Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 03, 2005: Abu Dhabi National Hotels' tourism division Sunshine Tours is back in full swing for the winter season, offering new ways to enjoy a memorable Arabian experience.

For the new season, Sunshine Tours has expanded its already considerable portfolio of UAE tours and expeditions to include fishing trips, a sunset dhow cruise along the Abu Dhabi Corniche, dhow trips to Abu Dhabi's island retreats, and exciting 4X4 wadi safaris.

Sunshine Tours currently offers a wide range of expeditions including desert tours and safaris, shopping trips, and cultural trips all over the United Arab Emirates. Activities also range from sand skiing and dune basing in four-wheel drive vehicles to pleasant days out fishing in the UAE's clear ocean waters.

Ali Al Hosani, Tourism Division Manager at Sunshine Tours, said: "This year's tour season is up and running, and Sunshine Tours has once again responded to customer feedback to include a range of new tours.

"We have also renovated our existing desert facilities and traditional houses, added three more desert traditional houses, and upgraded the bedouin heritage camp and its facilities. This is part of our dedication to offering our customers the most authentic Arabian experience," added Hosani.

The new fishing expedition is an excellent opportunity to view miles of shimmering blue sea, marine life and coastline. Taking groups of up to six people, the trip includes all the fishing equipment needed as well as refreshments to quench the thirst generated by a relaxing day out in the sun. Fishing trips are priced at AED600 per person for the first two hours, and AED300 per person for each additional hour.

The Sunset Dhow cruise takes passengers along the Corniche, and it is a great chance to view Abu Dhabi's fantastic waterfront with its public parks, fountains, and remarkable skyscrapers. The trip costs AED60 per person for a minimum of 10 people; dinner can also be included for AED165 per person.

The exciting 4X4 wadi safari takes visitors to Al Ain's wonderful oasis to admire unique rock formations, gorges and streams. Visitors can dive into the cool waters of the oasis and enjoy a picnic lunch en route. The wadi safari is priced at AED385 per person.

Sunshine Tours is also now offering group island dhow trips. The islands are rich in wildlife attractions, and are well known to bird watchers as sanctuaries for many exotic and rare species. The trips include a barbecue lunch and they head off in the morning, returning late afternoon. Prices are subject to group numbers and availability.

In addition to tours and excursions, Sunshine Tours can take care of all travel arrangements for tourists using its facilities, including visas, transport, as well as accommodation at one of ADNH's top-quality hotels. For booking information, Sunshine Tours can be contacted on tel: 02-444-9914.

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COMPANY PROFILE:
Abu Dhabi National Hotels was established more than 20 years ago. Since then, it has grown in both size and diversity into a quality, broad-based Hotel, Tourism, Transport and Catering Group.

ADNH interests include 3, 4 and 5 star hotels in addition to 'Sunshine Tours' and its transportation business 'Al Ghazal'. In addition, ADNH has a Joint Venture with the renowned international catering and services company 'Compass', covering their respective catering operations throughout the Middle East under the banner 'ADNH Compass'. 

For more information: 
Ali Al Hosani                                                          Yasir Alani
ADNH - Tourism Division                                          Polaris Public Relations, Dubai
Tel: +971 2 4449914                                              Tel: 04-3348522
Fax: +971 2 4446856                                             Fax: 04-3341326
Email: abusum@emirates.net.ae                               Email: y.alani@polaris-me.com

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