Accompanying Persons

12-13 December 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Wednesday 12 December 2012
09.00 - 17.00 hours

With its outstanding and incomparable blend of antiquity with modernity, Abu Dhabi is a city of immense promise, reflected in the skyline of its business centre's skyscrapers which flank the signature Corniche and overlook the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf. These 21st century icons lie harmoniously alongside remarkable cultural landmarks with their traditionally authentic Arab and Islamic architecture.

No doubt, Abu Dhabi offers a very interesting accompanying persons' programme:

08.45 hours  Meet with guide at Beach Rotana Hotel
09.00 hours  Departure by minibus
09.30 hours  Visit Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan al-Nahyan Mosque
                   (Grand Mosque)
11.00 hours  Visit house/gallery of late Sheikh Zayed bin
                   Sultan al-Nahyan
12.30 hours  Lunch at the iconic Emirates Palace and visit
                   exhibition Saadyat Island
14.00 hours  Visit Heritage Village
15.00 hours  Coffee break
16.00 hours  Drive along Corniche Road and visit a fruit
                   and vegetable market
17.00 hours  Arrival at Beach Rotana Hotel

Your tour guide will be Hetty Post, a "dredger's wife", who moved to Dubai 4 years ago because of her husband's work. As a result, she enthusiastically decided that she wanted to work as a tour guide in the United Arab Emirates; she obtained her license and now accompanies groups, sharing her knowledge and love for the UAE.

Hetty will meet you at the Beach Rotana Hotel at 08.45 hours and the group leaves by minibus at 09.00 hours. You will be back at the hotel at 17.00 hours in time to join the reception.

The participation fee for this tour is € 75.00 (excl. VAT, if applicable). It includes transportation, lunch, coffee, entrance fees and guide. Registration can be made via the registration form.

Last update: 19 December 2012