Where else in the world can you sunbathe on a sandy beach, downhill ski in the snow, ride a rollercoaster, leap over a sand dune on a quad bike, eat in a Michelin star restaurant and view a city from the top of the world’s tallest skyscraper all in one day. The sun-soaked modern metropolis of Dubai was once a small fishing village in the Arabian Gulf. Now home to more than 200 nationalities and offering a wide spectrum of holiday experiences to suit almost anyone needs.
If you want to unwind, kick-back and just take in the rays, Dubai has over 40 miles of soft, sugary shoreline next to the warm waters of the Arabian Sea. Eating out your thing? Dubai has over 12,000 restaurants and cafes including 11 Michelin star restaurants! Prefer to be on the go? Explore the highlights of what this dynamic city has to offer with it’s extensive shopping malls, gold souks, theme parks, record breaking landmarks and attractions. No matter what type of holiday you want, we have a Dubai for you!
In Dubai you will experience a hot desert climate. From May to early October it's summer in Dubai and temperatures rise above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F). The months of April and October are usually the transition months towards the next season.
Winter is the best time to visit making Dubai a very popular winter sun destination with temperatures that are still around 25 degrees Celsius (77° Fahrenheit) during the coldest months. At night in winter the temperature drops to about 15 degrees Celsius (59°F).
During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20 degrees Celsius (68°F) and 26 degrees Celsius (79°F).
- There are regular direct flights from many major UK airports to Dubai.
Currency: Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
Time difference: GMT +4
Flight from UK: Between 7 hours
Visa: Click here for visa information
Language: Arabic
Dubai Tourism Dirham Fee: A mandatory Fee applies and is to be paid by the guest directly at the Hotel/Resort. The following fees are applicable per bedroom per night- 20 AED for 5-star hotel/Deluxe hotel apartment, 15 AED: 4-star hotel/Superior hotel apartment, 10 AED for 3 and 2-star hotel/Standard hotel apartment and 7 AED for 1-star hotel/budget hotel apartment.
Alcohol: Minimum drinking age is 21. Permitted in public places, ie restaurants, hotels, bars.
Tipping: Most restaurants will include taxes and a service charge on the bill. However, most people in Dubai also leave a small tip for the staff. The usual amount is between 10-15%, depending on how good you feel the service was.
