Dubai and Abu Dhabi embody the style, glamour and wealth of the Middle East. These desert metropolises combine the best of city life and beachside relaxation. Everything you've heard about Dubai is true, with limitless restaurants, unparalleled nightlife and a spectacular skyline, while the beautiful garden city of Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates island capital, brings sophistication, sunshine, luxury hotels and exotic holiday locations together. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here
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Dubai: Information for holiday makers
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If you want a chilled atmosphere and uninterrupted sunshine, Dubai's famous Jumeriah Beach is the perfect antidote to the city's frenetic lifestyle, while Abu Dhabi has a laid-back island setting, with good beaches including Al Raha. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here
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Sports
Adventurous travellers can water-ski, sail and go scuba diving in warm gulf waters; while landlubbers play championship golf courses, take to the dunes, catching Dubai's sandboarding craze, or taste lazy luxury at the races; horses, yachts, cars, camels, it's Dubai and it's your choice! see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here Back to top
Local tastes
Catering for your every craving, the cosmopolitan regions of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have a range of dining experiences, perfectly reflecting their multi-cultural background. With Michelin-starred restaurants and chic cafés jostling for space with international and local fast food outlets, your options are endless in Dubai's popular Jumeirah, Bur Dubai and Deira districts, while Abu Dhabi's Corniche also features world-class dining. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here Back to top
Best Buys
Shopping is a way of life in Dubai, and you'll find its upmarket malls, cool boutiques and designer brands make tax-free shopping thoroughly enjoyable. Great places to barter, Dubai's Arabic marketplaces include Deira's popular Gold Souk. Shopaholics can browse Abu Dhabi's main roads for international designer outlets and Al Nasr Street's souvenir shops for traditional coffee pots and chunky Bedouin jewellery. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here
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Evening flavour
While Dubai's pulsating entertainment scene rivals any European nightlife capital, Abu Dhabi's relaxed evenings find you frequenting swanky hotel bars and nightclubs. In Dubai, sleek wine bars are the ideal place to warm up for nights in the city's exclusive clubs, while superb live theatre and traditional sheesa cafés offer cultural diversions. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here .Back to top
Live the Experience
Glimpse the old cities hidden among stylish modern architecture, exploring traditional souks or taking a city tour. Jumeriah Beach is the perfect vantage point for absorbing Dubai's mirrored landscape, dotted with dramatic skyscrapers like Burj Al Arab's sailboat and Jumeirah Beach Hotel's wave. Take leisurely desert safaris at sunset or stroll Abu Dhabi's beautiful parks and Corniche. For complete contrast, try extreme sandboarding or brave freefall speed waterslides in Dubai's state-of-the-art Wild Wadi Waterpark. see our amazing value Dubai holiday deals click here
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When to go: Dubai is warm and humid for most of the year, with May to September extremely hot months.
GMT: - + 4
Language: Officially Arabic, with English spoken for business
Currency: UAE Dirham.
Dates for the diary: Along with many international sports event, Dubai's month-long shopping festival starts in mid-January, with Abu Dhabi's in March.
