Questions from YOU...Answers from US
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Will the hotel debit my credit card?
All bookings with the hotel will be billed and debited by July 18th 2010. This is because ALL bookings and new reservations are subject to an increased room rate after JULY 31st. The hotel and RT have a cancelletion policy in place if you have to cancel your booking / event registration. CANCELLATION POLICY
Is alcohol included?
Currently only at he preDhow trip evening for PACKAGE A, but if we can obtain sponsorship or numbers permit, we will try to change this. At the hotel 1 beer cost 20 AED. You can also purchase alcohol at airport arrivals in the duty free shop ( 4 litres total per person). We are working very very hard to get all alcohol down in price.
Does the hotel cater for children?
YES! The Peaco Kid's Club will look after children from 10am up to 11pm at night (with breaks during the day)
What about visas?
The hotel will organise visas upon request. VISAS RTAG and RTI are not responsible for organising your visa
Are there discounts for wives and girlfriends?
YES! Vouchers will be given to reduce the price because of the various meetings they do not attend
What about soft drinks?
These are included with all meals for certain packages ( see register)
What about the prices of the tours?
All tours are BELOW available market rates - these are special RTI World Meeting rates negotiated for you!
Program and Timeline
The program is here and a downloadable TIMELINE is here
FREE Tour
Certain packages will have a free tour included
Different Packages?
We have produced several packages to cater for the requests you have passed to us the last two years.
What if my registration payment fails with the 2CO payment portal?
Souvenirs
These are to be booked and paid for in advance...Souvenirs ( not active as of Aug 2nd)
What about bringing in Food / Drink for Nations Night?
There are restrictions on importing food / drink - see UAE Government website for details. BUT most food and drink can be purchased on your behalf by the hotel at a minimal profit margin for the hotel. There will be a cut-off date by when you have to have ordered your food and drink. Plastic shot glasses can also be purchased by the hotel.
What about dress regulations?
You need to always remember that you are visiting a Muslim country and that there is a standard of acceptable dress (or undress!). YES, the UAE is a Muslim country. And, YES, you should respect the local religion at all times. HOWEVER, Dubai is probably the most lenient destination in the Middle East when it comes to rules and regulation on many issues, including dress. The locals here are used to having expatriates around and have become more or less accustomed to their ways. The weather is hot for most of the year and it’s quite acceptable to leave your house wearing shorts and a sleeveless top. Swimsuits and even bikinis are fine as long as you’re at the beach or by the swimming pool. On the other hand, going to the mall with short shorts or sun bathing topless on the beach is a definite no-no.
Details are available on the UAE Government website and www.rti2010.info . Once you have registered an email covering this will be sent.
What about appropriate behaviour?
As above, you will be visiting a Muslim country and you will need to abide by the laws of the UAE. Details of these are available on the UAE Government website and www.rti2010.info . Once you have registered an email covering this will be sent.
What is Nations Night?
You are expected to represent you Country by displaying food and drink from your Nation. To truely represent your Nation it is recommended that you decorate your table with country and association flags and try to wear National Dress if possible. There is a Nations Night form that you can download in order to request help in sourcing equipment, food and drink in the UAE to avoid you having to carry it here.
Who is richard Miles RTI2010WM Convenor?
Richard ( that's me!) has been a member of RT since 1988, joining RT Newport 420. I left Newport 420 RTBI in 1997 to join Doha RT in 1997. I then left Doha #4 in 1999 to join Dubai #1. I have been Chairman of Newport 420, Doha 4 and Dubai 1 as well as Honorary President of Dubai Creek #11. I have also been RTBI Area 1 Secretary and Press officer. I have been the President of Round Table Arabian Gulf ( RTAG) twice and am presently Vice Chairman of Dubai #1 and of course the Convenor of RTI2010WM. If you have seen a Round Tabler proudly representing the Arabian Tables by dressing as an arab...that's me :-) Normally at ARTSA, RTBI or a world meeting (Cyprus, Thailand, Holland). I can hold my head high and say "I have lived Round Table and made a Difference". This conference is confirming my belief that you get out of Table what you put in and is the most fantastic event I have ever been involved in organising..I am and always have been PROUD to be a TABLER.
More Information for Visitors to Dubai – Dubai Tourism
List of Dubai Tourism Offices Abroad – Dubai Tourism
Dubai Visitors' Checklist - 21 Must-Do Activities – Dubai Explorer
Tips for Tourists – Dubai Tourism
Travel tips for tourists - Dubai Airport
Current Weather Report for Dubai – Dubai Meteorological Services
Dubai's Culture and Customs – Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
Currency and Exchange Rates – UAE Interact
List of Dubai Banks Central Bank of the UAE
What about any other questions I have?
Please do not hesitate to contact us via the website or Facebook page and we will try and answer your question as quickly as we can. Click here to send us a question
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