Discovering Dubai with Sovereign

Points of interest for the 'cultural city break' in Dubai

Although not necessarily associated with culture, a luxury short break in Dubai does offer a fair number of cultural sights. The highly ornate Jumeirah Mosque, beautifully illuminated at night, is one of the few mosques that allows non-Muslim visitors, so it’s well worth a visit to gain an insight into a fascinating culture steeped in history. For something more low key, the gorgeous XVA Gallery near the Dubai Creek is the perfect place to see some contemporary art and read a good book under some dappled shade. For the more active, venture out of the city centre and a world of desert activities await, so spend one or two nights of your short break at the Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa – and enjoy luxury eco-tourism at its finest!

Eating out for the 'gastronomic city break'

A luxury break in Dubai means you can really eat around the world in more than 80 ways! There really is everything and anything gastronomic on offer. Whether you’re looking for great Sushi, a hearty Argentine Grill, some traditional Arabic fare or even an ‘out of this World’ Friday Brunch, accompanied by endless Champagne. For those feeling homesick there are even restaurants headed up by the likes of Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay. An underwater restaurant at the Burj Al Arab ensures a once in a lifetime dining experience – It’s not local food you’ll find in this city carved out of the desert, but the options are endless!

Shopping for the 'retail therapy city break'

If a city hosts a Shopping Festival, then without a doubt it has the retail resources to match! Home to the World’s largest shopping mall, the Dubai Mall really does call for a weekend’s worth of dedication – it’s larger than life Aquarium and Gold Souk are worthy of a visit in their own right. If you are looking for a manageable retail space during your luxury Dubai break, then the Mall of the Emirates is the one to visit, it even features a ski slope! Stay at the Kempinski Mall of the Emirates hotel and you’re bound to skip queues for the shops and ski lifts. Dubai’s shopping options are truly endless!

Something Exclusive for that 'once in a lifetime city break'

It comes to no surprise that the hotels in Dubai are all luxurious, but if you are looking for that ultra exclusive escape then the Burj Al Arab is the abode for you!