Allowance: 25K |
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FZ FZ2 Economy |
10:00 16th Feb |
(DOH) Doha |
12:15 16th Feb |
(DXB) Dubai International Airport |
Boeing 737-800 (winglets) pax |
Baggage Allowance: 20K |
eTicket Receipt
Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Tuesday 1 Feb
- Airline: Emirates
- Flight No: EK 4
- Duration: 0h 7m
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 3403 miles
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal: 3
DEPARTURE
Wednesday 16 Feb
- Airline: Emirates
- Flight No: EK 3
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 3403 miles
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal: 3
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Tuesday 1 Feb
- Airline: Emirates
- Flight No: EK 4
- Duration: 0h 7m
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 3403 miles
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal: 3
DEPARTURE
Wednesday 16 Feb
- Airline: Emirates
- Flight No: EK 3
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 3403 miles
- Aircraft: Airbus A380-800
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
London, United Kingdom
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal: 3
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Sunday 6 Feb
- Airline: Etihad Airways
- Flight No: EY 327
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 0K
- Distance: 324 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
DMM
King Fahd International Airport
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Sunday 6 Feb
- Airline: Etihad Airways
- Flight No: EY 327
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 0K
- Distance: 324 miles
AUH
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
DMM
King Fahd International Airport
Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Status:
Terminal: 3
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Thursday 10 Feb
- Airline: Oman Air
- Flight No: WY 656
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 30K
- Distance: 528 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 pax
BAH
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain, Bahrain
MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, Oman
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Thursday 10 Feb
- Airline: Oman Air
- Flight No: WY 656
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 30K
- Distance: 528 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 pax
BAH
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain, Bahrain
MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, Oman
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Sunday 13 Feb
- Airline: Oman Air
- Flight No: WY 645
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 30K
- Distance: 759 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 pax
MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, Oman
KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait, Kuwait
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Sunday 13 Feb
- Airline: Oman Air
- Flight No: WY 645
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 30K
- Distance: 759 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 pax
MCT
Muscat International Airport
Muscat, Oman
KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait, Kuwait
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Monday 14 Feb
- Airline: Qatar Airways
- Flight No: QR 1079
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 353 miles
KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait, Kuwait
DOH
Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar
Status:
Terminal: 1
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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eTicket Receipt
Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Monday 14 Feb
- Airline: Qatar Airways
- Flight No: QR 1079
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 25K
- Distance: 353 miles
KWI
Kuwait International Airport
Kuwait, Kuwait
DOH
Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar
Status:
Terminal: 1
Status:
Terminal:
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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Mrs Mary Fortress
DEPARTURE
Wednesday 16 Feb
- Airline: Fly Dubai
- Flight No: FZ 2
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 20K
- Distance: 229 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) pax
DOH
Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal: 2
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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Mr Mark Fortress
DEPARTURE
Wednesday 16 Feb
- Airline: Fly Dubai
- Flight No: FZ 2
- Class: Economy
- Status: Quote
- Baggage: 20K
- Distance: 229 miles
- Aircraft: Boeing 737-800 (winglets) pax
DOH
Doha International Airport
Doha, Qatar
DXB
Dubai International Airport
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Status:
Terminal:
Status:
Terminal: 2
Endorsement/Restrictions
NONE
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Hotel
Jumeirah Zabeel Saray
Crescent Road
+971 4 453 0000
Room Type: Superior King
Meal Plan: Half Board
Check In
02/02/22
Check out
04/02/22
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi
PO Box 52007 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
+971 2 407 1234
Room Type: Park Room
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Check In
04/02/22
Check out
06/02/22