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Dubai –
the perfect
city break
Frequent fl ights, world-class hotels and resorts and a truly vast choice of activities
and entertainment make Dubai the ideal short break destination for UK visitors
With 20 daily fl ights from
perfect choice for a city break.
the UK and a fl ight
time of just over seven
hours, Dubai is the
The emirate is blessed with year-
round sun and a stunning coastline,
making it an ideal choice for a relaxing
city or beach break at any time of the
year. What’s more, the choice of hotels
and resorts is staggering, from the
newly opened Atlantis The Palm to the
refi ned opulence of Raffl es and Burj
Al Arab.
If it’s pampering you’re after, the
emirate is awash with high-end spa fa-
cilities, offering a wide range of luxurious
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treatments, while those who prefer retail
therapy will love the tax-free shopping
and high-end boutiques. The massive
Dubai Mall, which opened last week, is
alone home to 1,200 retail outlets.
Foodies will love the fact that many
of the hotels and resorts feature fi ne
dining restaurants from world famous
chefs, including Gary Rhodes’ Mez-
zanine at Grosvenor House, Gordon
Ramsay’s Verre at Hilton Dubai Creek
and Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s recently
opened Nobu Dubai at the Atlantis
resort on The Palm Jumeirah.
Work up an appetite while relax-
ing in one of the many bars offering
panoramic views like Vu’s and 360˚ or
watching the sun go down in one of the
beachfront offerings such as Barasti in
the Dubai Marina. Then after dark, club
bars like Kasbar and Buddha Bar really
get the party started.
As Ian Scott, UK and Ireland director
of Dubai Tourism and Commerce Mar-
keting, said: “Dubai is the perfect choice
for a city break. Not only is it incredibly
easy to get to from the UK, the climate
means you can visit any time of the year.
“And when you arrive there’s an
amazing array of activities and entertain-
ment to keep you occupied and a huge
range of hotels and resorts to choose
from, with new developments opening
all the time.”
So if your clients are looking for a city
break, why not suggest Dubai.
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