Despite rapid economic development in recent years, Dubai remains close to its heritage, offering visitors a fascinating kaleidoscope of contrasts - a distinctive blend of modern and timeless desert, east and west, old and new - exotic holidays with a cosmopolitan lifestyle.
Both beach and city hotels are designed to cater to the needs of holiday-makers and business visitors alike and play a major role in the social life of local residents. First class hotels have an incredible range of restaurants, bars and outlets. Downtown, a gastronomic adventure awaits visitors, with hundreds of small eating places scattered across the city. By night, there are a choice of discotheques and Arabic nightclubs.
Where thrill meets tranquility and excitement meets escape.
Dubai is the undisputed sports capital of the Middle East, hosting world class international events attracting some of the biggest names in their respective sports, whether in golf, tennis, horse racing, powerboat rally, rugby or sailing. Apart from spectator sports, leisure activities provide a wide variety of land and watersports.
Except for a brief period during summer holidays, the temperature and humidity are comfortable. A wide range of tours and excursions are available from your representative, or may be pre-booked in the UK. Among the most popular are desert safaris by four-wheel drive, combining the excitement of dune driving with an Arabian barbecue under the stars. Other experiences include dhow cruises and helicopter tours.
But the greatest attraction is shopping. With low import duties and no taxation, the city offers the bargain hunter unbeatable value.
Holidays to Dubai and the neighbouring Emirates States have become increasingly more popular, with so much going on throughout the year, from Shopping Festival to Film Festival, from major conferences to major sporting events. If your mind is set on a specific hotel or suite, it is worth booking very early on.
Discover the magic of the Arabian Gulf with our desert and beach holidays to Dubai and Jebel Ali and Muscat, Oman.
