Welcome to our Group & Incentive Outdoor Programs
Sheikh House Visit
Let Sahary Gate take you to a Sheikh’s Palace!
  
Sahary Gate launches a unique program, the visits at His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin
Ali bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi’s Palace.
Be personally received by His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz along with his family at their
Ajman Palace in the traditional style of this country, and enjoy the exclusivity of discussing
one on one with a distinguished well educated and traveled Sheikh any issues pertaining to
the U.A.E. Be it politics, traditions, economy, family, environment and more.
 
Your host will first show you around his palace, tell you about the pictures of his family on
the walls and some anecdotes about the local community. After what, dinner will be served;
an opportunity to savor traditional dishes of this region and experience the legendary Arabic
hospitality, and as usually around a meal, hosts and guests will socialize further.
A distinctive program building bridges between East and West. Guests will leave with a great
sense of satisfaction, having made new friends among the Emirati community and with a truly
better understanding of their beautiful culture.
Proceeds of this project are given to Al Ihsan Charity Centre. A non-profit organization
committed to meet the essential needs of all children without sponsors and women without
spouses within the U.A.E. As of now, some 1,300 households of single parents covering
over 6,000 children are registered of all races and nationalities living in the U.A.E.
One of the latest establishments they launched is “Al-Ihsan Medical Complex”, where the
poor charity members are treated for a symbolic fee and issue them free medicines, and
50% discount on tests. The complex also caters to the medical needs of the general public
and referrals which includes medicines free of charge. The complex consists of several
clinics, a clinical laboratory, a diagnostic center, a physiotherapy and a rehabilitation
center, and a pharmacy.
In 1998 the Center was formally founded in Ajman by a proclamation from His Highness
Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Ajman.
Currently, the Center is under the chairmanship of His Highness Sheikh Muhammad bin
Ali bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, and management of His Highness Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Ali bin
Rashid Al-Nuaimi.
Inclusions:
- Venue: Palace
- Home made local food including refreshments
- Cultural Awareness guide from Sahary Gate
- Sheikh’s family as described
Timings: 4 hours:
05.00 pm Pick up**
06.30 pm Sharjah Corniche
07.00 pm Arrival and welcome
Local dinner
09.30 pm Return to drop off point
10.30 pm Drop off
- Exact pick up time from your hotel will be arranged with Sahary Gate at time of
reconfirmation.
- This tour must be booked 24 hours in advance of your proposed excursion date.
* Please, note that the transportation will not be included in the price
Additional Information
DATES of visits: 2 x a month on request between September 07 and June 08
TIMINGS: 05:00 PM to 10:30 PM
GUESTS: Min. 25 pax
MAX Capacity: Max. 60 pax
FEES: On request. Please,send an email to contact@saharygate.com.
Inclusive of:
* Sheikh Palace
* Host: Sheikh, his wife and kids
* Sahary Gate host
* Traditional local home food
PAYMENT: 100 % Advance payment to confirm booking
CANCELLATION: 25 % if event is cancelled 3 Weeks before event date
60 % if event is cancelled less than 7 days before event date full
payment of contracted services if cancelled within three (3) days
before the event
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Local House Visit
  
Sahary Gate and City of Hope, Opening Doors to Charity…
Sahary Gate in cooperation with the City of Hope Charity Organization launches the local
house visit as one of the many excursions offered to the guests of the U.A.E.
Sahary Gate takes you to the house of a local family. Be received by the owners of the
house in the traditional style of this country that is with Gahwa (Arabic coffee) dates and
bakhour (incense).
Your hosts will then show you around their house and share with you the stories of the
family and tell you other anecdotes about the local community.
Meanwhile, the mother of the house will be giving the last touch to some home made
dishes. Finally, a light dinner will be served, and as usually around a meal, hosts and
guests will socialize. A unique opportunity for you to discover the insights of the Emirati
culture ask questions about family customs, food, dress code, social issues and discover
the legendary Arabic hospitality.
Later in the evening, your Emirati hosts will share with you the etiquette of serving and
drinking the traditional ghawa served with dates. Finally, the tray of oriental perfumes will
be brought in, that is when usually females of the family like to share some of the wedding
preparation. The burning of the bakhour after the meal is a sign that the visit reaches its
end. Guests will leave with an immense sense of satisfaction having made new friends
among the Emirati community and understanding truly better their rich culture.
Proceeds of this project are given to the City of Hope, a non-profit humanitarian organization.
City of Hope provides temporary shelter to women who have been victim of domestic violence,
abused housemaids, and even abandoned babies. Currently, the organization has some four
shelters, but they are keen on setting up additional homes in Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah.
The City of Hope – an organization founded in 2001 by Sharla Al Musaib and two other women,
Lena Mustapha and Margaret Greeney – has served as a refuge for hundreds of abused women
and children. Its establishment was in direct response to a growing need that has been neglected
during the UAE’s stunning infrastructural and cultural transformation.
Typical program suggestion:
17.00 h Pick up from your hotel
18.00 h Arrive at local family house
18.30 h Welcome by host with coffee and dates
19.30 h Light snack and open discussion
21.30 h Drive back to your hotel
Local house visits
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Capacity |
Min person |
Price per person |
Local house
|
max. 20 pax |
7 pax |
530 AED |
Includes:
- Transfer within Dubai
- Venue: Local house
- Home made local food, including refreshments
- Cultural Awareness guide from Sahary Gate
- Local family as described
Timings: 4 hours
05.30 pm Pick up
06.30 pm Arrival and Welcome
Dinner
08.30 pm Return to Drop off point
09.00 pm Drop off
- Exact pick up time from your hotel will be arranged with Sahary Gate at time of
reconfirmation.
- This tour must be booked 24 hours in advance of your proposed excursion date.
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Iftar with Local Family
 
Our guests arrive in the house of our local family friends shortly before the call to the
prayer (maghreb). They will be received inside the house in the traditional way and then
be given a short introduction about the family and the concept of the visit. They will then
be invited to join in the breaking of the fast in the traditional way with dates; followed by
the ritual prayers, which they can also watch.
Then they will share the breakfast meal together with the host family. Each step of the
evening will be explained by our guide. During the meal, our guide will give some explanation
about the month of Ramadan, and guests will be able to interact with UAE national guests
freely. The background behind this visit is to give non-Muslims a chance to understand more
about Ramadan with the opportunity to experience something different to the general perception
of the normal impressions gained about not eating or drinking in the public during the month of
fasting. This program will allow guests to witness the joy and finer side of life in tha way that
local Muslims enjoy the holy month.
A typical program suggestion
17:00 h Pick up from the hotel
17:30 h Arrival at the local home
17:45 h Short introduction about the family and the meaning of Ramadan
18:00 h (approx) Break of fast with dates
18:15 h Prayer
18:30 h Iftar meal in the majlis
19:30 h Interaction with the local family
20:30 h Drop of at the hotel
Iftar at local’s home |
Set up |
Capacity |
Min person |
Price per person |
 local home
|
Majlis |
30 pax |
15 pax |
530 AED |
Includes:
- Transfer within Dubai
- Visit the local family
- Dates and Iftar meal
- Refreshments
- Sahary Gate guide
Duration : 3 – 3 ½ hours. Please note, that the timings of this excursion depend on the prayer
and Iftar times.
Rate validity: The above mentioned rates are valid for Ramadan 2006
Timing: According to the prayer and Iftar timings in Ramadan
Cultural Awareness on a Local Farm
Visit a local farm in Khawaneej and see the traditional local life like none else.
 
Farm description:
With 800,000 square feet, endless palm trees, a stable with 20 horses, a big
majlis for up to 120 guests,a small majlis for up to 20 guests, and a swimming
pool this is a perfect location for Groups and Incentives who want to explore
the real ambience of the Emirates.
This farm is like a secret hidden in the desert of the Emirates. No one will
expect an oasis of date palms,horses, and green meadows behind the fence.
Once you enter, a long track will lead you to theheart of the farm. You could then
choose whether to drive up to the majlis and the huge swimming pool orthe horse
stable. The highlights of this farm are as follows:
to loose yourself amongst the endless palm trees and the green areas, or walk
along the sandy trails. The 800,000 square feet garden is fairly isolate with already
10 people taking care of the animals and the garden. Built around the Arabic way
of hospitality, the big and small majlis are the center of this farm. In the back side
lies the pool. The majlis is perfect for group activities and presentations. The
traditional interior makes presentations lively and real. A five minute walk leads you
to the stables where 20 Arab horses, Caprines, Cows and Bulls have their home.
Locals happen to be extremely passionate about their special race of horses and
breed some of the most striking ones.
Program description:
Sit down and relax in an Arabic majlis, with a step back to the slow-paced traditions
of the local Emiraties, and see another life behind the skyscrapers and the modern.
This is the perfect surrounding to talk about the traditions, culture and the bygone
times of the Emirates. A presentation about the history of the Emirates, the culture,
the traditions and the daily life will be your insight to local ways of life.
 
Through the pictures in our presentation you will see for yourself the remarkable
changes of the UAE over a very short period of time. Participate in a dynamic
discussion of the Emirates with your hosts, which actively encourage everyone to
ask any questions you may have - whether it be n the people of the Emirates,
its heritage, Islam, its religion, or the exciting changes it is experiencing today
that are both culturally significant as well others on global scale.
 
Discover the protocol & traditions of drinking Arabic coffee (Ghawa), try traditional
clothes, and the burning of Bakhour which is a very traditional Arabian incense and
the background behind the traditions of passing around fragrant oriental perfumes. It
is our goal and pleasure to see our guests leaving this experience having discovered
the real side of the Emirates, with the special touch of personality.
Cultural Awareness
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Capacity |
Min person |
Price per person |
 Local farm majlis
|
120 pax |
20 pax |
on request |
Including:
- Coffee and dates
- Refreshments
- Sahary Gate host
- Presentation
- Location fee
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Season: 12 month a year
Languages available: English, French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, German
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Visit a local farm in Khawaneej and see the traditional local life like nowhere else.
 
Farm description:
With 800,000 square feet, endless palm trees, a stable with 20 horses, a big majlis for
up to 120 guests, a small majlis for up to 20 guests, and a swimming pool this is a
perfect location for Groups and Incentives who want to explore the real ambience of
the Emirates.
 
This farm is like a secret hidden in the desert of the Emirates. No one will expect an oasis
of date palms, horses, and green meadows behind the fence. Once you enter, a long track
will lead you to the heart of the farm. You could then choose whether to drive up to the majlis
and the huge swimming pool or the horse stable. The highlights of this farm are as follows: to
loose yourself amongst the endless palm trees and the green areas, or walk along the sandy
trails. The 800,000 square feet garden is fairly isolate with already 10 people taking care of the
animals and the garden.
 
Built around the Arabic way of hospitality, the big and small majlis are the center of this farm.
In the back side lies the pool and invites you to a refreshing jump into the water. The majlis
is perfect for group activities and presentations. A five minute walk leads you to the stableswhere
20 Arab horses, Caprines, Cows and Bulls have their home. Locals happen to be
extremely passionate about their special race of horses and breed some of the most striking
ones. The area between these locations is perfect for a dinner set up; with elegant round
tables, an exclusive menu, and an all over traditional entertainment program your guest
will never forget this evening.
At this unique location, we offer a 5-star gala dinner between fruitful palm trees with an
unparalleled traditional entertainment program. With exceptional service, an Arabic
theme set up with round tables and chairs (optional Arabic sitting) we will cater your guests
following your requirements.
 
Our traditional Arabic entertainment program will create the perfect atmosphere. An Emirati
music bandwith Ayala and Harbya dancers will show the traditional way of dancing, which
your clients may have never seen before. Bedouins will welcome the guests with freshly
brewed Ghawa, local ladies will prepare fresh bread and Lugaimat, sweet pastry balls,
and henna ladies will explain the properties of the plant and create beautiful tattoos on arms,
legs, hands, or feet. In one of our Bedouin tents a falcon man will await for a visit to explain
the different ways of breeding.
Your gala dinner would include:
- Bedouin tents
- Falcon man
- Bedouins making fresh ghawa and welcoming your guests
- Local lady making fresh bread
- Local lady making lugaimat
- Henna ladies
- Arabic band, Ayala and Harbya dance
The Bedouins tent would accommodate a part of the entertainment program.
Optional :
Place cards/post cards from our Calligrapher. We can also prepare the names of your guests
in advance on a post card from our Calligrapher to sell it on this evening or as a give away for
your guest. We can also arrange a photographer, who will take pictures of this evening.He would
sell each CD, burned directly on the farm with your logo as cover.
Prices and different menu and entertainment options on request.
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Desert Driving Activity
The United Arab Emirates offers sea, sun and sand as
part of its main attractions. Those looking for relaxation
prefer to lounge in beautiful sandy beaches, sipping
their favorite drink and get that perfect tan. For
the more adventurous individuals, Sahary Gate provides
the perfect opportunity to experience one of the most
thrilling activities that can only be found in this region
-Desert Driving-.
This activity will allow guests to conquer the desert
through Desert Driving Courses taught by professionals.
Filled with mystique and ruled by changing landscape,
the desert is one of the most intimidating landscapes
that a driver can take on. Sahary Gate offers
half-day desert driving courses where a guest will
Learn how to handle a s tate of the art 4x4 in the sand dunes and wadis.
During your course,
visitors will learn how to prepare the vehicle for sand driving, how to drive in the desert and how to
confidently handle any difficulties encountered. At the end of the course,guests will
walk away possessing a deep feeling of accomplishment that comes
from meeting and conquering new challenges. The Basic Training Course offers the use of the
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