P O Box 72632, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.adventure.ae

Tel: +971-4-3459900 or email: schools@adventure.ae

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about usAbsolute Adventure was established in Dubai in 2005 to meet the growing demand for professionally run local and international adventures. The company expanded into Oman during 2006. Absolute Adventure has established numerous new trekking, mountain biking and climbing routes in the remote Musandam region. Absolute Adventure Education was formed in 2009 to offer schools and colleges professionally designed outdoor education programmes run by qualified wilderness educators.

A huge range of settings for the study of biology, geography, environmental science and environmental systems and societies unrivalled in the UAE, can be found in Dibba, Oman and the surrounding area. We have a unique opportunity to compare different environments in a very short time: coastal mangroves, deserts, mountains, date plantations and wadis are in walking distance of each other.

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about usThe Governorate of Musandam, in the far north of the Sultanate, is a rugged, mountainous region, formed during the Cretaceous and Miocene ages, 1850 million years ago. The mountains originally constituted part of the Zagros Mountain range, but with earthquakes and volcanic activity, separated to form the Hajar Mountain range. The passage between the Zagros and Hajar ranges is called the Strait of Hormuz and is of vital importance to Oman, as 90% of all the Gulf's oil trade passes through this area.Dibba, in the southeast of the Governorate, is characterised by its vast fjords in which fishing boats take refuge during storms. Fishing and agriculture provide the townspeople with occupations, but other industries include ironmongery, weaving and shipbuilding.

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• Population geography, town planning and tourism• Rocky shore• Mangroves• Rivers• Extreme weather• Coastal management • Plants and animals• Wadi, water management, desalination• Urban environment and tourism• Geology• Environmental changes• Behaviour and human impact• Water testing: pH, acidity, alkalinity• Soil structure composition and comparison,• Organism behaviour/classification/ diversification/adaptations/anatomy• Food chains/feeding interactions• Pollution• Research questions: hypothesis, experimental design, evaluation, conclusion, errors and improvements

We also produce customised programmes that will suit your curriculum and school needs, run by our professional field studies staff.

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• Population geography, town planning and tourism• Rocky shore• Mangroves• Rivers• Extreme weather• Coastal management • Plants and animals• Wadi, water management, desalination• Urban environment and tourism• Geology• Environmental changes• Behaviour and human impact• Water testing: pH, acidity, alkalinity• Soil structure composition and comparison,• Organism behaviour/classification/ diversification/adaptations/anatomy• Food chains/feeding interactions• Pollution• Research questions: hypothesis, experimental design, evaluation, conclusion, errors and improvements

We also produce customised programmes that will suit your curriculum and school needs, run by our professional field studies staff.

Our custom fieldwork programmes enable students and teachers to gain knowledge in one of the most incredible areas of the world. Specific case studies and experiential learning help to reinforce each student's educational development. The courses allow schools to customise the curriculum and activities to satisfy a wide range of requirements and individual needs. Students will be given the opportunity to plan, conduct, and evaluate scientific investigations in the field, where they will be exposed to unique local ecosystems, specialised equipment, and field work tools. Field work activities are designed to have cross-curricular links to biology, chemistry, geography, environmental science, and mathematics.

We offer:• Curriculum that meets primary school, middle school, iGSCE, GCSE, A-level and International Baccalaureate standards• An assortment of worksheets, fieldwork, equipment and tailored resources to complement coursework• Sampling/collecting/analysing evidence• Highly experienced, trained and qualified staff• A range of study options• A variety of other activities offered on- and off-site• Knowledge and fun combined in new and interactive ways• Ongoing projects that can be continued after leaving our field studies camp

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• Portable projector, so we can present the results to the groups in an interactive and fun way• ICT facilities: WiFi across the whole resort• Animal and reptile catch and observe equipment• Digital endoscope• GoPro® cameras and other film equipment• Field microscopes• Specimen collection equipment...and everything else you need for a full and educational experience that will exceed all expectations

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Our programmes strive to maintain an engaging balance between time in the classroom and time in the field. We use our indoor classroom time to make sure everyone understands the learning techniques, the equipment we use, and safety measures for outdoor exploration and then students will be given work sheets daily to complete in the field for taking measurements and collecting data.

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If you would like your students to take a break from studying,

we can offer a wide range of adventure activities including

kayaking, paddle boarding, team work, climbing, mountain

biking and more. As many or as few of these as you want

can be added into your custom programme.

We have a highly educated and trained staff that includes teachers, marine biologists, geographers, geologists and certified mountain leaders. All of our staff have Advanced Wilderness First Aid certifications or higher and have detailed local knowledge. Active involvement is encouraged from the school teacher chaperones in contributing to teaching, supervising and assisting the students, or allocating students and staff to the most appropriate small working groups.

All programmes include accommodation and full board; groups can stay at a range of centres in the UAE and Oman including The four star Golden Tulip Hotel, our adventure camps and our bases in Umm Al Quwain and Kalba. Absolute Adventure can also deliver programmes at any east coast hotel or a venue of your choice. We actively

promote local fauna, culture and heritage as part of our programmes. All our camps are within five minutes’ drive of a hospital.

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Safety is the first and foremost priority with all Absolute Adventure experiences. All locations and activities are thoroughly risk assessed with staff being fully trained in incident and emergency management. Staff undergo annual health and safety training including emergency scenarios. We also act as the local mountain rescue service in Dibba and have been called out to conduct technical rescues from high mountain areas. Our comprehensive SOPs and Risk Management Plan meet the highest international standards. We employ a full time Risk Manager, trained by the National Outdoor Leadership School of USA, to constantly monitor and improve our internal risk procedures. Absolute Adventure follows standards set forth by governing bodies in the United States and United Kingdom such as the Wilderness Risk Management Conference and the Adventure Activity Licensing Authority. We have been independently audited by an approved AALA safety assessor, passing with flying colours.

We carry millions of dirhams of public liability insurance covering all our activities. Our vehicles and boats are fully insured to carry passengers in both UAE and Omani territory.

Our catering team provides healthy, student friendly, hygienically prepared meals, including packed lunches. All food is prepared in our on-site kitchens by our own staff. Camp food is plentiful and served buffet-style. Menus are changed daily. Special dietary requirements can be catered for with prior notice. Water, juice and snacks are available throughout the day.

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The Governorate of Musandam, in the far north of the Sultanate, is a rugged, mountainous region, formed during the Cretaceous and Miocene ages, 1850 million years ago. The mountains originally constituted part of the Zagros Mountain range, but with earthquakes and volcanic activity, separated to form the Hajar Mountain range. The passage between the Zagros and Hajar ranges is called the Strait of Hormuz and is of vital importance to Oman, as 90% of all the Gulf's oil trade passes through this area.Dibba, in the southeast of the Governorate, is characterised by its vast fjords in which fishing boats take refuge during storms. Fishing and agriculture provide the townspeople with occupations, but other industries include ironmongery, weaving and shipbuilding.

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P O Box 72632, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

www.adventure.ae

Tel: +971-4-3459900 or email: schools@adventure.ae

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Professional MembershipsAdventure Travel Trade Association

Institute for Outdoor LearningThe International Ecotourism Society

Leave No TraceInternational Mountain Explorers Connection

Partnership for Responsible Travel

AwardsSharjah Excellence in Tourism Award 2011

British Standard BS 8848 Overseas Expedition Providers

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