United Arab Emirates

Dubai is less than eight hours from Europe.  Initially a small fishing settlement, Dubai is the 'gateway between East and West.   The city, one of seven Emirates making up the United Arab Emirates, infuses tradition and heritage with modernity and style.  Rapidly developing as an international leisure and retail centre, Dubai, presents a wide variety of attractions for the visitor.  Dubai offers a wide variety of attractions including stunning beaches, five-star service, legendary hotels, vibrant shopping and gleaming skyscrapers on one side, traditional souqs and old trading dhows on the other hand.   Tourist can experience everything from large state-of-the-art leisure and retail malls, historic landmarks, rugged mountains and awesome dunes to sandy beaches, turquoise waters, lush green parks and the enduring tranquility of the desert.  It is one of the fastest growing cities in the region and the world.  With the Burj Dubai at its bustling epicentre and unprecedented developments such as The Palm, The World, Dubailand and Dubai Waterfront, this city-for-the-future delivers a fabulous cosmopolitan lifestyle amid understated elegance.  The city also plays host to numerous sporting events, rugby, golf, horse racing and tennis to name a few and also frequent cultural and shopping festivals.  The ideal weather and superb facilities make Dubai the perfect destination for those wanting an action packed and exciting holiday.