Zurich , switzerland from AED3,269

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AED3,269

Based on 2 adults

Created: Wednesday 6 December 2023 - Departure: Saturday 3 February 2024

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About the destination

Zurich labours under the misconception that it is nothing more than a sterile banking city – don't believe a word of it. True, Zurich is home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and is the financial engine of Switzerland itself, but step back from the markets and share prices and you'll find an arty, trend-conscious and vibrant city. Just hang about in Zurich West for a while. Its former warehouses, viaducts and ship building caverns have been converted into art centres, funky bars and quirky boutiques. Along Langstrasse, the city’s notorious red light district, you’re now as likely to take home a stylish handbag crafted by an emerging designer as you are a piece of skirt. Zurich’s character blares from the speakers of the annual Street Parade, a massive techno festival that weaves through the city with DJs and minimally-clad dancers on floats. There isn’t a banker’s tie in sight. If there is in the pretty east bank quarter of Niederdorf, it’s loosened. These medieval streets are buzzing with cafés on corners, trendy taprooms and world-class restaurants. It’s easy to while away an afternoon just soaking up its laidback atmosphere, especially in summer when the riverside takes on a beach vibe. Winter is special too. Under the spell of snow, the cobbled alleyways, fountains, lakeside promenades and stunning architecture of the Old Town were made for the stroke of an artist’s brush. This is when one of Europe’s best Christmas markets rolls into town and the warming citruses and cinnamons of the glühwein (mulled wine) stalls fill the air. Shoppers will be in their element here at any time of year. Zurich’s flashy side is evident in the upmarket designer boutiques of Bahnhofstrasse, the city’s main shopping drag. But this is no longer a city for the smart set alone; there are plenty of unusual shops to be discovered down hidden streets. Sitting astride the River Limmat and the northern tip of Lake Zurich, Mother Nature certainly smiles down on Switzerland’s biggest city. Architects were courteous in their additions too - just check out the Fraumünster and Grossmünster churches, which face each other across the river. Then, when you’ve had enough of the city’s diverse array of restaurants, top-notch museums and pulsing nightlife, there’s always the nearby Uetliberg mountain or a boat trip on Lake Zurich to enjoy – if only to catch your breath before diving back into the city’s delights again.

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03 Feb

Transport from Dubai to Zurich

Departure

Royal Jordanian

07:00 - Dubai, Dubai Intl (DXB)

13:30 - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

1 PC 1 stopover

Royal Jordanian - RJ 613

07:00 - Dubai, Dubai Intl (DXB)

09:25 - Amman, Queen Alia Intl (AMM)

Transport: RJ613

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

1h 15m - Connection in Amman, Queen Alia Intl (AMM)

Royal Jordanian - RJ 153

10:40 - Amman, Queen Alia Intl (AMM)

13:30 - Zurich, Zurich (ZRH)

Transport: RJ153

Cabin Class: Economy

Fare Name: ECONOMY

03 Feb

Hotel

5 Nights

Crowne Plaza Zürich by IHG 7.7 Good

Zürich - to 1.7 miles from the centreBREAKFAST FOR 2 Badenerstrasse 420, Zürich 8040 Standard room

The Crowne Plaza Zurich is only a 15-minute direct tram ride away from Zurich’s city centre and offers free WiFi, 2 restaurants with local and international cuisine, a bar, and a garden lounge. The air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV with international channels and tea and coffee making facilities. The Holmes Place Health Club at the Crowne Plaza offers a wide range of high-end sports and wellness equipment over an area of 2,000 m², including an indoor pool, and can be used by guests older than 16 years of age with a parent or official guardian. The hotel also features 550 parking spaces in its private parking garage.

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08 Feb

Transport from Zurich to Dubai

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