Dubai is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates and is rapidly becoming one of the worlds most favoured holiday hotspots. Why? Well the answer is simple; Year round sunshine, Miles of pristine soft white beaches, luxurious hotels and a staggering range of world-class leisure facilities.

Overview

Known as the pearl of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is a city of fascinating contrasts with old Eastern Traditions alongside the modern comforts of the West. It’s a place where you will find ancient souk markets vying for business against the huge purpose built shopping malls. There are lavish hotels along the coast that offer an array of fantastic leisure facilities and yet a trip out to a Bedouin Village will show you a rich culture and traditional way of life that still exists, untouched by the modern ways of the west.

The Emirate of Dubai offers year round sunshine and miles of white sun soaked beaches, perfect for a winter holiday.  Dubai’s main beaches run along the coastal road of Jumeirah, and its here that you will find some of the best five-star hotels in Dubai such as the famous Jumeirah Beach Hotel, the Madinat jumeirah and the one&only Royal Mirage.  Dubai is number one for luxury five star holidays.

Dubai is home to the Burj Al Arab, the worlds only seven star hotel that has become an iconic landmark for Dubai tourism.  The Burj Al Arab with its opulent surroundings and unbridled service is somewhere guests go to live the dream. It is also home to the Al Mahara restaurant, an underwater seafood restaurant that is reached by a simulated submarine voyage. 

The newly opened Atlantis The Palm built on the man-man island of The Palm Jumeirah, is set to become the ultimate resort destination in Dubai.  It is a 1539 room hotel with an ocean theme, which is built around the myth of the lost continent of Atlantis.  It has its own thrilling water park, The Ambassador Lagoon with 65,000 fish and marine species, an interactive dolphin park, spa, sophisticated restaurants and a private beach.

Leisure

Dubai boasts luxury five-star hotels, world-class leisure facilities with an array of relaxing and thrill-seeking activities for every age. 

On the beaches such as Jumeriah Beach there is an abundance of water-sports available from scuba diving, sailing, speedboat trips and water-skiing.  Take a trip out to the sand dunes for an exciting camel ride, sand dune 4x4 drive or enjoy an evening of dining under the stars in a Bedouin tent.  The Emirate is also home to seven championship golf courses and with designer boutiques, traditional souks, and huge shopping malls Dubai is undoubtedly a shopper’s paradise.

For those looking for a lively nightlife there are sophisticated cocktail bars, hotels that have nightclubs and many relaxed café/lounges.  There are many top-class restaurants in Dubai offering a delicious choice of international cuisine and find dining experience.  The hotels are home to many of the fine restaurants including Atlantis, The Palm that offers gourmet food from celebrity chefs, Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Locatelli.  For more casual dining head out to one of the theme based restaurants such as TGI Fridays or Hard Rock Café.