japangrp@sharaftours.com

by Mr. Chito Garcia
(Dubai , United Arab Emirates)

Hello to All my Kabayans in Travel and Tourism Industry Philippines,



Mabuhay from Sharaf Tours Dubai!



We are one of the Destination Management Company (DMC) here in Dubai and we are the Inbound Division of Sharaf Travel and part of the Sharaf Groups of Companies in the Middle East. Our knowledge of local culture, the rich tradition of the land and our experience in handling diverse travel arrangements created the perfect platform to launch Sharaf Tours and offers a rich array of programmes to individual, families, and groups attending meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions ( MICE ). Experience has taught us the small details that make a difference, and our expert teams are trained to handle a complete range of possibilities accommodating time and budget specifications.



U.A.E. Regional Information:

Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE. Abu Dhabi, which is the Federal Capital,Sharjah,Ajman,Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaima and Fujairah are the other six.



Location and Area:

Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Gulf in the southeastern part of the Arabian peninsula.



Climate:

Dubai has a subtropical arid climate. Temperatures range from 10 to 30 degrees centigrade (50-90 degrees farenheit) in winter and can reach up to 48 degrees centigrade (124 degrees farenheit) in the summer. Rainfall is mainly during the winter month and rarely amounts to more a few inches annually.



Language:

The national language is Arabic, but English is widely spoken and understood.



Alcohol:

Alcohol is freely available in Hotel Restaurants and Bars, but not outside hotels.



Currency:

The Monetary unit is the Dirhams ( DHS or AED ) which is divided into 100 fils. The official exchange rate is USD$ 1 = AED 3.675

Credit cards are widely used and accepted.



Tipping:

A 10% service charge will be added to bills in many establishments, where its not 10% of the total bill is generally adequate.



Bargaining:

Accepted and in the souks in particular, expected. Decide how much you’re prepared to pay.



For any FIT or Group Bookings Inquiry, Please don’t hesitate to e-mail me and i will get back to you as soon as possible.



Please note that you can suggest Dubai Tour as side trip for 4 days 3 nights stay when ever you have a Israel Pilgrimage Group or other European Tour.



Please find attached sample photos during the resent Filipino groups Desert Safari with BBQ dinner during their 3D/2N side trip tour in Dubai from their Israel, Egypt, Jordan Pilgrimage Tour. Dubai is their last stop going back to Manila visa Emirates Airline.



Option 1: Sample itinerary as follows: 4D/3N

Day 1: Evening Arrival Transfer to Hotel from Amman Joradan

Day 2: AM: H/day Dubai City Tour ( Lunch is Optional )x PM Free for leisure ( Shopping )

Day 3: AM : Free for Malling x PM Optional Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner.

Day 4: Early Departure Airport Transfer for Fligt back to Manila.



Option 2: Sample itinerary as follows: 3D/2N

Day 1: Evening arrival Transfer to Hotel from Amman Jordan

Day 2: AM: H/Day Dubai SS x PM; Optional Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

Day 3: Early Departure Airport Transfer back to Manila via EK



A 3 Star Hotel photos was also included in the above attachment were the group stayed.



Maraming Salamat Po and hoping to hear from you soon.



Ang inyong Linkod,



MR. CHITO GARCIA

Reservations Supervisor-Japan Desk







( Inbound Division of Sharaf Travel )

Sharaf Travel Building

Khalid Bin Waleed Street, Bur Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Tel# + 971 4 397 6060 Extn: 311

Fax# + 971 4 397 65 27

Chat me Onlineo n my Msn Messenger: reservations3@oasisadventures.net