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We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Reservations are accepted subject to tour conditions and will be confirmed only if accompanied by completed form signed by the tour participant(s). Discover the multi-faceted jewel that is the Arabian way of life on this escape to the UAE I/We have read the conditions of travel on this brochure and understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein: and Oman. From the sparkling cityscapes and ultra-modern amenities of Dubai, to the historical preservation and timeless beauty in Abu Dhabi, where awe-inspiring mosques SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______give way to modern art, only a stone’s toss from the authentic charm of traditional Bedouin camps and erstwhile fishing villages. Wander through souks draped in glinting SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______fabrics and spellbinding artisan crafts. Wind through Oman’s myriad vistas, from ancient Arabian Mystique cities, to golden dunes, to lush oases. This is the Arabian world from every vantage point. For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact: December 4 to 16, 2021 Please make checks payable to Classic Escapes and send to: Contact Info: 215-561-4700 x 209; 800-942-5004 World Affairs Council

www.wacphila.org/travel; & Oman Dubai Abu Dhabi, One Penn Center [email protected] 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055 Philadelphia, PA 19103 YOUR ITINERARY DAYS 1/2 ~ NEWARK/DUBAI/ABU DHABI DAY 7 ~ DUBAI ~ DESERT SAFARI / BEDOUIN MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) CAMP EXPERIENCE Destination Board your overnight flight to the United Arab HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,D) Entry/Departure Emirates (UAE). Upon arrival the next day in Dubai, The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, your desert Dubai you will be greeted by your Classic Escapes guide safari begins as you venture to the Dubai Desert Route and driven to Abu Dhabi. The balance of your day is Conservation Reserve in search of exotic wildlife. Your at leisure to relax and acclimate. Bedouin camp lit with the gentle flames of traditional lamps is nestled inside a private Royal desert retreat. DAY 3 ~ ABU DHABI/AL AIN Abu Dhabi Enjoy demonstrations of traditional cultural activities MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) such as henna tattoos, music, dance, and Arabic Explore the Al Ain Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Muscat coffee making before dinner under the stars. United Site, and Qasr al-Ain or “Al Ain Palace”, which is Arab one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi DAYS 8/9 ~ DUBAI/MUSCAT Emirates emirate. Continue to the central market where RADISSON BLU HOTEL MUSCAT. (B) Wadi Bani Auf Drive through the Hajar mountains in Wadi Bani Auf in Oman locals sell fruits, vegetables, and other commodities Fly to Muscat, the desert jewel of Oman. On arrival, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. depart for a tour of the city. Drive along the corniche Your final stop is the last remaining camel market to Muttrah (Old Muscat) and to the bustling souk in the United Arab Emirates. This evening, board featuring such wares as rich imported textiles, a traditional double-decker dhow boat that takes spices, and handicrafts. Take a walk in its labyrinthine Wahiba Sands you on a cruise around the city; enjoy breathtaking alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise. Oman views, traditional Arabic music, and a lavish buffet Next day, start your touring with an aromatic coffee Burj Khalifa in Dubai dinner. at an authentic Omani caffe. Visit the private Bait al Zabair, a museum housing a substantial collection of Accommodations DAY 4 ~ ABU DHABI/DUBAI Omani artifacts including swords and daggers, jewelry, HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) and costumes. Then proceed for a photo stop to the Accommodations Start the morning with a special visit to the Abu magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official residence of Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown: Located in the Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Here, you will get a deep His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. heart of Abu Dhabi, this hotel has easy access to insight in the tradition of falconry. In the afternoon many of the city’s sites. Hotel amenities include enjoy a tour of Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh DAY 10 ~ MUSCAT/ WADI BANI AUF Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Al Ain Oasis a rooftop pool with a stunning view, a fully Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village, and VIEW CAMP. (B,D) equipped fitness center, and a spa. the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi. Afterwards Climb into your 4x4 vehicle and head out to the town Your Journey Costs sit back and relax as you drive to Dubai, where you of Nakhl where you will find the Ain A’Thawwarah Hyatt Regency Creek Heights: The hotel lies at December 4 to 16, 2021 the crossroads of the bustling downtown and the will check into your hotel, and the balance of your springs and the imposing fortress that bears the prices per person day is at leisure. town’s name. Along the route you will stop at the ancient charm of the old city of Dubai. All rooms Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat, the main • $8,295 land only. offer panoramic views – either of the Dubai Creek Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown DAY 5 ~ OLD DUBAI mosque in Oman. Enter the Western Hajar Mountains or the city skyline, while the hotel offers a pool HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) • $1,995 single supplement, additional. and drive through the ruggedly spectacular Wadi Bani and multiple dining options. Explore the sights, the sounds and the scents of Old • $1,890 international air from Newark, economy Auf. Tonight, camp under the stars in an Omani style Dubai. Your tour begins with a drive through the including flights between Dubai & Muscat & Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat: Situated near the tent. city’s new Marina projects, Internet City, and Media estimated departure taxes (Subject to change). Seeb International Airport and the Natural History Museum in the Al Khuwair district of Muscat. City to give you a glimpse of the up and coming DAY 11 ~ WADI BANI AUF/NIZWA/WADI AL • $425 Dubai/Muscat flights if air is NOT area surrounding the Dubai Marina. Transfer to a MADEEN/WAHIBA SANDS All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, cable/ purchased through Classic Escapes. satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, water taxi in the Dubai Creek for stunning views of 1000 NIGHTS CAMP. (B,D) Camel salesman in Abu Dhabi the city. Visit the souk where any kind of goods are Explore Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman where you complimentary toiletries, and a mini bar. brought or exchanged. A traditional Emiratati lunch will find one of the country’s oldest mosques. Enter Your Journey Includes View Camp: This camp features 30 beautifully will be enjoyed at the Sheikh Mohammed Center the forbidding walls of Nizwa Fort. Continue into the • Superior accommodations throughout as • All breakfasts daily, other meals as specified in appointed guest rooms, a laid-back restaurant, an Hyatt Regency Creek Heights for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). Continue to cooler climes of higher elevations as you pass through indicated, or similar, except while camping in the itinerary. outdoor infinity pool and a garden, plus a terrace the Palm Islands, three artificial islands created in the Wadi Al Madeen on your way to Jebel Akhdar, the Oman. with panoramic valley views. Wi-Fi is only available 2001 that are continuing to be developed. Next, highest peak in Oman. Finish this full day of sightseeing • Sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned in the reception area, which has both an indoor enjoy a visit to the iconic Burj Khalifa – the tallest in the undulating expanses of the Wahiba Sands. • Professional, English-speaking guides motor coach. 4x4 vehicles will be used during and outdoor seating area. building in the world. throughout; one in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and a desert safari experience and in some parts in DAYS 12/13 ~ WAHIBA SANDS/WADI BANI KHALID/ different one in Oman. Oman. 1000 Nights Camp: Discover the true ways of the DAY 6 ~ DUBAI EXPO MUSCAT/DUBAI/NEWARK Bedouin with a night at the 1,000 Nights Camp, • A representative from the World Affairs • Gratuities for porters, drivers, and guides. HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B) (B, D, Meals Aloft) a true replica but with modern amenities. These Council will escort the group with a minimum Today you will visit the Dubai Expo. The UAE will Leave the stark beauty of the Wahiba Sands and • Complimentary baggage tags. tents come with power sockets and open shower of 10 travelers. host the world for 173 days, each one brimming drive to the clear flowing waters of the Wadi Bani • Complimentary emergency evacuation bathrooms, allowing you to embrace this Bedouin with new experiences, from October 1, 2021 to Khalid. Drive back to Muscat where a dayroom will be • Mineral water on board the vehicles always. insurance. dream while still presenting those essential March 31, 2022. The rest of your day will be at provided. Tonight, enjoy dinner before transferring to • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the practicalities for your comfort. Amenities include Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat leisure. the airport for your flight home. itinerary. air conditioning, a mini-bar and private terrace.

View Camp 1000 Nights Camp “There are certain comforts of living here in Dubai, the comforts of so many mosques and so much good food. It’s just that much more secure.”

— Cat Stevens Musican

A tourist browsing at a Muscat souk Dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi Spices at a Dubai souk YOUR ITINERARY DAYS 1/2 ~ NEWARK/DUBAI/ABU DHABI DAY 7 ~ DUBAI ~ DESERT SAFARI / BEDOUIN MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) CAMP EXPERIENCE Destination Board your overnight flight to the United Arab HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,D) Entry/Departure Emirates (UAE). Upon arrival the next day in Dubai, The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, your desert Dubai you will be greeted by your Classic Escapes guide safari begins as you venture to the Dubai Desert Route and driven to Abu Dhabi. The balance of your day is Conservation Reserve in search of exotic wildlife. Your at leisure to relax and acclimate. Bedouin camp lit with the gentle flames of traditional lamps is nestled inside a private Royal desert retreat. DAY 3 ~ ABU DHABI/AL AIN Abu Dhabi Enjoy demonstrations of traditional cultural activities MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) such as henna tattoos, music, dance, and Arabic Explore the Al Ain Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Muscat coffee making before dinner under the stars. United Site, and Qasr al-Ain or “Al Ain Palace”, which is Arab one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi DAYS 8/9 ~ DUBAI/MUSCAT Emirates emirate. Continue to the central market where RADISSON BLU HOTEL MUSCAT. (B) Wadi Bani Auf Drive through the Hajar mountains in Wadi Bani Auf in Oman locals sell fruits, vegetables, and other commodities Fly to Muscat, the desert jewel of Oman. On arrival, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. depart for a tour of the city. Drive along the corniche Your final stop is the last remaining camel market to Muttrah (Old Muscat) and to the bustling souk in the United Arab Emirates. This evening, board featuring such wares as rich imported textiles, a traditional double-decker dhow boat that takes spices, and handicrafts. Take a walk in its labyrinthine Wahiba Sands you on a cruise around the city; enjoy breathtaking alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise. Oman views, traditional Arabic music, and a lavish buffet Next day, start your touring with an aromatic coffee Burj Khalifa in Dubai dinner. at an authentic Omani caffe. Visit the private Bait al Zabair, a museum housing a substantial collection of Accommodations DAY 4 ~ ABU DHABI/DUBAI Omani artifacts including swords and daggers, jewelry, HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) and costumes. Then proceed for a photo stop to the Accommodations Start the morning with a special visit to the Abu magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official residence of Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown: Located in the Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Here, you will get a deep His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. heart of Abu Dhabi, this hotel has easy access to insight in the tradition of falconry. In the afternoon many of the city’s sites. Hotel amenities include enjoy a tour of Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh DAY 10 ~ MUSCAT/ WADI BANI AUF Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Al Ain Oasis a rooftop pool with a stunning view, a fully Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village, and VIEW CAMP. (B,D) equipped fitness center, and a spa. the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi. Afterwards Climb into your 4x4 vehicle and head out to the town Your Journey Costs sit back and relax as you drive to Dubai, where you of Nakhl where you will find the Ain A’Thawwarah Hyatt Regency Creek Heights: The hotel lies at December 4 to 16, 2021 the crossroads of the bustling downtown and the will check into your hotel, and the balance of your springs and the imposing fortress that bears the prices per person day is at leisure. town’s name. Along the route you will stop at the ancient charm of the old city of Dubai. All rooms Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat, the main • $8,295 land only. offer panoramic views – either of the Dubai Creek Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown DAY 5 ~ OLD DUBAI mosque in Oman. Enter the Western Hajar Mountains or the city skyline, while the hotel offers a pool HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) • $1,995 single supplement, additional. and drive through the ruggedly spectacular Wadi Bani and multiple dining options. Explore the sights, the sounds and the scents of Old • $1,890 international air from Newark, economy Auf. Tonight, camp under the stars in an Omani style Dubai. Your tour begins with a drive through the including flights between Dubai & Muscat & Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat: Situated near the tent. city’s new Marina projects, Internet City, and Media estimated departure taxes (Subject to change). Seeb International Airport and the Natural History Museum in the Al Khuwair district of Muscat. City to give you a glimpse of the up and coming DAY 11 ~ WADI BANI AUF/NIZWA/WADI AL • $425 Dubai/Muscat flights if air is NOT area surrounding the Dubai Marina. Transfer to a MADEEN/WAHIBA SANDS All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, cable/ purchased through Classic Escapes. satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, water taxi in the Dubai Creek for stunning views of 1000 NIGHTS CAMP. (B,D) Camel salesman in Abu Dhabi the city. Visit the souk where any kind of goods are Explore Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman where you complimentary toiletries, and a mini bar. brought or exchanged. A traditional Emiratati lunch will find one of the country’s oldest mosques. Enter Your Journey Includes View Camp: This camp features 30 beautifully will be enjoyed at the Sheikh Mohammed Center the forbidding walls of Nizwa Fort. Continue into the • Superior accommodations throughout as • All breakfasts daily, other meals as specified in appointed guest rooms, a laid-back restaurant, an Hyatt Regency Creek Heights for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). Continue to cooler climes of higher elevations as you pass through indicated, or similar, except while camping in the itinerary. outdoor infinity pool and a garden, plus a terrace the Palm Islands, three artificial islands created in the Wadi Al Madeen on your way to Jebel Akhdar, the Oman. with panoramic valley views. Wi-Fi is only available 2001 that are continuing to be developed. Next, highest peak in Oman. Finish this full day of sightseeing • Sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned in the reception area, which has both an indoor enjoy a visit to the iconic Burj Khalifa – the tallest in the undulating expanses of the Wahiba Sands. • Professional, English-speaking guides motor coach. 4x4 vehicles will be used during and outdoor seating area. building in the world. throughout; one in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and a desert safari experience and in some parts in DAYS 12/13 ~ WAHIBA SANDS/WADI BANI KHALID/ different one in Oman. Oman. 1000 Nights Camp: Discover the true ways of the DAY 6 ~ DUBAI EXPO MUSCAT/DUBAI/NEWARK Bedouin with a night at the 1,000 Nights Camp, • A representative from the World Affairs • Gratuities for porters, drivers, and guides. HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B) (B, D, Meals Aloft) a true replica but with modern amenities. These Council will escort the group with a minimum Today you will visit the Dubai Expo. The UAE will Leave the stark beauty of the Wahiba Sands and • Complimentary baggage tags. tents come with power sockets and open shower of 10 travelers. host the world for 173 days, each one brimming drive to the clear flowing waters of the Wadi Bani • Complimentary emergency evacuation bathrooms, allowing you to embrace this Bedouin with new experiences, from October 1, 2021 to Khalid. Drive back to Muscat where a dayroom will be • Mineral water on board the vehicles always. insurance. dream while still presenting those essential March 31, 2022. The rest of your day will be at provided. Tonight, enjoy dinner before transferring to • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the practicalities for your comfort. Amenities include Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat leisure. the airport for your flight home. itinerary. air conditioning, a mini-bar and private terrace.

View Camp 1000 Nights Camp “There are certain comforts of living here in Dubai, the comforts of so many mosques and so much good food. It’s just that much more secure.”

— Cat Stevens Musican

A tourist browsing at a Muscat souk Dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi Spices at a Dubai souk YOUR ITINERARY DAYS 1/2 ~ NEWARK/DUBAI/ABU DHABI DAY 7 ~ DUBAI ~ DESERT SAFARI / BEDOUIN MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) CAMP EXPERIENCE Destination Board your overnight flight to the United Arab HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,D) Entry/Departure Emirates (UAE). Upon arrival the next day in Dubai, The morning is at leisure. In the afternoon, your desert Dubai you will be greeted by your Classic Escapes guide safari begins as you venture to the Dubai Desert Route and driven to Abu Dhabi. The balance of your day is Conservation Reserve in search of exotic wildlife. Your at leisure to relax and acclimate. Bedouin camp lit with the gentle flames of traditional lamps is nestled inside a private Royal desert retreat. DAY 3 ~ ABU DHABI/AL AIN Abu Dhabi Enjoy demonstrations of traditional cultural activities MARRIOTT ABU DHABI DOWNTOWN. (B,L,D) such as henna tattoos, music, dance, and Arabic Explore the Al Ain Oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Muscat coffee making before dinner under the stars. United Site, and Qasr al-Ain or “Al Ain Palace”, which is Arab one of the best-reinstated forts in the Abu Dhabi DAYS 8/9 ~ DUBAI/MUSCAT Emirates emirate. Continue to the central market where RADISSON BLU HOTEL MUSCAT. (B) Wadi Bani Auf Drive through the Hajar mountains in Wadi Bani Auf in Oman locals sell fruits, vegetables, and other commodities Fly to Muscat, the desert jewel of Oman. On arrival, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant. depart for a tour of the city. Drive along the corniche Your final stop is the last remaining camel market to Muttrah (Old Muscat) and to the bustling souk in the United Arab Emirates. This evening, board featuring such wares as rich imported textiles, a traditional double-decker dhow boat that takes spices, and handicrafts. Take a walk in its labyrinthine Wahiba Sands you on a cruise around the city; enjoy breathtaking alleyways beckoning with a myriad of merchandise. Oman views, traditional Arabic music, and a lavish buffet Next day, start your touring with an aromatic coffee Burj Khalifa in Dubai dinner. at an authentic Omani caffe. Visit the private Bait al Zabair, a museum housing a substantial collection of Accommodations DAY 4 ~ ABU DHABI/DUBAI Omani artifacts including swords and daggers, jewelry, HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) and costumes. Then proceed for a photo stop to the Accommodations Start the morning with a special visit to the Abu magnificent Al Alam Palace, the official residence of Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown: Located in the Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Here, you will get a deep His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. heart of Abu Dhabi, this hotel has easy access to insight in the tradition of falconry. In the afternoon many of the city’s sites. Hotel amenities include enjoy a tour of Abu Dhabi, including the Sheikh DAY 10 ~ MUSCAT/ WADI BANI AUF Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque Al Ain Oasis a rooftop pool with a stunning view, a fully Zayed Grand Mosque, the Heritage Village, and VIEW CAMP. (B,D) equipped fitness center, and a spa. the newly opened Louvre Abu Dhabi. Afterwards Climb into your 4x4 vehicle and head out to the town Your Journey Costs sit back and relax as you drive to Dubai, where you of Nakhl where you will find the Ain A’Thawwarah Hyatt Regency Creek Heights: The hotel lies at December 4 to 16, 2021 the crossroads of the bustling downtown and the will check into your hotel, and the balance of your springs and the imposing fortress that bears the prices per person day is at leisure. town’s name. Along the route you will stop at the ancient charm of the old city of Dubai. All rooms Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Wilayat, the main • $8,295 land only. offer panoramic views – either of the Dubai Creek Marriott Abu Dhabi Downtown DAY 5 ~ OLD DUBAI mosque in Oman. Enter the Western Hajar Mountains or the city skyline, while the hotel offers a pool HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B,L) • $1,995 single supplement, additional. and drive through the ruggedly spectacular Wadi Bani and multiple dining options. Explore the sights, the sounds and the scents of Old • $1,890 international air from Newark, economy Auf. Tonight, camp under the stars in an Omani style Dubai. Your tour begins with a drive through the including flights between Dubai & Muscat & Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat: Situated near the tent. city’s new Marina projects, Internet City, and Media estimated departure taxes (Subject to change). Seeb International Airport and the Natural History Museum in the Al Khuwair district of Muscat. City to give you a glimpse of the up and coming DAY 11 ~ WADI BANI AUF/NIZWA/WADI AL • $425 Dubai/Muscat flights if air is NOT area surrounding the Dubai Marina. Transfer to a MADEEN/WAHIBA SANDS All rooms have air conditioning, a safe, cable/ purchased through Classic Escapes. satellite channels, tea and coffee making facilities, water taxi in the Dubai Creek for stunning views of 1000 NIGHTS CAMP. (B,D) Camel salesman in Abu Dhabi the city. Visit the souk where any kind of goods are Explore Nizwa, the ancient capital of Oman where you complimentary toiletries, and a mini bar. brought or exchanged. A traditional Emiratati lunch will find one of the country’s oldest mosques. Enter Your Journey Includes View Camp: This camp features 30 beautifully will be enjoyed at the Sheikh Mohammed Center the forbidding walls of Nizwa Fort. Continue into the • Superior accommodations throughout as • All breakfasts daily, other meals as specified in appointed guest rooms, a laid-back restaurant, an Hyatt Regency Creek Heights for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). Continue to cooler climes of higher elevations as you pass through indicated, or similar, except while camping in the itinerary. outdoor infinity pool and a garden, plus a terrace the Palm Islands, three artificial islands created in the Wadi Al Madeen on your way to Jebel Akhdar, the Oman. with panoramic valley views. Wi-Fi is only available 2001 that are continuing to be developed. Next, highest peak in Oman. Finish this full day of sightseeing • Sightseeing and transfers by air-conditioned in the reception area, which has both an indoor enjoy a visit to the iconic Burj Khalifa – the tallest in the undulating expanses of the Wahiba Sands. • Professional, English-speaking guides motor coach. 4x4 vehicles will be used during and outdoor seating area. building in the world. throughout; one in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and a desert safari experience and in some parts in DAYS 12/13 ~ WAHIBA SANDS/WADI BANI KHALID/ different one in Oman. Oman. 1000 Nights Camp: Discover the true ways of the DAY 6 ~ DUBAI EXPO MUSCAT/DUBAI/NEWARK Bedouin with a night at the 1,000 Nights Camp, • A representative from the World Affairs • Gratuities for porters, drivers, and guides. HYATT REGENCY CREEK HEIGHTS. (B) (B, D, Meals Aloft) a true replica but with modern amenities. These Council will escort the group with a minimum Today you will visit the Dubai Expo. The UAE will Leave the stark beauty of the Wahiba Sands and • Complimentary baggage tags. tents come with power sockets and open shower of 10 travelers. host the world for 173 days, each one brimming drive to the clear flowing waters of the Wadi Bani • Complimentary emergency evacuation bathrooms, allowing you to embrace this Bedouin with new experiences, from October 1, 2021 to Khalid. Drive back to Muscat where a dayroom will be • Mineral water on board the vehicles always. insurance. dream while still presenting those essential March 31, 2022. The rest of your day will be at provided. Tonight, enjoy dinner before transferring to • All entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the practicalities for your comfort. Amenities include Radisson Blu Hotel Muscat leisure. the airport for your flight home. itinerary. air conditioning, a mini-bar and private terrace.

View Camp 1000 Nights Camp “There are certain comforts of living here in Dubai, the comforts of so many mosques and so much good food. It’s just that much more secure.”

— Cat Stevens Musican

A tourist browsing at a Muscat souk Dhow cruise in Abu Dhabi Spices at a Dubai souk BOOK BY JULY 31 AND SAVE $300 PER PERSON

Conditions of Travel HOW TO BOOK: Fill out and sign the enclosed reservation form and RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person send it, along with the relevant deposit of $1,600 per person to: or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable World Affairs Council, OnePenn Center, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever, Suite 1055, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or fill out the reservation form on and without restricting the generality of the aforegoing shall particularly our website at https://wacphila.org/travel/arabian-mystique-abu- not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions dhabi-dubai-oman-2. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form contained in its brochure or other literature, as well as loss or damage BOOK BY and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the JULY 31 a confirmation notice and invoice from Classic Escapes. remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any trip being rendered impossible, AND SAVE RATES: Rates are based on the minimum of guests outlined in this illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference document, plus airfare costs and other factors and are subject or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes to make a price thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may $300 PER PERSON adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel to assess a surcharge if the minimum is not met, or if increases are or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the forced upon us by airlines or other partners. generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct circumstances not be entitled to any refund. comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents /traveling companions for the duration of HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: You must be in good physical and mental their trip. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not health. It shall be your duty to inform us in case you have any medical limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment condition that may affect your ability to enjoy and pursue fully the services of the tour, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, of Classic Escapes. By registering for a Classic Escapes service/program, and repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical, or other condition or money and goods. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, disability that would create a hazard for yourself or others. employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour: traveling companions, with regards to, but not limited to, any of the • 96 days prior to departure (August 30, 2021), $300 per person above-mentioned eventualities. Guests will be charged directly by administrative fee. the relevant service providers for any emergency services they may • 95 days to 76 days prior to departure (August 31, 2021 to require and may find themselvesin a position unable to access such September 19, 2021), deposit is forfeited. services should they not be carrying the relevant insurance cover. • 75 days to 60 days prior to departure September 20, 2021 to October 5, 2021), 50% refund is possible. We recommend that you consider a Trip Cancellation policy that • After 59 days or less prior to departure October 6, 2021), no refund also includes medical coverage against unforeseen circumstances. is possible. The World Affairs Council offers travel insurance through Travel • Up to December 31, 2021, your payment can be applied to another Insurance Services. tour departing within two years of initial departure date.

Reservation Form: (Please Print) TOUR CODE: 21NAG1204/WAC Enclosed is my deposit for $ ______($1,600 per person) to hold ______place(s) on the Cultural Excursion One Penn Center 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055 19103 Philadelphia, PA to Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Oman departing on December 4, 2021. Final payment due date is August 31, 2021. Send PHOTO CREDITS: © Classic Escapes; © Ron Magill; © Desert and Delta Safari; completed reservation form to: World Affairs Council. One Penn Center, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055, © Okavango Camp; © D’Oreale Grande; © Sergey Uryadnikov, © Andrey Gudkov, © Tobie1953 | Dreamstime.com. © hannesthirion | Fotolia.com. Philadelphia, PA 19103. Contact Info: 215-561-4700 x 209; 800-942-5004; [email protected]. Classic Escapes protects our planet. Method of Payment for the deposit: o Check o MasterCard o Visa o Discover o American Express Name on Card ______Card Number ______EXP______CVN______

FULL PASSPORT NAME: ______Date of Birth (M/D/Y) _____/_____/______

FULL PASSPORT NAME: ______Date of Birth (M/D/Y) _____/_____/______BADGE NAME IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1)______2)______STREET ADDRESS: ______CITY:______STATE:______ZIP:______Abu Dhabi, Dubai HOME PHONE: ( )______MOBILE: ( )______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______† The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o ONE o TWO Beds † I am sharing with ______(form sent separately) & Oman † I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if World Affairs Council or Classic Escapes cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker Arabian Mystique † I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of $1,995. † Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Newark via Jet Blue/Emirates Airlines. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.) December 4 to 16, 2021

We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Reservations are accepted subject to tour conditions and will be confirmed only if accompanied by completed form signed by the tour participant(s). Discover the multi-faceted jewel that is the Arabian way of life on this escape to the UAE I/We have read the conditions of travel on this brochure and understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein: and Oman. From the sparkling cityscapes and ultra-modern amenities of Dubai, to the historical preservation and timeless beauty in Abu Dhabi, where awe-inspiring mosques SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______give way to modern art, only a stone’s toss from the authentic charm of traditional Bedouin camps and erstwhile fishing villages. Wander through souks draped in glinting SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______fabrics and spellbinding artisan crafts. Wind through Oman’s myriad vistas, from ancient Arabian Mystique cities, to golden dunes, to lush oases. This is the Arabian world from every vantage point. December 4 to 16, 2021 Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Oman Dubai Abu Dhabi, BOOK BY JULY 31 AND SAVE $300 PER PERSON

Conditions of Travel HOW TO BOOK: Fill out and sign the enclosed reservation form and RESPONSIBILITIES: Neither Classic Escapes (the Company) nor any person send it, along with the relevant deposit of $1,600 per person to: or agent acting for, through or on behalf of the Company shall be liable World Affairs Council, One Penn Center, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from any cause whatsoever, Suite 1055, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or fill out the reservation form on and without restricting the generality of the aforegoing shall particularly our website at https://wacphila.org/travel/arabian-mystique-abu- not be responsible for loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions dhabi-dubai-oman-2. Upon receipt of your signed reservation form contained in its brochure or other literature, as well as loss or damage BOOK BY and deposit, we will, subject to availability, reserve your spot on the caused by delays, sickness, theft, injury or death. In addition the Company tour. You may consider your booking confirmed when you receive shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any trip or the JULY 31 a confirmation notice and invoice from us. remainder thereof or make any alteration in route, accommodation, price or other details and, in the event of any trip being rendered impossible, AND SAVE RATES: Rates are based on the minimum of guests outlined in this illegal or inadvisable by weather, strike, war, government or interference document, plus airfare costs and other factors and are subject or any other cause whatsoever, the extra expenses incurred as a result to change. Though it is rare for Classic Escapes to make a price thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger. The Company may $300 PER PERSON adjustment after promotion of an itinerary, we do reserve the right at its discretion and without liability or cost to itself at any time cancel to assess a surcharge if the minimum is not met, or if increases are or terminate the guest’s booking, and in particular without limiting the forced upon us by airlines or other partners. generality of the aforegoing it shall be entitled to do so in the event of the INSURANCE: It is a condition of booking that the sole responsibility illness or the illegal or incompatible behavior of the guest, who shall in such lies with the guest to ensure that they carry the correct circumstances not be entitled to any refund. comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover themselves, as well as any dependents /traveling companions for the duration of HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: You must be in good physical and mental their trip. This insurance should include cover in respect of, but not health. It shall be your duty to inform us in case you have any medical limited to, the following eventualities: cancellation or curtailment condition that may affect your ability to enjoy and pursue fully the services of the tour, emergency evacuation expenses, medical expenses, of Classic Escapes. By registering for a Classic Escapes service/program, and repatriation expenses, damage/theft/loss of personal baggage, you certify that you do not have any mental, physical, or other condition or money and goods. Classic Escapes, including their representatives, disability that would create a hazard for yourself or others. employees and agents will take no responsibility for any costs, CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written losses incurred or suffered by the guest, or guest’s dependents or notification. The following per person fees are applicable on this tour: traveling companions, with regards to, but not limited to, any of the • 96 days prior to departure (August 30, 2021), $300 per person above-mentioned eventualities. Guests will be charged directly by administrative fee. the relevant service providers for any emergency services they may • 95 days to 76 days prior to departure (August 31, 2021 to require and may find themselves in a position unable to access such September 19, 2021), deposit is forfeited. services should they not be carrying the relevant insurance cover. • 75 days to 60 days prior to departure September 20, 2021 to October 5, 2021), 50% refund is possible. We recommend that you consider a Trip Cancellation policy that • After 59 days or less prior to departure October 6, 2021), no refund also includes medical coverage against unforeseen circumstances. is possible. The World Affairs Council offers travel insurance through Travel • Up to December 31, 2021, your payment can be applied to another Insurance Services. tour departing within two years of initial departure date.

Reservation Form: (Please Print) TOUR CODE: 21NAG1204/WAC Enclosed is my deposit for $ ______($1,600 per person) to hold ______place(s) on the Cultural Excursion One Penn Center 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055 19103 Philadelphia, PA to Abu Dhabi, Dubai & Oman departing on December 4, 2021. Final payment due date is August 31, 2021. Please make PHOTO CREDITS: © Classic Escapes; © Ron Magill; © Desert and Delta Safari; check payable to Classic Escapes, Inc., and send, with completed reservation form, to: World Affairs Council. One Penn © Okavango Camp; © D’Oreale Grande; © Sergey Uryadnikov, © Andrey Gudkov, © Tobie1953 | Dreamstime.com. © hannesthirion | Fotolia.com. Center, 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Classic Escapes protects our planet. Method of Payment for the deposit: o Check o MasterCard o Visa o Discover o American Express Name on Card ______Card Number ______EXP______CVN______

FULL PASSPORT NAME: ______Date of Birth (M/D/Y) _____/_____/______

FULL PASSPORT NAME: ______Date of Birth (M/D/Y) _____/_____/______BADGE NAME IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE: 1)______2)______STREET ADDRESS: ______CITY:______STATE:______ZIP:______Abu Dhabi, Dubai HOME PHONE: ( )______MOBILE: ( )______EMAIL ADDRESS: ______† The two of us above are sharing a room and, where possible, would like a room with: o ONE o TWO Beds † I am sharing with ______(form sent separately) & Oman † I need assistance in securing a roommate. I understand if World Affairs Council or Classic Escapes cannot locate one for me by final payment date, I agree to pay the additional single supplement. I prefer to share with: o Smoker o Nonsmoker Arabian Mystique † I desire single accommodations, if available, and will pay the single supplement additional cost of $1,995. † Please make my/our round-trip air reservations on the group flights from Newark via Jet Blue/Emirates Airlines. (Other departure cities available upon request; prices quoted at time of request.) December 4 to 16, 2021

We strongly recommend that you obtain travel insurance. Reservations are accepted subject to tour conditions and will be confirmed only if accompanied by completed form signed by the tour participant(s). Discover the multi-faceted jewel that is the Arabian way of life on this escape to the UAE I/We have read the conditions of travel on this brochure and understand and agree to the terms and conditions stated herein: and Oman. From the sparkling cityscapes and ultra-modern amenities of Dubai, to the historical preservation and timeless beauty in Abu Dhabi, where awe-inspiring mosques SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______give way to modern art, only a stone’s toss from the authentic charm of traditional Bedouin camps and erstwhile fishing villages. Wander through souks draped in glinting SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______fabrics and spellbinding artisan crafts. Wind through Oman’s myriad vistas, from ancient Arabian Mystique cities, to golden dunes, to lush oases. This is the Arabian world from every vantage point. For More Information or Reservations, Please Contact: December 4 to 16, 2021 Please make checks payable to Classic Escapes and send to: Contact Info: 215-561-4700 x 209; 800-942-5004 World Affairs Council

www.wacphila.org/travel; & Oman Dubai Abu Dhabi, One Penn Center [email protected] 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1055 Philadelphia, PA 19103