# Gulf groups in Türkiye > Arabic-speaking planners and onsite staff, halal catering as standard, prayer times built into the schedule, and private, family-friendly options across Türkiye. Popular locations include Istanbul, Sapanca & Kartepe, Bursa & Uludağ. One BravoDays team handles planning, venues, travel and onsite delivery, with one final price and no hidden fees. URL: https://www.bravodays.com/en/gulf-groups-in-turkiye Last updated: 2026-10-21 Publisher: BravoDays (https://www.bravodays.com) ## Key facts - **Where:** Istanbul, Sapanca & Kartepe, Bursa & Uludağ - **Experiences:** Sunset Bosphorus cruise, Byzantine and Ottoman heritage walk, Private gulet day - **Venue proposals:** 3 venue proposals in 1 business day - **Detailed quote:** Venue and supplier quotes within 24 hours ## Overview Arabic-speaking planners and onsite staff, halal catering as standard, prayer times built into the schedule, and private, family-friendly options across Türkiye. Companies and organisations from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman bring teams, clients and families to Türkiye throughout the year. Frequent direct flights from the Gulf to Istanbul, Antalya and Bodrum make short trips easy, and the summer climate in the hills and by the lakes is a welcome change from the heat at home. Our Arabic-speaking planners work with you from the first brief, and Arabic-speaking staff travel with the group onsite. Halal catering is the default in every programme we build, not a special request. We schedule sessions and excursions around prayer times and arrange prayer rooms at venues. Many groups value privacy. We can book a whole villa, a private yacht or a hotel floor, organise family programmes with activities for children, and arrange women-only sessions, spa times or excursions where they are wanted. The programme can mix business and leisure: meetings in Istanbul, a Bosphorus dinner, a day in the Grand Bazaar and the old city, then a few days at Lake Sapanca, in Bursa and Uludağ, on the Antalya coast or in Bodrum. One team plans it, one final price covers it and one invoice closes it. ## What's included - Arabic-speaking event designer and onsite staff - Halal catering across all meals and events - Prayer times in the programme and prayer rooms at venues - Private villas, yachts or hotel floors on request - Family programmes and women-only options where wanted - Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers - Shopping, culture and leisure days - One final price and one invoice ## Solutions - [Incentive trips](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/incentive-trips): Reward your best people with a trip they will talk about for years. - [Executive & VIP programs](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/executive-vip-programs): Private programmes for executives and VIP guests, handled personally. - [Family days](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/family-days): A day for employees and their families, with something for every age. - [Leadership & executive retreats](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/leadership-executive-retreats): Small groups, quiet venues and well-facilitated sessions for leadership teams. - [Company retreats & offsites](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/company-retreats-offsites): Time away from the office to plan, decide and reconnect. - [Ramadan & iftar events](https://www.bravodays.com/en/solutions/ramadan-iftar-events): Iftar dinners for teams and clients, planned with care for timing and tradition. ## Locations - [Istanbul](https://www.bravodays.com/en/locations/istanbul): Two continents, one waterfront agenda. - [Sapanca & Kartepe](https://www.bravodays.com/en/locations/sapanca-kartepe): A lake, a forest and Istanbul two hours away. - [Bursa & Uludağ](https://www.bravodays.com/en/locations/bursa-uludag): Ottoman Bursa below, ski slopes above. - [Antalya & Belek](https://www.bravodays.com/en/locations/antalya-belek): Large resorts, golf and a long season on the Mediterranean. - [Bodrum](https://www.bravodays.com/en/locations/bodrum): Aegean light, private beaches and the blue cruise. ## Experiences - [Sunset Bosphorus cruise](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/sunset-bosphorus-cruise): A private boat from Karaköy up to the Black Sea mouth and back, with dinner and the city lights coming on. - [Byzantine and Ottoman heritage walk](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/byzantine-and-ottoman-heritage-walk): A licensed guide takes your group through Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome in one morning. - [Private gulet day](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/private-gulet-day): A wooden gulet to hidden bays, swimming stops and a fresh lunch cooked on board. - [Hot-air balloon at sunrise](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/hot-air-balloon-at-sunrise): An hour over the fairy chimneys at first light, followed by a champagne or juice toast on landing. - [Calligraphy workshop with a hattat](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/calligraphy-workshop-with-a-hattat): A master calligrapher introduces the art of hüsn-i hat, demonstrates with a reed pen and helps each guest write their name in classical script. - [Perfume blending workshop](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/perfume-blending-workshop): A perfumer explains top, heart and base notes, from Isparta rose to oud, and each guest blends a 50 ml bottle of their own scent. - [Turkish coffee and tea ritual](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/turkish-coffee-and-tea-ritual): Brew Turkish coffee in a cezve over hot sand, learn how Turkish tea is steeped and served, and end with a light-hearted cup reading. - [Thermal springs morning in Bursa](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/thermal-springs-morning-in-bursa): A private morning at a thermal spa in Çekirge, with separate bathing sessions for women and men, massages and a long breakfast. - [Digital detox day by Lake Sapanca](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/digital-detox-day-by-lake-sapanca): Phones go into a locked box on arrival, and the group spends a full day by the lake walking, rowing, cooking and talking. - [Bursa Ottoman heritage and silk bazaar](https://www.bravodays.com/en/experiences/bursa-ottoman-heritage-and-silk-bazaar): The first Ottoman capital in one day: the Grand Mosque, the Koza Han silk market, the Green Mosque and Tomb, and İskender kebab for lunch. ## Questions ### Is all food halal? Halal catering is the default in our programmes for Gulf groups. We confirm it with every venue and restaurant in advance and can arrange alcohol-free events on request. ### Will someone speak Arabic with our group? Yes. Your event designer can work in Arabic, and Arabic-speaking staff are onsite throughout the programme. We can add Arabic-speaking guides for excursions. ### Can you arrange private or women-only activities? Yes, where wanted. We can book private spa times, women-only workshops or excursions, and private spaces such as a villa, a yacht or a reserved hotel floor. ### Which destinations work best in summer? Lake Sapanca and Kartepe, Bursa and Uludağ are noticeably cooler than the coast in July and August. Istanbul, Bodrum and the Antalya coast suit groups who want the sea, shopping and culture. ## Related pages - [Get a quote](https://www.bravodays.com/en/get-a-quote)