In recent years Dubai has become one of the planet's hottest holiday destinations, transformed from its former life as a quiet trading post into a shiny metropolis where it seems like every day a new hotel, entertainment venue or other wonder is springing up.
When you visit Dubai for a city break, you are instantly struck by its dramatic skyline with its sleek tower blocks, modern shopping malls and even man-made islands.
Perhaps the world's top shopping destination, you can find designer goods to your heart's content, or alternatively try haggling for a bargain in one of the city's souks, or markets, which are organised according to what they sell. Perfume, gold and textiles are just some of the wonderful things you can splash out on.
However, there is also a more traditional side to Dubai that shouldn't be missed on a city break. The Dubai Museum reveals a little of what life was like before oil wealth turned the city into today's dazzling metropolis, while a tour of the old town area of Bastakia reveals mud and coral houses with traditional wind-tower air conditioning.
With all this to see and do, it is easy to forget that Dubai is also a beach resort, boasting gorgeous sandy beaches and the warm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf, with the main beaches running along the Jumeira road.
Direct flights from the UK are available through operators including prestigious airline Emirates, while for accommodation, we have selected some of the best centrally-located hotels to make sure your city break is special.
Country:
United Arab Emirates
Currency:
UAE Dirham
Flying Time:
7.5 hours from the UK
Time Difference:
GMT + 4 Hour
5 Night Dubai City Breaks
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The Imperial Suites hotel is situated in the heart of the city of Bur Dubai, close to many of the major shopping malls.
All of the Imperial Suites rooms are suites and are therefore large in size. Decoration is of a very good standard mainly in light yellow and greens. The traditional furniture is dark wood. Bathrooms are also of a good standard. The Pavillion restaurant serves as a coffee shop during the day and offers an extensive variety of cuisine for both lunch and dinner. The hotel also has an excellent Chinese restaurant, the Noble House as well as Bordertown, offering Tex Mex cuisine and Haveli with traditional Indian cuisine. There is also the Hunters English Pub and the famous Staying Alive nightclub.
The Riviera Hotel is located on the river "Creek" that divides Dubai into two, situated in the heart of Dubai.
The medium sized rooms are designed in oriental style and some overlook the traditional market "souk", some overlook the Creek. Soft pastel shades have been used to give the rooms a warm feel. The light wooden furniture is of very good quality. The ceramic bathrooms are of very good quality, as the bedrooms.
Located on Jumeirah Beach approximately 35 kilometres from downtown Dubai.
All the large rooms with balcony enjoy spectacular views of the sea. Each room has been luxuriously appointed and beautifully furnished. The colour schemes vary but all have been decorated with impeccable taste. The tiled blue and white bathrooms with black marble sink unit are kept in excellent condition.
This Mayfair hotel is located in Deira, the main commercial district of Dubai. Located close to the landmark Clock Tower, the hotel is encircled by major attractions such as Al Ghurair Shopping Mall and the Old Harbour.
The medium sized rooms are in very good condition with light pastel colouring. The dark wood furniture is of very good quality and continues the theme of the hotel. The marble and tile bathrooms are also in very good condition.
The Hilton Dubai Jumeirah is located, as the name suggests, on the prestigious Jumeirah Beach.
The hotel's facilities include 7 meeting rooms for up to 280 people, temperature controlled outdoor swimming pool, health club with fully equipped gymnasium, sauna, massage rooms and of course a wide range of watersports. The prestigious 18-hole Emirates Golf Course is close by. The hotel offers a wide choice of restaurants with a selection of local and international cuisine. Dining and entertainment venues include: a lobby lounge and bar with terrace, a Mediterranean restaurant and bar with terrace, coffee shop, a latino restaurant and bar with terrace, a garden restaurant, beach restaurant and bar, pool bar and music bar.
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