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b-Continent Marco Polo Award 2003 Best Airline Air Transport World 29th Annual Airline Achievement Awards Passenger Service Airline of the Year Gold Coast Turf Club The Gold Coast Turf Club is home to several highly anticipated major events each year. The largest of these is the Conrad Jupiters Magic Millions Carnival held annually in January over 19 days, with Emirates sponsoring he Emirates Airline Stakes on the day, along with ashion on Field For the 2007 Carnival, the prize pool hit an all time high of $3.5million. Australian Jockey Club In a deal signed in 2007 and lasting up until 2009, Emirates is the exclusive Official Airline partner to the club. Emirates is the exclusive supplier for and sponsor of the club within the airline sector during this term. Within the Easter Carnival, Emirates is a ace Day Partner for Emirates Doncaster Day and a lassic Race Partner for sponsoring the mirates Doncaster race. The Australian Jockey Club conducts 60 race meetings at two racecourses, the historic and prestigious Royal Randwick and the country-style Warwick Farm. Governing Bodies NTRA Breeders Cup, USA Emirates is part of a multi-year sponsorship agreement with two USA entities, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and Breeders Cup Limited, becoming the title sponsor of the US$2 million Emirates Airline Breeders Cup Distaff and the US$1 million Emirates Airline Breeders Cup Filly Mare Turf races at the annual Breeders Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Under the agreement, Emirates will not only title these two championship races, but title the Emirates Airline Distaff and Emirates Airline Filly Mare Turf Divisions leading up to the eight-race, US$14 million Breeders Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Emirates sponsorship marks the first time in NTRA history that a Breeders Cup sponsor titled two Breeders Cup races and divisions. Emirates | About Emirates | Sponsorships | Paris Saint Germain Paris Saint Germain Emirates Airline global support of football includes Paris Saint Germain (PSG), one of Europe most famous football teams and a leading club in France Ligue 1. The three-year sponsorship deal began during the 2005/2006 season. As an Official Partner of PSG, Emirates will have its branding on the shirts of all the players in addition to branding in the club world-famous Parc Des Princes stadium during all home matches. PSG are an integral part of Emirates sponsorship of top-flight football teams and events around the world. Emirates Media Player Paris Saint Germain Paris Saint Germain

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Emirates is title sponsor of the pre-season tournament held at Arsenal FC home ground, Emirates Stadium. In July 2007, the inaugural tournament was held over the weekend of 28 and 29 July, as two games were played on both Saturday and Sunday - over 110, 000 people attended across the two days. The tournament featured four of Europe top teams including Arsenal FC and Paris Saint Germain, both of whom are sponsored by Emirates, as well as Valencia and Inter Milan. Arsenal were the first team to win the tournament in 2007 following a 2-1 victory over PSG on Saturday and a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan on the Sunday. Organisation / Publication Award Skytrax Airline of the year 2004 Best Economy Class Best Airline to the Middle East Second overall for Airline of the Year Business Traveller Middle East Awards Best Regional Airline for the Middle East Airline with the Best Cabin Staff Best Airline Overall Serving the Middle East Region Best Airline Frequent Flyer Programme OAG Airline of the Year 2004 Awards Best Airline Based in the Middle East/Indian Sub-Continent Marco Polo Awards Italy Best Airline Organisation / Publication Award Skytrax research - UK Best Airline of the year 2001 (Global Poll) Asian Freight Industry Awards - Hong Kong Best Air Cargo Carrier: Middle East (sixth year running) The Marketing Organisation (TMO) - UK Award of Excellence, Best Long-Haul Official Airline Guide (OAG) - UK Best Airline Based in the Midle East/Indian Subcontinent Dubai Tennis Championships Emirates is Official Carrier for the Dubai Tennis Championships, an event it has supported since its inception in 1993. Roger Cup Emirates has signed a two year agreement with Tennis Canada to sponsor the women's event in 2007 and the men's event in 2008, both taking place in Toronto. The women's event will run take place in August 2007 and the men's will run during July 2008. Emirates | About Emirates | Sponsorships | Emirates Western Force Emirates Western Force In July 2005 Emirates entered into a multi-million dollar, three-year deal, to become the naming and shirt sponsor of Australia Super 14 rugby team based in Perth, now called Emirates Western Force. The sponsorship continues until the end of 2008. Emirates Media Player Emirates Western Force Emirates Western Force

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Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 The Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 will take place in Dubai during March. As tournament sponsor, Emirates played a key role in bringing the spectacle to Dubai and worked closely with the Government of Dubai and the Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union (AGRFU) in doing so. The tournament will see Fiji attempt to regain their crown. Emirates | About Emirates | Sponsorships | IRB Referees and Match Officials IRB Referees and Match Officials In February 2006, Emirates Airline announced a three-year deal with The IRB to become the first official sponsor of the IRB panel of international referees up until the end of 2008. Emirates Media Player IRB Referees and Match Officials IRB Referees and Match Officials

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Emirates has extended its relationship with the ICC until 2008, and will be sponsoring the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and Referees for all Test and One Day international matches, including branding of on-field clothing worn by umpires and referees with the ly Emirates logo. Cricket Australia Until June 2009, Emirates will be the Official Supplier of Airline Travel to Cricket Australia, the Official Airline of the Australian Cricket Team, and a Gold Sponsor of Cricket Australia. In 2005, Emirates extended its multi-million US dollar sponsorship of horse racing most successful international stable for another three years. Book your Dubai Stopover now Terms Conditions What included Visas Validity of prices Children and infants Bookings Car Hire Your contract Arabian Adventures tours Restrictions Carriage of golf clubs Guarantee Emirates Liability Amendments, cancellations, no-shows and refunds Contact number Hotels What included A Dubai Stopover booking comprises

• Accommodation in standard rooms with private bath or shower
• American or continental buffet style breakfast
• Meet-and-assist services at Dubai International Airport
• Transfers between Dubai International Airport (Terminal 1) and the hotel
• Arabian Adventures exclusive Privilege Discount Card (entitling you to discounts in a variety of shops in Dubai)
• All local taxes and service charges
• Any change in such fees and charges and / or additional fees or tax introduced by local authorities will be added as and when implemented.

Please note that the airfare must have already been paid in full before you purchase a Dubai Stopovers package. The Dubai Stopover does not include any item (e.g. visas, flights, excursions or tours) not specifically listed above. Note: All arrivals at Dubai International Airport Terminal 2 will require private return transfers to be booked separately. Validity of prices

• All prices featured on this web site are: Valid from 1st November 2007 to 31st October 2008, unless otherwise specified.
• Based on tariffs submitted by hotels and other third party suppliers and on exchange rates current at time of publishing. Until payment for the booking has been received in full, the prices are subject to change without notice. Your attention is drawn to the Dubai Stopovers Guarantee which applies once we have received payment in full.
• All prices are per room in US dollars.

• Once you have confirmed and paid for your flight, to book a Dubai Stopover all you have to do is simply select your hotel from this web site. Bookings can be made through your travel agent or any Emirates office. If the hotel of your choice is not available, we will endeavour to offer you a suitable alternative. At the time of booking, please provide the following information:
• Full name of passenger(s)
• Flight number and arrival date in Dubai
• Departure date and flight number from Dubai
• Length of stay
• Hotel required, with alternative choice
• Twin, single, triple or quad occupancy
• Bookings can be made up to 48 hours prior to your departure for Dubai (booking well in advance is strongly recommended). Full payment must be made at the time of booking.

Your contract These booking terms and conditions govern your booking. Where Emirates books a hotel or other ground service in its capacity as agent of the relevant third party supplier, your contract for that accommodation or service will be with the relevant supplier of those services and subject to the supplier's terms and conditions which could limit or exclude liability to you. No contract will come into existence until we accept your request for a booking and receive full payment in cleared funds. When you submit your request for a booking you guarantee that you have the authority to accept (and do accept) these conditions on behalf of yourself and all persons covered by your booking. It is your responsibility to ensure that any information given to you in connection with this booking by us or any third party supplier, is passed on to everyone on whose behalf you are making, or have made, the booking. If you are making a booking for more than one person, you are responsible for all payments due from every person for whom that booking is made. All the featured hotels and services are subject to availability. Restrictions Dubai Stopovers is a service offered to individual passengers travelling with Emirates to, from, or transiting in Dubai. To qualify for the benefits of the stopover service, travel on at least one sector (either into or out of Dubai) must be on Emirates. Booking of Dubai Stopovers must be made at least 48 hours prior to your departure for Dubai and full payment must be made at the time of booking. Passengers travelling alone cannot avail themselves of the half-twin room price but have to pay the single room price. Dubai Stopovers cannot be utilised by groups of more than 10 persons travelling together. A Dubai Stopover has to be utilised immediately upon arrival and the stay must be continuous. Dubai Stopovers cannot be purchased in the UAE. A maximum of seven nights can be booked on the Dubai Stopover programme. Please check with your local Emirates representative regarding eligibility criteria. Guarantee Emirates guarantees that once you have paid for your booking in full, regardless of increases in third party supplier costs or adverse changes in monetary exchange rates, no additional charges will be passed on to you. Amendments, cancellations, no-shows and refunds All notices of amendments and cancellation must be made in writing. Bookings amended or cancelled after payment has been made and documents issued will be subject to a cancellation fee according to the following scale:

• For amendment and cancellation notices relating to hotels (including 24-hour check-in/check-out hotels, apartments and beach properties) received 3 days or less than 3 days prior to scheduled date of arrival in Dubai or for 'no shows', the total cost of the booking will be charged
• No refund will be made for any part of the booking that has not been utilised (e.g. breakfast or other services)
• Refunds need to be requested within 7 days of cancellation
• Non adherence to the above time frame will lead to forfeit of refund amount and no future requests will be entertained
• Visa charges are non-refundable irrespective of the cancellation time frame.

Apart from select hotels with 24-hour check-in / check-out facility, the check-in time is 1400 and check-out time is 1200. Hotels reserve the right to charge for periods when the room is occupied before the normal check-in time or after the normal check-out time. For your comfort, we therefore recommend that when purchasing the number of nights you intend to stay, you consider whether this covers your early arrival or your late check-out, neither of which is covered by the price quoted on this web site. Please note, it is normal practice for hotels in Dubai to request a deposit at check-in. The deposit is refundable at the time of the check-out. Additional costs of drinks from the minibar, restaurant meals (apart from breakfast) etc, would be deducted from the deposit. An extra bed for a third adult can be provided. The hotel will provide a sofa / rollaway bed in a double room. Note: Due to construction work in and around the beach and some city properties, you may experience some disturbance. We regret the inconvenience caused. Visas Your Dubai Stopover visa applications should be sent to your local Emirates office or travel agent. Type of Visa Price Validity Processing time 96 Hours Visa US$ 25 96 hours 3 working days Normal Tourist Visa US$ 56 Stay exceeding 14 days 7 working days Emergency Tourist Visa US$ 82 Stay exceeding 14 days 2 working days Transit Visas 14 Days* US$ 88 14 days 14 working days Emergency Transit Visa* US$ 110 14 days 3 working days * This visa type is valid for stays up to 14 days and can be issued maximum 14 days prior to the arrival date

• The processing time for UAE visas does not include Fridays and Saturdays, as UAE Immigration is closed.
• For 96-Hour visa applications, documents must be submitted at least one week prior to arrival. Make sure that the Points of Entry and Exit are Dubai International Airport
• Visa requirements can change and it is your responsibility to ensure that, prior to departure, you hold valid passports and visas both for the UAE and for your final destination
• Transit / Tourist Visas apply for passengers holding discounted airline tickets (i.e.ID50/ID90/AD75), or cruise ship passengers.

Submitting photographs and passport copies with your visa application Applications for 96-Hour and Tourist (both normal and Emergency) Visas must be submitted along with a clear colour digital photograph, 4.3 cm x 5.5 cm in size. The photograph must not exceed 40kb and must be in Jpeg format. Passport copies must also be to the same sizes. Each image document must be sent as an individually titled file with passenger name and passport number to ensure the correct photograph is submitted with the appropriate visa application. Unfortunately we are unable to accept photographs or passport copies that do not meet the above specifications. Photographs are currently not required for Transit Visa applications. Condition for Stay for Visas Your entire stay in Dubai should be booked and confirmed through a Dubai Stopover hotel, through your local Emirates office or travel agent. Children and infants Infants (0-2 years) sharing a room and existing with parents will not be charged. The selected hotel permits a maximum of one child under 12 years to share it's parents' room with existing bedding*. The normal child rate includes the cost of breakfast. Some hotels will permit up to a maximum of 2 children to share their parents room with an extra bed provided (refer to hotels listings). * With the exception of Kempinski Mall of the Emirates, which allows one child under five years to share parent room with existing bedding. Car Hire All drivers must produce their national and international driving license. Arabian Adventures Tours Arabian Adventures reserves the right to alter or omit any part of any tour for which a booking has been made without notice and for any reason whatsoever and the client shall not be entitled to any refund in respect of such alteration or omission. Arabian Adventures reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any tour prior to departure and to decline to accept or return any persons as a member of a tour at any time. In particular, due to the nature of many of the tours, safaris and other activities, delays and cancellations may result from factors beyond Arabian Adventures control, such as the weather, sickness, strikes, disputes, and other events of for monebaggasse