
The busy Dubai Creek

One of the many Mosques in Dubai

Dubai Creek

Dubai International Airport

Do take time to visit a souk – a fascinating
experience of sights, smells and sounds

An aerial view of the stunning Burhj Al
Arab hotel

One of the many ongoing developments

The market stalls in the bustling souks are
full
of colourful and tasty exotic spices
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Dubai Accommodation
RITZ CARLTON
This superb hotel is situated on its own expanse of private beach
about 30minutes from the city and 40 minutes from the airport. It
has 138 spacious, elegantly appointed bedrooms and suites on 6
floors. For fine dining there is a selection of restaurants
including a poolside terrace. There is a cigar lounge and regular
entertainment in the evenings. Facilities include a children’s club,
two swimming pools, flood-lit tennis courts, squash courts, pitch &
putt golf course, gym and a Balinese-themed spa with a range of
treatments from facials to massages. Water sports include
water-skiing, scuba-diving, fishing, windsurfing and sailing
(charges applicable). The Emirates Golf Club is 5 minutes away
OASIS BEACH HOTEL
Set on Jumeirah Beach, opposite the Emirates Golf Club, the 4-star
hotel offers excellent value and has 252 rooms and suites, the
majority of which are sea facing. Arrangements are on a half board
basis and in the evening you have a choice of dining venues
including the Bazaar with a differently themed buffet every night;
the Singapura Restaurant specialising in exotic far eastern cuisine
and sea food; and the Oregano serving Italian and French favourites.
There is a choice of bars including a beach bar, swimming pool and
Oasis Retreat providing a range of wellness and beauty treatments.
Activities include flood-lit tennis courts, gym, archery and a range
of watersports – water-skiing, windsurfing, and sailing.
ONE & ONLY ROYAL MIRAGE
Set on a private stretch of Jumeirah Beach, the resort complex has
three hotels and all rooms and suites are sea facing – The Palace is
built in the Style of an Arabian Palace and has 246 rooms – the
Arabian Court has stunning oriental architecture and has 172
elaborately styled rooms – the Residence & Spa has 50 rooms and a
garden villa with private pool. There is a wide choice of dining
venues and bars plus a lively nightclub. The Health& Beauty offers a
Givenchy Spa, Oriental Hamman, hair salon and gym. A wide choice of
water sports are available – sailing, kayaking, water-skiing and
fishing (charges applicable). In the extensive grounds are swimming
pools, tennis courts, basketball and a Kids Only Club.
BURJAL ARAB
This unique tower hotel lies just offshore and is linked to the
mainland by a narrow causeway. It stands 321 metres high and has 202
luxurious duplex suites, all furnished to the very highest
standards. All have their own separate entrance, spacious sitting
area with a multimedia entertainments system and a lavish bathroom
with whirlpool. There is a choice of restaurants and bars including
one suspended 200 metres above the ocean and an underwater themed
restaurant accessed by a simulated ‘submarine’. For relaxation there
are indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis court, spa and health
club, fitness centre. To arrive in style you can transfer from the
airport by helicopter to its own helipad or by Rolls Royce.
JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL
This large resort hotel is located in expansive gardens fronting the
ocean and has 617 air-conditioned bedrooms, suites and villas. There
are various room categories - for example, ocean view rooms which
can accommodate a family of 4, ocean balcony rooms, ocean club
executive rooms and ocean premium leisure club rooms. The range of
facilities and amenities is truly extensive with 22 restaurants,
bars and cafes including a 24-hour restaurant, swimming pool with
waterfalls and swim up bar, family pool, children’s pool, shopping
colonnade, hairdressing & beauty salon, floodlit tennis courts
squash courts, Pavilion Marina with PADI & National Geographic
accredited dive centre and children’s club for 5-12 year olds.
LJUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL
This large resort hotel is located in expansive gardens fronting the
ocean and has 617 air conditioned bedrooms, suites and villas. There
are various room categories - for example, ocean view rooms which
can accommodate a family of 4, ocean balcony rooms, ocean club
executive rooms and ocean
premium leisure club rooms. The range of facilities and amenities is
truly extensive with 22 restaurants, bars and cafes including a
24-hour restaurant, swimming pool with waterfalls and swim up bar,
family pool, children’s pool, shopping colonnade, hairdressing &
beauty salon, floodlit tennis courts squash courts, Pavilion Marina
with PADI & National Geographic accredited dive centre and
children’s club for 5-12 year olds.
MADINAT JUMERIAH- THE ARABIAN RESORT
This stunning 5-star resort is located in a prime position opposite
the famous Burj Al Arab. Within the complex there is a shopping
souk, Six Senses Spa, health club and a private beach. Waterways
meander through the lush gardens and traditional water taxis take
you where you want to go. Accommodation comprises of Mina A’Salam– a
grand boutique hotel built in a beautiful Arabian style with 292
spacious bedrooms with balcony and sea view; Al Qasralso has 292
rooms and the hotel is approached by along tree-lined avenue. Some
of the rooms overlook the waterways whilst others have a sea view
and balcony. As expected of such a resort, there is a choice of
excellent restaurants, water sports and numerous activities.
EMIRATES AL MAHA DESERT RESORT
The hotel complex is set in a 225-square kilometre conservation
reserve some 45 minutes drive from the city and has the Hajar
Mountains as a spectacular backdrop. Accommodation is in 37
luxurious Bedouin suites, each surrounded by wooden decking and with
air-conditioning, TV and a private pool with views over the desert.
The suites are beautifully appointed and have hand crafted
furnishings, antiques and artefacts. Included in the tariff is a
choice of two exciting activities each day and these can be selected
from desert safaris, falconry, archery, camel riding and horse
trekking. Guest facilities include a bar, lounge, dining room,
swimming pool, spa and gift shop. Children under the age of 12 are
not accepted.
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