Holidays to Dubai

Dubai or not Dubai? Dubai, of course! Sensational skylines, spectacular shopping, ancient architecture and epic experiences – it’s all here and seriously supercharged on a Dubai holiday.

Ski, shop and sleep in the sky

If you find yourself thinking, “I wonder if…” when you’re on a Dubai holiday, best to assume the answer is yes. Everything about Dubai is UAE-xtra.

For starters, it’s got the world’s highest restaurant, tallest building and loftiest hotel room with views above the clouds. Other record-breakers include its flower garden (the world’s largest) and diving pool (the world’s deepest).

Then there’s the gargantuan mall with an underwater zoo, virtual-reality park and VIP valet service. Unbelievably (maybe not at this point), there’s even a snow park and ski slope with resident penguins in the middle of a desert. We really could go on and on.

An Arabian odyssey (with air-con)

Bright lights and big buildings grab the attention in Dubai, but there is plenty here to remind you of the region’s fascinating past too.

To add a little history to your holiday, meander the maze-like streets of Old Dubai and Al Bastakiya (aka the Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood). The latter is a literal blast from the not-so-distant past, with history going back to the late 1700s. Wander through buzzing souks, potter about ancient forts and get cosy with traditional Arabian culture without straying too far from the pool, spa and all-inclusive bar.

Adventures the Dubai way

If you want side-splitting fun, the most memorable of memories and the kind of adventure you’ve always dreamed of, you certainly want a Dubai holiday. The city goes BIG on experiences.

Get sand in every nook and cranny with a camel ride or a dune surf; transfer your heart to your mouth on the world's longest urban zipline; and if you’re up for a day trip, you can go hiking (yes, hiking) in Hatta. The grand backdrop of the Hajar Mountains will have you feeling like an ant.