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PRIDE • ENGAGEMENT • LEGACY

UWC ALUMNITRAVEL PROGRAMME

20152015F R O M H O P E T O A C T I O N T H R O U G H K N O W L E D G E

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.

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.

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.

UWC ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAMME

DISCOVER THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES WITH UWC


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 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


• 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

Day 3, Wednesday, 9 December 2015


• 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


• 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

- Fantastic ambience on board

- Refreshing vibrant cruise of the Dubai Creek

- Take photos of the surrounding scenery

Day 4, Thursday, 10 December 2015


• 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






Day 5, Friday, 11 December 2015


• 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


• 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

• 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


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

• 05h00 Transfer to Dubai International

• 08h40 Depart from Dubai International

• 16h35 Arrive at Cape Town International


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 [email protected] 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 Rector and Vice-Chancellor

Ms Patricia Lawrence Pro Vice-Chancellor

Ms Samantha Castle Alumni Relations Manager

Ms Ingrid Fourie Donor Relations Manager

Prof Kobus Visser Dean of Economic and Management Sciences

• 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 Rector and Vice-Chancellor

Ms Patricia Lawrence Pro Vice-Chancellor

Ms Samantha Castle Alumni Relations Manager

Ms Ingrid Fourie Donor Relations Manager

Prof Kobus Visser Dean of Economic and Management Sciences


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Alumni Relations OfficeDepartment 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: [email protected] • www.uwc.ac.za

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