2. You’re Dubai Paradise awaits you… Senior Class trip of 2009

3. Welcome to Dubai  Dubai is one of the seven emirates and the most populous city of the United Arab Emirates emiratesUnited Arab EmiratesemiratesUnited Arab Emirates  Dubai is also located along the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Persian GulfArabian PeninsulaPersian GulfArabian Peninsula

4. Continental Airlines  Continental Airlines will accommodate you! Buckle UP!  It’s about a 17-hour trip, bring something to keep you occupied!  Price: $1,267.61  Tax included  (Round Trip)  BOOK NOW! BOOK NOW!

5. What we’ve got planned! Sunday, June 7th, 2009 - Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 4:30 pm to 2:50 am Airplane Flight leaves from Houston, TX to Dubai, DXB. (Flight takes approximately 17 hours and 5 minutes.) Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 3:00 am to 10:00 am Check into Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai, Get some rest, Eat Breakfast, and Get ready for a full day 10:30 am to 1:00 pm Dubailand 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm Lunch at Dubailand 2:30 pm to 6:30 pm Dubailand 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Dinner 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm Return to Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 8:00 am to 10:00 am Breakfast & Get ready 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Dubai Aquarium 1:45 am to 2:30 am Lunch at Dubai Aquarium 3:00 am to 7:00 pm Oasis Center Mall 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Dinner 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm Return to Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai

6. Thursday, June 11th, 2009 8:00 am to 10:00 am Breakfast & Get ready 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Racecourse (FREE!) 1:45 pm to 3:00 pm Lunch at Racecourse 3:45 pm to 6:00 pm Al Fahidi Fort and Dubai Museum 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The Dubai Waterfront 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm Dinner 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm Return to Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai Friday, June 12th, 2009 8:00 am to 10:00 am Breakfast & Get ready - Wear bathing suits 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Al Mamzar Beach Park 2:15 pm to 3:30 am Lunch at Al Mamzar Beach Park 4:00 am to 7:00 pm Ski Dubai 8:30 pm to 9:45 pm Dinner 10:00 pm to 10:30 pm Return to Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai Saturday, June 13th, 2009 8:00 am to 10:00 am Breakfast & Get ready 10:30 am to 1:45 pm Dubai Ice Rink 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Lunch at Dubai Ice Rink 3:35 pm to 5:00 pm Heritage and Diving Village 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Break at Heritage and Diving Village 5:45 pm to 7:00 pm Art Attack Gallery 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Dinner 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm Return to Hotel - Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai Sunday, June 14th, 2009 - Monday, June 15th, 2009 3:45 pm to 12:40 pm Check out of Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai - Airplane Flight leaves from Dubai, DXB to Houston, TX. (Flight takes approximately 17 hours and 5 minutes.)

7. Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai  Modern 5-star city hotel  additional leisure facilities for relaxation  Spa, restaurant, swimming pool and much MORE!  glamorous look  tropical ambience, it stands out as an oasis of chic and has a seductive interior scene.  Price: $91.89 plus tax (per night) BOOK NOW! BOOK NOW!BOOK NOW!

8.  Al Murooj Rotana – Dubai

9. Extra Expenses  Food will range to about $500.  At least $100 per day.  Other expenses such as souvenirs, clothing, etc.  All up to you!  But, we recommend you bring at least $500 for spending extra!  Total: $ 2,500 in ALL!

10. Facts! Facts! Facts!  Dubai is a MAN-MADE island!  Upon being completed, the resort will have:  2,000 villas, 40 luxury hotels, shopping centers, movie theaters, and many other facilities.  It is expected to support a population of approximately 500,000 people.  It’s also advertised as being visible from the moon.

11. Did you know?  It’s also advertised as being visible from the moon.  All of this was built in the last 5 years, including that island that looks like a palm tree.  The World Islands. 300 artificially created islands in the shape of the world. Each island will have an estimated cost of $25-30 million. ( picture on next slide)

12. The World’s Islands

13. Our Adventure Begins…  This is the Dubai Mall which has various stores to shop from!  The Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo is the World's Largest Acrylic Panel

14. Still to come…  Dubailand will be twice the size of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando!  Racecourse is FREE!  We have access to the Millennium Terrace seats and lawns area.

15. It’s still not over…  The fort dates back to the 18th century!  Houses interesting archeological finds such as spears and knives, etc.  The Dubai Waterfront is the largest waterfront development in the world!

16. Not finished yet…  Al Mamzar beach park consists of:  four pristine beaches, two swimming pools, children's playground, picnic areas, & fresh water showers.  Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy:  Skiing  Snowboarding  Tobogganing

17. Enjoying what you see?  The Dubai Ice Rink:  learn skating  perfect your technique  play ice hockey  or just have a great time, this spectacular venue is the coolest place to hang out.  The Heritage and Diving Village displays ancient artifacts from sites dating back to 550BC.

18. Our last stop!  Art Attack, strives to introduce vibrant new local artists enriching the communities art diversity and reflect this in the eclectic mix in the paintings, sculptures and installation exhibited at the gallery.

19. The End!  This concludes our Senior Trip for 2009!  We hope you enjoyed our presentation and we hope you choose to visit the beautiful Dubai City! Thank you!

20. Presentation made by:  Meghan Flores and  Caitlyn Halliburton