I am so excited to reserve your seat at the table for our 2024 Game Changers Mastermind Retreat. This will be one of the most amazing business trips you have ever taken. In order to ensure you have the time of your life, my team and I need to gather a little information from you. Please complete the form below as soon as possible. I also want to share some very useful information to help prepare you for our trip.
Learning the social customs of the UAE, Dubai – https://www.justlanded.com/english/Dubai/Dubai-Guide/Culture/Social-Customs
Their Weekend – Note that the weekend in the United Arab Emirates is Friday and Saturday. Sunday is an actual work day for them.
Kick Off – We kick off our Mastermind Retreat with an informal welcome meet and greet on Jan 4th from 6 pm – 10 pm at the Croft restaurant which is located within the hotel. If you arrive after 10 pm on Jan 4th, that is totally okay. When booking your flight, please make sure that you arrive in time to join us for our first working session on Jan 5th at 8:30 am.
Wrap Up – On the last day, Jan 11th, we drop off our luggage with the concierge and checkout before leaving for our excursions. It is recommended that you book your return flight for after 9pm on Jan 11th which might end up actually being on the 12th in the early am.
Hotel Info – We are staying at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel & Suites and you can visit their site [here]. Your room is pre-paid and has been billed to our master account. When you arrive, please send us a whatsApp message to let our team know you have arrived then stop by the front desk to give them your name and passport. Wifi is covered with your stay.
Airport – You will fly into the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Most fights from the US will arrive between 3pm and 11:30pm on the 4th. Most flights depart Dubai after 9pm with the exception of a few Emirates flights. We have heard or have experienced that Emirates and Qtar, are the best airlines. I would NOT recomment Turkish Airlines.
Ground Transportation – We will provide ground transportation to and from the airport and to all excursions during your trip. When possible, we will schedule your airport transport as a shared ride with other Game Changers. While you are in the air, our team will text you ground transportation instructions.
Emergency Contact – We will ask you to identify an emergency contact should we need to reach out on your behalf.
Dress: Please dress comfortable in business casual or casual attire. I plan to do a mixture of both. The Dress Code for our Luxury Dinner is Smart Elegant. Collared dress shirts are required for men along with full-length trouser and closed shoes. A suit or jacket is also an option. Woman can wear either a nice dress or skirt, cocktail dress, and trousers with a blouse or blazer. UAE national dress is welcome. Any type of sportswear or sports shoes are not permitted.
Tips – Feel free to provide tips to the hotel staff according to the level of service you feel you have received. We will cover all ground transportation and excursion tips.
Room Charges – We ask that you do not charge anything to your hotel room. This prevents issues with erroneous charges and trying to figure out which charges belong to which guest.
Currency – We have worked hard to take care of every detail for you and you shouldn’t need to cover any expenses with the exception of those studded Louboutins or the fiery red Ferrari you plan to purchase. If you do plan to make purchases at the mall or Gold Souk, we recommend using 1 credit card or debit card, so you only have to monitor 1 card for accuracy post travel. Also, we have found that it is cheaper and faster. If you want to have some UEA currency on hand, you can stop by a currency exchange at the airport. This is a good idea if you want to tip service professionals.
Phone Access – Please call your carrier prior to traveling to determine your options. Depending on your usage, $100 may be an appropriate budget if you plan to get a phone while you are there. Personally, we have added an extension to our Verizon plan that charges us $10 per day for any days we use cellular or data while in Dubai. Don’t forget that Skype and WhatsApp are great tools for staying connected while you are traveling. We will create a WhatsApp group and add everyone who is attending so we can stay connected while in Dubai.
The Schedule – When you arrive, we will provide you with a detailed schedule of all activities and excursions. Please note that you will recieve reminders when we are leaving for all excursions. The reminders will be posted to our WhatsApp group so please be sure you are in the group and have your notifications turned on. We will enjoy the opportunity to mastermind 6 of the 7 days and you’ll get one full day and one half day to enjoy Dubai on your own terms and at your own pace. We will have a few surprise excursions but it wouldn’t be a Dubai experience if we didn’t enjoy some of the most iconic excursions Dubai has to offer.
The Mastermind – If you are enrolled to attend the mastermind sessions, checkout this resource to help you get the most out of your mastermind time.
You will enjoy the following excursions:
