This document describes a 10-day bespoke cultural tour of Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates led by an experienced travel concierge. The tour includes visits to iconic sites, gourmet dining experiences during the Gourmet Abu Dhabi festival, a desert safari, shopping excursions, and luxury accommodations. Highlights involve exploring Abu Dhabi's archipelago by catamaran, visiting museums on Saadiyat Island, and experiencing traditional Emirati culture and hospitality.

1. BESPOKE ART + CULTURAL TOURS
to Abu Dhabi and the Arabian Gulf

2. Your Chief
Experience Officer
Your Travel
Concierge
30+ years travel industry experience
TravelManagers representative
Licenced and accredited agent
Wolfgang
Global tourism experience
7 years in the Middle East
Worked for Abu Dhabi Tourism
& Culture Authority

3. What are we about?
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to new directions,
and charting new courses
through life-changing
and enriching experiences.
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Everything we do,
we incorporate our values of
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4. Ahlan wa Sahlan fi Abu Dhabi
One of the world’s top five
favourite cities
(Ipsos Poll)

5. Winter is December,
January, February and a
balmy 25-27 degrees.
Abu Dhabi is the
capital of the United
Arab Emirates
Dubai, UAE is a 1-hour drive
Doha, Qatar is a 1-hour flight
Muscat, Oman is a 1-hour flight
London 6-hour flight
Paris + Rome 7-hour flight
Sydney + New York 14-hour flight14 HR
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About Abu Dhabi

6. Based on desert caravan
and maritime trade in
camels, dates and
pearl-diving.
Horse-racing and
traditional hunting with
falcons are still favourite
national pastimes.
History
A distinct Bedouin
cultural heritage
spanning thousands
of years.

7. A thriving luxury tourism destination,
appealing to sophisticated culture-seekers.
A destination of distinction.
Iconic architecture
Natural islands and archipelagos
Stunning desert landscapes
Cosmopolitan and cross-cultural city life
Now

8. A tour of Abu Dhabi archipelago
by catamaran
Includes immersion in the
world-famous Gourmet Abu Dhabi
haute cuisine festival and the city’s
five-star dining experiences.
City bus tour and cultural visit to
Sheikh Zayed Mosque
A ten-day bespoke accompanied
tour for an intimate group of 10-12
cultural explorers.
1 – 10 February 2015
Bespoke
Luxury Tour

9. an Arabian desert
safari adventure
This tour will also include:
shopping expeditions in
Abu Dhabi and Dubai
visit to Burj Al Khalifa,
world’s tallest building
golfing and spa options

10. Exotic desert camp
[overnight]
Arabian
Nights Village
Dinner and
Breakfast is included
Luxury beach resort,
Saadiyat Island
[two nights]
Park Hyatt
Abu Dhabi
Breakfast is included
Accommodation
Inner city style
[six nights]
Novotel Al Bustan
Abu Dhabi
Breakfast is included

11. Itinerary
Welcome Emirati feast
Four hosted gourmet dinners
Big Bus tour – Abu Dhabi city, Yas Island
and Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi archipelago by catamaran
Cultural visit to Sheikh Zayed Mosque
Saadiyat Island Cultural District tour - Louvre
Abu Dhabi & Guggenheim Abu Dhabi galleries
Arabian Desert Safari and traditional Arabic banquet
Shopping expeditions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Visit to Burj Al Khalifa, Dubai - world’s tallest
building
Golfing option at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club
Spa option at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Atarmia Spa
Beachside cocktail party

12. Scott’s
BBQ al Qasr
55 & 5th Bord EauBrasserie
Angelique
Etoiles
Hakkasan
Abu Dhabi
Tori No Su
Koi
Abu Dhabi
Pearls
and Caviar
Beach House Ornina
Recognised as one of
the world’s top five
gourmet events
worldwide.
Hosts Michelin-starred chefs
from across the world, matching
them with Abu Dhabi’s five-star
dining experiences.
Gourmet
Abu Dhabi
Li Beirut
Ushna

13. Package
details
From per person$6,999*
Pre-departure group event
Return Etihad Airways flights, Sydney to Abu Dhabi
All accommodation, breakfast inclusive
Welcome to Abu Dhabi dinner event
Four gourmet dinner events
Arabian desert safari & Arabic banquet
Beachside cocktail party
Tours and personal guide
* based on twin share, economy flights.
Golf and spa options extra. Travel insurance available

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15. “The only way to counter malignant ideas is
with enlightened thinking, open minds and
an attitude of tolerance and acceptance.”
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and
Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.
Shukran