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| Sat 11 Feb |
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Fly UK to Dubai & transfer to Abu Dhabi
Choose to fly from Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle or Glasgow directly to Dubai on Emirates. Transfer by road to Abu Dhabi (approximately 2 hours). On arrival in Abu Dhabi, check-in to the magnificent 5-star Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi. [N.B. If doing the 18 day tour, you can fly directly to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways - supplement may be payable]. |
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| Sun 12 Feb |
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Abu Dhabi
Day at leisure to enjoy the facilities and beach at the hotel. This evening, join us for our ‘Welcome’ cocktail party. Includes canapés & drinks. |
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| Mon 13 Feb |
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1st ODI: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. This afternoon we make our way to the splendid Sheikh Zayed Stadium for the 1st One Day International against Pakistan. Seats will be in the shade and behind the bowler's arm. |
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| Tue 14 Feb |
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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 the 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 15 Feb |
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2nd ODI: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. This afternoon, we return to the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi for England’s 2nd ODI against Pakistan.
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| Thu 16 Feb |
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Abu Dhabi – Yas Marina F1 Track - Dubai
This morning we depart Abu Dhabi and head by coach to Dubai. En-route we will visit the amazing Yas Marina Formula 1 track for a guided tour. On arrival in Dubai, we check-in to the superb 5-star Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach. |
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| Fri 17 Feb |
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Dubai
Day at your leisure. You might like to utilise the Sofitel’s magnificent facilities and/or the gorgeous beach located just across the road. There are also some optional tours on offer. We will be happy to arrange these for you. |
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| Sat 18 Feb |
| 3rd ODI: Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. The 3rd ODI is at the hugely impressive Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium – otherwise known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ because of the continuous lighting around the circular roof. Your seats will be perfectly positioned behind the bowler’s arm, in the shade. Return transfers are included. |
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| Sun 19 Feb |
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Dubai City Tour & Cricket 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, we will host a Cricket Cocktail Party where we will be joined by a special guest speaker from the cricket world. Drinks and canapés included. |
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| Mon 20 Feb |
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Sunset Desert Safari and Dinner
Morning at leisure. 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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| Tue 21 Feb |
| 4th ODI: Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium (Day/Night)
Morning at leisure. This afternoon, we transfer to the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium for the 4th One Day International. |
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| Wed 22 Feb |
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Dubai
Day at leisure. You might like to relax by the pool or beach or give the credit card a work-out in Dubai’s gigantic shopping malls. There are also a number of optional tours on offer if you would like to do more exploring. |
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| Thu 23 Feb |
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1st T20: Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
Return transfers to the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium for the 1st Twenty20 match.
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| Fri 24 Feb |
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Dubai
Further day at leisure. |
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| Sat 25 Feb |
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2nd T20: Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium
Return transfers to the Dubai Sports City Cricket Stadium for the 2nd Twenty20 match. |
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| Sun 26 Feb |
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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.
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OPTIONAL extension, to incorporate 3rd T20, in Abu Dhabi, as follows: |
