PRID E Y ENGAGEMENT LEGAC 2015 UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME FROM HOPE TO ACTION THROUGH KNOWLEDGE
PRIDE ENGAGEMENT LEGACY UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME The University of the Western Cape (UWC) introduces its Alumni Travel Programme in 2015. The programme will offer week-long, intensive experiences of sought-after destinations around the world, in the company of members of the UWC Executive, academics and alumni. These travel programmes will nurture your zest for learning while you develop new friendships and networks. DISCOVER THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH UWC Join us as we take flight to the City of Gold, the exquisite destination of Dubai, renowned for its excellent golf courses, skyscrapers, beautiful desert safaris and so much more. Located on the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula, Dubai has emerged as a business hub of the Gulf region. With revenues increasingly coming from tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services, Dubai has attracted world attention through many innovative construction projects and sports events. The city has become famous for its high-rise buildings - in particular, the Burj Khalifa, the world s tallest building. Join the Rector and Vice-Chancellor, members of the Executive team, academics and the UWC Alumni Office for an experience of a lifetime, meeting UWC alumni and exploring the city by day and night. VISIT THE FAMED MALLS OF DUBAI, RIDE CAMELS IN THE DESERT, BE AMAZED BY THE PALM JUMEIRAH AND THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF THE BURJ KHALIFA, PLAY GOLF ON THE FAMOUS DUBAI GOLF CREEK, MEET UWC ALUMNI AND NETWORK WITH BUSINESS LEADERS IN DUBAI. For bookings, or more information about the UWC Alumni Travel Programme, visit us online at www.uwc.ac.za/alumni/alumniprogrammes/alumnitravel or call 021 959 2143. UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME
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UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL TOUR TO UNITED ARAB EMIRATES ITINERARY: 7 DECEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2015 Day 1, Monday, 7 December 2015 12h30 Bon Voyage lunch at UWC - Bring all you travel documentation in order for the travel agent to check that all your details are correct - Cultural briefing 15h00 Check in at Cape Town International Airport - There will be a shuttle from UWC to Cape Town International Airport 18h10 Departure from Cape Town International Airport Day 2, Tuesday, 8 December 2015 05h45 Arrival at Dubai International 06h00 Meet and assist with immigration 08h00 Early check in at hotel 08h00 10h00 Breakfast at hotel 10h00 12h00 Morning of leisure 12h00 17h00 Dubai shopping tour - Karama Market and Al Fahidi Street (also known as Electronics Street) - Stops at shopping malls like Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates and BurJuman - Dubai gold souk 20h00 Welcome dinner
PRIDE ENGAGEMENT LEGACY ITINERARY: 7 DECEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2015 Day 3, Wednesday, 9 December 2015 08h00 10h00 Breakfast at hotel 11h00 17h00 Dubai city tour - Tour of the Palm Jumeirah with a photo stop outside Atlantis - Photo stop outside Burj Al Arab - Jumeirah Mosque - Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort - Photos at Dubai Creek - Cross the Creek in a local abra water taxi - Hustle and bustle of the gold and spice souks 18h00 Transfer from hotel to dhow cruise vessel 19h00 Board dhow cruise vessel 20h00 Dinner on the cruise Dubai Creek dhow cruise with 5 star catering - Lavish buffet dinner and refreshments will be served - Wonderful atmosphere of Dubai by night - Fantastic ambience on board - Refreshing vibrant cruise of the Dubai Creek - Take photos of the surrounding scenery Day 4, Thursday, 10 December 2015 08h00 10h00 Breakfast at hotel 10h00 Shopping at malls - Ibn Battuta Mall and Festival Centre OR 10h00 Play golf at Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club Golf Estate - Green fees - Shared cart - Range balls 19h30 UWC UAE Alumni Chapter Gala Dinner - Hosted by the UWC UAE Alumni Chapter - Meet UWC alumni in the region UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME
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ITINERARY: 7 DECEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2015 Day 5, Friday, 11 December 2015 08h00 10h00 Breakfast at hotel 11h00 17h00 A Top of the World Tour - Dubai Dancing Fountain & Dubai Mall - Burj Khalifa - Visit the 124th floor of the tallest building in the world - Burj Al Arab with afternoon tea 19h00 Dinner at the Al Dawaar at the Hyatt Regency Hotel - On the 25th floor of the huge Hyatt Regency, Dubai s only revolving restaurant offers stunning city views complemented by an upmarket international buffet. Day 6, Saturday, 12 December 2015 07h00 8h00 Breakfast at hotel 08h00 Check out of hotel 09h00 Depart from hotel to Abu Dhabi 11h00 Visit New York University - Tour led by Francis Fourie UWC alumnus 13h00 Lunch at Shakespeare & Co, Saadiyat 15h00 Overnight desert safari - Dune bashing en route to desert campsite - Sumptuous BBQ dinner and shisha - Belly dancer, camel ride, henna painting, falconry and more
ITINERARY: 7 DECEMBER TO 14 DECEMBER 2015 Day 7, Sunday, 13 December 2015 07h00 09h00 Breakfast at sunrise on the desert safari 10h00 Depart from campsite to Al Ain City tour - Museum visit - Camel market - Jebel Hafeet - Hill Gardens, archaeological sites and excavation site of an ancient tomb 13h00 Lunch in Al Ain 17h00 Depart from Abu Dhabi to Dubai 18h00 Check into hotel 19h30 Transfer for dinner 20h00 Farewell Dinner Day 8, Monday, 14 December 2015 04h30 Check out of hotel 05h00 Transfer to Dubai International 08h40 Depart from Dubai International 16h35 Arrive at Cape Town International
PRIDE ENGAGEMENT LEGACY BOOK NOW! To book and join us on this trip, please complete the booking form at: www.uwc.ac.za/alumni/alumniprogrammes/alumnitravel. To learn more about our UWC Alumni Travel Programmes, please email alumni@uwc.ac.za or visit our website at: www.uwc.ac.za/alumni/alumniprogrammes/alumnitravel. You can also call the Alumni Relations Office at Tel: +27 21 959 2143. COST R45 000 per person All flights are based on Economy Class via Emirates Airline Accommodation: 5 Star Hotel, Dubai Extra excursions are at your own expense Transport as specified The package only includes meals as specified Alcohol is for your own account unless specified This itinerary is subject to change COST EXCLUDES Golf shoes (average R420) Golf clubs (average R1 000) Lunch at the golf course (R430) Alcoholic beverages (average beer pint between R89 - R124) Lunches not included in travel package (average budget lunch between R52 - R142) Transport other than specified (average 3km taxi ride in Dubai between R29.25 - R42.51) Sim cards R164 at airport TRAVEL LEADERS Prof Tyrone Pretorius Ms Patricia Lawrence Ms Samantha Castle Ms Ingrid Fourie Prof Kobus Visser Rector and Vice-Chancellor Pro Vice-Chancellor Alumni Relations Manager Donor Relations Manager Dean of Economic and Management Sciences UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME
PRIDE ENGAGEMENT LEGACY Alumni Relations Office Department of Institutional Advancement, University of the Western Cape, Office No. 41, Nursing Building, Robert Sobukwe Road Tel: +27 21 959 2143 Fax: +27 21 959 9791 Email: alumni@uwc.ac.za www.uwc.ac.za www.facebook.com/uwcalumni twitter.com/uwconline