SAMPLE PROGRAM FOR MUSCAT, ABU DHABI AND DUBAI
Day 1 - Oman
Day 2 - Oman
Day 3 – Abu Dhabi
Day 4 –Abu Dhabi
Day 5 –Dubai Day 6 –Dubai Day 7 -
Departure
AM
Arrival in Muscat: -Meet & Greet at airport - Transfer to the chosen hotel
Optional activities: Full day Tour -4 WD tour to Oman Mountains, including visit of Nizwa Fort and Souq - BBQ lunch
in a Wadi Half day Tour -Dolphin watching & snorkeling experience -Catamaran Cruise with Lunch on Board -Deep sea fishing
Flight to Abu Dhabi Arrival in Abu Dhabi: Meet & Greet at airport Visa Assistance
Optional Activities at Qasr al Sarab activities offer in-house –Desert Sailing to Archery, Desert Yoga or Spa
- Check out and transfer to Abu Dhabi - Visit of the Sheikh Zayed Grande Mosque,
Optional Half Day Activities: Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray with Afternoon Tea - Camel Polo - Ski Dubai - Catamaran Cruise around the Palm, lunch on board - Golf a - Discover Dubai with the “Arabian Race” and explore the Dubai Museum – an Abra Ride – the Spice and Gold Souq -Cultural Lunch at SMCUU
Departure - Transfer to Dubai Airport
Transfer options in Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Coach transfer Limousine Transfer Super cars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce) Seaplane
Lunch
- Lunch at Shangri-La Hotel
Lunch over the F1 track at Yas Viceroy
- Lunch at the Hotel
- Lunch at Emirates Palace
PM
- Muscat
orientation tour with visit to Bait al Zubai Museum and Muttrah Souk
Transfer to Qasr Al Sarab, the Desert Resort in the Empty Quarter Sunset welcome reception
Afternoon at leisure – enjoy the hotel’s magnificent surroundings and facilities
Transfer to Dubai
Check-in at the chosen hotel
Dinner Omani Welcome dinner
Beach Party at Turtle Beach
Dine Around Arabian Nights dinner
Gold Theme Dinner at the Burj Al Arab
Farewell Party at Zero Gravity
SAMPLE ITINERARY
OMAN - Muscat
Did you know… • Oman gained independence from the Portuguese empire in 1651. • Omani Arab is the main ethnic group in Oman, followed by Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi. Iranian, Egyptian, Somali and others are in a minority. • Omani men wear long robes known as dishdashas, while the womenfolk wear Omani burqa masks. • Omani men can be found wearing the traditionally curved dagger, known as khanja. Their national dress also includes the 'turban'. • Oman joined the United Nations in 1971.
Dubai Gold Souq
In a stunning bay over looking the Gulf of Oman, this ultra-luxurious resort is accessed through a private man-made tunnel in the Hajar Mountains. Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa offers a full-service spa complex and spacious rooms with panoramic views. Water sports facilities are available at the private beach. Muscat International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. Muscat City Centre can be reached by car in 25 minutes. The resort boasts a lazy river stretching 500 m from Al Waha to Al Bandar hotels.
Total nr of rooms: 640
Nr. of restaurants & bars: 8
Location: Hajar Mountains
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa 5*
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dubai Gold Souq
• Rates quoted are per room per night and are inclusive of all taxes, service charge, Tourism Dirham and breakfast..
• Rates above are valid for a period of 14 days
• Twin rooms and extra beds are subject to availability
• Standard hotel check-in time is 16:00 hrs
• Standard hotel check-out time is 12:00 hrs
• Please note that no space is being held for this request at present.
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dates: TBA
Nr of rooms: TBA
Single occupancy Double occupancy
TBA TBA
Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa 5*
Dubai Gold Souq
In Muscat's Grand Mosque, there is a beautiful
hand-loomed carpet; it was once the world's
largest rug until Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque, in
the United Arab Emirates, pinched the record.
This is poignant because Oman doesn't boast
many 'firsts' or 'biggest' in a region obsessed
by vanity. What it does boast, with its rich
heritage and embracing society, is a strong
sense of identity, a pride in an ancient,
frankincense-trading past and confidence in a
highly educated future.
For people visiting Oman, this offers a rare
chance to engage with the Arab world without
the distorting lens of excessive wealth. Oman's
low-rise towns retain their traditional charms
and Bedouin values remain at the heart of an
Omani welcome. With an abundance of natural
beauty, from spectacular mountains, wind-
swept deserts and a pristine coastline, Oman
is the obvious choice for those seeking to
experience the authentic Arabian experience.
Orientation tour
Dubai Gold Souq
Oldest civilizations on the Arabian Peninsula, an exciting and vibrant
destination with un-spoilt landscapes, wonderful beaches, a rich culture
and friendly people…… all the necessary ingredients that make for a
truly memorable experience!
Dubai Gold Souq
Low rise town..
Dubai Gold Souq
Explore the vibrant Souks..
Dubai Gold Souq
Legendary Hospitality
The essence of the Arabian Peninsula lies in its
people: good-natured haggling in souqs, cursing on
long journeys, sharing of sweet tea on the edge of wild
places. Unifying all, there's Islam, a way of life, the call
to prayer carried on an inland breeze, a gentle
hospitality extended towards strangers. And this is
what many travellers most remember of their visit to
the region – the ancient tradition of sharing 'bread and
salt' and of ensuring safe passage, albeit given a
modern context.
UAE – Abu Dhabi
Did you know… • Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on Yas Island is the world’s largest indoor theme park. It’s also home to the world’s fastest rollercoaster, Formula Rossa, which reaches speeds of 240 kmph. • The Arabian oryx was extinct in the wild before four were introduced to Sir Bani Yas Island in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region in 1977, acquired from a zoo in Arizona. Around 450 now share the island with gazelles, giraffes, cheetahs, hyenas, ostriches and other free-roaming animals. • The ‘Oasis City’ of Al Ain – just 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi city – is one of the world’s oldest permanently inhabited settlements and is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. • Abu Dhabi’s most iconic hotel, Emirates Palace, was, at the time of its construction, the most expensive hotel ever built, costing approximately US$3 billion. It stretches a whole kilometre from wing to wing and inside are more than 1,000 chandeliers, the largest weighing 2.5 tonnes. • The Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter) in Abu Dhabi’s Western Region is the largest sand desert in the world. It was used as the setting for the planet Jakku in the blockbuster film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Dubai Gold Souq Serenely set within the Liwa Desert, this secluded retreat with stylish desert castle décor offers a breathtaking panorama. It also features an outdoor pool, spa and a gym. The accommodation features luxury fibres and earthy hues. All rooms have sliding glass doors opening to a terrace with uninterrupted desert views.
Total nr of rooms: 206
Nr. of restaurants & bars: 9
Location: Liwa, Abu Dhabi Desert
Comments: Recommended choice for guests interested to experience unparalleled luxury and comfort amid the mystic desert charm of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter.
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab 5*
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dubai Gold Souq
• Rates quoted above are per room per night and are inclusive of all taxes, service charge, Tourism Dirham and breakfast.
• Rates quoted above are valid for a period of 14 days.
• Twin rooms and extra beds are subject to availability.
• Standard hotel check-in time is 16:00 hrs.
• Standard hotel check-out time is 12:00 hrs.
• Please note that no space is being held for this request at present.
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dates: TBA
Nr of rooms: TBA
Single occupancy
Double occupancy
TBA TBA
Anantara Qasr Al Sarab 5*
Dubai Gold Souq
Abu Dhabi is home to a plethora of islands, and they offer variety from
entertainment to culture and luxury.
The Emirate remains at the forefront of the UAE’s drive for green energy
innovation and is at the heart of sustainable development and it continues to
drive progress and fund crucial new research projects
Dubai Gold Souq
ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the entertainment hubs of the UAE and
whether seeking action or adventures, the Emirate offers world-class
fascinations.
Yas Island, a regional epicentre of sport, is home to the state-of-the-art Yas
Marina Circuit – host to the annual F1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dubai Gold Souq
ABU DHABI
Culture…. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a
capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes,
over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's
largest hand knotted carpet.
UAE – Dubai
Did you know… • Dubai is in the process of building a climate-controlled city within itself that’s 2.25 times the size of Monaco. The as of yet unnamed city will be within Dubai’s limits and will feature air-conditioned walkways that get you from street to street and building to building for visitors’ maximal comfort. • Dubai has no standard address system. Due to the rate at which Dubai is growing, it doesn’t have a standard address system in place. Instead of an address line on a mailing label, there is a space where residents can draw a map or write out specific instructions such as: “After the white mosque, first street to the left, gold door.” • Dubai is the fastest growing city on Earth. 20% of all cranes operating on the planet can be found in Dubai. Dubai’s metro system was completed in 2009, features 42 stations and was built in a shocking 18 months – a small fraction of what it would take other cities to accomplish such a task. • Dubai has zero debt tolerance. If you fall into default on your credit cards and miss payments, you can be sent to jail or deported. • Dubai population is 83% immigrants
Dubai Gold Souq
This beach resort is situated on 2 km of private beach. The 5-star Jumeirah Al Qasr hotel offers extensive landscaped grounds with canal-style waterways, rooms with furnished private balconies and a seafood restaurant suspended over the Arabian Gulf.
Total nr of rooms: 292
Nr. of restaurants & bars: 44
Location: Madinat Jumeirah
Comments: If you are looking for a 5 resort with Arabic influences, this is a perfect fit.
Jumeirah Al Qasr 5*
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dubai Gold Souq
• Rates quoted above are per room per night and are inclusive of all taxes, service charge, Tourism Dirham and breakfast.
• Rates quoted above are valid for a period of 14 days
• Twin rooms and extra beds are subject to availability
• Standard hotel check-in time is 16:00 hrs
• Standard hotel check-out time is 12:00 hrs
• Please note that no space is being held for this request at present.
Hotel Accommodation Option A
Dates: TBA
Nr of rooms: TBA
Single occupancy
Double occupancy
TBA TBA
Jumeirah Al Qasr 5*
Dubai is a dynamic and vibrant city where the
comforts of the 21st century intertwine with the
Emirate’s rich Arabic culture. This intriguing city
combines a blend of contrasts from old-world
souks and modern shopping malls, sand dunes
and championship grass golf courses,
renovated merchant houses and an array of
hotels.
Dubai Gold Souq
In the last 15 years, Dubai has
become world famous for its avant-
garde architecture and stunning city
skyline
DUBAI
Dubai Gold Souq
Modern Arabia….
An authentic recreation of ancient
Arabia, capturing the natural beauty of
the region.
Dubai Gold Souq
From a Vision to a Reality Dubai’s spectacular and
iconic man-made island…..
Palm Jumeirah that has captivated the world’s
imagination with its magnificent scale and ingenuity!
Dubai Gold Souq
Unique Experiences
From adrenaline pumping desert safaris to luxurious
spa breaks, frenzied shopping safaris to sumptuous
meals, relaxing dhow cruises to high speed jet ski
races, Dubai offers a host of unique experiences.
Dubai Gold Souq Zero Gravity is a day to night Oasis. Located right outside the Skydive Drop Zone at Jumeirah Beach, this venue surely is a secluded oasis with an exclusive feel. Zero Gravity venue is an expansive beach club, bar and restaurant boasting a large indoor and outdoor space in the heart of new Dubai but set out away from the Marina bustle. Zero Gravity hosts some of the worlds best DJ’s and artists from all around the world.
Zero Gravity
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Why choose UAE?
Accessibility Strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, Dubai is connected with direct flights to over 220 destinations across the world. Additionally, Dubai boasts world class airports and infrastructure to ensure a smooth travel experience. Weather The UAE has a sub-tropical climate and offers sunshine all year round. Safety Rated by Interpol as one of the safest cities in the world, Dubai offers a crime free environment. Guests also have access to state-of-the-art health facilities and the availability of paramedics in most hotels.
Entertainment The city is known for its vibrant night life and entertainment scene that is complemented with a vast array of international cuisine and exquisite culinary experiences. Diversity Dubai is often known as the city of contrasts and its people are a melting pot of cultures. The unique combination of old and new provides guests with a cultural experience that is deep routed in Arabic tradition, yet set in a modern and luxurious environment. Home to over 200 different nationalities, Dubai is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, committed to promoting inter-cultural exchange and understanding.
Why Arabian Adventures?
Our expertise sets us apart
• The largest operational infrastructure of any DMC in the UAE with dedicated teams for event management, congress
management, leisure groups, cruises, leisure groups and FIT. • The only DMC to have offices at Dubai International Airport. • Fleet of luxury coaches, luxury cars and 4x4 off-road cars. • Multi-lingual guides, in-house trained safari drivers and government licensed tour guides. • Highest and most comprehensive insurance cover. • 24/7 dedicated Senior Sales and Events Executive with assistance available from an Events Manager and Sales Manager.
What makes us different?
• Maintaining high service standards is our top priority. • We adopt a creative approach to event planning. • Our attention to detail is second to none. • Our multi-lingual team has local, regional and international experience. • We are supported by key Dubai Government agencies responsible for tourism, economic development, cultural affairs, health and
education. • We are flexible, managing a wide range of events, from small specialised incentives to large and logistically-complex
programmes. • A fully-fledged DMC providing administrative support and co-ordination with third-party suppliers, from accommodation and
venues to catering and niche services.
Unmatched market presence
The pioneer of incentive programmes and special events in the Middle East, Arabian Adventures is the leading DMC in the region, it has a proven track record in delivering world-class events, backed by government entities such as Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DTCM), Dubai Convention Bureau (DCB) and Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). Part of the Emirates Group, Arabian Adventures has access to the resources and talent of sister companies including Emirates Airline and Congress Solutions International and therefore a collective buying power with third-party suppliers that is unsurpassed.
Our Services
What we can do for you
With over 360 professional multilingual staff, we are equipped to provide a wide range of exclusive tailored services including full event management, pre-planning, negotiating and contracting hotel space, arrivals and departure assistance, excursions and safaris and creating and delivering one-off events.
Meet the experts The Arabian Adventures’ Meetings, Incentives and Events (MIE) team is not only highly-qualified but service and quality-driven. It brings together many nationalities and professional backgrounds that combined, offer clients an event management service that is unmatched in the Middle East. Our group of multi-lingual experts are familiar with Western, Asian and Arabian business practices and are adept at meeting specific cultural and corporate needs, which is a particular benefit for first-time clients to the region.
Tailor made for you Our approach to event planning is bespoke. Our professional team is highly experienced in managing meetings, events and incentives that are tailored to specific client requirements, budgets and corporate goals. From small intimate incentives with specialised activities, to large group programmes involving complex logistics and multiple activities and venues, MIE’s experts will meticulously plan and execute your event to world-class standards. Their local knowledge, combined with Arabian Adventures’ strong third-party partnerships also guarantee value for money and authentic memorable experiences.
You’re in safe hands We are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest customer service standards, from event planning and execution to post-event care and feedback. Client safety is also paramount and we pride ourselves on our operational standards, which we believe are the best in the business. For example, our safari and general transport vehicles are equipped and maintained to the highest safety standards, our multi-lingual safari guides are carefully recruited and background checked and our desert safari camps are environmentally-friendly and government-approved. All Arabian Adventures clients are fully insured and have access to a ‘Special Assistance Unit’ in case of extremely rare emergencies.
Guided throughout by a Senior Sales Executive
Venue sourcing, selection and contracting
Post Event Analysis
Supplier negotiation
Designing your experience Onsite operation support
Onsite supplier management and event logistics
Billing & Reconciliation
Event Methodology
Dedicated Senior Events Executive
United Kingdom
Japan
Scandinavia, Finland, Norway & Denmark
China (Shanghai & Beijing)
Russia (Moscow)
Australia & New Zealand
Germany, Austria & Switzerland
France
United States Office
Office
Our overseas representation offices
Arabian Adventures – Meetings Incentives & Events | Overseas Representation Offices
Scandinavia
Kerstin Klang Remarkable Destinations Stockholm-Sweden Tel: +46 (70) 774 2223 Email: [email protected] Website: remarkabledestinations.se
Germany, Austria and Switzerland
Anja Dickmann-Schüler - DMC Representation, Tourism Marketing Communication Germany Tel: +49 6131 32714681 Mobile: +49 172 9610043 Fax: +49 6131 6007376 Email: [email protected] Web Site: tourism-marketing- communication.de
France
Anne-Marie Coignard Anne-Marie Coignard Consulting France Tel: +33 1 4758 0780 Mobile: +33 6 3014 1577 Email: [email protected]
Australia and New Zealand
Rebecca Smith PillowMINT Australia Phone: +61 7 3277 0920 Mobile: +61 (449) 753 976 Email: [email protected] Web Site: pillowmintgroup.com.au
United Kingdom
Susan Scales Global Marketing Connections United Kingdom Tel: +44 20 8949 1234 Fax: +4420 8949 3456 Email: [email protected] Web Site: gmc.uk.com
United States Jane E. Schuldt World Marketing Group· Minneapolis USA Phone: +612 925 4432 Fax: +612 925 0955 Email: [email protected] Web Site: worldmarketinggroup.com
Japan
Hiroshi Kadoyama Air Systems Inc Phone: +81 3 3393 6726 Fax: +81 3 3593 6534 Email: [email protected]
China – AA Office
Cris Gu -Senior Sales Executive, Shanghai [email protected]
Lily Yang -Sales Executive, Beijing [email protected] Phone : +86 2 1252 53197
Russia – AA Office
Zhanna Zvyagina - Senior Sales Executive Moscow, Russia Tel: +7 (495) 933 7476 Mobile: +7 964 509 7431 Email: [email protected]
Our overseas representation offices
Who makes it possible?
I want to thank you and your whole team for all the hard work you put together to help make the forum a success. During and after the Forum we have heard several comments both from buyers and suppliers who thought this Forum was one of the best if not the best we have organised. I am so grateful for all of your support on making it a success. With this feedback and the appeal Dubai has to our clientele, we are excited to start working on the following years.
Paula Juraven Director of Events Operations Worldwide Events
Thanks for ALL of your work with our group. We are not always the easiest of groups, however I felt that it went very well and am very pleased with the outcome. Thank you!! Should any events bring me back to Dubai I will certainly be in touch! Carolin Taylor Procurement Manager Jeunesse
Under the industrious effort and diligent work of the whole project team, the NU SKIN Success Trip project in Dubai rang down her curtain in a sound of praise. We hereby gratefully express our strong thanks to Arabian Adventures Meetings, Incentives and Events for the full support you have provided to CYTS M.I.C.E. and the project. We highly appreciate the elite teams you deployed for the project at the first time, which helped us to build a super-strong project team and overcome difficulties and challenges to ensure a smooth and successful project. As is known to all, incentive travel for the direct selling industry demands the highest standard and the most complex requirements. We believe the NU SKIN Success Trip project in Dubai is a milestone not only for the NU SKIN, the destinations, the M.I.C.E. industry in China, CYTS M.I.C.E., but also for your company and every participant from your company as well. Once again we thank you for your support and attention on this project! The spirit of unity and cooperation, professional, dedicated and occupational attitude your elite teams showed are not merely approved and inspired by the clients, but also make us learn and gain a lot.
Laurix Xu, Assistant President, CYTS
What our clients say about us?
A big thank you to the whole team at Arabian Adventures for a truly wonderful incentive event we recently held in Dubai. We received extremely professional and personal attention and the execution was faultless. The team were great, and were the driving force behind the success, nothing was too much trouble and your suggestions for making the event so memorable were invaluable, you truly are pros within Dubai. Your attention to detail as well as your flexibility to adapt to the change and challenges of an incentive program is remarkable. Your suggestions and recommendations for program excursions were loved by all who participated and the final night at the Desert Camp was the highlight of everyone’s trip. Thank you. Rob Edwards Head of Events Sungard
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