INCENTIVE TRAVEL DESTINATION DUBAI
AHLAN WA SAHLAN FI DUBAI. WELCOME TO DUBAI. Dubai has fast become the ultimate incentive
The expertise of destination specialists will
trip destination. Rising from the majestic sand
ensure a program that is filled with activity
dunes of the Arabian Desert this glittering city
and adventure, amazing culinary delights
certainly knows how to host an event.
and traditional cultural experiences.
With its gleaming towers giving way to
One thing guaranteed is the local hospitality,
swathes of golden beaches luxury beach
adrenaline charged activities, heritage and
resorts and downtown hotels offer extensive
culture experiences provide vivid memories
facilities to cater for any group event.
long after leaving this amazing destination.
New types of activity experiences and adventures are springing up, these can only expand on the emirate's offering as a world class location.
Maureen Brennan CEO INCENTIVE CONNECT INTERNATIONAL
DUBAI DESTINATION INFORMATION Dubai International Airport is the primary international airport serving Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is the world's busiest airport by international passenger traffic. GETTING HERE EMIRATES + QANTAS Australia is one of the biggest markets for EMIRATES and the official carrier of Dubai says that its codeshare with QANTAS is really creating the right harmony and right product offering to the Australian market, as well as for consumers from all over the world. Visitors from Australia can obtain A UAE visa on arrival valid for 30 days. ONCE HERE The UAE currency is known as the Arab Emirate Dirham denoted as AED or commonly Dhs. Arabic is the official language of the UAE, English is widely spoken and understood. Most businesses open Saturday to Thursday with Friday and Saturday classified as official holidays. Shopping Malls open 10 am - midnight Sunday to Wednesday, 10 am - 0100am Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The electricity supply is 220/240 volts.
EVENTS Dubai is the events capital of the UAE and with a calendar encompassing art, sport, food, literary, heritage and fashion it is easy to plan an incentive trip around a special event. The city’s events are of such a calibre that they attract the world’s best. Why not join the party at the Dubai Rugby Sevens, entertain at the lavish Dubai World Cup horse race, or host a function during the Dubai International Motor Show. HERITAGE & CULTURE In less than 50 years Dubai has become a world -class metropolis and is now one of the world’s most desired travel destinations. This young city embraces its heritage and the mystique of Arabia prevails. To really appreciate the Emirates spectacular rise take time to visit its awe inspiring heritage spots. Discover winding lanes and wind tower houses. Take a lesson in Middle East art. Dine in a heritage restaurant. Experience an Emerati culinary dish. FUN & ADVENTURE Seaplane tour of Dubai. Dine in a Celebrity Restaurant. Embrace the Arts. Desert safari. Shopping excursion in the world’s largest mall. Heritage Experience. Tour old and new Dubai in a supercar. Navigate the undulating sand dunes in vintage Land Rovers. Falconry Display. Camel ride. Attend a festival. Enjoy a theme park. Step aboard an abra. Tee off at the Dubai Creek Golf Club. Visit a souk. Explore gravity defying attractions.
ARMANI HOTEL DUBAI
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Adventure packed activities abound in Dubai, there are so many possibilities when designing a program itinerary. A ADVENTURE
must for every visitor is a desert adventure and in Dubai there is every kind of playground to swim, surf, ski or race across sand.
A desert safari classically involves pick -up in a 4WD from a city hotel, a drive out to the desert, adrenalin-pumping rollercoaster up and over the dunes, a stop at a camel farm to get close up and personal with these denizens of the sands, culminating in a serene sunset miles from any urban cares. Combined with an atmospheric Arabian tented encampment, barbecue, belly dancing, henna painting and a 10 minute circuit aboard a camel for the requisite picture, it’s the epitome of Dubai’s appeal - exotic, fun and just a spot of soft adventure. For smaller groups, participants can take a lesson in gear changes and free -wheeling at the controls of a 4WD. A chill-out lounge can be set up atop a dune with chilled champagne and bean bags to enhance the setting sun. Full evening dress gala dinner with white glove service, or there’s the excitement of fancy dress with local robes and head -dresses to accompany the party finale. Incentive travel planners looking to entertain key clients, or organise a team building event, why not offer a dual city and desert concept. After enjoying a few days in the city, participants will get driven through the desert in a convoy of 4wds or dune buggies to camp out for the evening in tents. Sleep under the stars after the ultimate treasure hunt, held at night, in the desert.
LEFT: Dubai Autodrome TOP: Desert Rally BOTTOM: Camel Safari
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A day-time excursion can offer up something completely different to enhance the itinerary. The surroundings are ACTIVITIES
bound to supply inspiration and highly professional staff and event teams are on hand to help with the organisational needs.
Take out exclusive use of an entire island on The World Islands off Jumeirah harbour followed by an afternoon of discovery around the other islands on kayak. Be chauffeured in Cadillac Escalades to a private wine cellar, to enjoy a sumptuous meal complemented with some of the best wines in the world. Shopping in Dubai is an art form. The choice for the shopper is unlimited and travellers cannot help but spend some time browsing around and looking at everything from luxury cars and designer labels to gold, spices, perfumes and Arabian souvenirs. For a taste of the real Arabia, most visitors head for the souks of Dubai, many of which are clustered around the creek and older heritage areas of the city such as Bastakiya.These traditional markets are dedicated to a single product or theme such as gold, spices, fruit and more. Perhaps sand skiing or sand boarding for the young of limb or heart, maybe a ride on a sand buggy or a treasure hunt through the desert and into shaded valleys cutting in to the stark mountains beyond, ending up with a spot of abseiling or mountaineering to work up an appetite for that sumptuous picnic lunch. Host an event on a Dhow and dolphin cruise. Go kayaking in the mangroves. A flotilla of boats including dhows, catamarans and luxury yachts cater to every requirement from sunset cruises and tours of The Palms and The World to team -building races.
LEFT: Polo Event at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club TOP: Armani Hotel /Amal Restaurant BOTTOM: Action on Water
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Dubai is perfect for outdoor adventures. Let the participants get to experience the thrill of a large variety of on and off ADRENALINE
land activities.
Exhilarating team building options that
appeal to young and old truly make Dubai the ultimate adrenaline destination for an incentive trip.
Offering a one-of-a-kind facility that guarantees a unique and unforgettable experience Dubai Autodrome is available throughout the year for exclusive hire, From small scale to large, the venue can comfortably cater for a wide range of events, with capacities of anything from 10 to 15,000 people. The venue is geared up for and specialises in offering clients a perfect location for 5 Star Corporate Hospitality. Driver training and coaching. Corporate and team building events. Kartdrome corporate events & packages. Tandem Flight Desert Experience. Imagine flying over sand dunes, just meters above the ground, watching gazelle gallop through the desert. Climbing up high for a selfie with Dubai Lake, before exploring the local camel farms and villages. For those brave enough ask the pilot for an adrenaline pumping aerobatics flight including high -G spirals and hair-raising low -level flying. Each aircraft can fly one passenger, although it can be arranged for a group to fly in the sky together. Incredibly comfortable and safe aircraft. Options to fly either sunrise or sunset. Explore the desert in a Polaris RZR XP1000 dune buggy. Take a Quad bike desert tour. Enjoy a thrilling off-road motorcycle adventure. Soar over the Dubai desert with a paramotor flight. Other activities qualifying for an adrenalin kick include sky diving, go -karting, and hot-air ballooning over the desert. Thrilling on water options include jet ski -ing, parasailing, wake boarding, kite surfing and even deep sea fishing. There’s snorkelling and diving sites just offshore.
LEFT: Dubai Autodrome experience TOP: Polaris RZR XP1000 dune buggy BOTTOM: Xcitor tandem flight
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Incentive travel planners have the opportunity to include history, spectacular landscapes and local culture into a VENUES
panorama of events. Given the creative DNA of the city’s professionals the itinerary for an incentive trip can be augmented and extended according to budget and preference.
There’s dune dinners and city tours and shopping, but for those with a yen for something authentically Arabian, there’s camel polo. The sport of kings in Dubai has a new angle, with horses replaced by camels and a large inflatable ball providing play. Organised at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, there are 10 polo -playing camels, each of which is ridden by two players (one driving and one aiming for the ball), with the roles reversed after each ‘chukka’. Groups of up to 100 can be accommodated in a fun tournament, with breakfast or dinner options at the club to provide a prize ceremony. A bird’s eye viewpoint at 1,500ft offers a distinctly different panorama of Dubai. Why not consider a group charter to reach the places that land transport cannot. A fleet of nine -seat Cessna 208 seaplanes take in Dubai icons, as well as the creek, marina and beach. Combining flights with activities including spa and beach downtime, mountain safaris, dhow and dolphin cruise or deep-sea fishing will make for one amazing day. Dubai Marina Yacht Club is one of the most stylish and luxurious venues in town with stunning views over the Arabian Gulf. One of the largest private yacht clubs in the world it has a whole range of venue options to choose from. A charter cruise takes in Dubai’s coastline and developments, and is the ideal incentive experience for a group large or small.
LEFT: Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club TOP: Armani Hotel / Hashi Terrace BOTTOM: Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club
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ARMANI HOTEL
Armani Hotel Dubai 1 Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard Downtown Dubai Dubai UAE Contact: Mr Omar Hammad Ali
Senior Sales Manager Groups oali@armanihotels.com www.armanihoteldubai.com
As the infrastructure in Dubai further develops this luxury property continues to break creativity boundaries. Open your eyes to a different style of hospitality where innovation and refined excellence come together in one of the world’s most exciting cities under the contemporary influence of global fashion icon Giorgio Armani. Welcome to a place where each and every element embodies the Armani lifestyle and design philosophy, where a personal passion for world -class service and elegance reflects in the guests’ own exacting tastes. Personalisation is the hallmark and the Stay with Armani Experience is your invitation to an exclusive concept steeped in creativity, unsurpassed in ingenuity and designed with impeccable attention to detail. Lifestyle Experience A warm and welcoming home -away-from-home experience is at the core of what they do and this echoes Giorgio Armani’s own highly personal approach to hospitality. A team of Armani ambassadors delivers the ultimate in personalised service through their signature Stay with Armani lifestyle concept and during their stay each guest is hosted by a dedicated Lifestyle Manager. From fast track check -in from the comfort of your suite to customised spa treatments and added value touches, your Lifestyle Manager is on call around the clock to ensure that you get the most out of your stay and visit to Dubai.
LEFT: Armani Hotel Entrance TOP: Armani Hotel Lobby BOTTOM: Armani / Prive VIP Lounge
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THE ARMANI LIFESTYLE
Guest Rooms While the hotel and Downtown Dubai district offer a wealth of activities and experiences, the guestrooms and suites at Armani Hotel Dubai provide a welcome retreat from the world outside, with sweeping views across the city and Arabian Gulf. The restful living spaces are a stylish aesthetic interpretation of the Armani signature style, using custom-created fabrics and bespoke furniture to provide the perfect finishing touch. Whether looking for a place for quiet relaxation or a beautifully designed environment conducive to work or play, the collection of 160 guestrooms and suites blend stunning architecture and natural light to create an atmosphere of calm serenity. • 24 Armani Deluxe Rooms • 54 Armani Classic Rooms • 26 Armani Premiere Suites • 4 Armani Premiere Suites with Balcony • 26 Armani Fountain Suites • 2 Armani Fountain Suites with Balcony • 12 Armani Executive Suites • 3 Armani Ambassador Suites • 3 Armani Ambassador Suites with Balcony • 5 Armani Signature Suites
LEFT: Ambassador Suite Bedroom TOP: Premier Suite Bedroom BOTTOM: Fountain Suite Bathroom
• 1 Armani Dubai Suite
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THE ARMANI EXPERIENCE
Cuisine Exquisite culinary experiences are on the menu and cosmopolitan Dubai is the backdrop for a culinary journey around the globe that blends contemporary Armani style with a novel approach to world cuisine. The acclaimed collection of award -winning restaurants take you from the signature flavours of Italy at Armani/Ristorante and modern regional Indian cuisine at Armani/Amal with its elegant al fresco terrace, to Mediterranean favourites at Armani/Mediterraneo, fashionably different Japanese dining at Armani/Hashi and the European accents of Armani/ Deli. And for an intimate rendezvous or after -dark fun, the city’s social set heads for Armani/Privé the late night VIP lounge. Wellness Armani/SPA. Balance is key to embracing the Armani lifestyle philosophy and a 12,000 square foot spa offers tailor-made sensory therapies designed to meet your individual wellness needs. An oasis of peace and tranquillity, the spa environment encompasses a series of unique spaces and facilities with sequential thermal bathing, personal fitness, creative spa cuisine and calming relaxation areas. Time -based treatments fulfil different goals with a trio of therapeutic themes to choose from. Mu quenches a desire for relaxation and stillness, Libertà encourages freedom of movement and the release of physical pain, and Fluidità enhances vitality, restoring internal balance.
LEFT: Armani / Amal TOP: Armani / SPA BOTTOM: Armani / Ristorante
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