Haydock Park

Dubai Holiday
Tue 25th Mar 08 - 0:00

RACING HOLIDAY TO 2008 DUBAI WORLD CUP

ORGANISED BY PAUL CLARKSON SPORTING PROMOTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH HAYDOCK PARK RACECOURSE

ITINERARY

The Dubai International Carnival which gets underway in January culminates in the world's richest race meeting on Saturday 29th March at the fabulous Nad Al Sheba racecourse when there will be an incredible US $31 million on offer.  The centrepiece of this fabulous days' racing will be the 13th running of The Dubai World Cup.  This 1¼-mile Group 1 race offers a total prize fund of US $6 million with US $3.6 million going to the winner. In addition to the racing, Dubai offers visitors top class international resort facilities as well as year round sunshine.  It is a place of fascinating contrasts with the city offering the perfect blend between the past and the present. The atmospheric old town, with its markets and alleyways, is contrasted with the ultra modern and cosmopolitan new town, which provides some of the best shopping on the planet.

Day 1: Tuesday 25th March 2008:
Manchester to Dubai   Depart Manchester 20.00 Arrive Dubai 06.50 (Wednesday)
Newcastle to Dubai (via Paris) Depart Newcastle  16.55 Arrive Dubai 08.45 (Wednesday)
London Heathrow to Dubai  Depart Heathrow  21.00 Arrive Dubai 07.50 (Wednesday)
Flights from Manchester and Heathrow are direct to Dubai with Emirates Airlines and Virgin respectively.  However flights to/from Newcastle are via Paris with Air France.

Day 2: Wednesday 26th March:
Transfer from Dubai Airport to the 4 star Avari Hotel (www.avari.com/avaridubai.htm) where we will be based for seven nights.  Ideally located in the heart of the city on the Deira side close to several major shopping malls and other major landmarks including the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club.  The remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 3: Thursday 27th March:
Day at Leisure.  However the following two optional excursions are available:
07.00 - 10.00 'Breakfast with the Stars' at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
18.30 – 24.00 'Arabian Nights Party' hosted by Sheikh Mohammed.

Day 4: Friday 28th March:
Morning at leisure.
13.00   – Leave hotel by coach for Nad Al Sheba racecourse and a tour of the Godolphin Gallery.  We will also be having a stable visit to the yard of one of Dubai's leading trainers.  Return to hotel by approx 18.00

Day 5: Saturday 29th March:
Morning at leisure. 
13.00  - Depart for racing at Nad Al Sheba and the Dubai World Cup.  Please note that admission to the racecourse is not included in the cost of the holiday.  Please find attached details of the two admission options which are available to you.

Day 6: Sunday 30th March:
Day free at leisure

Day 7: Monday 31st March:
A coach is available for the whole day to take us to various places of interest in and around Dubai. 

Day 8: Tuesday 1st April
Day free at leisure

Day 9: Wednesday 2nd April
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and go by coach to Dubai airport for your flight home.
Dubai to Manchester .  Depart Dubai 14.35 Arrive Manchester 19.05
Dubai to Newcastle (via Paris) Depart Dubai 11.40 Arrive Newcastle  20.45
Dubai to London Heathrow  Depart Dubai 09.30 Arrive Heathrow  13.50

THE COST OF THE HOLIDAY IS £999 PER PERSON.  Included in the price is:
• 7 nights Bed and Breakfast at the 4 star Avari Hotel
• Return Flights to/from Dubai from either Manchester, Newcastle or London Heathrow
• Return transfers between Dubai Airport and the hotel • Transfer to/from racecourse on World Cup Day
• Half day visit to a racing stable and Godolphin Gallery at Nad Al Sheba
• Full day sightseeing tour by coach 

Not Included in the price:
Comprehensive Travel Insurance -  this is available on request
Single Room Supplement
Admission to the International Village and any Hospitality Package at Nad Al Sheba on Dubai World Cup Day
Optional Excursions including 'Breakfast with the Stars' and Arabian Nights Party.
Deposit Requirement:
We require an initial non-refundable deposit of £200.00 per person. Balance is due 8 weeks before departure. 
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.  Please make your cheque payable to South Quay Travel and send to Paul Clarkson, The Paddocks, Strickens Lane, Barnacre, Garstang, Lancashire PR3 1UD.  Paul Clarkson Sporting Promotions and Haydock Park racecourse are acting as agents for South Quay Travel and Leisure, Atol No: 4619.
FLIGHT AND HOTEL UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PAUL TO DISCUSS YOUR
REQUIREMENTS AND FOR A QUOTATION.
If you have any questions about this trip then please ring Paul on 01995 605790 or 07802 764094

If the Dubai World Cup Race Meeting does not take place on Saturday 29th March 2008 for any reason then the trip will still go ahead as planned.

DUBAI TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
Please note that all the trips and excursions in Dubai are subject to alteration or change. There is limited availability for 'Breakfast with the Stars', 'The Arabian Nights Party' and the hospitality package at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse on Dubai World Cup Day.. Places cannot be guaranteed and an early booking will be essential.

BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS (Thursday 27th March) - Cost £25 per person
This takes place between 07.00 and 10.00 at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse. An entertaining morning combining the opportunity to watch the early morning workouts together with informal interviews with racing celebrities from across the globe who are involved in the World Cup. A buffet breakfast is also provided. 

ARABIAN NIGHTS PARTY (Thursday evening 27th March) - Cost on application
Hosted by Sheikh Mohammed in the desert, a lavish barbecue dinner is served in spectacular surroundings.

SATURDAY – DUBAI WORLD CUP
Two admission packages are available.  You are asked to select one of the following two options:-
International Village - Cost £30 per person
The heart of the social scene, the International Village is enhanced each year and is a great spot to soak up the exhilarating atmosphere of the Dubai World Cup.  Accessed by ticket only, the International Village incorporates a multitude of food and beverage outlets and also features the partizone, the bubble lounge, exhibition stands, the style arena, live entertainment and giant screens to view the racing.  Admission to the International Village includes complimentary official magazine and racecard on arrival.

Hospitality Package - Maktoum Terrace - Cost £100 per person
The Maktoum Grandstand is located in a prime position in front of the finish line. Maktoum Terrace seats are located on level 1 of the grandstand and have direct views of the winning post and parade ring.  The package is fully inclusive of the following:
 Full pre event documentation to include entrance tickets, race day guide and wallet
 Complimentary official magazines and racecards on arrival
 Reserved grandstand seat on the Maktoum Terrace
 Food and Beverage package by Jumeirah Hospitality:
Afternoon Tea
Substantial snack menu
Unlimited juices, non alcoholic sparkling drinks, soft drinks, coffee & tea
 Access to the International Village
 Access to the Paddock Lawns
 Entry into the Pick Seven competition

STABLE VISIT (Friday afternoon 28th March) - There is no charge for this visit
We will be visiting one of the leading trainers based at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse for a tour of their yard on the eve of the World Cup.

GODOLPHIN GALLERY (Friday afternoon 28th March) - There is no additional charge for this visit
Located at the racecourse it is home to the treasures captured by the Godolphin racing stable in their global campaign to race the finest thoroughbreds in the world.  On display is every major trophy won by Godolphin together with photographic memorabilia and interactive audio-visual presentations.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, VARIOUS EXCURSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHILST YOU ARE IN DUBAI.  THESE INCLUDE:- SHARJAH – AJMAN CITY TOUR; DHOW DINNER CRUISE; DESERT SAFARI; CRAB HUNTING; ABU DHABI CITY TOUR; AL AIN CITY TOUR; DUBAI RACING EXPERIENCE, ETC.  THESE CAN BE BOOKED EITHER BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE OR THROUGH THE HOTEL UPON ARRIVAL.