10 days · 8 countries
Europe Highlights
From AED 8,943per person, twin share
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From Rome to Munich and Paris, experience Europe’s most breathtaking sights and vibrant cities in an exhilarating, action-packed 10-day adventure!
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Rome
- Countries
- France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Vatican City
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A fast-paced coach tour with a new hotel most nights and guided walking tours in Venice, Munich, Paris and Florence, each up to three hours on your feet
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for all nine nights, with a new city most nights across seven countries
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 51
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus a local guide in Florence
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs March to December: warm Italian summers, mild spring and autumn, and cold, possibly snowy winters in the Swiss Alps and around Innsbruck
Tour overview
Experience world-famous sights on this top-rated 10-day Europe tour! Start in Rome and explore France, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. Cruise Venice canals, see the Eiffel Tower, journey through the Alps, taste traditional cuisine and soak up local culture. This action-packed adventure covers Europe’s greatest hits!
Highlights
- Explore Venice, Italy’s floating city
- Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through Brenner Pass
- Visit the beautiful Austrian city of Innsbruck
- See the restored Munich city centre on an orientation tour
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Admire the scenery on Rhine River cruise
- Taste local wines in the Rhine Valley
- See the iconic Riekermolen windmill
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- Enjoy a traditional cheese and clogs demonstration
- Cruise along the Amsterdam canals
- Visit Ghent; a medieval Belgian city
- See iconic landmarks on a driving tour of Paris
- Visit Burgundy; a stunning French winemaking region
- Enjoy a scenic mountain drive through the Swiss Alps
- Visit the picturesque Lake Como
- Get a photo by the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Explore Florence; the birthplace of the Renaissance
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Rome
Day 1 · start
Venice
1 night · Day 1
Hotel Venezia
Innsbruck
Day 2 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 2
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Rhine Valley
1 night · Day 3
Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Helfmann Park.
Amsterdam
1 night · Day 4
Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
Ghent
Day 5 · on the way
Paris
2 nights · Days 5–6
B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
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Burgundy
Day 7 · on the way
Swiss Alps
2 nights · Days 7–8
Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
Lake Como
Day 9 · on the way
Tuscany South
1 night · Day 9
Antica Tabaccaia Resort
Pisa
Day 10 · on the way
Florence
Day 10 · on the way
Rome
Day 10 · end
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Rome – Venice
This is the start of the tour, travelling from Rome to Venice through notable Italian landscapes. On arrival, there are landmarks to discover such as St Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal. In the evening, the optional Evening in Venice excursion is available, with a twilight water taxi cruise and a gondola ride, followed by dinner at a local restaurant.
Included
- Explore Venice, including St Mark’s Square, the Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Market
Optional extras
- An Evening in Venice · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Rome → Venice by coach
- Overnight
- Venice
- Hotel
- Hotel Venezia
Day 2
Innsbruck – Munich – Bavaria Region
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The tour says goodbye to Italy for now and heads north through the countryside, crossing the Brenner Pass, then stopping in Innsbruck, Austria, which offers an orientation tour and free time. From there, it continues to Munich, in Germany’s Bavaria region, where a city tour takes in the sights and the evening closes with a three-course Bavarian dinner, served at a historic restaurant.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Brenner Pass
- Orientation tour and free time in Innsbruck
- Orientation tour of Munich, including Marienplatz and Frauenkirche
- Three-course Bavarian dinner at a historic restaurant
- Travel
- Venice → Munich by coach, via Innsbruck
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Munich – Rhine Valley
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerToday the tour heads to one of the most scenic stretches of the Rhine River, arriving in the Rhine Valley. There is time to relax aboard a riverboat as it passes vineyards, medieval towns and high cliffs. Afterwards, a local wine merchant hosts a wine tasting, where you might try eiswein, also called ice wine, if the harvest has been good. Dinner is served at the hotel tonight.
Included
- Rhine River cruise, past castles, vineyards and cliffs
- Wine tasting at a local merchant in the Rhine Valley
- Travel
- Munich → Rhine Valley by coach
- Overnight
- Rhine Valley
- Hotel
- Mercure Hotel Frankfurt Eschborn Helfmann Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 4
Rhine Valley – Amsterdam
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
On the way to Amsterdam, the tour passes through the Dutch countryside, with a stop for photos at the Riekermolen windmill. There is also a cheese and clog-making display, with a chance to taste local cheeses. The tour arrives in Amsterdam in the afternoon, with free time before a twilight canal cruise. Afterwards, an included dinner awaits at a local restaurant.
Included
- Photo stop at the Riekermolen Windmill
- Cheese and clog making demonstration
- Canal cruise in Amsterdam
- Travel
- Rhine Valley → Amsterdam by coach
- Overnight
- Amsterdam
- Hotel
- Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Schiphol
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Amsterdam – Ghent – Paris
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe tour’s next stop is the Belgian city of Ghent, a cultural hub known for its medieval architecture. Later, it travels on to Paris, the City of Lights, for a driving tour past well-known landmarks, among them the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Dinner is served at a local restaurant this evening.
Included
- Free time in Ghent’s medieval market squares
- Guided driving tour of Paris, past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe
- Travel
- Amsterdam → Paris by coach, via Ghent
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Paris: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
This free day lets you explore the city in your own way. You can join the optional Paris Like Locals excursion, a day of varied experiences including a tasting of macarons, a tour of a parfumerie and a stop at the Latin Quarter. In the evening, you can explore the Montmartre neighbourhood and watch a cabaret show.
Included
- Free day in Paris to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Paris Like Locals · AED 300 per person
- Parisian Cabaret with drinks · AED 400 per person
- An Evening in Montmartre · AED 235 per person
- Overnight
- Paris
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Paris Nord 18ème
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
Paris – Burgundy – Swiss Alps
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe tour leaves Paris behind for a sense of France’s small towns, with a lunch stop in Beaune, Burgundy. There is a chance to see the Hospices de Beaune, or to taste the local wine. Afterwards, the tour travels on to the Swiss Alps, with peaks dusted in snow and lakes of clear blue water along the way. In the evening, the group settles into the hotel for an included dinner.
Included
- Free time in Beaune, Burgundy’s wine capital
- Scenic drive through the Swiss Alps
- Travel
- Paris → Swiss Alps by coach, via Burgundy
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 8
Swiss Alps: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
The Swiss Alps are home to several of the world’s highest peaks. The day is free, and the optional Jungfraujoch excursion gives you the feeling of standing on top of the world, with year-round snow and plenty of photo opportunities all around. To finish the evening, you can add the optional Alpine Dinner Experience.
Included
- Free day in the Swiss Alps
Optional extras
- Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe · AED 960 per person
- Alpine Dinner Experience · AED 215 per person
- Overnight
- Swiss Alps
- Hotel
- Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 9
Swiss Alps – Lake Como – Tuscany
Meals included: BreakfastThe tour heads back towards Italy, stopping at Lake Como. Surrounded by scattered villages, the lake is known for a villa owned by George Clooney. From there, the tour continues to the Tuscany region, known for its wine, food, art and architecture. The group settles in Montecatini Terme, where you can join an optional excursion this evening to experience the spa town.
Included
- Visit to Lake Como
Optional extras
- An Evening in Montecatini · AED 230 per person
- Travel
- Swiss Alps → Tuscany by coach, via Lake Como
- Overnight
- Tuscany South
- Hotel
- Antica Tabaccaia Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Tuscany – Pisa – Florence – Rome
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, there is a photo stop at the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Then the tour heads to Florence for a walking tour with a local guide, through this historic Renaissance city. Afterwards, you can join the optional Taste of Tuscany excursion for a family-style meal. Finally, the tour returns to Rome, where it comes to an end.
Included
- Photo stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Guided walking tour of Florence with a local guide
Optional extras
- Taste of Tuscany · AED 235 per person
- Travel
- Tuscany → Rome by coach, via Pisa and Florence
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
28 dates
FromTue 22 Dec 2026ToThu 31 Dec 2026
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AED 10,118
Single room supplement +AED 2,479 single
FromSun 28 Mar 2027ToTue 6 Apr 2027
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AED 8,943
Single room supplement +AED 3,618 single
FromSun 25 Apr 2027ToTue 4 May 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 16 May 2027ToTue 25 May 2027
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AED 10,302
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FromSun 23 May 2027ToTue 1 Jun 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 30 May 2027ToTue 8 Jun 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToTue 15 Jun 2027
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FromSun 13 Jun 2027ToTue 22 Jun 2027
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AED 10,302
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FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToTue 29 Jun 2027
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FromSun 4 Jul 2027ToTue 13 Jul 2027
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FromSun 18 Jul 2027ToTue 27 Jul 2027
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FromSun 25 Jul 2027ToTue 3 Aug 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 1 Aug 2027ToTue 10 Aug 2027
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FromSun 8 Aug 2027ToTue 17 Aug 2027
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FromSun 15 Aug 2027ToTue 24 Aug 2027
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FromThu 26 Aug 2027ToFri 10 Sept 2027
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AED 22,384
FromSun 29 Aug 2027ToTue 7 Sept 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 5 Sept 2027ToTue 14 Sept 2027
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FromSun 12 Sept 2027ToTue 21 Sept 2027
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AED 10,302
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FromSun 19 Sept 2027ToTue 28 Sept 2027
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AED 8,943
Single room supplement +AED 3,618 single
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FromSun 26 Sept 2027ToTue 5 Oct 2027
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AED 10,302
Single room supplement +AED 3,618 single
FromSun 3 Oct 2027ToTue 12 Oct 2027
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AED 8,943
Single room supplement +AED 3,618 single
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FromSun 10 Oct 2027ToTue 19 Oct 2027
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AED 8,943
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FromSun 17 Oct 2027ToTue 26 Oct 2027
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FromSun 24 Oct 2027ToTue 2 Nov 2027
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FromSun 7 Nov 2027ToTue 16 Nov 2027
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AED 8,943
Single room supplement +AED 3,618 single
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What’s included
Included
- 9 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
An Evening in Venice
An evening in Venice with your tour leader: a water taxi cruise from Piazzale Roma to San Marco, a traditional gondola ride and a pizza or pasta dinner at a local restaurant. €125. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 535 per person
Paris Like Locals
A guided walk through Paris with your tour leader: a macaron tasting, a tour of a perfume museum, time at Galeries Lafayette, lunch at a local crêperie and a walk through the Latin Quarter. €70, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 300 per person
Parisian Cabaret with drinks
An evening cabaret show in Paris, with cancan dancing, costumes and a glass of French champagne (a soft drink option is available). €94, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 400 per person
An Evening in Montmartre
An evening in Montmartre with your tour leader: see the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, then sit down to a three-course French dinner, with vegetarian options available. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
Jungfraujoch: Journey to the Top of Europe
A trip by cable car and train to Jungfraujoch, the highest railway station in Europe, for alpine views, snow all year round and the ice palace at the top. €225, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 960 per person
Alpine Dinner Experience
A Swiss dinner that opens with a cheese fondue, followed by a hearty main course and a sweet dessert to finish. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 215 per person
An Evening in Montecatini
A return trip on the Montecatini Funicular for views over Montecatini Terme, followed by a three-course Tuscan dinner with a choice of starter and main course. From October to March the trip is made by taxi instead, as the funicular closes for winter. €54, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 230 per person
Taste of Tuscany
A family-style Tuscan meal in Florence: bistecca alla Fiorentina, bruschetta al pomodoro, a glass of Chianti and a traditional dessert. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 235 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Every country on this tour, Italy, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Switzerland, is in the Schengen area, and Vatican City has open borders with it, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for Schengen stays of up to 90 days in any 180, though you will also need the EU’s ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa, applied for in the country where you spend the most nights; nights on this tour are split fairly evenly between Italy, Germany, France and Switzerland, so our visa team can confirm which applies once your dates are set. Apply up to six months before you travel, and book your Dubai appointment early as they fill up before summer and Christmas.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Rome and home aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the Best Western Blu Hotel Roma: check in at reception from 07:30, ready for an 08:00 departure. The tour ends back at the hotel in Rome on day 10 at around 19:30.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Nine breakfasts and five dinners are included: breakfast every day except day 1, and dinner in Munich, the Rhine Valley, Amsterdam, Paris and the Swiss Alps. Lunches and other meals on free days are not included.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
The euro is used everywhere on this tour except Switzerland, where it is the Swiss franc. Cards are widely accepted; a card with no foreign transaction fees makes things easiest.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
This tour runs from March to December, so you may meet cool spring or autumn days in Venice and Florence, warm summer weather in Italy, and cold, possibly snowy conditions in the Swiss Alps and around Innsbruck. Pack in layers, bring a rain jacket, and wear comfortable, broken-in shoes: walking tours in Venice, Munich and Florence can last up to three hours.
Modest clothing, covering shoulders and knees, is expected when entering churches such as St Mark’s Basilica in Venice and the Duomo in Florence.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Rome and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Europe Highlights?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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