DUBAI IRISH FESTIVAL Welcome Party
For all those who have traveled from Ireland for Dubai Irish Festival this is your chance to get to meet one another and plan your itinerary for the week!Meet for free entertainment at the Oasis Beach Hotel at 11pm. More details on arrival (time is dependant on flight arriving on time etc)
“Irish Céilí” in the Arabian Desert This event is a must for all those who have never been to the Arabian Desert and who are looking for a major Hooley!Enjoy a night of Irish music & dance in the unique setting of the Arabian Desert. Music will be provided by the dynamic duo Seamus Begley & Jim Murray from Ireland.Sets & Céilí dances will also be taught by two of Ireland's top tutors Pádraig & Róisín McEneanyA BBQ and Desert activities will also be on offer. Bar facilities availability.Coaches will leave from the Oasis Beach Hotel at 3pm to avail of the desert activities before dark and this is followed by a BBQ and music, song & danceDate: Tuesday 22nd January 2008 Time: 3pm Venue: Arabian DesertTickets: Dhs 250 / €50 (Dhs 100 / €20 - Céilí only at 8pm)Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-341-5663/ +353 87 8112640
Exclusive “Irish Golf Day” at The Montgomerie Golf Club In Association with SWING IRELAND & North West Coastal Links“Irish Day” at The Montgomerie is when the Irish will exclusively take over this world class golf club. The Golf trip will be led by Irish Sporting GAA Star DJ Carey. Jockey Johnny Murtagh, Comedian Barry Murphy & GAA legend Babs Keating will also be participating.‘Best Irish Golfer of Dubai Irish Festival’ competition. Prizes will be awarded to the winners and lunch is included. Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2008 Time: 8amVenue: The Montgomerie Golf ClubTickets: Dhs 595 / €110Information: Richard Ingram (DIGS) ringram@woodhamillingram.comPhone: 04 324 27 97
Exclusive “Irish Music Cruise” on Dubai CreekEnjoy an international gourmet meal on board the spectacular ‘Bateaux Dubai’. Travel down Dubai’s creek at night accompanied by Irish composer and performer Mícheál O Súilleabháin who will entertain guests during dinner. The entertainers visiting Dubai from Ireland for the festival will also be in attendance. Enjoy freshly prepared international gourmet cuisine and the best of Irish music. Date: Wednesday 23rd January 2008 Time: 7.45pmVenue: Bateaux Dubai, Dubai CreekTickets: Dhs 350 / €65Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-341-5663/ +353 87 8112640
Exclusive “Irish Day” at Dubai International Racing Carnival In Association with Horse Racing IrelandThe Corporate suite situated in the Millennium Stand at Nad Al Sheba Racecourse.Sumptuous food, drink and non stop toe tapping entertainment from Ireland. The host for the evening will be renowned Irish jockey Johnny Murtagh. Music will be provided by eternal favourite Jason Fallon. Watch out for the “Best dressed Irish lady” and “Best Dressed Irish couple” competition with amazing prizes. Date: Thursday 24th January 2008 Time: 6pm-11pmVenue: Nad Al Sheeba RacecourseTickets: Dhs 350 / €65Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-341-5663/ +353 87 8112640
Gulf Gaelic SevensThe Dubai Celts GAA Club will play host to the world’s largest International Sevens Gaelic Football and Hurling Tournament at the Dubai Polo Grounds and Equestrian Club on Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th January. This year’s tournament has attracted a truly international spread of clubs.Up to 1,000 players will participate in the two day tournament.The highlight of the tournament will be a Ladies Gaelic Football exhibition match between the 2007 Ladies All Stars and the 2006 Ladies All Stars on the Saturday. Date: Friday 25th January 2008 Time: 9am-5pmVenue: Dubai Polo GroundsTickets: n/aInformation: donalmiddleeast@yahoo.comPhone: 050-343-5148
“Irish Comedy Night” Comedy fans are in for a treat at the Rainbow Room at the Aviation Clubin the presence of one of Ireland’s finest comedians Barry Murphy known for his performances on Fr Ted and Après match. Barry will be supported by another very popular Irish comedian Bernard O Shea. Date: Friday 25th January 2008 Venue: The Rainbow Room at The Aviation ClubTime: 9pmTickets: Dhs 100 / €20Phone: 04-282-4122
Live concerts at The Irish Village, Dubai
See one of Ireland’s most popular Irish contemporary artists Duke Special plus Frankie Gavin & his band Hibernian Rhapsody for a night of top calibre Irish music, song & dance. Followed by music at the late night Festival Club which runs ‘till 3am. Date: Friday 25th January 2008 Time: 9pmVenue: The Irish Village, DubaiTickets: n/aInformation: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-282-4750/2
Gulf Gaelic SevensThe Dubai Celts GAA Club will play host to the world’s largest International Sevens Gaelic Football and Hurling Tournament at the Dubai Polo Grounds and Equestrian Club on Friday and Saturday 25th and 26th January. This year’s tournament has attracted a truly international spread of clubs.Up to 1,000 players will participate in the two day tournament.The highlight of the tournament will be a Ladies Gaelic Football exhibition match between the 2007 Ladies All Stars and the 2006 Ladies All Stars on the Saturday. Date: Saturday 26th January 2008 Time: 9.00-14.0014.00-16.00 Children’s exhibition16.00 GAA All Stars 14.00-18.00 BBQ Venue: Dubai Polo GroundsTickets: Dhs 136 /€25Information: donalmiddleeast@yahoo.comPhone: 050-343-5148
Gala Concert “Ireland in Dubai” Ireland's greatest Irish performers in concert with the “Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra”Frankie Gavin & his band Hibernian Rhapsody will join forces with the Dubai Philharmonic Orchestra for a night of Irish music, song & dance. Featuring distinguished Irish composer Mícheál O’ Súilleabháin, World famous Irish tenor Anthony Kearns of the Irish Tenors and Leading contemporary singer Duke Special Date: Saturday 26th January 2008Time: 8pmVenue: Dubai Community Theatre & Arts CentreTickets: Dhs 250 / €50Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-341-4777
Live concerts at The Irish Village, Dubai
See one of Ireland’s most popular Irish traditional duo's Seamus Begley & Jim Murray for a night of top calibre Irish music, song & dance. Date: Saturday 26th January 2008 Time: 11pmVenue: The Irish Village, DubaiTickets: n/aInformation: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-282-4750/2
DUBAI IRISH FESTIVAL Wrap PartyFor all those who have travelled from Ireland for Dubai Irish Festival this is your chance to reminisce before heading to the rain…!Meet for free entertainment at the Oasis Beach Hotel at 7pm. More details during the week (time is dependant on late shoppers etc!)Information: info@dubaiirishfestival.comPhone: 04-341-5663/ +353 87 8112640
IF YOU WISH TO TRAVEL FROM IRELAND FOR THE EVENT IRELAND PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
Contact the numbers below or send an email to the addresses below to make a booking or to receive more information. Alternatively, you can book online now:
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For Phone & Email enquiries and bookings:
Emily - Direct line 01 8047128 email esherrock@abbeytravel.ie
Marie - Direct line 01 8047126 email mtroy@abbeytravel.ie
SMS: +353 (0)86 2270498 (send your name, address & email for a brochure)
The package from Ireland includes:
- Return Flights from Ireland
- 7 days accommodation at a 4 star hotel on Jumeirah beach
- Tickets to all festival concerts
- Ground transport to festival events
All for only €1500 per person sharing*
(Limited availability at this price)
Alcohol is widely available in Dubai. The average temperature in Dubai during January is 24°C
*Certain activities will cost extra and are subject to change
Registration Fee: €500pp to secure all travel arrangements *Accommodation will be at the Oasis Beach Hotel (4 star hotel) and the Oasis Beach Towers (5 star apartments) on Jumeirah Beach*The €1500 Hotel package is subject to availability and is based on double occupancy and on a ‘first come first served' basis. A secondary package priced at €1700 with limited availability is available for the hotel beyond availability of the first package.*Flights will operate from Dublin to Abu Dhabi direct unless otherwise stated. Transfer time from Abu Dhabi Airport to Jumeirah Beach (Dubai) will be approx 1 hour. (During 2008 Etihad Airlines will be the only carrier flying directly to the U.A.E. Abu Dhabi Airport is approximately the same distance from the hotel as the hotel is from Dubai Airport)*The package includes 6 nights accommodation due to the departure time of the flight on day 8.*Transfers to all scheduled events will be included in the price.*The Céilí in the desert and desert activities will be included *Transfers to shopping destinations on Sunday 27th will be included*Entry to all music concerts will be included *Entry to the farewell BBQ will be included*Entry to the arrival session will be included*Entry to the comedy night will be extra *The Horse Racing night will be extra (includes music, buffet, drinks and admission)*The Golf Day will be extra*The Irish Music Cruise will be extra (includes 5 course gourmet meal, music and admission)*Skiing will be 35 pp Euro extra. See details above for extra activities and prices.
