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Looking the part at Sheikh Sayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque – from left are Liz Graham, Marketing Executive – Etihad Airways, Lauren Penfold, Trade Promotion & Media Executive – Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority; Steve Labroski, Itravel; Claire Davies, Country Manager Australia, ABTA and Inez Fleming, Harvey World Travel Kotara.
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This 9.5 ton chandelier hangs from the World’s biggest dome in a Mosque. The chandelier was made in Germany and Austria, and features Swarovski crystal.
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Just about the entire group on the first Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority/Etihad Airways Mega Famil.
The group is pictured here adorned in their Abaya and Shale (women) and Dishdash (for those men wearing knee-length shorts). new.traveldaily.com.au Taken on Mar. 9th, 2010 at 16:24 |
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Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s Lauren Penfold, Bader Al Jabri (in the UAE), and Claire Davies.
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Sheikh Sayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Mosque from the tour coach.
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Some of the more than 1,000 outdoor pillars which help make up the Mosque.
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The 27km2 Saadiyat Island project – a huge residential, business, cultural and leisure development under construction 500 metres off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The project includes five museums and 29 hotels, and is expected to be fully operational in eight years.
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The Lourve Abu Dhabi – a joint project between the French and UAE Governments which will see art works exchanged between Paris’ Louvre and Abu Dhabi. Located on Saadiyat Island.
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The Maritime Museum located on Saadiyat Island.
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The Performing Arts Centre, which will feature a 2,000-seat Musical Theatre, an 1,800-seat Concert Hall, a 1,200 seat Opera House, a 900-seat Playhouse Theatre and a 400-seat Experimental Theatre. Located on Saadiyat Island.
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The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Museum, located on Saadiyat Island.
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One week old camels on show at the Camel Markets.
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Emily Heath, Flight Centre Burwood NSW; Diana Ha, Your Holidays and Rebecca Maizey, Creative Holidays with some camels.
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Inez Fleming, Harvey World Travel Mosman, Christine Wilson, Phil Hoffmann Travel Sterling, Sandra Cahill, Cox & Kings Australia and Eva Ritchies, Harvey World Travel Knox City pose with a herd of camels.
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Some of the locals eager to sell their stock.
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The town is famous for being the second largest in Abu Dhabi and because it’s the birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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An image of Abu Dhabi from the 1960’s, located in the Sultan Fort, Al Anin.
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Palm plantations and an ancient falaj system of irrigation.
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The entry to Al Ain Oasis near the heart of Al Ain.
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Sandra Cahill, Cox & Kings Aust; James Sorensen, Flight Centre Groups MEL; Lauren Penfold, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority; Norhan Youseff, Etihad Airways account manager; Steve Labroski, Itravel; David Burt, Flight Centre Bent St, SYD; Jane Rowley, World Travel and Emily Heath, Flight Centre Burwood.
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Enjoying a bit of free time in the pool at Desert Island Resort & Spa, from left are: Nicolle Smith, Corporate Travel Management; Lani Gleeson, Infinity Holidays; Diana Ha, Your Holidays; Melissa, Creative Holidays; Jane Rowley, World Travel Professionals and David Burt, Flight Centre Bent St Sydney.
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There are four cheetah on the island, including this female who is being treated for an injured leg.
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There’s even around 40 giraffe roaming the island.
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Just like in Africa, safari drives in the late afternoon in Abu Dhabi raise the chances of spotting some wild life for guests staying at resorts on Sir Bani Yas.
This group of travel agents and wholesalers taking part in the first Abu Dhabi mega famil spotted gazelle, peacock, oryx, hyena, cheetah and giraffe, during a special visit to the Royal Nature Reserve on the UAE island of Sir Bani Yas. Pictured on their afternoon game drive, from left front are: Kon Kavalaiks, Grecian Tours, guide Zireb; Melissa Masi, Creative Holidays and Lauren Penfold, ADTA. Back row: David Burt, Flight Centre; Liz Graham, Etihad Airways, Claire Davies, ADTA; Jane Rowley, World Travel Professionals; and Emily Heath, Flight Centre Burwood. new.traveldaily.com.au Taken on Mar. 12th, 2010 at 21:50 |
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Day 3 of Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s Mega Famil gave agents and wholesalers a chance to do some animal spotting while staying at Desert Islands Resort & Spa on Sir Bani Yas Island on game drives. Animals spotted roaming the 4,100 hectare Wildlife Park included the Arabian Oryx.
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A herd of Barbary Sheep has taken up residence on Sir Bani Yas Island, part of Sheikh Zayed’s vision to protect Arabia’s endangered wildlife.
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Guests at Desert Island Resorts & Spa can unwind after their activities (nature and wildlife drives, nature walks, mountain biking, archery, kayaking, snorkeling or enjoying the resort’s facilities) by lounging by the pool.
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Or guests can relax in the luxurious comforts of their hotel room, with options including a Pool Access Rooms, Deluxe Rooms (pictured) or Deluxe Club Rooms.
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The pool area of Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara, overlooking the desert.
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Some of the stunning architecture that makes up Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara.
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This group abandoned their 4WD vehicle (briefly) to pose for a group shot in the Empty Quarter.
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A deluxe room at Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara.
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Prue Baker-Finnegan, Jetset Toowoomba; Margaret Lang, MTA Travel, Qasr Al Sarab staff; Melanie Brown, WOW! Travel and Sherron McKie, Zeppelin Travel.
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Eager beavers! These guys were keen to capture an Arabian dawn to see the sun rise over the sand-dunes as part of the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority’s first ever Mega Famil. From left are: Natalie Cue, Qantas Holidays; Melissa Masi, Creative Holidays; David Burt, Flight Centre Bent St; Paul Egan, Explore Holidays and Rebecca Maizy, Creative Holidays.
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Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara is one of those mythical places in the world which has to be seen to be believed. The fortress-like resort rises from the sand-dunes about 240kms from Abu Dhabi (2.5hours) and is a visual feast for the eyes.
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The early morning sunrise in the Empty Quarter of Abu Dhabi (outside Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort) was worth the wait for those willing to catch the first glimpses of daybreak.
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Hands up if you love Abu Dhabi’s sand-dunes?!
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Itravel’s Steve Labroski with Etihad’s Norhan Youseff pose for this shot on the dunes outside Qasr Al Sarab Desort Resort, managed by Anantara.
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One of the dishes served at Al Waha Qasr Al Sarab for dinner was a Camel Tangine…. So, do behave Mr Camel!
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One of the activities guests staying at Qasr Al Sarab can participate in is a camel ride through the sand dunes. The ride lasts about an hour and includes a stop to stretch the legs and refresh one’s self. Other activities on offer include 4WD sand-duning and guided dawn walks. There are also planes to offer falconry classes and hot air ballooning.
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the Empty Quarter – literally in the middle of nowhere!
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Now whose a good camel?! Chantel Zakis, Flight Centre Carlton and Kim Allder, ETM Group pose with their ‘ship of the desert’ midway through the trip.
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That’s one tall Arabian! Blazenkia Cvorak, Adriatic Adventures Travel & Tours and Vicky Porter, Travelworld on King are pictured with Qasr Al Sarab’s front doorman, Talib.
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First stop on the Yas Marina Circuit Venue Tour is the North Entrance Gate where there’s a range of Yas Island Circuit memorabilia and accessories on sale.
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The largest stands on the circuit surround the sharpest bend on the track, with spectators able to view the longest straight section of track in F1 competition from here.
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The nerve centre of the Yas Marina Circuit – Race Control Tower.
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What a stunning group of famil participants!
Pictured here outside the Yas Hotel Abu Dhabi, from left, back row are Steve Labroski, Itravel; Paul Egan, Explore Holidays and David Burt, Flight Centre Bent St. Middle row: Rebecca Duthler, Australia Zoo Travel; Emily Heath, Flight Centre Burwood; Jane Rowley, World Travel Professionals; Melissa Masi, Creative Holidays; Natalie Cue, Qantas Holidays and Rebecca Maizey, Creative Holidays. new.traveldaily.com.au Taken on Mar. 13th, 2010 at 16:56 |
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The futuristic Yas Hotel, located alongside the Yas Marina Circuit race track in Abu Dhabi.
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Some of the smooth lines of the Yas Hotel in reception.
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Perched on the roof of the Yas Hotel is the Infinity pool.
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One of the Yas Hotel’s King Deluxe rooms.
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Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a visual smorgasboard, with every turn in the hotel presenting a different Arabian artifact.
The agents and wholesalers on the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Famil fell in love with the property the moment they arrived, with most agreeing they had never seen anything to rival the Qasr Al Sarab. Pictured here going a little bit tea-potty over the property are, back row from left: Lee Haase, Jetset Ballarat; Lani Gleeson, Infinity Holidays; Tayla Juchima, Flight Centre Geelong and Bianca Grof, Flight Centre Brighton. Front row: Katia Melhem, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Candice Holt, Travelscene Toorak. new.traveldaily.com.au Taken on Mar. 16th, 2010 at 12:15 |
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Holiday makers bound for the United Arab Emirates capital who may miss the chance to experience the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix first hand, can now taste the event following the launch of the Yas Marina Circuit Venue Tour.
The tour includes visits to the YMC’s largest grandstand, the state-of-the-art Race Control Centre, a birdseye view of the starting grid, finishing line and the victory dais. There’s also a stop at one of the F1 Team Villas and the chance to see the Pit Garages, along with a walk along some of the actual race track. Pictured here celebrating their win on the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Fam are a few of the lucky agents and wholesalers, along with ADTA’s country manager Claire Davies and trade promotion & media executive Lauren Penfold (centre), along with Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management tour coordinator Salua Daghay. new.traveldaily.com.au I Taken on Mar. 17th, 2010 at 13:43 |
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One of the sights when visiting the Media Centre at the Yas Marina Circuit is this date palm, made entirely of used F1 racing tyres.
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The largest indoor theme park in the world will open in Abu Dhabi this year, and this week participants in the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Famil had a chance to survey the site while it undergoes construction.
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is the very first foray into theme parks for the Italian racing car brand, and organisers believe it will pull massive crowds from all age groups to the UAE. Located on Yas Island, which is also home to the Formula 1 Yas Marina Circuit, this new attraction will serve up over 20 attractions, rides and shows for guests. Pictured at the construction site from left are: Ameer Ahmed, sales mgr Ferrari World Abu Dhabi (left) with a group of participants travelling on the first Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority Mega Famil. new.traveldaily.com.au Taken on Mar. 17th, 2010 at 22:15 |
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