Entry Task: •What prior knowledge do you

have about the history of the United Arab Emirates?

Objectives: • The students will be able to

describe and analyze historical events in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai

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ITravel by 4x4 across the deserts of Dubai on this exhilarating excursion! Get an adrenaline rush sandboarding on the Dubai desert, enjoy a camel ride and get a henna tattoo! Complete your experience with a delicious barbecue dinner under the Arabian stars and live folk and belly dance performances. It's a must-do experience when you're visiting Dubai!

HighlightsDubai 4x4 desert safariTake in scenic views as you drive across the desert by 4WD vehicleVisit a camel farm and learn how to ride a camelExperience an adrenaline rush as you go sandboarding down the Dubai desert dunesGet a henna tattoo on your hand or feetEnjoy a delicious BBQ dinner under the Arabian starsWatch live folk and belly dance performances

DHOW DINNER CRUISE Memorable time on board the Arabic Dhow (Arabic boat Cruise) A dinner cruise on a wonderful wooden dhow built in the time-honoured manner but with every comfort included and it is a romantic way of spending an evening. Cruise along the moonlit creek while viewing the brilliantly-illuminated skyline. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner served with a taste of local delicacies. 

DHOW DINNER CRUISE

This tour will take you to the very distinguished sites of Dubai. During your tour, you will feel the invigorating atmosphere of the ancient Arabic charms emanating from these century-old trading centres thriving in juxtaposition with the worlds most exciting cosmopolitan city. 

Dubai CITY TOUR

SEAPLANE TOURSeawings offers you a unique sightseeing excursion across Dubai’s dazzling landmarks and modern skyline.Their most popular tour, The Silver Tour is a 40 minute "dock to dock" excursion providing views of Dubai's most iconic landmarks including The Palm Jumeirah, The Burj Khalifa, The World Islands, Burj Al Arab, Historic Dubai Creek, Port Rashid and much more. Up to 9 passengers per flight.

The Burj Experience is another popular tour. A forty minute aerial sightseeing extravaganza, the trip will take you on a 40 minute ride around world famous icons like the Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and World islands, with the stunning blue Dubai Creek as the backdrop.Besides Jebel Ali, Seawings also runs tours starting from Dubai Creek.

Explore a world of breathtaking water thrills at Aquaventure. Slide down the immense Ziggurat and through a shark-infested lagoon, take a river ride of over two kilometres, ride the water rapids and white water chargers. For a gentler experience, younger visitors can plunge into Splashers, a water playground for kids. It all adds up to a unique water adventure, with something new discovered at every turn.

Open daily 10.00am to sunset.

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They say viewing a place from a high vantage point is always the best way to comprehend the full scope and beauty of it. Well this is certainly true for Dubai! There is no better way to view the amazing desert landscape and the awesome desert dawn than from the vantage point of a gently floating hot air balloon!From high in the sky you will gain an awesome appreciation for the giant dunes, the moon-like landscape of the rugged Hajja Mountains to the east, and the "21st century" skyline of Dubai to the west as you rise high into the immense blue of the desert sky. This truly is not to be missed whether you are on holiday in Dubai or a local, the views on offer are simply unforgettable, just don’t forget your camera.

HOT AIR BALLOON

The coolest thing to do in Dubai! Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from the beginner to the snow

sport enthusiast. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round.

Opening TimesSunday - Wednesday: 10.00 am - 11.00 pm

Thursday: 10.00 am - 12.00 midnightFriday: 09.00 am - 12.00 midnight

Saturday: 09.00 am - 11.00 pmLast Ticket Sale:

Saturday - Wednesday: 9.30 pmThursday - Friday: 10.30 pm

SKI DUBAI

Dubai Aquarium is (you guessed it) the world's largest indoor aquarium measuring 51m x 20m x 11m and features the world's largest viewing panel at 32.8m wide and 8.3m high. Dubai Aquarium houses an incredible 33,000 inhabitants made up from 85 different species of aquatic animals, including a large population of predator sea life such as sharks and sting rays.While the aquarium and fish are clearly visible free of charge from the large viewing panel in the Dubai Mall, children and visitors alike may enjoy a closer encounter by visiting the walkthrough tunnel and/or taking a glass bottom boat ride and or walking along the suspension bridge in the zoo.

DUBAI AQUARIUM

Wild Wadi is one of the popular outdoor waterparks in Dubai. The park is themed around a tale from Arabian Folklore featuring Juha and his seafaring friend, Sinbad.The waterpark comprises 30 interconnected rides and attractions for adults and children. The Wipeout and Riptide Flowriders offer the ultimate surfing experience. Meanwhile thrill seekers can enjoy the adrenaline rush of the Jumeirah Sceirah, the second highest free fall water slide in the world! Meanwhile, the lazy river is the water park family favorite.Visitors are provided with rubber rings, lifejackets and body boards when get into the park and have access to all the water rides.There are lifeguards dedicated to each ride and all around the waterpark.The facilities of Wild Wadi include three restaurants, two snack bars, and gift shops as well.The waterpark has a cashless payment system, a waterproof wristband stores electronic credits, which can be used to buy food and drinks.

This is the main museum in Dubai. It is located in the beautifully restored Al Fahidi Fort, which was erected around 1799 to defend the city against invasion. The Fort was later renovated in 1971 for usage as a museum.

Dubai museum's diverse collection of exhibits offers a fascinating insight into the rich history and cultural heritage. Galleries recreate scenes from the Creek, traditional Arab houses, mosques, the souk, date farms and desert and marine life.

Operating hours:Saturday – Thursday 08:30 – 20:30 hrs, Friday 14:30 –20:30 hrs

Dubai is known for cheap gold. If you are in the market, or are simply looking for the experience of walking the narrow alleys and capturing the sites and sounds of the traditional souk, then a visit to the Dubai Gold Souk is definitely worthwhile.The Dubai Gold Souk is situated in Deira, the old part of Dubai.

The Dubai Gold Souk is easily recognizable from its entrance. Two enormous wooden gates welcome visitors to endless dazzling windows of gold. There are more than 300 jewelers situated in the strip and in the afternoon and early evening the streets are alive and bustling with people. You will find both traditional and modern designs of gold which come in various colours and karats. In addition to gold, the Dubai Gold Souk also houses precious stones as well semi-precious gems like diamonds, rubies, emerald, sapphires as well as pearls. Prices are very reasonable and largely determined by weight, rather than design and craftsmanship.

Gold SOUK - DEIRA

Built in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this stone structure is a tribute to modern Islamic architecture. Considered to be one of the most attractive mosques in Dubai, the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding organizes visits to the Jumeirah Mosque for non-Muslims, aimed at promoting cultural understanding and first-hand experience as an insight to the Islamic religion.

Jumeirah Mosque Tours is conduct on every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday at 10am, children must be 5yrs+. Fee is 10Dhs per person. No prior booking is needed.Ladies need to be covered - long skirts/trousers, long sleeves, hat/scarf for the head. Gentlemen need to wear trousers - T-shirt or shirt and not a vest. You need to take off your shoes before entering the mosque.The tour lasts for an hour and a half. Photography is allowed.

JUMEIRAH MOSQUE

DUBAI.. A SHOPPING PARADISE

ABU DHABI CITY THE ARABIAN JEWEL

At Ferrari world Abu Dhabi, you finally have the chance to live the Ferrari dream in ways you never imagined possible. Come face to face with the thrills that legends are made of. From touring the factory to feeling the rush of an f1 race, its finally your turn to step in to story. Its your turn to get behind the wheel, to fly across the Tuscan hills and take on the challenge. As the safety bars rise and the Ferrari seatbelt release, you'll realize there's something more. Once you discover the passion of Rosso, there is no turning back.

FERRARI WORLD Abu Dhabi

How did this all begin? • Assessment Question #1

• Describe the history of the UAE. Include specific dates and events. Start in chronological order and fully explain the important events and moments that shaped the history of the UAE. Include a timeline of these events with your written answer.

The United Arab Emirates:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eza64PkJp8

Non-Fiction Books

• Read aloud!

Learning Task: • Create a timeline of major events in the

history of the UAE. DUE Tuesday, Nov. 8th • Your timeline must have the following: – Title– 10 events (minimum) – Date of each event– Name of the event & a description of what happened– Small picture about each event

•Must be in chronological order

Examples!

Interactive Notebook: • Date = • Title = Timeline – History of the UAE• Page # =

• Glue in checklist at the top of your paper!

Sources: • http://

www.emirates.com/english/destinations_offers/discoverdubai/aboutdubai/dubaihistory.aspx

• http://www.emirates.com/english/destinations_offers/discoverdubai/aboutdubai/dubaihistory.aspx

• https://www.insightguides.com/destinations/africa-middle-east/united-arab-emirates/dubai/historical-highlights

• http://www.timeoutdubai.com/knowledge/features/8478-dubai-timeline

• Non-fiction books!

Entry Task: • What two industries were

popular during the 1800 – 1900s in this area?

• Explain why one of these industries declined.