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DUBAI
NOWHERE LIKE IT
Dubai
Where the desert meets an energetic, vibrant and modern city - there is something epic about Dubai. Once the clichéd ‘fishing village’, now home to the world's tallest tower, the first seven-star hotel, the reclaimed islands and an indoor ski slope - Dubai has a mission to be the biggest and the best. Visitors stream through Dubai's new airport terminal, which houses the world's largest single floor space, and flock to Dubai Mall, the world's largest shopping centre. You have to admire the vision
of the Emiratis who had the courage and ambition a decade ago to build something extraordinary out of the desert.
Enjoy unlimited sunshine, safe swimming beaches, excellent shopping, a large variety of sport and leisure facilities, award winning hotels and a choice of restaurants that will leave any foodie satisfied. Cross the creek on an abra (water taxi), dine underwater at the Atlantis Hotel, or play golf on a desert turned green.
Dubai has something to offer everyone. This Emirate is friendly, safe and virtually crime free. Easily accessed from most UK cities and a mere 7 hour flight, Dubai makes an ideal stopover. Contrast the natural splendour of Africa with the man made splendour of Dubai, or stopover on your way to/from Mauritius or the Seychelles. Or simply visit Dubai to just to get away from it all, and enjoy the delights in the sun. Overlooking the warm waters of the Persian Gulf and
with a perfect winter climate, this is a great place to unwind and relax for a few days.
Key Facts
The time zone is GMT +4 hours.
Arabic is the official language, English is widely spoken.
Dubai enjoys an arid subtropical
climate, with blue skies and sunshine all year round. The hottest months are between June and September, when temperatures can soar to 113F (45C) and more during the day and humidity levels are very high.
Even the sea temperature touches on 104F (40C) during the summer months, and swimming pools at hotels are usually cooled to be refreshing. Temperatures are only slightly more moderate the rest of the year, the coolest time being between December and March. There is very little rainfall in Dubai, but when showers do fall it is mainly in the cooler months.
The currency is the UAE Dirham (AED).
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