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Program for early arrivals: 15, 16 March 2009
Day at Bastakia, swimming and barbecue on the beach
Day in the desert, walk in the Wadi and visiting the Hatta pools
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Day 1: 17 March 2009
Daytime: Satwa Walk (morning walk), Ibn Battuta Mall visit, MoE (Ski Dubai)
Evening: MELLE'S BIRTHDAY dinner! at Madinat Jumeirah
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Day 2: 18 March 2009
Daytime: Souqs: Fish+Vegetable markets, Naif Souq, Gold souq, Creek Park
Evening: Opening of Art Dubai
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Day 3: 19 March 2009
Daytime: Sharjah Walk / Heritage Area: Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, Blue Souq, Al Qasbah, and other cultural landmarks
Evening: Opening of Sharjah Biennial and exhibitions
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Day 4: 20 March 2009
Daytime: Driving day / Workshop Session at the Batakia Villa 58 (open doors)
Evening: Early drinks at Bab el Shams / Dinner at Ravi
Late Evening: Bastakia Villa 58 talks, presentations and party
why we do what we do and how : typomatch2.0 designers in conversation with local designers and architects
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Day 5: 21 March 2009
Daytime: Art Dubai visit / Art Forum
Evening: Afternoon talk at Bidoun Lounge/Art Dubai:
TYPOGRAPHIC MATCHMAING IN THE CITY V2.0
Farewell Dinner
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Day 6. 22 March
Flights back home
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