If you want to escape to a metropolis that also has sand and the sea, then a package holiday to Dubai is for you. Blessed with blissful sun all year around, Dubai is never short of high-end glam and up-market luxury. A short break to Dubai is more achievable than you think; with a flight time of just seven hours from the UK you’ll be enjoying the City of Superlatives in no time!
Dubai strives to be big, bold and outstanding. It is home to the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, standing at a phenomenal 830m. It is open to the public but it’s advisable to book tickets in advance - you’ll get the very best views of Dubai from here. It is also home to the world’s largest indoor theme park, which opened in August 2016 and cost a huge £750million to build. It occupies 1.5 million square foot of indoor space, which is approximately the same size as 28 American football fields!
Dubai holidays are perfect for shopaholics: shopping malls are second to none and not only do they have amazing shops, but the malls themselves are worth a visit, luring visitors with attractions such as indoor ski slopes and a giant aquariums. You’re guaranteed to have a good time, even if shopping isn’t your thing! One of the most spectacular things you’ll witness on a package holiday in Dubai is the Palm Islands, three artificial islands just off the coast and the best way to see them is via a skydiving excursion.
Although Dubai has Islamic traditions it opens its arms to newcomers and is enjoyed by cultures from every corner of the world. You can see the diversity mostly through fashion, cuisine, music and performances. Its nightlife caters to every taste, budget and age group. Whether you love rooftop bars, snazzy cocktail lounges, lively beach clubs or a concert under the night sky, a Dubai package will have it all!
The peak season for Dubai is from February to April, where the climate is somewhat cooler but temperatures still rarely drop below 25°C, so you can enjoy the warm weather without being too uncomfortable. Between the months of June and September Dubai will be a lot quieter with fewer crowds, but temperatures soar and can quite often reach up to 40°C, so it’s really important to wear high factor sun cream and stay out of the sun during peak times, which is typically from 12pm until 3pm.