Dubai

Discover the unexpected

Embodying the style, glamour and wealth of the Middle East, Dubai’s desert metropolis combines the best of city life and beachside relaxation. This destination offers ultimate shopping experiences, limitless restaurants, unparalleled nightlife and spectacular skylines. Boasting some of the world’s most sumptuous hotels, Dubai simply exceeds the elegance and service you would expect from a five-star holiday. Discover the unexpected…

Discover retail therapy

Shopping is a way of life in Dubai, and you’ll find its upmarket malls, fashionable boutiques and designer brands make tax-free shopping thoroughly enjoyable. Arabian marketplaces, including Deira’s popular Gold Souk, also make Dubai a great place to barter and soak up the local culture. Superb live theatre, traditional shisha cafés, and local architecture including historic wind towers, ancient forts and Jumeirah Mosque offer enticing cultural diversions. And when you’ve had your fill of shopping and sightseeing book a session at one of Dubai’s world renowned spas to experience total rejuvenation, ready for the next day’s excitement.

Discover beachside relaxation

If you are looking for a tranquil atmosphere and uninterrupted sunshine, Dubai’s famous Jumeirah Beach is the perfect antidote to a frenetic city lifestyle. It is also the perfect vantage point for observing Dubai’s mirrored landscape, dotted with dramatic skyscrapers like the iconic Burj Al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Adventurous travellers can also water-ski, sail and scuba dive or go deep-sea fishing in warm Gulf waters.

Discover awe-inspiring landmarks

Don’t miss Dubai’s latest landmark and international attraction, the brand new man-made island Palm Jumeirah. Along with residences for the rich and famous and a plethora of luxury hotels, the island features unprecedented retail, exceptional leisure and premier entertainment options. At the apex of the Palm sits the ocean-themed luxury resort Atlantis,The Palm, featuring one of the world’s largest marine parks ‘Aquaventure Dubai’ with 17 hectares of water based attractions and over 65,000 sea creatures.

Discover entertainment for the whole family

Only a 7-hour flight away from the UK, Dubai is a perfect destination for families. Hotels boasting excellent facilities include Jumeirah Beach Hotel and the brand new Atlantis, The Palm (opening September 2008), which will be home to the 30m high Ziggurat with 7 Slides and the ‘Leap of Faith’ – a near vertical 90ft drop into Shark Tank. With kid’s clubs and other activities including free passes to water parks, shows, events, theme parks, sand castle building, beach Olympics, and Arabian dance classes - to name but a few - children of all ages will be entertained in Dubai.

Discover unforgettable experiences

For those looking for action-packed holidays, Dubai has much to offer you; from water-skiing, sailing and scuba diving in warm Gulf waters to teeing off on one of seven championship golf courses, or a taste of luxury at the races - horses, yachts, cars and camels. Where else can you spend the morning snowboarding at the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort and the afternoon sandboarding in the desert? For the ultimate thrill, embark on a desert safari in a speeding 4x4, taking on Dubai’s rolling dunes.

Discover a melting pot of flavours

Holidays to this dazzling city cater for your every craving with a range of dining experiences, perfectly reflecting Dubai's multi-cultural background. From delicious local cuisine, including a splendid Bedouin banquet under the stars to Michelin-starred restaurants and chic cafés jostling for space with international fast food outlets, your options are endless. Or step out into the vibrant desert night for an evening of fun and sophistication at some of the world’s most exclusive night spots.

Discover Dubai Summer Surprises

Visit Dubai before 22 August 2008 when the entire emirate becomes one massive shopping mall during Dubai Summer Surprises. Enjoy over 40 themed malls, well-lit streets, shops and boutiques with dazzling displays, attractive discounts, bargains, incredible offers and promotions to tempt you. Additionally, Dubai Summer Surprises brings together world-renowned music shows, art exhibitions, children’s events and folk dances that make your shopping experience a truly memorable one.
For further information visit www.mydsf.ae

Discover Arabian Delight

Ramadan (1 - 30 September 2008) is an ideal time to experience the wealth of culture and heritage that Dubai has to offer, with a variety of activities being organised, including an array of shopping offers, prize give-aways, traditional musical entertainment, festivities. And at dusk the city comes alive with most hotels arranging huge ‘Ramadan tents’ out in the open or by the beach, where tourists can mingle with locals, sample a host of dining experiences with delectable Arabian cuisine and play cards or dominoes late into the night. The majority of international hotels and resorts will serve food and drink during the day throughout this period and most culture and heritage sites, watersports facilities and leisure attractions will also remain open.

For further destination information, call the Dubai tourist office on tel. 020 7839 0580 or alternatively email dtcm_uk@dubaitourism.ae.