3 Must Remember Tips to bear in mind when looking at tour and travel packages from Dubai It is as much a testament to the popularity of Dubai as a tourism destination as much as it is to the efforts of all those involved in the promotional efforts. With almost every operator (big or small) offering their version of Dubai tour packages; it is indeed a tough task for most to separate the real stuff from the tall claims. This is when one wishes that they’d have some guide of sorts at hand, to help them come out intact through the confusion over the various tour and travel packages from Dubai. While the excitement of touring Dubai may run high, it must be held in check if it has to go the distance. So, hold on and try to curb the urge to jump up and grab the first offer that comes along. The budget may vary as per the depth of the pocket, the leisure/luxury levels expected and the time at hand. But there are a few things that one can use as a yardstick to size up the potential options. 1. Decide upon the Tour Offerings: While one may express their wish to visit all the tourist spots in Dubai, the truth is slightly different. Like a magical blend of giant Lego blocks, Dubai transforms on an almost daily basis. This belief is upheld when one hears of a new development in the city’s infrastructure, leisure, recreation options practically every other day. A good way to tour Dubai is to take the staggered approach. While the usual Dubai travel packages offer a bit of everything, the staggered approach would be better suited to those looking for more of a ‘below the surface’ experience 2. Beware the Fine Print: Many unscrupulous tour operators attempt to draw in customers through shady and questionable promotional practices. Some deliberately ‘low-ball’ rates online, that then get saddled with multiple surcharges and levies, much to the chagrin of unsuspecting customers. Having said that, do remember that not
all tour operators are the same. The vast majority of tour operators are of the honest kinds. But, it never does hurt to pay close attention to the fine print 3. Reputation Matters: There are plenty of tour operators in the market. Big, small and in-between, each one is out there to get their share of the tourism pie. While, the introductory offer may sound quite tempting from the newest kid on the tourism block, it may come with riders attached. So do proceed with extreme caution, lest you have tons of money to spare. Ask for references of prior customers. Operators that pride themselves in running a quality conscious setup will be more than happy to offer some to prospective customers. If incase, a potential operator does refuse, there is always the option of leveraging the power of the internet and asking the traveler community online. This approach is usually quite effective in gauging the ground realities vis-Ă -vis the claims of the tour operator At the end of the day, the size of the operations does not matter. Quality, performance and customer delight are a few of the factors that do end up making the difference between a memorable tour and a forgetful one. So, choose wisely and have a great time, when out in Dubai.