Getting to Dubai for Miles for Smiles

A few people have been asking how Miles for Smiles fits in with the other travel retail events that happen in the UAE at this time of year. Miles for Smiles is on Saturday November 22 in Dubai, and we plan to start a 0800 hrs. So do bear this in mind when you arrange your flights; you really need to build in some recovery time before you go running! The annual Dubai Duty Free Golf Tournament then takes place on November 23 and 24 and the MEDFA conference follows in Abu Dhabi on November 25 and 26. Registration for MEDFA, however, kicks off on the afternoon of the 24th and there is an opening cocktail from 2030. We understand that MEDFA will be providing coaches up to Abu Dhabi from Dubai, for those taking part in the golf, but have no details at this time. If you're looking for a hotel in Dubai, the run takes place at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel - so that's a good place to start. But it's not cheap. There is a Holiday Inn Express nearby. Contact Mandy for details. Note: The Middle East Exclusive Show, which usually tags onto the end of MEDFA and the golf, has been moved to March 2009.