29 Feb - 4 Mar
Saturday
To shake out the cobwebs, there will be a traditional Dubai recovery brunch at the hash hotel. If you are still standing, the band starts at 8pm!
Sunday
Finally, a day to recover. But there will be the weekly Desert Hash pre-sunset run with lots of opportunities to relive events of the previous days.
Friday
This is the big event!
A true Desert hash, starting early afternoon and continuing
on into the evening.
All food, refreshments and live entertainment will be provided with much fun and frivolity promised.
Hash Acts welcome!
Wednesday
We start the proceedings with the weekly Creek Hash run. Dubai's Men Only hash will be open to all, including females, for this special occasion.
Thursday
On On to our next run of the weekend. Starting and finishing in the heart of deepest, darkest Deira, you will run through parts of the city not shown by the tour guides!
Programme
We are planning five festive days of fun-filled, frivolity. The details are now finalised, & will be emailed to all registrants, so please read carefully.
Wednesday, 29 February
The weekend starts with the weekly Creek Hash. The Creek is normally a Men Only hash but for this evening all are welcome. The run will start at 5:30pm in Nad Al Sheba. If you wish to catch the bus from the hash hotel it will be leaving the
Ramee Rose at 4:00 pm
City Max at 4:20 pm
No waiting around, so if you are not there, you will have to make your own way to the run site by taxi. You will be escorted by Knobbing Donkey +971 (0)50 645 3346.
It can get a chilly in the desert so bring something warm to wear after the run. All food and drinks are provided. The bus will return people to the City Max and Ramee Rose at the end of the evening, probably around 10:00 pm.
Cost: 50 AED
Hares: Ahpisto & Shrek
Dress Code: hash gear & something warm
Map: to be added
Thursday, 1 March
We will gather in the Sports Tavern (of course!) at the Carlton Tower Hotel, Deira from 6:30 pm. The run will start at 7:30 pm ish, and will take place through the souks and alleyways of old Dubai. Please remember to sign in and sign out for the run. You will be able to purchase food and drinks afterwards at Happy Hour prices.
Remember to use the free drink voucher included in your goodie bag.
Cost: included in registration
Hares: Captain Skidmark, Cockstop & Come Again
Sweeps: Any Sucker, Decent-in-Tent, Holiday Nipple & Shrek
Dress Code: hash gear
Map: to be added
Friday, 2 March
This is the main event! If you have indicated that you are catching the bus, it leaves from the
Ramee Rose at 2:00 pm
City Max at 2:20 pm
You will be escorted to the run site by Nancy Boy +971 (0)50 454 2635. The run will start at around 4 pm. Please remember to sign in and sign out so that we don’t lose you.
Once we return from the run, it will be time for the entertainment. There will be the normal circle, followed by hash acts, music… and a live band! All food, drinks and entertainment are provided. Also, please be aware, there are no facilities at this location, it is pristine desert. And remember to bring something warm, it can get cold.
The bus will return revelers to the City Max and the Ramee Rose, leaving at 11 pm. If you prefer, there is plenty of space in the desert to pitch your tent for the night. You will however, need to be completely self-sufficient the following morning (food & water) if you decide to stay, and will have to arrange/scrounge your own transportation back to Dubai.
Cost: included in registration
Hares: Ahpisto, Decent-in-Tent, Gollum & Shrek
Dress Code: hash gear & something warm
Map: to be added
Saturday, 3 March
And if that hasn’t been enough, festivities continue on Saturday with the infamous Dubai brunch. This will take place at the hash hotel, the Ramee Rose, between 12-5 pm. It is an all inclusive deal with the price covering food and drinks (beer, wine and house spirits).
Afterwards we have negotiated Happy Hour prices on drinks and the hotel band starts at 8 pm for those still standing.
Cost: 169 AED
Dress Code: smart casual
Map: to be added
Sunday, 4 March
Finally, an opportunity to recover in preparation for the weekly run with the Desert Hash. The run will be from the Batcave in Umm Suqeim, an easy 10-15 min taxi ride from the hash hotel. The run will start at 5:45 pm so plan to be there 15 mins or so beforehand. All food and drinks are provided.
Cost: 50 AED
Hares: Batman & Spitball
Dress Code: hash gear & maybe a jumper
Map: to be added
Travel
Flights
We suggest you check out the following airlines for cheap flights into Dubai.
- flydubai flys into Terminal 2, Dubai
- Air Arabia flys into Sharjah
Accommodation
We have negotiated great deals at two hotels in the Al Barsha area. Pricing includes all taxes & breakfast.
- Ramee Rose
- single: 265 AED /night
- double: 300 AED /night
- City Max
- single: 265 AED /night
- double: 295 AED /night
To make a booking, contact the hotel directly & quote "Desert Hash House Harriers Intergulf 2012". Rates are subject to availability and will close at the end of January.
Registration
At the Event
Collection of goodie bags will take place during the following times:
- Thu, 1 March, at the Carlton Tower Hotel, Deira: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Fri 2 March, at the desert run site: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Now Open
To register for Intergulf 2012, download the registration form, fill it in & email it back to paulapdxb@gmail.com.
Payment of 300 AED must be made to complete registration (instructions are included on the form).
The registration fee will cover all food, drinks, transport and entertainment for the Friday desert event and your goodie bag.
Registration has now closed.
Contacts
Kung Fu
email:
nancywakeham@yahoo.com
mobile: +971 50 456 0152
Knobbing Donkey
email:
paulapdxb@gmail.com
mobile: +971 50 645 3346
Links
If after 5 days of hashing with the Desert Hash, you are looking for more punishment, try the following: