United Arab Emirates

From the excitement of Jumeriah Beach to the glittering gold souks, unsurpassed hotels, eye boggling architecture and an extraodinary array of tax-free shopping, Dubai has it all. More than just an unrivalled travel hub, Dubai is a world-class destination in its own right.

Whether Dubai is your ultimate destination, or you’re just passing through, take advantage of your stay in this remarkable modern metropolis. Adventure off-road across the desert, feast on Arabian cuisine in sumptuously furnished Bedouin tents and shop in souks, bustling spice markets and designer boutiques. With championship gof courses, world-class watersports, and the world’s richest horse race on your doorstep, Dubai also offers first-class sporting opportunities.

For the ultimate city break, Downtown Dubai boasts the world’s finest names in hotels, many centred round Dubai Mall and the impressive Dubai Fountains. Ideal for a short break, shopping trip or stark contrast to a more adventurous final destination. Take a trip to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, to achieve a staggering view of this extraordinary city, followed by sunset cocktails and dinner in one of the many award winning restaurants.

Jumierah Beach is famous for its luxurious resorts, the perfect destination for family winter sun. Stretching along Dubai’s coastline, the sandy beach leads to the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf. The vast and impressive development of The Palm Jumierah can be viewed from and is indeed overlooked by many hotels on the beach and is home to a number of spectacular properties itself.

Not to be missed is the beautiful desert which leaves the city a world (if only a few miles) away. A safari within a national park will allow you to spot the likes of the houbara bustard, striped hyena, caracal, desert fox, falcon and Arabian oryx. For the active and adrenaline junkies, the wide expanse is a playground for dune bashing by 4×4 or quad and sand boarding.

Experience Dubai and say hello to the capital of tomorrow.

Meaning ‘Father of the Gazelle’ in Arabic, Abu Dhabi was founded when a young antelope led a wandering tribe to fresh water, on an island with no more than 300 palm (‘barasti’) huts, a few coral buildings and the Ruler’s fort. This simple island settlement has since been transformed into the modern, cosmopolitan city of Abu Dhabi and the high-rise capital of the United Arab Emirates.

Year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle await every guest. Characterised by its signature Corniche, which fronts the amazing turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, you can stroll, cycle, or drive to the tip where the majestic Emirates Palace, one of the world’s most opulent hotels, sits on 1.3 kilometres of pristine beach.

Visit the awe-inspiring Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, one of the world’s largest or take the state-of-the-art highway to the new destinations of Saadiyat and Yas Islands, home to the Zayed National Museum and the Louvre Abu Dhabi.

Further afield, to the east, there’s the ‘Oasis City’ of Al Ain, lying near the Oman border. This tranquil city, Abu Dhabi’s heritage heartland, lies under the shadow of Jebel Hafeet, the emirate’s tallest peak at 1,340 metres. In the western region, Al Gharbia, you can find unspoilt beaches and some of the best desertscapes around. You can visit Mirfa and see the quaint fishing harbour, or relax insimply breathtaking dunes of the Rub Al Khali (Empty Quarter).