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United Arab Emirates featuring the Expo

Inspiring Moments > Expand your understanding of UAE history, culture and religion during a wide-ranging, open discussion with a scholar at Dubai’s Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding. INCLUDED FEATURES > Relish authentic Emirati cuisine and customs over Accommodations (with baggage handling) Itinerary lunch at a private – 4 nights in Dubai, , Day 1 Depart gateway home in . at the first-class Al Seef Heritage Day 2 Arrive in Dubai and transfer > Delight in a magical night under the Hotel Dubai. to hotel desert stars, complete with traditional Arabian dishes, music and belly dancing. – 1 night in the at the first- Day 3 Dubai class Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa. > Day 4 Dubai Witness the juxtaposition of traditional – 3 nights in Abu Dhabi at the and modern Dubai on engaging tours. Day 5 Dubai deluxe Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi. > Explore World Expo Dubai, a global Day 6 Arabian Desert extravaganza of culture, innovation Transfers (with baggage handling) Day 7 Arabian Desert | Al Ain | and entertainment with more than – Deluxe motor coach transfers during the Abu Dhabi Land Program. 190 participating countries. Day 8 Abu Dhabi > Delve into the cultural heritage of the Extensive Meal Program Day 9 Abu Dhabi UAE’s glittering capital, Abu Dhabi. – 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners, Day 10 Transfer to Abu Dhabi airport > Learn why falcons are revered by the including Welcome and Farewell Dinners; and depart for gateway city tea or coffee with all meals, plus wine Emirati people at a falcon hospital. with dinner. Flights and transfers included for AHI FlexAir participants. Spice and Gold Souks Market Note: Itinerary may change due to local conditions. Your One-of-a-Kind Journey Activity Level: We have rated all of our excursions with – Discovery excursions highlight the local activity levels to help you assess this program’s physical culture, heritage and history. expectations. Please call or visit our website for full details. – Expert-led Enrichment programs enhance your insight into the region. – AHI Sustainability Promise: We strive to make a positive, purposeful impact in the communities we visit. – AHI Connects: Local immersion. – Free time to pursue your own interests. – Welcome and Farewell Receptions. – A personal VOX headset to hear your English-speaking guide clearly. – Tipping of guides and drivers. – Complimentary travel mementos.

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Discovery Enrichment AHI Sustainability Promise AHI Connects: UAE Cultural > Arabian Desert Life We strive to make a positive, purposeful Exchange. Participate in an enlightening, impact in the communities we visit, > expansive discussion with a scholar at a The Emirates whenever possible. cultural center, followed by a traditional meal. Environmental Impact | Thoughtful AHI Connects: Local Emirati choices to minimize our environmental House. Enjoy the hospitality and fellowship UNESCO World Heritage footprint: eco-friendly transportation, of a homemade meal in an Emirati home. guided walks in lieu of bus tours and less Cultural Sites of Al Ain Traditional Dubai. Dubai originated as a plastic waste. fishing , then grew and thrived due to Social Impact | Ongoing initiatives to its pearl diving industry. Examine this rich support local businesses that employ and history on a visit to the Dubai Museum inside benefit people in the community. Curating the city’s oldest building, the Al Fahidi Fort, meaningful experiences by staying in built in 1787. Walk with your guide in the intimately sized locales instead of Al Fahidi Historic Neighborhood, known for affected by overtourism. its well-preserved merchant homes built with Economic Impact | Community-based wind towers, an ancient ventilation method. tourism using expert local guides and Cross aboard a traditional abra lecturers, plus program scheduling during water taxi and meander through the colorful, quieter, “shoulder seasons.” bustling aisles of the Spice and Gold Souks. Modern Dubai. Take in spectacular views from the skydeck of the iconic Dubai Frame Al Ain in Zabeel Park. Next, see the grand Zabeel AHI Travel Expertise Palace and the Mosque, then visit Passenger Service Representative | the man-made archipelago, Palm Jumeirah. Helps with everything from arranging flights After lunch in Dubai Marina, spend time at to fulfilling special requests. , renowned for its retail shops Travel Director | Manages all details and the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater to ensure a memorable trip. Zoo. Gaze upward at nearby Burj Khalifa, Travel information | Prepares you fully the world’s tallest building! (Active) for your journey. World Expo Dubai. Dubai is the first city in Expert local guides and lecturers | the Middle East to host the six-month Expo, Provide friendly, knowledgeable service and the modern version of the World’s Fair. On share their passion for their country. your full-day visit, discover pavilions hosted Dubai Marina by nearly 200 countries; a dining scene of more than 50 enticing cuisines; amazing architecture; cultural events and much more! Let us arrange your flights! Arabian Days. In the Arabian Desert, delve AHI FlexAir | Our personalized into ancient history and Bedouin culture at air program features transfers, assistance the Mleiha Archaeological Center. Later, at and flexibility. the hotel, take a thrilling desert drive. (Active) Arabian Nights. Enjoy traditional food and live entertainment under starry desert skies. Desert Oasis. Journey inland to the Hili DATES & PRICES Archaeological Park and the . See Bronze and Iron Age ruins and stroll in Falconry in the UAE March 11-20, 2022 the Oasis’ beautiful plantations. From Price $3,845 Abu Dhabi. Watch traditions come to life Accommodations at the Heritage Village. Afterward, step inside stunning , a modern palace Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai Special Savings $250 that pays homage to traditional Arabian artistry. Admire the Arabian Gulf from the Bab al Shams Desert Resort & Spa Special Price $3,595 Abu Dhabi Corniche and visit Qasr al Hosn, the city’s oldest and finest heritage site. VAT is an additional $395 per person. Le Royal Méridien Abu Dhabi All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital & Sheikh double occupancy and do not include air transportation Zayed Grand Mosque. At a hospital costs (unless otherwise stated). devoted to the UAE’s national bird, learn Single supplement waived for solo travelers! This about falcons and falconry, plus see birds offer is limited, capacity-controlled and tends to sell out The information in this flier is correct being treated. Later, tour one of the world’s at the time of printing. Please visit our quickly. largest and most breathtaking mosques. website to ensure that you receive the most current information. 2022 - 1