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What type of activities are best suited to larger groups? Desert safaris can make for a great large-scale group event. A winding convoy of 4x4 vehicles will transport teams out into the vast expanse of desert surrounding the capital for a thrilling ride between the impressive dunes before dis- covering a traditional Bedouin encampment for dinner and entertainment. Such camps can normally be hired out for private functions, allowing for branding, speeches and a cor- porate twist to proceedings.
We are arranging a 'green meeting'. What incentives have the least impact on the emirate's environment? If you are going green avoid anything with petrol or pow- er. Desert safaris are fun, but the impact hoards of 4x4s is having on desert wildlife is hard to measure. The same goes for jet skis and power boats on marine life. A visit to Al Futaisi Island or Sir Bani Yas, both of which are official nature reserves, will definitely tick the right environmental boxes for an incentive experience. Here, your team can enjoy the wonders of indigenous creatures such as gazelle, oryx and birds of prey, as well as migrating species, which are being protected and encouraged to breed on both islands.
Unlimited imagination Kurban Tours offers exclusive island and beach parties, and can even organise a private camel race at the Al Ain track. Desert safaris, falcon displays, fishing trips and traditional souk shopping are all current incentive favourites according to the company's owner, Mitri Kurban. "Abu Dhabi is considered one of the wealthiest cities in the world and among the most oil-rich destinations in the Middle East. We have direct flight con- nections from many destinations and of- fer impressive meeting and incentive fa- cilities. The jewel in Abu Dhabi's meeting and incentive crown is Emirates Palace, the world's most luxurious hotel and also home to most impressive meeting facility in the Middle East," Kurban says. Innovation is most definitely a key driv- er in the success of Abu Dhabi's incentive business according to local DMC experts who cite the emirate's mix of opportuni- ties and tools as experience enhancers for any meeting or incentive event. From real estate to unique projects in energy and environmental issues, Abu Dhabi is moving up the rankings on the world map in terms of accessibility, opportunity and activities.
As global hospitality brands eye Abu Dhabi for their next hotel opening and the emirate continues to add to its growing portfolio of attractions, it is already well on its way to becoming one of the Middle East's leading incentive destinations, with a focus on quality. l
Non petrol-heads are equally well catered for with both Futaisi Island and Sir Bani Yas Ð the emirate's offshore nature reserve located in the emerging Western Region Ð offering outdoor programmes to capitalise on the local heritage.
Futaisi, which is a 15-minute speedboat journey from the city shoreline, has a history dating back hundreds of years and is also home to an authentic Arabian fort built out of traditional materials, which is a unique setting for private parties and group dinners.
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