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ARABIAN PENINSULA 2018 HELLO ARABIAN PENINSULA Visiting the Arabian Peninsula is a magical experience and an exotic seduction of the senses. Fast paced and cosmopolitan, The Arabian Peninsula is the largest in the world and is home to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Oman. Experience towering sand dunes as far as the eye can see or discover lush green oases hidden behind glittering cities. Make Dubai your playground with its world famous landmarks, shopping malls and theme parks. Visit Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and ride the planet’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World. Unearth the cultural and natural treasures of Qatar and Oman, where ancient and modern exist effortlessly side by side. As passionate and experienced travel professionals, we understand what goes into creating great holidays. For a holiday you’ll remember and want to tell everyone about, chat with your local Helloworld Travel agent today. Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Oman Arabian Desert Arabian Souks Image Cover: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Valid 1 November 2017 – 31 October 2018. Image This Page: Downtown Dubai Contents Navigating This Brochure 4 Travel Tips 6 Top 10 Things To Do 8 Dubai 10 Deira, Bur Dubai & Dubai Creek 16 Downtown & Sheikh Zayed Road 19 Mall of the Emirates 21 Dubai Beaches & The Palm 22 Desert Experiences 27 Abu Dhabi 28 Qatar 34 Oman 38 Accommodation Index 42 Booking Conditions 43 3 Navigating This Brochure Let Helloworld Travel inspire you to discover these fantastic destinations Accommodation Ratings Australia MELBOURNE ADELAIDE & GOLD COAST THE KIMBERLEY MELBOURNE & VICTORIA NORTHERN TERRITORY The ratings featured in this brochure will provide SOUTH AUSTRALIA BROOME • STATIONS & WILDERNESS CAMPS • CRUISING & VICTORIA a general indication of the standard of accommodation and may alter throughout the year due to a change of circumstance. These are our views and are not related to any other rating system. We recommend checking with your travel consultant to find the accommodation that best suits your needs and budget. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Comfortable standard of PERTH QUEENSLAND ISLANDS QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST SYDNEY & & THE WEST COAST & WHITSUNDAYS RAIL HOLIDAYS & BRISBANE NEW SOUTH WALES ¿¿¿ MARGARET RIVER • NINGALOO REEF • GOLDEN OUTBACK INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF FRASER COAST • SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND COUNTRY CANBERRA • NORFOLK ISLAND • LORD HOWE ISLAND accommodation and facilities Superior standard of ¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities Deluxe standard of ¿¿¿¿¿ accommodation and facilities ¯ Denotes additional half rating 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 TROPICAL NORTH TASMANIA QUEENSLAND Pricing Guide INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND Prices in this brochure are based on the lowest available price at the time of print and are a guide only. All prices are subject to availability and subject to change due to factors such as currency fluctuations, taxes or seasonal surcharges. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Accommodation ‘From’ prices are per person per night twin share using the lead-in room type in International low season based on the length of stay indicated on the individual property listing. A minimum stay CANADA CENTRAL EUROPE AFRICA ARABIAN PENINSULA BALI & ALASKA & SCANDINAVIA is generally required. Where a price for more than a one night stay is featured, the nights must be taken consecutively. Ask your travel consultant for the best price available, other room types or travel dates and refer to the inside back cover for our complete booking conditions. 2018 - 2019 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 HONG KONG COOK ISLANDS FIJI HAWAI‘I ITALY What the Symbols mean & CHINA FRANCE • GREECE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL Properties offering free Wi-Fi access in common areas and rooms. Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 Properties offering facilities catering for families, which may PACIFIC ISLANDS SINGAPORE NEW ZEALAND TAHITI • SAMOA • AMERICAN SAMOA SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND include kids club, family rooms, • VANUATU • TONGA • NIUE • NEW CALEDONIA & MALAYSIA child menus, highchairs and cots. A special bonus offer (e.g. sparkling wine) is available if you are celebrating your honeymoon. Details must be provided at the time of booking. 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 Properties that provide early VIETNAM, UK & IRELAND USA check-in/check-out to cater for CAMBODIA & LAOS flight arrivals outside of normal check-in times. The stay is calculated on a 24 hour basis from the time of check-in. This service is seasonal and subject to availability. Properties featuring the Luxury Collection symbol, in 2018 2018 - 2019 2018 - 2019 our view, provide an exceptional standard of accommodation, Luxury Collection facilities and service. - BOO OW K Buy Now Book Later tour options N LA T STUNNING BEACHES • CRYSTAL CLEAR LAGOONS LUXURY AND ICONIC TRAIN JOURNEYS IDYLLIC LUXURY • EXCLUSIVE HIDEAWAYS Y E Unique Rail Journeys Signature Collection R Weddings & Honeymns U Maldives B B give the flexibility to pay for ‘must U R E Y T N A O L do’ tours before you travel and W O K - B O book when you arrive. Just pick the day that suits you and call us up to 24 hours in advance to book. LUXURY 2017 – 2018 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 LUXURY 2018 – 2019 4 COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION COLLECTION The Qantas Holidays Difference Creating Holidays for Over 40 Years Qantas Holidays has been in the business of creating amazing holiday experiences for Australian travellers for over 40 years. We’re experts at designing holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Our team has exceptional destination knowledge and a passion for travel. Exceptional Product Range Our comprehensive product range includes hotels, flights, sightseeing, cruises, car hire, rail, extended tours and much more! The products in this brochure are just a start. We can book everything you need to make your dream holiday a reality providing great value and unparalleled choice. Multi-Award Winner Over the years we’ve picked up many travel awards and we were thrilled to win the highly coveted ‘Best Wholesaler – International Product’ at the 2017 AFTA National Travel Industry Awards. We Care We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. That’s why our Customer Care Team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday. Bonus Offers Everyone loves a bonus offer! Free nights, free breakfasts and free room upgrades are just a few of the exceptional deals on offer with Qantas Holidays. Look for the BONUS offers through this brochure and ask about our special offers released throughout the year. We Love It! Look for this symbol to see some of our best selling products and experiences. Our customers love them and so will you! Exclusive Packages Our Product team have crafted a range of fantastic packages exclusively for our customers. EXCLUSIVEL Y Choose one of our City Break packages which include our most popular accommodation and FOR YOU ‘must do’ experiences. Just look for the packages displaying ‘Exclusively For You’. Earn Qantas Points Qantas Holidays is proud to be among the select group of companies who offer Qantas Frequent Flyer points on combined air and land packages when flying with Qantas or Jetstar. See below for full details. Earn 1 Qantas Point per $1 spent with Qantas Holidays Qantas Frequent Flyers can earn 1 point per $1 spent on Qantas Holidays combined air and land packages when flying with Qantas or Jetstar (excludes Jetstar Asia and Jetstar Pacific)^. Plus Qantas Frequent Flyers can also earn points on eligible Qantas and Jetstar flights when booked as part of these packages. That means members can earn twice – once on the flight and again on the package! Redeem your Qantas Points for Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers Did you know you can use your Qantas Points for a Qantas Holidays Gift Voucher? Visit the Qantas Store at qantasstore.com.au to purchase a voucher using your points, then call Qantas Holidays or see your travel agent to book your holiday package#. Not a member? Join the Qantas Frequent Flyer program for free at: qantaspoints.com/freejoin/qantasholidays~ ^ You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program to earn Qantas Points. A joining fee may apply. Membership and points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available at qantas.com/terms. Multiple carriers are permitted, provided one sector is a Qantas or Jetstar service or on a service with a Qantas or Jetstar flight number. # Qantas Holidays Gift Vouchers are available from the Qantas Store. For delivery in Australia only. Valid for 12 months from the date of issue for travel from Australia only. Store Terms of Use and voucher terms and conditions apply. See qantas.com/store for details. ~Complimentary membership is offered by Qantas Airways Limited ABN 16 009 661 901, and is available with Qantas Holidays bookings but may be withdrawn at any time. Each application is subject to approval by Qantas. T&Cs apply. Flying with Qantas Flying with Qantas and Emirates With over 95 years’ experience, Qantas has built a reputation for Qantas and Emirates provide one-stop access to destinations across excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering, maintenance Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, offering the largest shared and customer service. As a founding member of leading airline A380 network, exceptional lounges in Australia and abroad and alliance, oneworld™, Qantas gives customers access to almost award winning service – a truly aligned travel experience. 1,000 destinations worldwide. 5 Travel Tips Palace of Al Alam, Muscat How to Get There Language Events & Public Holidays Qantas and Emirates operate flights 13 times a Arabic is the official language of the United Arab day from Australia to Dubai.