Please note – the information below relates to the 2012 Abu Dhabi International triathlon. 2013’s details will be available soon.

Sports Tours International is excited to announce that we have once again been appointed as the Official Sports Travel Partner for the third Abu Dhabi International Triathlon which will take place on Sat 3rd March 2012.

The Abu Dhabi Triathlon was a huge success in 2010 and 2011 drawing in many of the leading triathletes in the world who were all vying for the major prize money which was up for grabs – $250,000. Taking the honours in the men’s elite race was Belgium’s Frederik Van Lierde and British triathlete Julie Dibens who ran away with the title in the female elite category for the second year in succession. IMG will be working in close cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority to deliver an iconic route for the forthcoming Abu Dhabi International Triathlon. The route has been designed to ensure all athletes experience the very best that Abu Dhabi has to offer.

Also on offer is some unequalled prize money for age group winners, around $20,000, which is another great reason to add this amazing triathlon event to your 2012 race schedule.

If you want to watch the Abu Dhabi Triathlon in 2 minutes, have a look at the video below.

Course Overview

The adrenaline-pumping event, on 3rd March 2012 in the United Arab Emirates’ capital, retains its testing 223km ‘pure power’ course and will take in a host of Abu Dhabi city sights, including the Yas Marina Circuit, home to November’s Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Its second 111.5km route, which can be run as a team relay, is again featured, with both distances open to elites and amateurs. Plus there is a sprint event comprising of a 750m swim, 50km bike and 5km run.

SWIM The swim section of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon will take place in the stunning lagoon in the shadow by the world famous 6 star Emirates Palace hotel.

BIKE The bike course will take in the unmistakable scenery of the city of Abu Dhabi, featuring the iconic landmarks such as The Emirates Palace Hotel, The Sheikh Zayed Mosque and The Corniche all under the safety of completely closed roads. To the east of the city the bike route of the Abu Dhabi Triathlon passes over Saadiyat Island and on to another attraction sure to whet the appetite of the cyclist; the brand new sports and leisure centre island known as Yas Island. Here the route will incorporate the Yas Marina Formula One Circuit which hosted the 2009 Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the 2009 F1 season. Cycling around the track in the shadow of towering grandstands will be a once in a life time opportunity not to be missed.

RUN The Abu Dhabi Triathlon run course returns athletes to the Corniche and takes in the stunning Heritage village to the west of the city ensuring that the athletes will have taken in many of the areas of Abu Dhabi that make the emirate one of finest tourist destinations in the world.

There are a number of race distance options for the Abu Dhabi International Triathlon:

Long Distance Course = 3km Swim, 200km Bike, 20km Run Race entry fee £119

Short Distance Course = 1.5km Swim, 100km Bike, 10km Run Race entry fee £81

Sprint Distance Course = 750m Swim, 50km Bike, 5km Run Race entry fee £60

Also, the Team events will be organised over the Short and Sprint courses, so you can join together with two others to share the fun of competing in these events through taking up the challenge of one leg each. The race entry fee for the Short distance is £175 and £75 for the Sprint distance.

TRAVEL PACKAGE

We are offering two hotels this year. The official race hotel, the Khalidiya Palace and the Intercontinental. Prices start from just £299 per person, based on two people sharing a room on bed and breakfast basis, for 3 nights, and includes transfers from Abu Dhabi Airport. There is a half board option available at the Khalidiya Palace.

Different durations and arrival dates are available, but if you require anything specific, please contact us on +44 161 703 8161.

Note: flights are not included as a standard part of the package.

Special Offer

FREE BIKE CARRIAGE worth £hundreds! when you book your flight to Abu Dhabi with Etihad through Sports Tours International.

To book call – +44 161 703 8161 to discuss your flight requirements in more detail.

HOW TO BOOK

Click on the green button at the top of the web page.

At time of booking we require a non-refundable deposit of £200 per person, plus the full Race Entry Fee, which is non-returnable once booked. The balance of your travel package must be paid, at the latest, 12 weeks before departure to avoid the cancellation of your trip.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Visas are not required for British visitors to enter Abu Dhabi. You need a passport or a National Identity Card (see the website of the Identity and Passport Service (IPS)) to enter Abu Dhabi. As a British passport holder or National Identity Card holder you may stay as a visitor for 30 days from arrival. For links to important websites, click here.

For all other nationalities, please check with your local UAE Embassy before purchasing flights.

It is your own responsibility to check your own personal situation and ensure that you have the adequate permissions to enter Abu Dhabi. Sports Tours International cannot take repsonsibility for you being refused entry.

Please note the following regarding the UAE:
Local laws reflect the fact that the UAE is an Islamic country. You should respect local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times and be aware of your actions to ensure that they do not offend other cultures or religious beliefs. There is zero tolerance for drugs and alcohol. Arrests can arise from financial offences, such as bouncing cheques and offences against the laws relating to culture and morality. Possession of even the smallest amount of illegal drugs can lead to a minimum four year jail sentence. Care should also be taken about the import of prescription drugs and some over-the-counter drugs. Britons can find themselves facing charges relating to cultural differences, such as using bad language, rude gestures or public displays of affection. British nationals should also be aware of the UAE’s strict laws banning sex outside of marriage.

For details of insurance for the our travel packages, please visit our insurance page

There is additional information about our other Concierge Services on our special web page.

NB Please note that it will only be feasible for us to send over Sports Tours International personnel to an event with a minimum of 20 customers.

Whilst we try very hard to deliver your tour itinerary as specified at the time of booking, sometimes circumstances beyond our control may prevent us from providing the exact tour itinerary that is advertised and in such circumstances we do not assume liability for any loss of the advertised elements of the itinerary. Please see our terms and conditions for further details.

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