welcome: contents oman 2012
WELCOME Editorial EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Scott Birch
CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Gemma Greenwood CONTRIBUTOR Charlotte Van den Broucque
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Thanks also to Dubai's five-star hotels and Emirates airline for pictorial support
COVER IMAGE: Skydiving over The Palm This is the fourteenth annual edition of dubai and every year the production of the guide
prompts us to take stock and review the progress, not just in the last year but every year since we launched. Unlike other destinations that do not change a great deal in the space of a year, it is never difficult to find new content to fill the pages of
dubai.
This is great news for meeting and incentive planners as it is testament to the continued evolution of the destination. Improved infrastructure, more hotels, more things to do, more places to see. You may have visited Dubai ten years ago, five years ago, or even a couple of years ago, but that was the Dubai of yesteryear.
Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information contained
in this publication, NPI cannot be held responsible for any errors or inaccuracies contained within it. All information contained in this publication is under copyright to NPI and cannot be reproduced or
transmitted in any form, without first obtaining written permission from the publisher.
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Despite the challenges experienced during the Global Financial Crisis, Dubai has continued to strive ahead and the destination of today is both new and improved. There are a great deal more meeting venues and activity options, both extra-curricular to your programme as well as for dedicated incentives or events. The pace of development is both a hallmark of Dubai and the major cause of the world's ongoing fascination with the emirate. Nowhere else will you find such a modern and developed city combined with natural attractions including fabulous sunshine, coastline and pristine desertscapes. Experience cultural attractions and step back in time in the Bastakiya area, expand your knowledge at the Dubai Museum or enjoy the architectural wonders of Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab, shop in the world's largest mall, snow ski as temperatures soar, swim with dolphins at Atlantis, or ride an abra (traditional water taxi) on Dubai Creek. The infrastructure for meetings is exhaustive and we have provided comprehensive details throughout the guide. No matter whether you are coming to Dubai for a meeting or incentive, options really are almost endless and it takes a savvy planner to create an itinerary that does more than scratch the surface. For further information on Dubai, refer to
meetindubai.com and subscribe to our monthly sister publication
magazine, which
dubai will provide the information you need to select the city as a preferred meeting and incentive destination in 2012 and beyond.
Rob Nicholas Publisher | NPI Media
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features regular updates on industry developments and news from across the region. If you have any comments or queries regarding this guide or the magazine that you think would be useful to include in our next editions, please contact us at
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