Exploring Uae- One Day Trip - Ahlan Wa Sahlan

“Ahlan Wa Sahlan” to Discovering UAE

With PagesOfJoy

Discovering UAE I take this opportunity in welcoming each one of the team members to Discovering UAE Treasure Hunt. This is a very exciting program where entertainment and Information gathering goes hand in hand.

No Much talk, as the saying goes, Insha Allah, (If GOD Willing), hope you have a great fun filled enjoyment day long. Hope you enjoy. Do let us know your feedback.

Read the Rules and lets start the hunt.

Cheers,

Tour Leader Joy Paul

Important Numbers Joy Paul

Mob:

(Driver)

Mob:

Arabian Automobile Association (AAA) 04 - 2669989 or 800 4900 Dubai Traffic Police Information Line 04- 2685555 Directory Enquiry & Yellow Pages

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Ambulance

999

Rules Rules of the Game There are activities listed in the following pages. For each correct answer, you get a treasure point. Extra treasure points can be got, if certain additional information is provided for certain indicated questions. Certain activity questions are answered by way of taking photographs, These can be taken using phone cameras or digital cameras. Ensure to get it verified by the tour leader to get your treasure points. Answers to all the questions would be given either as hint or as direct answers during the tour commentary. Extra points to those team who return back to the designated area within the time allotted. All Locations of places are marked in BOLD CAPITAL letters.

General Rules Do respect the local rules while visiting places, show respect and maintain calm especially visiting religious locations. Smoke only on designated places Consuming Alcohol in public places would cause issues. Apply restrain. Enlisted is a schedule of program, this might change according to the situation demands. If lost or need more information, do have a copy of the Important numbers handy by every team members. members.

Lets Start

First Things First Take a photograph of the team, using the camera of the Tour Leader and paste it below. (Tour leader would make arrangements to print the photo within one hour, once you return the camera)

Team Members Write your names as the locals mention the names (ex: Ahmed Bin Sulman Al Khalifa), if you do not have family name, mention your birthplace instead. 1.________________________________________________________________

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UAE TRIVIA - Things to buy /Do or ANSWER You have time to purchase/accumulate these things till the end of the tour. 1. Pin Point the places where all we visited in a Map of UAE 2. 20 Dhs currency note (extra points if you get the big 1 DHS coin) 3. How many independent Arab states are there in U.A.E? Which are they ? 4. Names of the sheikh who rules each emirate 5. Zatar Bread or 1/4 kilo of Arabic Sweets or Baklawa (Assorted) 6. Take photo of a traditional Dhow 7. Thoom (extra points if you get the paste) 8. A copy of Gulf News or Khaleej Times 9. Photograph of one of your team member having a Ghawa 10. Kuboos (extra points if it is bought oven fresh ) 11. Which is the national airline of UAE 12. What is name of the range of mountains found on the UAE's border with Oman? 13. The U.A.E is bordered to the north by what body of water? 14. Name the only seven star hotel of the world that is found in Dubai.? Burj Dubai, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Burj Al Arab 15. The flag of U.A.E has a vertical stripe of which colour?

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Knowing UAE You have find answers to the below, by the end of the tour. Communicate with locals to know the answers.

1. How do you say the following in Arabic a. Good Morning

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b. Good Evening

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c. Good Bye

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d. Thank You

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e. Congrats

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2. What do you say in response to Salam Walikum - (extra points if quoted the full version)

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3. How much does petrol cost (extra points if you could get details of the friends Super, Special and E+)

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4. What was the early name UAE

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5. Driving north out of Dubai, the first Emirate you come to is Sharjah. What Emirate would you drive through next?

Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Abu Dhabi, Fujeriah

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Knowing Bahrain (continued) 6. Get the photograph of Ms.Abaya and Mr.Thope

Shown Proof _______________________________

7. Why would you use Bastakiya (extra points if you photograph one of those)

Shown Proof _______________________________

8. What would 311, 611 and 11 mean to.

9. The area opposite Bur Dubai, on the other side of the Creek is called_ _________ (extra points – how many bridges crossed the Dubai Creek in 2008) 10. When is UAE National Day

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11. What would you do with a Sheesha? Drink it, Play it, Smoke it, Eat it 12. The only one of its kind in the Middle East, this can be found in 'The Mall of the Emirates' Camel rides, Giant replica of a sheesha pipe, Indoor ski slope and snow park, Indoor aquarium with real divers 13. Where is the Dubai Gold Cup held every March? Sheba Al Nad, Nad Al Sheba, Al and Sheba, Sheesha 14. Joy is visiting the house of his friend Isa Amin, Where will he be invited to Majlis or Harim 15. If you were to take your 4x4 vehicle into the desert to drive up and down sand dunes you would be doing what? Dune bashing, Dune beating, Dune thrashing, Dune driving 16. Every autumn Dubai hosts which favourite annual sports event?

Formula 1 racing, Emirate Falcon Flying, International camel racing, The Dubai Rugby 7's

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Activity RAK Duration 20 mins In which state is "Julphar", a well-known pharmaceutical factory? How many type of petrol pumps did you manage to find. (Extra points if you manage to find more than 3 types)

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Activity Abu Dhabi Duration 20 mins Location Points Emirates Palace Hotel NBAD Al Hilal Bank (Extra points if you know the significance ) ADIC Which country is U.A.E's largest crude oil customer? (60% +) Japan, UK, USA India Spot the difference in street light in Abu Dhabi and Dubai Did you hear the haunting sounds after before reaching EMAL flyover (while going from Abu Dhabi to Dubai) Shown Proof _______________________________

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Trivia (I bet you never knew it) The earlier name of UAE is Trucial States (UAE got its independence from British in 1970’s) HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qassimi – Sharjah HH SHEIKH HUMAID BIN RASHID AL NUAIMI – Ajman HH Shaikh Rashid Bin Ahmad Al Mualla – UAQ H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi – Fujirah Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qasimi - RAK His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan – Abu Dhabi Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

Activity Fujirah Duration 1 hour Location Points Dibba Buy fruits at Friday Market Name a mineral water produced here Khor Fakhan

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Full Names Please

Activity 3D Movie Duration 20 mins + 40 mins Visit Ibn Battuta Mall , take a trip from Geant to China Court What is the significance of Ibn Battuta and Mall design Meet the tour leader at the 3D movie hall

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Activity Al Ain Duration 2 hour Location Points Jebel Hafeet Sun set at Al Ain Jebel Hafeet Buy Camel Milk at a local dairy farm Collect the dark red sands of Al Ain Snaps of Garden City at Jebel Hafeet Camel Souk / Live Stock

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Activity UAQ Duration 30 mins Location Points UAQ Wall What’s common in AeroClub, DreamLand and Shooting Club and Emirates MotorPlex How much you will be fined if you litter in UAQ Photograph a number plate of UAQ registration (Extra Points if you collect of all emirates)

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Activity Ajman Duration 30 mins Location Points Ajaman Beach Ajman Musuem Photo of a broken ship Who is the brand ambassador of Al Zorah Spotted Nujoom Islands What is the email of Ajman Sheikh (Hint Think Green) ☺

Shown Proof _______________________________

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Activity Sharjah Duration “1 hour” Location Points Sharjah Aquarium (Hint Near Port Road, Near Grant Hotel) Sharjah Zoo (Hint Arabian Wild Life Area, Childrens Farm) Sharjah University (Hint Airport Road) Which year UNESCO decalared Sharjah the Cultural Capital of World (Hint Sharjah Monumnent)

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Activity Dubai By Night Duration “2 hour” Location Point The Palm Arabian Ranches (Hint Biggest Round About) Boat Ride by the creek Take a picture of the present construction of Burj Dubai

Shown Proof _______________________________

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The Fog Ride Dubai – Abu Dhabi Dubai Land Al Bawadi Dubai Sports City Green Farm Ride of Sharjah Sharjah Monument Eye of Sharjah Umm Al Quwaim Wall of UAQ Private Beach of Ajman ☺ Breakfast (suggestion Sarvana Bhavan) Sharjah Acquarium Ajman Musuem University Round up at Sharjah Dhaid Road to Dibba Stop over at Sharjah Zoo Long Ride to Dibba via Khor Fakhan Sun set at Jebel Hafeet Al Ain Abu Dhabi Orientation Drive Dubai By Night