Luxury Dubai Holidays & Hotels

Middle East

Luxury Dubai Holidays & Hotels

— The Destination —

Modern Arabian glamour paired with the silence of the empty desert and the beaches of Saadiyat and Ras Al Khaimah. A natural stop between continents — never to be rushed. Combine Burj-side beach resorts with desert camps in the Empty Quarter, falconry at dawn and the souks and galleries of old Dubai.

— When to go —

Best time to visit

November to March — warm, sunny days (20–28°C) and cool evenings, perfect for desert camps and rooftop dining.

Climate & weather

Desert climate with extremely hot summers (40–48°C) and mild, pleasant winters (15–25°C). Almost no rainfall, low humidity in winter.

— Places to visit —

Highlights of Dubai & the UAE

  • Burj Khalifa

    the world's tallest building with observation decks above the clouds.

  • The Dubai Fountain

    choreographed water, light and music shows at the foot of the Burj.

  • Old Dubai & Al Fahidi

    wind-tower architecture, the gold souk, spice souk and abra crossings on Dubai Creek.

  • The Empty Quarter

    Liwa Oasis and dunes for desert safaris, falconry and overnight camps.

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

    Abu Dhabi's white marble masterpiece and one of the world's largest mosques.

  • Louvre Abu Dhabi

    Jean Nouvel's floating dome of light and world-class art collection.

— Beyond Dubai & the UAE

Nearby attractions & onward journeys

  • Abu Dhabi

    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Saadiyat's beaches, 90 minutes south of Dubai.

  • Ras Al Khaimah & the Hajar Mountains

    Jebel Jais and hot-spring wadis, an hour north.

  • Musandam Peninsula (Oman)

    dhow cruises through the 'Norway of Arabia', two hours from Dubai.

  • Hatta

    mountain enclave with kayaking on a turquoise dam, 90 minutes east.

— Begin —

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