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Zanzibar & Dubai: A Journey of Spice and Skyscrapers

Eren Arslan

Eren Arslan

10 Jan 2024

Embark on a 15-day adventure to Zanzibar and Dubai, where you'll discover the rich history of Zanzibar's Stone Town and indulge in the vibrant flavors of Dubai's culinary scene. Immerse yourself in the enchanting spice markets, relax on pristine beaches, and marvel at the towering skyscrapers. Get ready for a journey of a lifetime!

Trip to Zanzibar

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Stone Town
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$94

Maru Maru Terrace Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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House of Wonders
The grand former palace of a sultan, offering visitors gardens & a clocktower.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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Peace Memorial Museum
Exhibits relating to Zanzibar history & nature in a whitewashed, Arab-style building from 1920.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
4 - 6 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Zanzibar's History
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$84

Lukmaan
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Anglican Cathedral Stone Town Zanzibar
Historic church made of stone with an elaborate altar & adjacent slavery monument.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
4 - 5 min

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Joshi's Vegetarian Food
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Ma Shaa Allah
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 3Island Hopping and Seafood Delights
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$169

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$ 1

Mercury's Zanzibar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 5 min

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Changu Island
Reached by private boat, this island once housed a prison & is home to many giant tortoises.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$125
Cape Town Fish Market
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
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The Floating Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 4Bathing in Persian Elegance and Cultural Treasures
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$96

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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Hamamni Persian Baths
Guided tours are available of this historic former bath complex built for a sultan.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Emerson Spice
Genteel quarters rooms & suites in a quaint hotel offering 2 restaurants & Zanzibar Channel views.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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People's Palace Museum
Museum in 19th-century palace with exhibitions on the history of Khalifa bin Harub's sultanate.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 5Beach Bliss and Exquisite Ocean Views
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$65

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$ 2

Ocean Grill
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
61 - 74 min

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Mangapwani Slave Chamber
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
74 - 89 min

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Nungwi Beach
White-sand beach at Nungwi village on Zanzibar island offering swimming, snorkeling & diving.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Wave's Restaurant & Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$20
1 - 2 min

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Ngalawa
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 6A Gastronomic Adventure on Mnemba Island
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$292

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$ 2

Zanzibar Queen Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
11 - 14 min

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Mnemba Island
Private resort island with scuba diving, snorkeling & other activities available to guests.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$250
10 - 12 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$14
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$14
Day 7Spice Markets and Wildlife Encounters
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$113

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$ 3

House of Spices
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Zanzibar Spice Community Shop
Based in a colorful market, this company sells flavored tea, organic soaps & local spices.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Old Dispensary
Elegant late-19th-century building with elaborate Indian & European elements, now home to a museum.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
42 - 51 min

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Cheetah's Rock
ZIPA-accredited educational wildlife rescue & conservation center known for its cheetah tours.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$50
27 - 33 min

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Dhow restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
15 - 18 min

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Le Spices Rendez-Vous
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Day 8Discovering Nature's Beauty and Local Delicacies
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$86

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$ 4

Africana's
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
20 - 24 min

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Zanzibar Butterfly Centre
Hundreds of native butterflies inhabit this netted tropical garden offering guided tours.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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Jozani Forest
This compact national park features lush woods, abundant wildlife & guided nature trails.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
44 - 53 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$14
54 - 65 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20

Budget breakdown: $2538 In total

Activities & Food:$2488
Transport:$50

Trip to Dubai

Day 1Exploring the Heart of Stone Town
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$328

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$ 4

Wafi Gourmet (وافي جورميه)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
12 - 18 min

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Burj Khalifa
Spired 828-metre skyscraper with a viewing deck, a restaurant, a hotel and offices.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$94
9 - 14 min

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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Marine animal encounters & feedings, plus an underwater tunnel under a huge tank with sharks & rays.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$62
13 - 16 min

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Zamzam Mandi Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
9 - 14 min

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Dubai Frame
Unique, 150-m-tall building resembling a picture frame, with historic displays & panoramic views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$50
14 - 21 min

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Manvaar Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50
Day 2Unveiling the Secrets of Zanzibar's History
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$214

Ayamna
Ayamna is a destination that invites us to revive our priceless memories and to feed our passion for authentic Lebanese delicacies, served within intimate settings surrounded by family and loved ones.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
7 - 10 min

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Aquaventure Waterpark
Vast water park with zip lines, slides through shark-filled lagoons & a splash area for kids.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$100
6 - 9 min

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Nobu
The legendary Nobu continues to redefine Japanese cuisine at Atlantis. Nobu offers an exquisite dining experience in a stunning atmosphere.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
1 - 2 min

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Ossiano
Ossiano is an award-winning seafood restaurant with stunning views of the Ambassador Lagoon,making it the most luxurious dining experience at Atlantis
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$42
Day 3Island Hopping and Seafood Delights
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$190

St Tropez Bistro
A chic bistro and lounge that takes you on a journey of French specialties, brought up to date in a fusion of conventional, yet contemporary, chic and trendy.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Ski Dubai
Indoor ski center with a mountain motif & snow for year-round skiing & snowboarding.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$74
10 - 15 min

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P.F. Chang's (بي إف تشانغز)
This branch is now closed
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
9 - 14 min

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The Cheesecake Factory (تشيز كيك فاكتوري)
The Cheesecake Factory created the upscale casual dining segment in 1978 with the opening of its first restaurant in Beverly Hills, California and now even with more than 200 locations, The Cheesecake Factory restaurants are just as unique today as they were back then!
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$40
Day 4Bathing in Persian Elegance and Cultural Treasures
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$220

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$ 11

Villa Beach (ڤيلا بيتش)
Beachside Signature Mediterranean Dining.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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Wild Wadi Waterpark Jumeirah
Aquatic roller coasters & surfing wave machine in outdoor water park with pools, slides & tunnels.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$74
17 - 21 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$50
7 - 9 min

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Dubai Butterfly Garden
Ten climate-controlled domes housing over 50 different types of butterfly at this family attraction.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$24
9 - 11 min

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Zaatar W Zeit
Zaatar w Zeit is an urban casual Lebanese eatery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
Day 5Beach Bliss and Exquisite Ocean Views
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$179

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$ 15

Little Bangkok - Motor City
Urban Thai Cuisine
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
5 - 6 min

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Dubai Miracle Garden
Vibrant garden with floral creations such as a life-size airplane, topiary animals & a heart tunnel.
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$52
36 - 44 min

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مطعم بحرنا للمأكولات البحرية
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
11 - 14 min

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Mushrif Park
Vast public space with a swimming pool, green areas, horse & camel rides, plus a 500-seat theater.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
12 - 15 min

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جازيبو
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 6A Gastronomic Adventure on Mnemba Island
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$196

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$ 11

PAUL Bakery & Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
21 - 26 min

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IMG Worlds of Adventure
Large indoor amusement park offering rides, eateries & shows with Cartoon Network & Marvel themes.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$86
16 - 20 min

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Zaatar W Zeit
Zaatar w Zeit is an urban casual Lebanese eatery
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$46
20 - 24 min

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Cafe Rider Custom
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 7Spice Markets and Wildlife Encounters
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$165

خيمة المجلس - مركز التجاري العالمي
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Dubai Garden Glow
Elaborate, whimsical flower & animal displays constructed out of handmade colourful lights.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$36
15 - 22 min

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Zabeel Park
Scenic, 117-acre park featuring a flea market, a landmark shaped like a giant picture frame & more.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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New Sind Punjab Restaurant
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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Manvaar Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2538 In total

Activities & Food:$2488
Transport:$50