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| Sat 14 Jan |
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Fly UK to Dubai Choose to fly from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow directly to Dubai on Emirates. On arrival, transfer to the superb 5-star Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. |
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| Sun 15 Jan |
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Dubai City Tour and Welcome Cocktail Party Our Dubai city tour highlights the contrasts between the old and the new in this fast growing and exciting city. Highlights include strolling in Gold & Spice souks, crossing Dubai Creek by Abra (water taxi) and heading to the top of the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa. Buffet lunch included.
This evening, join us for our ‘Welcome’ cocktail party. Drinks and canapés included.
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| Mon 16 Jan |
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Sunset Desert Safari and Dinner
Enjoy this morning at leisure utilising the Sofitel’s magnificent facilities and/or the gorgeous beach located just across the road. Mid-afternoon, we head into the desert by 4-wheel drive. The experience includes optional ‘dune bashing’ (hair-raising 4-wheel driving!), a visit to a camel farm, sunset drinks and an Arabian style barbecue dinner in a re-created traditional Bedouin camp. |
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Tues 17 Jan - Sat 21 Jan |
 | 1st Test: Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
It’s history-making time as England plays its first ever Test at the impressive Dubai Cricket Stadium.
On one of the evenings of the Test match, we will host a Cricket Cocktail Party, at which we will be joined by a luminary or two from the cricket world. Canapés and drinks included. |
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| Sat 21 Jan |
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Farewell dinner
On the final evening, re-live the highlights of the tour as you enjoy dinner and drinks at our celebratory Farewell Dinner. |
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| Sun 22 Jan |
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Fly Dubai to UK This morning we transfer by coach to Dubai International Airport for your early afternoon flight, arriving back at your chosen airport in early evening. |