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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. Your seats will be perfectly positioned behind the bowler’s arm, in the shade. Daily transfers are included.
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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| Sun 22 Jan |
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Dubai
Day at leisure. There are a number of optional tours on offer if you would like to do more exploring. We will be happy to arrange these for you. |
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| Mon 23 Jan |
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Dubai – Yas Marina F1 Track - Abu Dhabi
This morning we depart Dubai and head by coach to Abu Dhabi (2 hours, if no stops). En-route we will visit the amazing Yas Marina Formula 1 track for a guided tour. On arrival in Abu Dhabi, check-in to the magnificent 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. |
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| Tue 24 Jan |
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Abu Dhabi City tour
Today we take you on a half day tour of Abu Dhabi, which includes a visit to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque – one of the world’s largest, a trip along beautiful Corniche – the focal point of the city – and the chance to marvel at numerous palaces and grand houses. We also visit the Petroleum museum for an insight into the industry that has transformed the UAE from a fishing and pearling economy into the thriving country that we see today. |
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Wed 25 Jan
- Sun 29 Jan |
| 2nd Test: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Record books at the ready again as England plays its first Test at the splendid Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Your seats will be behind the bowlers arm and in the shade. Daily transfers included. |
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| Sun 29 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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| Mon 30 Jan |
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Fly Dubai to UK
Transfer to Dubai International Airport for your early afternoon flight, arriving back at your chosen airport in early evening. |
