Dubai Holidays
Dubai embodies the style, glamour and wealth of the Middle East, combining the best of city life with beachside relaxation. It is an ultra modern city, and its bold and innovative approach to architecture has put them on the map, however they have still retained much of their culture and heritage.

The city forms part of the United Arab Emirates, which comprises of 7 neighbouring states, but Dubai is by far the most diverse city in the Arabian Gulf, developing a reputation for world class golf courses, stunning white sandy beaches, excellent duty-free shopping and some of the finest hotels in the world.

It is also renowned for its first class service, its superb choice of fine dining establishments and its excellent all year round sunny and dry climate.

Whether you’re looking for a luxurious and relaxing holiday, you’re after the ultimate shopping experience, want to taste some of the fine cuisine or are up for some adventure on the dune’s or out at sea, Dubai will be sure to deliver.

For families, couples and friends, this is a holiday destination that has it all.

Weather
In the summer, there’s an average of 11 hours of sunshine a day, and all of it hot. If you are planning to be in Dubai in the summer months, roughly June through September then be prepared for midday temperatures to reach between 42°C to 45°C. Temperatures generally dip at night, usually to the low 30s C but the humidity can also rise. December and March, is the most comfortable time to visit as daytime temperatures range between 22°C and 30°C with night temperatures sometimes dropping as low as 7°C.By Day
Whether you’re after relaxation or adventure Dubai has it all, from gorgeous beaches and amazing spas, to the best in shopping and golf. For a bit of action there is everything from sand-boarding and dune adventures, to diving and watersports, you can even go skiing or snowboarding… in doors of course. If you like the races, they race everything from camels and horses to yachts and cars.By Night
Dubai’s nightlife rivals any European city; choose from chic wine bars and exclusive clubs, live theatres and sheesha cafes. Dubai has so many venues for you to visit, whatever your mood, Dubai will cater for you.Top Attractions
• Ski Dubai – Visit Duabi’s indoor ski centre
• Wild Wadi Water Park – Themed on a tale of Arabian folklore, this is the perfect place to cool off from the heat. Where state of the art rides provide exciting experiences and where 30 rides are interconnected so you never even have to leave the water.
• Desert Safari – 4x4 adventure, a must whilst in Dubai.
• Dubai Museum - Get a feel for Dubai’s natural surroundings and daily life at this interactive museum housed in an old, restored fort.
• Gold Souk – Visit an Arabian flea market.
• The Montgomerie – An amazing golf course designed by Scottish star Colin Montgomerie.
• Dubailand – adventure theme park
• Camel Racing – a fare like ambience and an exciting highlight to any Middle Eastern holiday.
• Desert Feast – Watch the amazing sunset from the dunes and enjoy either a feat with friends or a romantic dinner with you loved one.
Events
Shopping Festival (mid-Jan – mid Feb) / Ramadan (mid Sep – mid Oct)Local Flavours
Dubai caters for every flavour, from Middle East fare to exquisite international cuisine. With every kind of establishment, from international fast food outlets, to Michelin-starred fine dinning restaurants. When it comes to shopping you have to take advantage of its duty free status, Al Faheidi shopping street offers excellent value for money and the amazing shopping malls are filled with some of the world’s finest goods at unbeatable prices. Good buys include; locally crafted gold, silver, brass, leather, silks and spices.History
Dubai’s origins go back into the distant past with a rich collection of objects discovered at nearby Al-Qusais dating back to the first millennium BC, however until the 1800’s it was just a very small fishing village inhabited by members of the Bani Yas tribe. In the Early 19th Century 800 members of a branch of the Bani Yas tribe from the Liwa oasis moved and settled in Dubai growing the village significantly. The Bani Yas had liberal attitudes, attracting Indian and Persian traders, turning Dubai in to a bustling port, the busiest in the region and trade got an additional boost in 1902 when Lingah introduced high customs dues. By the 1930s, nearly a quarter of the population was foreign, with the British establishing a political agency there in 1954. In the 1960s Bedouin nomads that used to roam the dunes of the surrounding desert began to settle in villages and in 1966 the discovery of oil entirely transformed Dubai. The late HH Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum and his successor, current ruler, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ensured oil revenues were used to develop economic and social infrastructure which laid the foundations for today's modern society. The independent emirate joined Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah in 1971 to form the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with Ras Al Khaimah joining in 1972.Size & Location
Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf, located midway between the Far East and Europe and is approximately 2,428 square miles in size.