Dubai... a city of contrasts -
Sample some of the other delights that Dubai has to offer!
If you're looking for a way to immerse yourself in a amazing rugby tour in a special destination where you can also indulge your love of duty free shopping, luxury hotels, fine dining, world-class golf and state-of-the-art spas, Dubai is for you. Add to this a fascinating Middle Eastern heritage to explore, and a range of exciting activities, and you have a destination with just about everything. With year-round sunshine and miles of lovely beaches, Dubai is THE new destination, waiting to be discovered - and you'll discover it in style with CNCF Rugby Tours!!!
If you need a break from all that rugby...
In the city, take a tour to discover Dubai's spectacular landmarks. Cruise the creek in a traditional wooden dhow, either in the sunshine or by moonlight. Out of town, hit the sand dunes on a 4-wheel drive adventure, journeying to a Bedouin-style camp where you'll enjoy a traditional Arab feast with entertainment from a belly dancer.
Explore the narrow lanes of 'Old Dubai' in the Bastakiya district and view the works of local potters and weavers at Heritage Village. The restored 400-year-old architecture of Hatta mountain village is a fascinating sight, as is the residence of the former Sheikh. Visit the Jumeirah Mosque, and in Dubai's oldest building, Al Fahidi Fort, wander around Dubai National Museum.
No-expense-spared courses designed by world-famous golfers, golf buggies with global-positioning systems - in Dubai, it's all par for the course.
If pure indulgence is your thing, then Dubai is the right place...
In those fabulous Dubai hotels, you'll find some of the world's best restaurants where world-class chefs have been wooed over to bring their culinary magic. Dubai is also home to some startlingly beautiful spas. In plush surrounds, you'll enjoy the latest treatments at the hands of qualified experts.
Dubai is a great place for kids.
Many hotels have state-of-the-art sporting facilities and well-organised kids' clubs. Lots of properties are on Jumeirah Beach with its calm, shallow, warm waters (most hotels that aren't on the beach have shuttles to it). Cool off at the fantastic Wild Wadi water park with its 23 adrenalin-pumping rides.
Like to live life to the max?
How about riding a camel, or driving over sand dunes? You can try 'wadi bashing', take a 4-wheel drive into the dry riverbeds that snake down from the mountains, and how about sand skiing down those dunes? You can even go 'real' skiing in the new snow dome. And don't forget the fabulous water sports.
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If you want to register an interest in the 2008 tour please contact us on info@cncf-rugbytours.com or call 08450 559267 (local rate)
Photographs provided courtesy of Government of Dubai, Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing