RACING HOLIDAY TO 2008 DUBAI WORLD CUP

ORGANISED BY PAUL CLARKSON SPORTING PROMOTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH
VARIOUS RACECOURSES

ITINERARY

The Dubai International Carnival which gets underway in January
culminates in the world's richest race meeting on Saturday 29th March
at the fabulous Nad Al Sheba racecourse when there will be an
incredible US $31 million on offer. The centrepiece of this fabulous
days' racing will be the 13th running of The Dubai World Cup. This
1¼-mile Group 1 race offers a total prize fund of US $6 million with
US $3.6 million going to the winner. In addition to the racing, Dubai
offers visitors top class international resort facilities as well as
year round sunshine. It is a place of fascinating contrasts with the
city offering the perfect blend between the past and the present. The
atmospheric old town, with its markets and alleyways, is contrasted
with the ultra modern and cosmopolitan new town, which provides some
of the best shopping on the planet.

Day 1: Tuesday 25th March 2008: -
Manchester to Dubai Depart Manchester 20.00
Arrive Dubai 06.50 (Wednesday)
Newcastle to Dubai (via Paris) Depart Newcastle 16.55
Arrive Dubai 08.45 (Wednesday)
London Heathrow to Dubai Depart Heathrow 21.00
Arrive Dubai 07.50 (Wednesday)
Flights from Manchester and Heathrow are direct to Dubai with
Emirates Airlines and Virgin respectively. However flights to/from
Newcastle are via Paris with Air France.

Day 2: Wednesday 26th March:
Transfer from Dubai Airport to the 4 star Avari Hotel
(www.avari.com/avaridubai.htm) where we will be based for seven
nights. Ideally located in the heart of the city on the Deira side
close to several major shopping malls and other major landmarks
including the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club. The remainder of the
day at leisure.

Day 3: Thursday 27th March:
Day at Leisure. However the following two optional excursions are
available:
07.00 - 10.00 `Breakfast with the Stars' at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse
18.30 – 24.00 `Arabian Nights Party' hosted by Sheikh Mohammed.

Day 4: Friday 28th March:
Morning at leisure.
13.00 – Leave hotel by coach for Nad Al Sheba racecourse and a tour
of the Godolphin Gallery. We will also be having a stable visit to
the yard of one of Dubai's leading trainers. Return to hotel by
approx 18.00

Day 5: Saturday 29th March:
Morning at leisure.
13.00 - Depart for racing at Nad Al Sheba and the Dubai World Cup.
Please note that admission to the racecourse is not included in the
cost of the holiday. Please find attached details of the two
admission options which are available to you.

Day 6: Sunday 30th March:
Day free at leisure

Day 7: Monday 31st March:
A coach is available for the whole day to take us to various places
of interest in and around Dubai.

Day 8: Tuesday 1st April
Day free at leisure

Day 9: Wednesday 2nd April
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and go by coach to Dubai
airport for your flight home.
Dubai to Manchester . Depart Dubai 14.35 Arrive
Manchester 19.05
Dubai to Newcastle (via Paris) Depart Dubai 11.40 Arrive
Newcastle 20.45
Dubai to London Heathrow Depart Dubai 09.30
Arrive Heathrow 13.50

THE COST OF THE HOLIDAY IS £999 PER PERSON. Included in the price is:
• 7 nights Bed and Breakfast at the 4 star Avari Hotel
• Return Flights to/from Dubai from either Manchester,
Newcastle or London Heathrow
• Return transfers between Dubai Airport and the hotel •
Transfer to/from racecourse on World Cup Day
• Half day visit to a racing stable and Godolphin Gallery at
Nad Al Sheba
• Full day sightseeing tour by coach


Not Included in the price:
Comprehensive Travel Insurance - this is available on request
Single Room Supplement
Admission to the International Village and any Hospitality Package at
Nad Al Sheba on Dubai World Cup Day
Optional Excursions including `Breakfast with the Stars' and Arabian
Nights Party.
Deposit Requirement:
We require an initial non-refundable deposit of £200.00 per person.
Balance is due 8 weeks before departure.
Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served
basis. Please make your cheque payable to South Quay Travel and send
to Paul Clarkson, The Paddocks, Strickens Lane, Barnacre, Garstang,
Lancashire PR3 1UD. Paul Clarkson Sporting Promotions and the
participating racecourses are acting as agents for South Quay Travel
and Leisure, Atol No: 4619.
FLIGHT AND HOTEL UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT PAUL TO
DISCUSS YOUR
REQUIREMENTS AND FOR A QUOTATION.
If you have any questions about this trip then please ring Paul on
01995 605790 or 07802 764094

If the Dubai World Cup Race Meeting does not take place on Saturday
29th March 2008 for any reason then the trip will still go ahead as
planned.

DUBAI TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
Please note that all the trips and excursions in Dubai are subject to
alteration or change. There will be limited availability
for `Breakfast with the Stars', `The Arabian Nights Party' and the
hospitality package at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse although final details
and prices will not be confirmed by The Dubai Racing Club until
October. Places cannot be guaranteed and an early booking will be
essential.

BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS (Thursday 27th March)
This takes place between 07.00 and 10.00 at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.
An entertaining morning combining the opportunity to watch the early
morning workouts together with informal interviews with racing
celebrities from across the globe who are involved in the World Cup.
A buffet breakfast is also provided.

ARABIAN NIGHTS PARTY (Thursday evening 27th March)
Hosted by Sheikh Mohammed in the desert, a lavish barbecue dinner is
served in spectacular surroundings.

SATURDAY – DUBAI WORLD CUP
Two admission packages will be available:-

International Village
The heart of the social scene, the International Village is enhanced
each year and is a great spot to soak up the exhilarating atmosphere
of the Dubai World Cup. Accessed by ticket only, the International
Village incorporates a multitude of food and beverage outlets and
also features the partizone, the bubble lounge, exhibition stands,
the style arena, live entertainment and giant screens to view the
racing. Admission to the International Village includes
complimentary official magazine and racecard on arrival.

Hospitality Package - Millennium Terrace
The Millennium Terrace Hospitality package encompasses the entire
Level 2 area of the main grandstand and will feature reserved
grandstand seats, licensed cash bar facility, and casual dining areas
on the open concourse overlooking the track. The package is fully
inclusive of a reserved seat, soft drinks and a three-course buffet
dinner served on the terrace during racing as well as afternoon tea.
It also includes admission to the International Village and Public
Enclosure as well as the complimentary official magazine and racecard.

STABLE VISIT (Friday afternoon 28th March)
We will be visiting one of the leading trainers based at Nad Al Sheba
Racecourse for a tour of their yard on the eve of the World
Cup. There is no charge for this visit.

GODOLPHIN GALLERY (Friday afternoon 28th March)
Located at the racecourse it is home to the treasures captured by the
Godolphin racing stable in their global campaign to race the finest
thoroughbreds in the world. On display is every major trophy won by
Godolphin together with photographic memorabilia and interactive
audio-visual presentations.
Again there is no additional charge for this visit.

IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, VARIOUS EXCURSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE WHILST
YOU ARE IN DUBAI. THESE INCLUDE:- SHARJAH – AJMAN CITY TOUR; DHOW
DINNER CRUISE; DESERT SAFARI; CRAB HUNTING; ABU DHABI CITY TOUR; AL
AIN CITY TOUR; DUBAI RACING EXPERIENCE, ETC. THESE CAN BE BOOKED
EITHER BEFORE YOUR DEPARTURE OR THROUGH THE HOTEL UPON ARRIVAL.