Experience Abu Dhabi!

Abu Dhabi offers a range of world class golf courses and Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) have selected the stunning Yas Links Golf Club to offer 20 delegates a complimentary world class golfing experience.

The World Routes Golf Tournament will take place on Saturday 29th September in this unique environment which is also the first links golf course in the Middle East Region. Green fees, club and shoe hire are all included and this exciting tournament will be followed by a complimentary lunch.

In addition to the golf our host, ADAC and their partners have kindly arranged for registered delegates to experience for themselves some of Abu Dhabi’s highlights in this year’s complimentary tours programme.

Tours include:

  • City Tour – A guided tour of Abu Dhabi which will provide an exciting mix of the past, the present and an exciting future beginning with a guided tour of the signature cultural and architectural statement, The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. At the next stop you will experience Abu Dhabi Heritage & Culture and see the many incredible gifts and items once belonging to HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Al Nahyan. The tour continues onto the Corniche, the waterside setting of the opulent Emirates Palace Hotel before travelling over the magnificent Sheikh Khalifa Bridge to Saadiyat Island, home to the future cultural district. Experience Abu Dhabi’s future and its iconic museums at the Manarat Al Saadiyat arts centre. The journey back to the hotels passes by Yas Island, home to Ferrari World, Yas Marina Circuit and the Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
  • Desert Experience – Enjoy an adventurous dune-bashing experience, which concludes with drinks and snacks on a beautiful sand dune watching the sun set and a falcon display. This exhilarating experience is one you will always remember because of the thrill of the ride and the subsequent yummy treats as the sun fades, away from the hustle and bustle of cosmopolitan living.
  • Yellow Boat Experience – Experience the thrill of ‘The Yellow Boats’ tour, the UAE’s first speedboat tour and a unique way to explore Abu Dhabi’s headline-grabbing new developments and stunning coastline. Offering guided tours of signature attractions such as the Corniche and Emirates Palace, it’s a front-row seat to some truly stunning views followed by a thrilling trip around the man-made Lulu Island.
  • Activity Day at Al Forsan– Al Forsan International Sports Resort is a world class sports and leisure destination, set in magnificently landscaped and lush surroundings close to various Abu Dhabi landmarks such as the Grand Mosque, Yas Island, F1 Circuit, ADNEC and Abu Dhabi International Airport. As part of the activity day, delegates will be split into 2 teams to participate in a range of sports and activities with prizes awarded at the end of the day. Facilities are available for delegates to shower and freshen up before lunch is served.
  • Ferrari World – Ferrari World Abu Dhabi delivers the thrill of some of the world’s most inventive rides, including the world’s fastest roller coaster, Formula Rossa, which reaches speeds of 240 km. Ferrari World also provides eye-catching surroundings, authentic aromas and distinctive sounds of Italy. ADAC are providing a one-day general pass for Ferrari World that will be available for use from Friday 28th September- Thursday 4th October at your own leisure.

In addition to the complimentary tours listed above you can also take part in the following for a small fee:

  • Kayaking in the Mangroves – Kayaking offers an opportunity to get away from the busy hustle of city life and explore the essential ecosystem of the Abu Dhabi Mangroves and discover the vast array of wildlife in this beautiful habitat. Kayaking tours are available with a professional guide for a minimum of 3 people per group.
  • Falcon Hospital Tour - A visit to the unique Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital will provide you with a deep insight into the traditional UAE heritage of falconry.
    Highlights include:
    Falcon flying display
  • Displays of special tools and equipment
  • A visit to the examination room where you will see the precious falcons undergoing treatments e.g. feather repair or “manicure and pedicure”
  • An opportunity to take photos with a majestic falcon sitting on your arm in the beautiful hospital garden

Places on these tours are strictly limited and bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Register today to ensure you don’t miss out! For a full list of and to book any of the tours please click here.

Richard Maslen

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