Muscat, Dubai & Doha

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u AJOURNEY TO O MAN, THE E MIRATES &QATAR u Muscat, Dubai & Doha

u March 15 to 28, 2013 u T HE M ETROPOLITAN M USEUM OF A RT

Dear Members and Friends of The Metropolitan Museum of Art,

Discover the lands of the Arabian peninsula as we travel this spring to Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. Admire traditional and contemporary art, marvel at cutting-edge architecture, stroll in ancient spice markets, and experience the hospitality of port city-states that for centuries have linked the West with the East. Begin in Muscat, capital city of Oman and dubbed “Arabia's jewel” for its old-world style forts, mosques, golden minarets, and colorful souks. Travel south to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qalhat, and the corniche and attractive forts of Sur. In Dubai, tour the Burj Khalifa— the world's tallest building—with one of its architects, and visit Art Dubai, an exciting exhibition of contemporary art that is the largest of its kind in the Middle East. Continue to the desert oasis town of Al Ain, to view 5,000-year-old archaeological remains and visit the Al Ain Palace Museum. In Doha, capital city of Qatar, enjoy a private reception with local business and cultural leaders at the I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art; discover the vast collection of the Arab Museum of Modern Art; and see the rare manuscripts on display at the Arab and Islamic Heritage Library. We hope you will join us for this unique cultural experience.

TRAVELING WITH YOU Sincerely,

Sheila Canby is Patti Cadby Birch Curator in Charge of the Islamic Emily K. Rafferty Art Department at The President Metropolitan Museum of Art. Until fall 2009 she was Curator of Islamic Collections at the British Museum. Her publications include Persian Persian Painting (London 1993), Islamic Art in Gulf Detail (London 2005), and Shah `Abbas: the Doha Remaking of Iran (London 2009). At the Met, she Dubai is one of the editors of Masterpieces of the Department of Islamic Art and author of The QATAR Al Ain Muscat Shahnama of Shah Tahmasp , two books published Qalhat in conjunction with the opening of the galleries UN ITED Sur Ra’s al Hadd for the art of the Arab Lands, Turkey, Iran, Central ARAB OMAN Asia and Later South Asia. She continues to do EMIR ATES research on Persian art, both of the Safavid and Arabian earlier periods, and hopes to curate an exhibition Sea on Seljuq art with her colleague Deniz Beyazit in 2015. u

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MUSCAT Monday, March 18

A morning drive takes us to the oasis city of Nizwa to experience the lively market, and browse exquisite copper and silver jewelry at the souk. Then visit 17th-century Nizwa Fort, the largest on the Arabian Peninsula. At Jabrin Fort (subject to approval from the ministry), we will enjoy a private Arab-style barbecue lunch and see the fort’s fine painted ceilings and beautiful woodcarvings. Dinner and the evening are at leisure. . r e i s i r e C e h p o t s i r h C

Traditional architecture, Muscat .

NEW YORK Friday, March 15

Depart New York on an overnight flight to Muscat. MUSCAT, OMAN Saturday, March 16

Arrive in Muscat in the late morning and transfer to the luxurious Al Bustan Palace Hotel situated on the Persian

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Sunday, March 17 o t o h P Situated between dramatic mountains and the Arabian Nizwa Fort, Oman. Sea, Muscat is considered “Arabia’s jewel.” Retaining its old world character, it is a city of golden minarets, forts, MUSCAT mosques, museums, and ancient souks . Our morning city Tuesda y, March 19 tour begins at the official residence of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, the magnificent Al Alam Palace. Lunch is at Today we travel south along the coast to discover the Mumtaz Mahal Restaurant, which has sweeping views of Sharqiya Region, where we will visit the restored historic the city and sea. Continue to the Bait Al Baranda buildings at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Qalhat, Museum, whose collection tells the tale of Muscat’s history. and the corniche and attractive forts of Sur. Lunch is in Conclude the afternoon with a visit to the impressive the seaside town of Ra’s al Hadd, whose beaches are Grand Mosque and the Bait Al Zubair Museum. Dinner known as a breeding ground for sea turtles. Return to the is at our hotel’s lovely Sulthana Restaurant. hotel in the late afternoon. Dinner is at leisure.

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MUSCAT u DUBAI, U.A.E. DUBAI u AL AIN U.A.E. u DUBAI Wednesday, March 20 Friday, March 22

Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Dubai. A full-day excursion takes us to the desert oasis of Continue to the luxurious five-star Park Hyatt, arriving Ail Ain. At the Hili Gardens view archaeological digs in time for lunch and check in. In the late afternoon, which date back some 5,000 years, followed by a visit to drive by the Palm and World Projects, the first of Dubai’s Al Ain’s National Museum. Walk in an oasis to see its man-made island resorts. Continue to Burj Khalifa, the ancient falaj irrigation system and drive through a tradi - world’s tallest building, for a tour with one of the architects. tional camel market. After lunch, continue to the This evening dine at the Burj Al-Arab, the iconic sail- historic Al Ain Palace Museum, the residence of the late shaped building that is the world’s only seven-star hotel. ruler Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan from 1927 DUBAI until the early 1970s, whose collection of family portraits offers an insight into the Royal family. Visit the Al Jahili Thursday, March 21 Fort where exhibitions are often hosted, including photographs of the famous explorer Wilfred Thessinger A morning tour takes us past the Jumeirah Mosque, a who lived amongst the local Bedouin tribes in the 1940s. spectacular example of modern Islamic architecture, and Before returning to Dubai, we will visit a state-of-the art the seaside palaces of the royal family. In the Bastakiya camel farm owned by a prominent local family. Dinner Quarter, admire the old wind-towered houses built in the is at leisure in Dubai. 19th century by Persian merchants. There will be an opportunity to visit the gold and spice souks before lunch. This afternoon, visit Art Dubai, an exciting exhibition of contemporary art. The largest event of its kind in the Middle East, Art Dubai features established international galleries alongside the most innovative galleries from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Upon arrival, we hope to be greeted by the Fair Director. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the Al Qasr Restaurant at the Madinat Jumeirah Hotel, styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel, before attending the opening night festivities for Art Dubai.

Atrium in the Museum of Islamic Art, Doha.

DUBAI u DOHA, QATAR Saturday, March 23

The morning and lunch are at leisure. Transfer to the airport in the early afternoon for the flight to Doha. Upon arrival, continue to the elegant St. Regis Hotel for check in. In the late afternoon, explore Souq Waqif, the renovated Arab market quarter, followed by dinner at a Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai. local restaurant.

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DOHA DUBAI u NEW YORK Sunday, March 24 Wednesday, March 27

Spend the morning at the Museum of Islamic Art, Arrive at New York’s JFK Airport in the early morning designed by I.M. Pei, where we will be welcomed by the of March 28. u Executive Director of the Qatar Museums Authority. Following our visit, attend a private reception at the Museum with noted Qatari culture and business leaders. Lunch and the afternoon are at leisure. Dinner this PROGRAM RATE evening will be aboard a dhow, a charmingly decorated $9,895 per person. Single supplement $2,295 traditional wooden vessel, while cruising Doha Bay. RATE INCLUDES u Ten nights hotel accommodations, as per itinerary DOHA

Monday, March 25 u Breakfast daily, seven lunches, seven dinner s with wine, and one reception This morning we discover MATHAF, Doha’s unique u Economy class flights: Muscat / Dubai / Doha Arab Museum of Modern Art, whose collection comprises more than 6,000 works of art from the Arab world, u Enrichment program of lectures dating from 1849 to the present. Following lunch, u Escorted sightseeing by private motorcoach; entrance continue to the Arab and Islamic Heritage Library, where fees for all included visits an extensive collection of rare Arab and Islamic manu - scripts is on display. In the evening, enjoy a festive u Airport / hotel group transfers farewell dinner at a local restaurant. u Gratuities to local guides and drivers; taxes; and DOHA service and porterage charge s Tuesday, March 26 Not Included in Rates International airfare; passport and visa fees; customary The morning is at leisure in Doha. In the late afternoon, gratuities; alcoholic beverages other than wine at included dinners; personal items and expenses; airport transfers for those not on group flights; baggage visit the Orientalist Art Museum prior to an early dinner. in excess of one suitcase; trip insurance; any other items not specifically Later, transfer to the airport for the overnight flight to mentioned as included. New York, via Dubai.

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