Dubai

The Middle East is becoming an increasingly popular stopover destination for those travelling to The Indian Ocean, as well as being a fantastic destination in its own right.

The Arabian delights of Dubai, long sandy beaches reaching down to the clear blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, superb shopping malls and souks, championship golf courses, spectacular desert and mountain landscapes - Dubai has become the ultimate tourist destination in the Middle East. It is a place of striking contrasts where modern sophistication meets in a fascinating blend of old and new, where East meets West.

Dubai provides the perfect destination for a stop over on route to Mauritius, Seychelles or the Maldives; for an exclusive and exotic golfing holiday; for unrivalled shopping; or just to stay in lavish hotels enjoying relaxing spa’s and culinary excellence, whilst soaking up the wonderful climate of the Southern Gulf.

Situated on the Arabian Gulf in the western region of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai enjoys a warm, dry climate throughout the year with most days being cloudless and sunny.
The weather patterns tend to be split into two basic seasons as follows:

OCTOBER - APRIL
The dry winter months from October to April tend to see temperatures hover around 78F during the day with slightly cooler, balmy nights which tends to be perfect holidaying weather. December and January tend to be the wettest months, but the rain is heavy and not prolonged.

MAY – SEPTEMBER
The hot summer months from May to September bring hot weather with daytime temperatures averaging 96F and humidity reaching 95%, which is generally too uncomfortable for most visitors.

A modern dynamic destination combining a striking, architecturally stunning skyline with age-old Arabian charm and hospitality, Dubai, the second largest of the 7 emirates, has something for everyone – from holiday makers seeking a break in the sun to adventurers hunting for their next rush of adrenaline.

Five-star leisure andsports facilities, guaranteed sunshine, beautiful uncrowded beaches, some of the worlds finest shopping and hotels & restaurants to rival any major city, all sit happily amid spectacular desert and mountain scenery, traditional souks, camel racing and quiet fishing villages. Abundant activities include:

Golf

A selection of championship and innovative courses including the Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club home of the annual Dubai Desert Classic; the floodlit Nad Al Sheba Club with the back nine holes lying within the Nad Al Sheba horse racecourse; and brand new, The Desert Course set in the Arabian Ranches complex, which as the name suggests is surrounded by the natural desert.

City Tour

Starting at the Burj Al Arab, the worlds tallest hotel you will go on to see the Jumeirah Mosque, the Emirates Towers (tallest building in Middle East and Europe), the Dubai Museum chronicling the pre-oil days, a water taxi ride across the Dubai Creek where you can experience the spice souk and the million-dollar glitter of the biggest gold souk in the world

Desert Safari

The safari starts when you are picked up at your hotel in a luxury 4x4 which will take you on a thrilling encounter in the remote desert. The exitement of driving over sand dunes of varying colours and heights is enhanced by the beautiful scenery and the magic and full glory of an Arabian Desert sunset. At the destination camp in the middle of the desert there is the opportunity to ride a camel, smoke aromatic Shisha & sand surf, before enjoying a 3 course BBQ buffet dinner after which you will be entertained by a belly dancer.

Waterpark

The Wild Wadi Water park offers 23 rides and attractions packed with thrills and spills for children of all ages. Rides range from calm to extreme with 1.5m waves in the wave pool, uphill water roller coasters lifting you 15m above the ground and the Jumeirah Sceirah which when travelling between 60-80kms per hour you will experience the exhilaration of weightlessness.

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