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1 Abu Dhabi

2 VisitAbuDhabi.ae Cosmopolitan and cultured, exotic and adventurous, Abu Dhabi has emerged as one of the world s most exciting tourism destinations. Whether you re looking for a cultural experience, adrenaline induced adventure or a taste of indulgent luxury Abu Dhabi has it all The largest of the seven emirates that comprise the UAE, Abu Dhabi is certainly one-of-a-kind; with over 400 kilometres of pristine coastline and beaches, tranquil oases, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, modern cityscapes, mountains and deserts. Tour former palaces, forts, one of the world s largest mosques and visit the ancient Camel Souq in Al Ain. Stay in breathtaking luxury in beachfront, city and desert resorts or experience magical nights in a traditional Bedouin desert camp. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has in just ten years established itself as the World s Leading Airline*. Set up by Royal (Amiri) Decree in July 2003, Etihad commenced commercial operations in November 2003, and has gone on to become the fastest growing airline in the history of commercial aviation. Our pioneering spirit and traditions of hospitality, drawn from our home Abu Dhabi, have been harnessed to create contemporary living spaces in the air, and provide all guests with unparalleled comfort and service. Our goal is to transform how you see air travel and make each journey with Etihad a remarkable one. * 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 World Travel Awards RAS AL KHAIMAH UMM AL QUWAIN FUJAIRAH SHARJAH AJMAN UNITED ARAB EMIRATES OASIS AL AIN SULTANATE OF OMAN ON THE COVER Emirates Palace and Jumeirah at Etihad Towers where traditional and modern architecture meet. Image courtesy of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Arabia beckons visitors to gaze on ancient treasures, explore wild wadis and endless desert, discover an underwater world, soak up sunshine, relax on long white beaches and shop in ancient souks and modern shopping malls. WILDLIFE SAFARI has assisted travellers to discover the thrill of majestic Africa, the allure of exotic Indian Ocean islands and the joy of incredible India for over forty years. We are constantly searching for exciting destinations for our guests and have expanded our portfolio to include Arabia with its traditional charm but with a modern twist. We have personally selected the finest city, beach and desert hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi. Create your own holiday or stopover from our selection of hotels and private journeys. You can add a safari in Eastern or Southern Africa, a stay in another emirate, the Sultanate of Oman or an island escape to Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Our team of destination experts will work closely with you to recommend the perfect property or private journey to discover the secrets of Arabia. WILDLIFE SAFARI specialises in luxury private journeys and sojourns so speak to one of our experts to arrange your Abu Dhabi holiday. Steeped in the ancient culture and heritage of Arabia, Abu Dhabi brings together old world tradition with cosmopolitan sophistication. The capital city of the United Arab Emirates and also the largest of the seven emirates Abu Dhabi was founded on trading, pearls and dates. These days the trade is in oil and finance with Abu Dhabi emerging from a humble desert settlement to a modern gleaming city. With a measured and considered approach to development yet with the aim to rival any of the emirates, Abu Dhabi offers outstanding promise and over the next years. Watch in awe at the opening of Saadiyat Island s Cultural District, home to the world s single largest concentration of institutions including the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum and luxury hotels along with the continued development on Yas Island with its Formula 1 Circuit, Ferrari World, Yas Waterworld and Yas Mall. Abu Dhabi offers something for everyone. With year round sunshine, a vast desert interior, rugged mountains, lush green oasis, miles of untouched coastline, over 200 coastal islands, modern shopping malls alongside traditional souks, outstanding luxury hotels and resorts and superb leisure and recreational facilities Abu Dhabi can offer cultural experiences, adventure holidays, relaxing escapes and stopover sojourns. TRAVEL IN STYLE Wildlife Safari includes PRIVATE vehicle transfers to your hotel or resort. A PRIVATE transfer eliminates lengthy shuttle bus transfers, where often other passengers are dropped off at various hotels on the way to your hotel. Wildlife Safari can also arrange private vehicle transfers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi or return. ACCOMMODATION The hotels featured are entry level rooms unless otherwise stated. If you desire extra space and luxury please ask for a higher room category. Most hotels in Abu Dhabi have a Club or Executive floor where you can enjoy additional benefits including complimentary breakfast on the Club floor, refreshments and cocktails in the lounge at an additional supplement. HOTELS & RESORTS Wildlife Safari has access to all luxury hotels and resorts in Abu Dhabi. Should you require accommodation at a particular hotel not featured in our brochure please call. SPECIAL OFFERS Many of the hotels featured contact Wildlife Safari with promotional offers. We regularly receive Stay & Pay offers and a variety of exclusive offers so please contact Wildlife Safari or confirm with your travel agent to ensure you have the best price at the hotel of your choice. 2 3

3 SOJOURN 4 DAYS The Abu Dhabi Sojourn offers travellers a taste of Abu Dhabi and is the simplest way to discover the largest Emirate in the United Arab Emirates. SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, QARYAT AL BERI EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL & SPA ST REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND EMIRATES PALACE JUMEIRAH AT ETIHAD TOWERS Depart this morning on your private sightseeing city tour taking in the main attractions in air conditioned comfort. You will be fascinated by the city s unique blend of East and West, ancient and modern when you visit the impressive Grand Mosque, the Corniche and the Heritage Village, an open air museum. Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri from per person Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara from per person Fairmont Bab Al Bahr from per person Jumeirah at Etihad Towers from per person Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri from per person St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort from per person Emirates Palace from per person Overlooking the strait that separates Abu Dhabi Island from the mainland and directly across the water from the majestic Sheik Zayed Grand Mosque is the Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri and Traders Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri. Situated between the bridges the resort complex with its long private beach, souk, restaurants, signature CHI spa also has a traditional abra to take you along the waterways that connects the two hotels. The Fairmont Bab Al Bahr hotel conveniently sits at the mainland gateway to Abu Dhabi city overlooking a pristine beach. With stunning contemporary architecture and a sleek interior design, Fairmont Bab Al Bahr offers 369 rooms and suites all furnished to the highest standard with rich materials such as marble and walnut wood. The location of the hotel is superb with easy access to the city centre attractions, golf courses and Abu Dhabi International Airport. An urban sanctuary in the heart of the capital the hotel is idyllically set among Abu Dhabi s eastern mangroves forest and meandering creeks. A five storey hotel with an Asia meets Arabia design with glittering mosaics, timber trellises, 18 carat gold leaf wall and domed ceiling insets and arched windows. Simple sophistication with stylish, spacious rooms and suites with views over the city or across the mangroves. On a beautiful natural island just 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport overlooking the Arabian Gulf on a pristine white beach is the St Regis Saadiyat Island. With its Mediterranean style architecture and contemporary interiors all rooms and suites have private balconies with views of the sea or the adjoining Gary Player designed golf course. The truly palatial Emirates Palace sits amongst lush landscaped gardens on a long private beach. Built in the style of a majestic palace the opulent Emirates Palace has just under 400 rooms, clad in pink granite and lavishly adorned with domes of gold and silver leaf with nearly 1000 Swarovski crystal chandeliers throughout. The strikingly modern Etihad Towers five tower complex is located in the exclusive Ras Al Akhadar area with Jumeirah at Etihad Towers located within one of the five gleaming high rises. Offering breathtaking panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, the Corniche and the city skyline the hotel is refined elegance with bespoke touches from agate lined elevators and a lobby ceiling inlaid with Czech crystals. After breakfast depart on your full day private tour to Al Ain. A charming desert oasis for thousands of years Al Ain was an important caravan stop on the ancient trade routes across Arabia. Today Al Ain is the Garden City, known for its sprawling date palm park and is the second largest city in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. 3 nights accommodation twin share All private sightseeing tours Return private airport to hotel transfers All entrance fees, government taxes & associated charges Prices based on low season Abu Dhabi Sojourn departs any day except Thursday Return private vehicle transfers from Dubai can also be arranged. Please ask for details. offers a wide range of hotels and resorts situated throughout the city. Wildlife Safari can tailor make an Abu Dhabi stay to suit your requirements with a choice of private sightseeing excursions. With our Abu Dhabi Sojourn you may add extra nights, upgrade to a higher room category or request a single supplement. 4 5

4 EMIRATES IN STYLE 8 DAYS Emirates in Style is a custom designed private journey combining cosmopolitan and modern bustling Dubai with the palm tree lined boulevards of the city of Abu Dhabi. In addition travel to the lesser known emirates of Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah close to the border of Oman. A delightful journey which highlights the contrast of the cultural and the modern faces of the United Arab Emirates. Depart this morning on a half day private tour to view the transformation of this urban city. Continue to the imposing landmark of Sheik Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nayan mosque one of the world s most impressive mosques, the Travel by private car to Dubai and your traditional Arabian style hotel located in Down Town with impressive views of Burj Khalifa. Remainder of day at leisure. THE PALACE DOWNTOWN Depart this morning on a full day private Dubai Today tour commencing at the world s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, continuing to Dubai Marina, The Palm Jumeirah, the world s largest man made island for an indulgent high tea at the iconic Burj Al Arab. THE PALACE DOWNTOWN DAY 5 Morning at leisure. Late afternoon you will be collected for your desert safari adventure across the sand dunes. Enjoy a barbeque dinner in a traditional Bedouin desert camp. THE PALACE DOWNTOWN Depart this morning on your private tour across six emirates to Sharjah renowned for its Blue Souk and traditionally restored houses, to Ajman the smallest emirate and driving north to Umm al Quwain. Continue to Ras Al Khaimah in the northern part before travelling to Fujairah. Return to your hotel. THE PALACE DOWNTOWN DAY 7 Day to leisure to explore Dubai, enjoy the amenities at your hotel or shop at one of the many world class shopping malls. The iconic Dubai Mall is within walking distance of your hotel. THE PALACE DOWNTOWN DAY 8 Emirates in Style from $ per person 7 nights accommodation twin share Private Desert Safari excursion in Dubai Private full day Modern Dubai Tour with high tea at Burj Al Arab Private full day tour of Ajman & Sharjah Transportation in private air conditioned vehicle Emirates in Style departs any day except Thursday DESERT ISLANDS RESORT & SPA SOJOURN 3 DAYS Stay longer and extend your Emirates in Style private journey with a three day sojourn to Desert Islands Resort & Spa. One of Arabia s best kept secrets, the exotic island of Sir Bani Yas offers an amazing nature experience with a unique collection of indigenous and exotic wildlife and there are three resorts on the private island. Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara is the main hotel from $ includes two nights accommodation twin share in a deluxe garden view room, breakfast daily, return private vehicle transfers from Abu Dhabi to Jebel Al Dhanna and return resort boat transfers to Sir Bani Yas Island. UNDER ARABIAN STARS 8 DAYS Travel the old frankincense trade route of Arabia on this private journey combining city, desert and the sea. Commence your journey in Abu Dhabi to experience the many delights of a modern city before heading to Liwa and an Arabic desert fortress in the expanse of desert. Continue by road to Jebel Al Dhanna and travel by boat for a short trip to your private island nature reserve for a very unique experience. Arabian hospitality begins on arrival where you will be warmly welcomed and transferred by private car from SHANGRI LA HOTEL QARYAT AL BERI Depart after breakfast on your private guided tour of Abu Dhabi. Visit the majestic Grand Mosque, the SHANGRI LA HOTEL QARYAT AL BERI This morning depart for Liwa and your desert adventure. The ultimate getaway in the desert your luxurious resort offers an unforgettable desert and cultural experience. QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT + 5 Located near the legendary Liwa Desert, in the Rub Al Khali known as the Empty Quarter famously traversed in the 1940s by Sir Wilfred Thesiger is the Arabian style fortress. Your resort offers a range of desert excursions and cultural activities. QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT SIR BANI YAS Depart by private car and travel to your next stop, a private island sanctuary just off Abu Dhabi s coast. Take a short resort boat ride from Jebel Al Dhanna to the island of Sir Bani Yas and transfer to your resort. DESERT ISLANDS RESORT & SPA DAY 7 SIR BANI YAS The nature sanctuary on Sir Bani Yas was established over twenty years ago and the private island offers a unique collection of indigenous and exotic wildlife. Spend your day enjoying the facilities of your resort or participate in one of the many optional activities. DESERT ISLANDS RESORT & SPA DAY 8 DEPARTURE Under Arabian Stars from $ per person 7 nights accommodation twin share Transfers in private air conditioned vehicle Return boat transfer from Jebel Al Dhanna to Sir Bani Yas Island. Under Arabian Stars departs any day except Thursday Additional nights in Abu Dhabi or Dubai are available on request. Fly by jet transfer from Desert Islands Resort & Spa to Al Bateen Airport. Option is available on select days at an additional charge. PEARLS OF 6 DAYS Steeped in the ancient culture and heritage of Arabia, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi brings together old world tradition with cosmopolitan sophistication. Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and also the largest of the seven emirates was founded on pearls, trading and dates. These days the trade is in oil and finances and Abu Dhabi has emerged from a humble desert settlement to a modern urban city. EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL & SPA Depart after breakfast on your private tour guided tour of Abu Dhabi. Visit the majestic Grand Mosque, the EASTERN MANGROVES HOTEL & SPA This morning depart for Liwa and your desert adventure. The ultimate getaway in the desert, your luxurious resort offers an unforgettable desert and cultural experience. QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT Located in Liwa, the gateway to Rub al Khali (Empty Quarter) famously traversed in the 1940s by Sri Wilfred Thesiger, your luxury resort offers a range of desert excursions and cultural activities. QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT DAY 5 At leisure at Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort to enjoy the optional activities of your desert oasis. QASR AL SARAB DESERT RESORT DEPARTURE Pearls of Abu Dhabi from $ per person 2 nights twin share accommodation at Eastern Mangroves Hotel & Spa by Anantara 3 nights twin share accommodation at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara Breakfast daily Transportation in private air conditioned vehicle Pearls of Abu Dhabi departs any day except Thursday Private helicopter transfers to Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort can be arranged at additional cost. On your drive from Abu Dhabi to Liwa stop at the Emirates National Auto Museum to admire an astonishing car collection belonging to H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan. The collection houses a vast array of cars and other types of vehicles including a range of Mercedes in every colour of the rainbow. 6 7

5 FAST FACTS TERMS & CONDITIONS CLIMATE Abu Dhabi is a year round destination with sunny skies, minimal rainfall and warm to hot weather for most of the year. The best time to visit Abu Dhabi is between October and May, when the temperatures are more comfortable. June to September can be very warm however all hotels, shopping malls and most tourist attractions are fully air conditioned. VISA Australian passport holders require a passport valid for more than six months from date of arrival. A single entry tourist visa is issued on arrival to all visitors. ARRIVAL On arrival you will be met by our meet and greet representative with private transfer to your hotel/resort. CURRENCY Arab Emirates Dirham. You can change money at a bank, the airport or your hotel. Major credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and shopping malls. ATM s are located at banks, the airport and shopping malls. LANGUAGE The official language is Arabic however English is widely spoken. Due to the cosmopolitan expatriate population many languages are spoken including Urdu, Hindi, Filipino and Farsi. WHAT TO WEAR Lightweight summer clothing is suitable all year round but a sweater or jacket may be required for cool winter nights. Compared to other destinations in this region, Abu Dhabi has a relaxed dress code. Care should be taken not to offend by wearing clothing which may be considered inappropriate or revealing. By the pool or on the beach swimwear is perfectly acceptable. ELECTRICITY 220/240 volts. The socket type is the same as the three point British plug. ALCOHOL Alcohol is available in major hotel restaurants and bars however not outside of hotels. RAMADAN Ramadan is the holy month in which Muslims will commemorate the revelation of the Holy Koran. This is a month of fasting when Muslims abstain from eating, drinking or smoking during daylight hours. Non-Muslims should observe these religious customs when in public view. 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