Lot 54
As Chic As a Sheik

A one-week Dubai fantasy vacation for four (4) people
Round-trip, first class airfare from New York, NY to Dubai
Four (4) nights in the Malakiya Villas at the Madinat Jumeirah, Arabian Resort-Dubai
Two (2) nights in the Royal Suite at the Burj-al-Arab, the most luxurious resort in the world
Airport transfers and transport to the Burj-al-Arab in a Rolls-Royce Phantom
Use of Burj-al-Arab’s Aston Martin and Lamborghini Gallardo for one (1) day
Desert safari with dinner and champagne at sunset
One (1) day aboard Burj One, the Burj-al-Arab’s private Sunseeker yacht
One (1) signature treatment for each of the ladies at Talise Spa
45-minute scenic tour by helicopter from the Burj-al-Arab helipad
Two (2) 1,000 Euro shopping vouchers

This intoxicating, exotic land has inspired many tales, like those of Sheherezade and the 1001 nights. Of emirs, caliphs, magic carpets and genies emerging from bottles to grant wishes. This is the fabled Arabian peninsula, swept by enchanted winds and mysterious sands. Your journey to its crown jewel, the Emirate of Dubai, will surely inspire many tales of your own to tell.

Once you arrive, you’ll be driven by a Rolls-Royce Phantom to the Malakiya Villas at Madinat Jumeirah, the Arabian Resort of Dubai. This magnificent tribute to Dubai’s heritage is styled to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel. Luxurious and ornate, combining the height of opulence with an overwhelming sense of tradition, the resort and its meandering waterways transport guests to all parts of an intricate city of senses. Two grand boutique hotels, courtyard summer houses, a traditional souk, Talise Spa, unlimited recreational facilities and the superlative Quay Healthclub combine to make Madinat Jumeirah the most fascinating resort in the world. Your home at Madinat will be in one of the seven world-exclusive Malakiya Villas. Paragons of luxury, tucked amidst the channels of Madinat Jumeirah, these self-contained sanctuaries feature an abundance of luxurious private facilities with individual courtyards, terraces and pools, providing magnificent vistas of Dubai’s skyline and the coast. During any point in your stay, the ladies in your party will enjoy one of the signature treatments at the resort’s Talise Spa.

The second part of your adventure takes you to the Burj-al-Arab, acknowledged as the only seven-star hotel in the world. Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the Burj-al-Arab soars to a height of 321 meters, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed color sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer. You will luxuriate like royalty in the lavishly appointed Royal Suite overlooking the waters of the Arabian Gulf from the 25th floor. The spacious living area has a private bar, dining room, lounge and library. Upstairs, you’ll find the bedrooms, each with adjoining marble bathrooms with spa bath, walk-in shower, fine porcelain fittings and full-sized Hermès fragrances and body products. The pampering will prepare you to explore this Arabian gem in the hotel’s Aston Martin and Lamborghini Gallardo. You’ll even venture into the desert on safari to sip champagne while the sun sets over the sand before dining under the stars. With the gentle waters of the Gulf lapping at its sides, the hotel’s private yacht, Burj One, will host you for a day and while the view at sea level is enchanting, nothing compares to your private tour of the city by helicopter.

This experience promises to be a magical journey you’ll remember for many nights to come!

Insider’s Info: This trip must be taken by May 23, 2008. Shopping vouchers only for use at the Dubai Duty Free Outlet at the Dubai International Airport. Subject to change without notice. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply.

DONORS: Penny & Lee Anderson
Airfare provided by an anonymous donor