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Holidays to Dubai take you to a city like no other. It's a futuristic metropolis, where heady skyscrapers, flashy bars and league-of-their-own hotels are bordered by whiter-than-white beaches.
Las Vegas of the Middle East
With the world’s tallest building, the world’s biggest shopping mall and the world’s biggest choreographed fountain, Dubai’s a city that breaks records for fun. Glamorous hotels on purpose-built islands and seven-figure yachts are all part of the fabric of the UAE’s answer to Tinsel Town. Its ever-evolving city centre’s just one of the things that makes it a must-see. And because the skyline is always getting bigger and bolder, it’s not uncommon to see a spot of construction work going on around the city.
Stylish sunbathing
Dubai’s shoreline’s a real eye-catcher, with a giant palm-tree shaped island jutting off the coast. Jumeirah Beach – or what the locals call Sunset Beach – is where all the famous selfies with the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab are taken. So you’ve got a pretty good view from your sunlounger here. JBR Beach, meanwhile, is by Dubai Marina. It’s super clean and has lots of watersports on offer, as well as extras like an outside gym and a splash zone for little ones. Plus, this beach flaunts a one-and-half-kilometre long stretch of bars, restaurants and shops right behind it. It’s also worth looking up Kite Beach. It’s one of Dubai’s natural beaches and is a firm favourite with locals, thanks to its strong winds and waves that are ideal for kitesurfing – hence the name.
City breaks in Dubai
Move inland to Downtown Dubai and you’ve got all the ingredients for the ultimate city break. Iconic landmarks. Check. World-class shopping malls. Check. A fountain that performs musical performances. Yep, it checks that one off the list, too. You can start your day of sightseeing and shopping at the record-breaking Burj Kahlif – it stands at 828 metres tall and can be seen from all across the city. Then, it’s off to Dubai Mall where can you shop ‘til you drop – it’s even got an aquarium to entertain little ones. And, when it’s time for food, you’ll be able to find just about anything, from sushi at Nobu to Michelin-star plates served inside a hotel. Plus, if you wake up late on a Saturday, there are lots of swish brunch places to try.
Coasters and cocktails
Dubai has plenty up its sleeve for families. The MOTIONGATE™ and LEGOLAND® theme parks take a leaf out of Orlando’s book and there are aquariums, themed minigolf courses and one of the world’s biggest sweet shops to get your teeth into. Evening entertainment ramps up the glitz and glamour. Cocktail bars compete with one another in the swankiest hotels, and the shorefront’s peppered with open-air lounges that host live DJ sets and pool parties.
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- Address Beach Resort
- Al Bandar Rotana Creek
- Al Habtoor Grand Resort, Autograph Collection
- Amwaj Rotana Jumeirah Beach
- Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
- Atlantis The Royal
- Atlantis, The Palm
- Banyan Tree Dubai
- Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
- Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef
- Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai
- Delano Dubai
- Delta Hotels By Marriott Jumeirah Beach
- Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
- Dusit Princess Residence - Dubai Marina
- FIVE Palm Jumeirah
- Fairmont The Palm
- Grand Hyatt Dubai
- Hampton By Hilton Dubai Al Barsha
- Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City
- Hilton Dubai Jumeirah
- Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah
- Hilton Dubai The Walk
- Hyatt Andaz Dubai The Palm
- Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights
- Hyde Hotel Dubai
- JA Beach Hotel at JA The Resort
- JA Palm Tree Court at JA The Resort
- JW Marriott Hotel Marina
- JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
- Jumeirah Mina Al Salam
- Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts Autograph Collection
- Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
- Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah Dubai
- Millennium Place Dubai Marina
- Millennium Plaza Downtown ex Crowne Plaza Dubai
- NH Collection Dubai The Palm
- Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai
- Paramount Hotel Dubai
- Park Hyatt Dubai
- Raffles The Palm Dubai
- Riu Dubai
- Rixos Premium Dubai
- Rixos The Palm Dubai Hotel & Suites
- Rove City Centre
- Rove Dubai Marina
- Shangri La Hotel Dubai
- Sofitel Dubai Downtown
- Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
- Sofitel The Palm
- Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, The Palm, Dubai
- Taj Jumeirah Lakes Towers Dubai
- The Jumeirah Beach Hotel
- The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel
- The Ritz-Carlton Dubai
- The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach and Marina
- Towers Rotana
- Vida Creek Harbour
- W Dubai - Mina Seyahi
- W Dubai The Palm
- Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
- Wyndham Dubai Marina
- ibis Dubai Mall of the Emirates
- voco Dubai
- voco Dubai The Palm