Dubai
Dubai is rapidly becoming one of the most exciting and popular holiday destinations in the world and is now more accessible than ever. Whether you are a sun worshipper wanting the sun or a shopaholic wanting to take advantage of the great value shopping, Dubai is a great destination for all the family.
Dubai offers all year round weather and some of the most spectacular, modern hotels in the world such as the striking Burj al Arab, the magnificently located Jumeirah Beach, the unique One and Only Mirage and the fabulous Atlantis The Palm. The shopping paradise of Dubai is legendary with a mixture of huge malls with designer stores, traditional markets, the narrow lanes of the Souks and designer boutique shops, the Dubai mall is the largest shopping centre in the world.
Dubai is split by the creek with the beautiful white sands of Jumeirah Beach on one side, lined with impressive modern four and five star hotels in Bur Dubai, and the city district of Deira on the other. The choice of hotels is huge, ranging from high quality affordable three and four star city hotels in Dubai City to the grand and exclusive five star hotels around Jumeirah beach and the unique Palm, which is home to the Atlantis Hotel, sweeping out into the Arabian Gulf.
Relaxation in Dubai is a must, particularly with the soaring all year round temperatures. Great value shopping in Dubai is even better if you hit one of the festivals that run from December through to February each year. Traditional activities are also well worth a try, particularly a four wheel drive across the sand dunes and an overnight stay in an Arabian tent. Sports are also a huge draw in Dubai. The Dubai World Cup is the richest horse race in the world and a number of world championship golf courses have been crafted in the desert. For a fun, family day out, head over to the Wild Wadi Water Park. You can even Ski in Dubai, with the world’s largest indoor ski slope! Or why not try a traditional Dhow cruise in the creek and see Dubai from a whole different perspective.
