Discover Dubai Beyond the Hotel: Perfect Activities for Large Groups! ๐คฉ
Planning activities for groups of 150-300 people can be challenging, but we have several tips that are perfect for larger groups that create unforgettable experiences! Here are some of our top recommendations to make the most of your time outside the hotel in Dubai:
๐ Speedboat sightseeing โ Combine an exciting speedboat experience with sightseeing! Accommodates up to 100 people simultaneously across different boats
๐๏ธ Teambuilding โ How about Beach Olympics or an Amazing Race? Perfect for building team spirit!
๐ต๏ธ Custom scavenger hunt โ Explore the city in smaller groups with different types of transport. We have several creative setups to choose from!
๐ Exclusive desert camp โ For larger groups (minimum 300+ in the evening), we offer exclusive desert camps for a magical night or a flexible daytime adventure
๐๏ธ Tickets to La Perle acrobatic show โ A fantastic show experience that impresses every time
๐ฅ๏ธ Yacht rental for large groups โ Up to 250 people can enjoy a day or evening on the sea, with or without catering
๐๏ธ Beach Clubs โ Spend the day at Zero Gravity, Palm West Beach, Bla Bla, or Terra Solis. Perfect for private events too!
๐ Water obstacle course in Dubai Marina โ A fun and challenging activity for the whole team
Need help tailoring your corporate trip and booking both hotels and exciting activities? Weโre here to help you create an unforgettable Dubai experience! ๐ ๐ฆ๐ช
๐ธ CTC
#visitdubai #exploredubai #dubaiactivities #grouptravelspecialist
HelmsBriscoe
Looking for hotels outside of the UAE? ๐ฉ๐
We can book hotels for you anywhere in the world as we are part of the global venue sourcing concept HelmsBriscoe. We book 10 rooms (or more) per night without extra charges to a direct client.
Be sure to ask us for our honest opinion about a certain hotel as we have seen many of them in real life. ๐คฉ
Some of our latest visits:
๐ฉ Marriott Sydney Harbour + W Sydney
๐ฉ Many different hotels in Singapore for example Grand Park City Hall
๐ฉ Kimpton in Seattle & London
๐ฉ Paris Hotel by Ceasars in Las Vegas
Weโve had some busy months with a lot of fun things going on and also a bit of admin work getting done.
Check out some of our CTC highlights:
๐ฉ Attended the opening of the fantastic One and Only One Zaโabeel @ooonezaabeel
๐ Been to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai and checked out some new attractions, and mingled with hotel partners
๐ฉ Stayed at @nhcollectiondubaithepalm - nice location and nice rooftop pool
๐ฉ Stayed at @habtoorpoloresort - quiet and cozy hotel by the polo fields
โ๏ธ Celebrated summer with Brunch at the lovely @42midtowndxb at @zabeelhousethegreens with @swedishladiesuae Swedish Ladies
๐ธ๐ช Celebrated Swedish National Day with @swedishladiesuae at @strandcraftkitchen
๐ฉ Had catch up meetings with our account managers at Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt Hotels
๐ฆ Visited @auraskypool.dubai at the Palm - highly recommended!
๐ธ Celebrated Swedish Midsummer at @strandcraftkitchen with the @swedishbusinesscouncil
๐ฉ Stayed in a nice One Bedroom suite at @sodubai.uptown in JLT, very nice hotel, good service and restaurants.
๐ทWe would like to wish all our partners and customers a wonderful summer!๐ท
๐๏ธ Weโve got F1 tickets for you! ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐ฅณ
This years big event will take place 5-8th of December in Abu Dhabi and we have tickets for West- and Marina Grandstand, two or three day tickets.
We will sell these tickets as tickets only, without the need to book a F1 package. Come and grab โem before theyโre gone! ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Psst! Muse will be playing at one of the concerts! ๐๐คฉ
๐ธCTC
#f1 #f1abudhabi #f1ticketsabudhabi
We had the great pleasure of attending venue sourcing partner Helms Briscoeโs Annual Conference in Las Vegas in May 2024 at @parisvegas sponsored by @caesarsentertainment. ๐คฉ
900 Associates from all over the world + 1000 hotel partners networking, mingling and sharing updates about the MICE industry.
Some of the highlights:
๐ Welcome session with CEO Roger Helms
๐ Dance party at Drais nightclub
๐ Dinner at Hells Kitchen
๐ Dubai featured on the top 10 list of global destinations booked outside US from HB in 2023 ๐ฅณ
๐ Moulin Rouge themed awards ballroom dinner celebrating over 300 HB top producers world wide
This was an event to remember! ๐๐
#hbabc #whyhb #workingwithhotels
We made a brief visit to the annual @arabian_travel_market this week. Via venue concept Helms Briscoe we enjoyed a nice invitation to #hyatthotels lovely breakfast at all-time- hotel-gem @parkhyattdubai, a nice networking lunch with #hiltonhotels and also catch up talks with #millenniumhotels #marriotthotels #ihghitels #rovehotels account managers. Also a quick visit to the Middle East stands to check out some new announcements and attractions. The halls were packed with industry partners and visitors, the atmosphere loud and excited- the travel & events business is definitely booming again
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#yourscandinavianagentindubai #yourscandinavianagentinabudhabi #atmdubai #midfleeast #workingwithevents #workingwithhotels #travelnews #travelbuzz #clevertraveljobbar #gruppresor #grouptravel #gruppresortillabudhabi #gruppresortilldubai
Ella's Eatery & The Strand
Presenting two of our fave restaurants on the Palm Jumeirah - @ellaseatery & @strandcraftkitchen ๐ฒ๐น๐จ Come here for lunch, dinner, and events to enjoy great food, a lovely ambiance, and ocean and palm views from the outside dining areas.
If you would like to book a place for your group only - The Strand is the place for it. Host your event here and make the whole venue exclusive for your group.
These restaurants have a Swedish owner who has always been very flexible with the needs of our different groups therefore we love stopping here while sightseeing on the Palm.
Ella's is located at Palm Views East with ocean, boats, and palm views while The Strand is located on the other side at Palm Views West with ocean and Dubai Marina views. ๐คฉ
๐ธ Ellaโs Eatery & The Strand
Flashback Friday! ๐
Any golfers here? ๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
We have booked a whole lot of golf trips these past years with groups of around 20-45 people.
We help with:
โณ๏ธ Tee times
โณ๏ธ Combinations of different golf courses across the Emirates
โณ๏ธ Dinners
โณ๏ธ Add on desert activities
Our golf packages can be used for groups of 5 people and more. Contact us for more info.
๐ธ UAE Golf Courses
Great evening in Abu Dhabi last night celebrating @swedishbusinesscouncil turning 30 yrs in UAE. Good evening with Swedish food, princess cake, Abba music entertainment by @lisettevegauhlmann and @jazzjo1 and speeches from the Ambassador and the SBC founders. Happy to be one of the honorary sponsors of the event. Happy 30th SBC- Keep up the good work for many years to come! Thanks to our operations partner in crime @yoyolimitless and Boel @scandinavianguideabudhabi for joining us at the celebrations!
#swedeninuae #swedishbusinesscounciluae #clevertravelsponsor #yourscandinavianagentindubai #yourscandinavianagentinabudhabi #clevertraveljobbar #honorarysponsor #celebration #disconight
New Dubai Restaurants
๐๐ฅ New Dubai Restaurants 2024! ๐ฅ๐
Dubai is known for its great restaurant scene and this year's newcomers will not disappoint - here are a few that have caught our eye:
๐ฑ One of our favorites, Asia Asia, has just opened a new branch on the Palm Jumeirah with lovely views
๐ฅ We're super excited about Swedish chef Bjรถrn Frantzรฉn opening two new restaurant concepts at Atlantis the Palm later this year ๐ธ๐ช
๐ฅ St. Regis Gardens is a rooftop dining destination that boasts six different restaurants
๐ฒ J1 Beach will open during Q4 and will offer a whole bunch of unique restaurant concepts that we're dying to try
๐ฅ Lio at Five Luxe JBR promises a party scene with dinner and shows at a "party island" connected to the hotel by a bridge
We would love to know if there is a special restaurant that you are extra excited about? ๐
๐ธ Restaurants/Hotels: Asia Asia, Bjรถrn Frantzรฉn, St. Regis Gardens, J1 Beach, Five Luxe JBR