2020 ARABIAN PENINSULA WELCOME TO THE ARABIAN PENINSULA Let GO Holidays show you everything the Arabian Peninsula has to offer. Fast paced and cosmopolitan, the Arabian Peninsula is the perfect mix of adventure and culture. Hunt through local souks for hidden gems, discover towering sand dunes as far as the eye can see and admire beautiful, ornate mosques. The Arabian Peninsula will surely seduce your senses. GO Holidays are experts at creating holidays to suit a wide variety of tastes and budgets. Whatever your needs, you can trust our dedicated travel professionals to organise your dream holiday. Front cover image: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Image this page: Desert Safari, Abu Dhabi See the view from Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world CONTENTS Navigating This Brochure 7 Travel Tips 9 Experiences You’ll Love 10 DUBAI 14 Deira, Bur Dubai & Dubai Creek 20 Downtown Dubai & Sheikh Zayed Road 24 Souq Waqif, Doha Mall of the Emirates 27 The Palm & Surrounds 28 Dubai Desert Experiences 37 ABU DHABI 38 DOHA 46 Accommodation Index 50 Booking Conditions 51 Burj Al Arab, Dubai Valid 1 November 2019 – 31 October 2020 3 In Dubai, enjoy the rare indulgence of a private beach that offers an exclusive invitation to relax on the pristine sands or book an afternoon at one of the city’s all-inclusive beach clubs LET GO HOLIDAYS HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 GOLD COAST, BRISBANE NEW SOUTH NORTHERN QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND ARABIAN BALI CANADA CENTRAL & COOK ISLANDS FIJI GREECE INCLUDING LOMBOK, GILI ISLANDS TURKEY • CROATIA & SUNSHINE COAST & NUSA LEMBONGAN INCLUDING FRASER COAST WALES TERRITORY ISLANDS & RAIL HOLIDAYS PENINSULA & ALASKA NORTHERN EUROPE INCLUDING CANBERRA, NORFOLK ISLAND & LORD HOWE ISLAND WHITSUNDAYS INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 SOUTH TASMANIA TROPICAL NORTH VICTORIA WESTERN HAWAI‘I HONG KONG INDIAN OCEAN ITALY JAPAN NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ISLANDS INCLUDING MALDIVES, MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES & SRI LANKA FRANCE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL • MALTA INCLUDING SAMOA, TAHITI, VANUATU, AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA & CHINA TONGA, NIUE & NEW CALEDONIA INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND INCLUDING BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY 2020 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 CRUISE ALASKA CRUISE EUROPE CRUISE PACIFIC EXOTIC CRUISING SINGAPORE SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND UK & IRELAND USA VIETNAM, LAOS & MALAYSIA & CAMBODIA CRUISE COLLECTION 4 WHY CHOOSE GO HOLIDAYS 1. GO Holidays has over 40 years’ experience designing travel for New Zealand travellers 2. Our comprehensive range of innovative travel experiences are based on our own experiences 3. We work with a wide range of preferred travel agent partners across New Zealand 4. GO Holidays offers fantastic prices, a diverse range of holiday destinations, wide product choice and unmatched service 5. All our products have been tried and tested by us or our trusted overseas partners for your peace of mind GO ASSIST HELP DESK We know your holiday experience doesn’t end until you are safely home. That’s why our GO Assist Help Desk is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, should you require assistance during your holiday. TAILOR MADE HOLIDAYS Whether it’s driving along the Amalfi coastline, seeing the majestic Northern Lights or exploring Australia’s Red Centre, our team of travel experts can design a custom made itinerary just for you! 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LET GO HOLIDAYS HELP YOU CHOOSE YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 GOLD COAST, BRISBANE NEW SOUTH NORTHERN QUEENSLAND QUEENSLAND ARABIAN BALI CANADA CENTRAL & COOK ISLANDS FIJI GREECE INCLUDING LOMBOK, GILI ISLANDS TURKEY • CROATIA & SUNSHINE COAST & NUSA LEMBONGAN INCLUDING FRASER COAST WALES TERRITORY ISLANDS & RAIL HOLIDAYS PENINSULA & ALASKA NORTHERN EUROPE INCLUDING CANBERRA, NORFOLK ISLAND & LORD HOWE ISLAND WHITSUNDAYS INCLUDING SOUTHERN GREAT BARRIER REEF 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 2020 - 2021 SOUTH TASMANIA TROPICAL NORTH VICTORIA WESTERN HAWAI‘I HONG KONG INDIAN OCEAN ITALY JAPAN NEW ZEALAND PACIFIC ISLANDS INCLUDING MALDIVES, MAURITIUS, SEYCHELLES & SRI LANKA FRANCE • SPAIN • PORTUGAL • MALTA INCLUDING SAMOA, TAHITI, VANUATU, AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA & CHINA TONGA, NIUE & NEW CALEDONIA INCLUDING OUTBACK QUEENSLAND INCLUDING BROOME & THE KIMBERLEY 2020 2020 2019 - 2020 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 2020 - 2021 2020 2020- 2021 2020 - 2021 CRUISE ALASKA CRUISE EUROPE CRUISE PACIFIC EXOTIC CRUISING SINGAPORE SOUTH AMERICA THAILAND UK & IRELAND USA VIETNAM, LAOS & MALAYSIA & CAMBODIA CRUISE COLLECTION 5 See the iconic Pigeon Towers and ornate Mosque at Qatar’s Katara Culture Village Experience the 2000 year old tradition of Falconry in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert 6 NAVIGATING THIS BROCHURE The following symbols should be used as a guide to assist in choosing the accommodation or touring option that best suits your needs. Our Destination Specialists have negotiated a range of special offers including free meals, room upgrades and more. Look for the following symbols on individual property listings and ask your travel agent for full details of the offer available. Bonus Offer Honeymoon Offer A bonus offer is available at certain times of the A special bonus offer is available if you are year, e.g. free breakfast, food and beverage credit, celebrating your honeymoon. This may include spa treatment, late check-out, room upgrade sparkling wine, flowers, chocolate or fruit and more. platters, welcome drinks, romantic dinners or spa treatments. A minimum stay may be required and conditions vary. Advise your travel agent at the time of booking. SYMBOL GUIDE Look for this symbol to see some of our best selling products and experiences. Our customers love them and so will you! Properties offering free Wi-Fi access in common areas and rooms. Properties offering in-room disabled facilities. Properties offering family friendly facilities, which may include a kids club, kids eat free offer, family or interconnecting rooms and discounts off a second room. Properties that provide early check-in/check-out to cater for 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 our view, provide an exceptional standard of accommodation, facilities and service. - BOO OW K N LA T Open Dated – buy now book later tour options give the flexibility to pay for ‘must do’ tours Y E U R B B U R before you travel and book when you arrive. Just pick the day that suits you and call us up to E Y T A N L O K W - B O O 24 hours in advance to book. OUR RATINGS The accommodation ratings featured in this brochure ¿¿¿ Comfortable will provide a general indication of the standard of accommodation and may alter throughout the year ¿¿¿¿ Superior due to a change of circumstance. These are our views ¿¿¿¿¿ Deluxe and are not related to any other rating system. We recommend checking with your travel agent to find the ¯ Half rating accommodation that best suits your needs and budget. Dubai Marina 7 See a spectacular performance of water, music and light at Dubai Fountain, the world’s tallest performing fountain Iran PERSIAN GULF • Dubai • Doha GULF OF OMAN QATAR • Abu Dhabi Saudi Arabia UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Oman 8 TRAVEL TIPS WHEN TO GO ELECTRICITY The climate of the Arabian Peninsula is characterised United Arab Emirates: 220V/50Hz by year round sunshine, pleasant, mild winters, very Qatar: 240V/50Hz hot, sunny summers and little rain. Visit between An adapter is required. November and March when the waters of the gulf are perfect for swimming, the days are sunny and the evenings cooler. Many festivals and sporting ETIQUETTE & TIPPING events are held over these months to coincide with Visitors to the Arabian Peninsula need to be the cooler temperatures. considerate of local customs and traditions, especially when visiting mosques or other significant The summer months from May to October are religious sites. Tipping is appreciated but isn’t the hottest with average temperatures in the high- compulsory. Most restaurants add a service charge 30s to mid-40s and increased humidity. During this to their bill, in which case a tip is unnecessary. time, discounted accommodation is often available, and it is when the many indoor attractions come RAMADAN to the fore making the Arabian Peninsula a year The holy month of Ramadan is the most spiritual round destination. period for Muslims and is dedicated to fasting, worship and spiritual reflection. Ramadan is VISAS & PASSPORTS observed throughout the Arabian Peninsula and we A valid passport is required with at least six months recommend you make yourself aware of how it may validity beyond the intended stay. No advance visa is affect your travel plans. required for entry into the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. New Zealand passport holders can apply for The dates for Ramadan follow the Islamic lunar a 30 day visa upon arrival in United Arab Emirates calendar and change each year. In 2020, Ramadan and Qatar. Travel advice is available from the New is from 24 April to 23 May. Daytime is often quieter, Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and business hours are generally shorter with restaurants INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Trade at safetravel.govt.nz. and cafés screened off or closed out of respect for those who are fasting.