Luxury Dubai Holidays

City of superlatives

Dubai takes you to an exotic paradise of white sand beaches, futuristic landscapes and vast shopping malls mixed with ancient Arabic tradition. There is something for everyone within this exciting UAE metropolis, where families will enjoy spending precious time together on the picture postcard Jumeriah Beach. For adventurers, the stunning Arabian Desert awaits and allows you to sample sand boarding, explore camel farms or enjoy a desert jeep safari.

Take a tour along the pretty Dubai Creek on a traditional wooden abra, before taking a stroll through the atmospheric souks where you can haggle for a holiday bargain. Select from an array of beautiful handmade jewellery, striking leather goods and aromatic spices including saffron and cinnamon. Be sure to take a break at the authentic cafés serving shisha and thick Arabic coffee and watch the world go by.

Luxury holidays in Dubai

Holidays in Dubai offer upmarket amenities within Dubai City, which has been carved out of the desert. Designer shopping awaits at the boutiques lining the extensive, modern malls in addition to plenty of tax free bargains. When hunger strikes, sample the Michelin starred restaurants and chic cafés that make Dubai so popular with foodies. You will be spoilt for choice with our fine collection of luxury hotels in Dubai. Atlantis The Palm is a spectacular oceanic resort perched on the world’s largest manmade island, Atlantis. Guests can indulge in a luxury Spa, Aquarium and over 20 bars and restaurants.

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Destinations in Dubai

The Palm

The Palm is like something out of a dream – a shimmering palm-shaped island populated with palatial hotels. It springs from the sandy coast just south of downtown Dubai.

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Dubai City

Dubai City straddles a waterway that meanders through Dubai. There’s a surprise buried among the shopping malls and skyscraper hotels – the souks, mosques and fort of the old quarter.

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Jebel Ali

The well-to-do port of Jebel Ali edges up to the Abu Dhabi border. Expect beach resorts, polo clubs and scuba diving centres – and an unexpected belt of family-friendly theme parks.

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Jumeirah Beach

Fancy staying in a hotel shaped like a wave, palm or village? Head for downtown Jumeirah Beach – the sandy setting for some of the most spectacular hotels in Dubai.

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Al Maha

Head 10 minutes out of downtown Dubai, and you’ll soon be in the Dubai Desert – a huge swathe of red-gold sand dotted with tiny towns and designer hotels.

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Things to do in DubaiExplore the desertSpend the night under the stars on a desert safari or fly across the dunes in a 4x4 jeep safari in Dubai’s dramatic red-sand desert. Sound a bit full on? Try a peaceful camel ride that lets you soak up the desert scenery at your own pace.

Things to do in DubaiPractise your swingDubai is spoilt for world-class greens. Every year, the 18-hole Emirates Golf Club hosts the Dubai Desert Classic, while numerous world championships have been hosted here. Try the Desert Course at Arabian Ranches or the Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa for lush greens and challenging pars.

Things to do in DubaiSpend a day at the mallMalls in Dubai are for more than just shopping. The shops are there, of course (usually over a thousand of them, all tax-free), but then there’s the Mall of the Emirates, with an indoor ski slope with real snow, or the Mall of Arabia with its dinosaur theme park, museum and restaurants. Allow plenty of time.

Flight Information

Flight time from the UK to Dubai is approximately 6 hours 30 minutes.

When to go

Summers in Dubai are seriously hot – 40°C kind of hot. Although all buildings are air conditioned, outdoor activities can be uncomfortable in this kind of heat, and some may even be closed. November to April is the best time to visit Dubai; rain is scarce, and temperatures stay at a comfortable mid-20s average.

Visa Information

British citizens will be granted a free 30-day visa upon arrival in Dubai.

Tipping

In most tourist destinations in the Emirates (such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi), it’s customary to leave a 10% cash tip in restaurants. Small tips are appreciated for other services; aim for five to 20 UAE dirhams for porters bringing your bags to your room and for taxi drivers.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Dubai is Arabic. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.

Dubai specialities The cuisine in Dubai is as cosmopolitan as the people, with traditional Middle East fare at its heart. You can find everything from fish and chips to curry – even gourmet dishes in celebrity-chef restaurants. Traditional dishes include ever-popular falafel; mehalabiya, a delicious sweet treat sprinkled with rosewater and pistachios; and the ubiquitous roti, a special Arabic flatbread baked in a clay oven.