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Dubai’s hoteliers make a bold statement, renowned as some of the most lavish properties in the world and almost surreal in their high-rise glory. There is a wide range of accommodation, but it is the luxury end of the market that the city is particularly famous for, with the self-appointed seven-star Burj Al Arab leading the way as one of the most iconic buildings in the region.

As you would expect from a predominantly tax-free city, shopping opportunities in Dubai are superb, with countless modern shopping complexes and traditional souks offering more than enough venues for even the most dedicated bargain-hunters. 

Lovers of fine food are equally well catered for in Dubai, with a thriving restaurant scene that covers almost every imaginable cuisine and utilises some of the city's most stunning locations.
There is more than enough to keep young, old and young at heart busy for days, from a fun filled water park suitable for all ages to extravagant swimming pools, pampering spas offering a range of world class treatments to championship golf courses, and even an incredible indoor ski slope which has to be seen to be believed.