Emirates Natural History Group (Abu Dhabi Chapter)
powered by TidyHQInter-Emirates Weekend Thu-Sat, 18-20 February 2016
Inter-Emirates Weekend Thu-Sat, 18-20 February 2016
18 Feb 2016 06:00 PM – 20 Feb 2016 06:00 PM
Fujairah (based at Hilton Fujairah Resort)
Each year, the UAE's four Natural History Groups – Emirates Natural History Group Abu Dhabi, Emirates Natural History Group Al Ain, the Dubai Natural History Group, and Emirates Natural History Group Fujairah – get together for an educational yet social weekend involving a dinner and various activities and trips. It is a chance to meet new people and old friends from the other groups. The event is organized annually by one of the groups in rotation. This year it is the turn of the Emirates Natural History Group Fujairah.
Hotel
IEW 2016 will be based in Fujairah at the Hilton Fujairah Resort. An iconic main-stay in Fujairah, the Hilton Fujairah Resort is located right on the sea and has a private beach, swimming pool, gym, and more. The hotel is located just past the north end of Fujairah’s corniche, where Al Gurfa, Nakheel, and Faseel Streets meet – just opposite the Della (coffee pot) Roundabout. Room rates are attractive and are intended to facilitate attendance by all NHG members who are interested.
(GPS: 25 08 09.87 N 56 21 18.69 E)
Programme
Field trips will be conducted on Fri and Sat, February 19-20 and are expected to include (but are not limited to):
- Musandam Coast Dhow Trips
- Khor Kalba Nature Preserve
- Wadi Wurayah National Park
- Ancient Finds at Mleiha
- Wadi Hayl Village & Oasis
- Strategic Forts of Wadi Ham
- Marine Life of the East Coast
- Ancient Village of Wamm
- Geology, Entomology, Ornithology, Botany, and, of course, History
(A complete activity list and signup spreadsheet is coming soon!)
Thursday evening is intended for arrivals, registration and socializing. Bull-butting (not bull fighting) is a traditional east coast entertainment that takes place Thursday and Friday afternoon/evenings. It is free and is only a 2 km walk south from the hotel.
On Friday evening there will be an outdoor buffet dinner in the Hilton Fujairah Resort garden (Dh 140 Net per person) followed by a short programme, including; a keynote speaker, the annual IEW Photographic Competition, NHG Quiz, and the historic accolades presented by the ENHG Abu Dhabi: The Sheikh Mubarak bin Mohammed Award for Natural History and The Bish Brown Award.
Rooms
- The hotel has reserved a block of rooms for the Thursday and Friday nights on a first-come first-served basis. Hilton Fujairah Resort rates (per night) are reduced by 100Dh for IEW participants: Single Room – Dh 550 Net, Double Bed/Twin-Bedded Room – Dh 600 Net. These rates are inclusive of: 20% tax and service charge, and Hilton Buffet Breakfast. *They are exclusive of in-room Internet (50 AED per day).
- Children aged 12 years and under stay for free when sharing a room with their parents. Children under 6 years eat for free, children 6-12 years receive a 50% discount in the all-day dining restaurants.
Lunch Box Options
Two options for packed lunches will be available for Friday and Saturday, the cost of which is still being negotiated at the time of this writing. Participants should inform the hotel of their requirements for lunch boxes at least 24 hours in advance.
- Non-vegetarian Option A includes: Sweet Paprika Roasted Chicken breast & mayonnaise sandwich on white bread / Fresh fruit (apple & banana) / Fruit yoghurt (200ml)
- Vegetarian Option B includes: Oven Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable sandwich with creamy pesto dressing / Fresh fruit (apple & banana) / Fruit yoghurt (200ml)
Reservations
Individuals will be responsible for making their own hotel reservations. The ENHG Fujairah will not be responsible for bookings or payments.
*Cancellation policies may vary depending on the rate or dates of your reservation.
**Accepted Payment Options: Cash, American Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, MasterCard, and Visa.
To make a reservation, participants should click here for the dedicated IEW Group Reservation page.
Group Name: Emirates Natural History Group
Group Code: GENHGA
In case of queries, phone Yana Dubrovskaya, Groups & Events Coordinator, on 050-649 4408. The hotel desk number is: 09-222 2411.
Check-in time is 1500 hrs. Check-out time is 1200 hrs.
When you have made your booking, please pop in to our website here and add your information, so that we might have an idea of the numbers attending the weekend.
Looking forward to seeing you all in Fujairah!
