Dubai
From a barren place, known only for its pearling and fishing, to a world class city which hosts the world’s richest horse races, Dubai is home to spectacular malls, theme parks, golf courses and ski slopes, and also the world’s most extravagant hotels. And despite the cultural regulations that are only to be expected in an Islamic country, there is still p lenty of room for some firstrate entertainment. The City of Gold is the dream playground for those whose wallets are full, and hearts light.
Luxury Dhow Cruise
Float along Dubai creek in a traditional dhow, with the glimmering lights of Dubai around you, reflected on the waters. Enjoy the dance performances and music, and select from a lavish buffet, with several kinds of cuisines, juices and soft drinks.
Dune Bashing
Between the Burj al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Wild Wadi, a state-of-the-art water theme park. Experience the Tunnel of Doom - underground tunnels which take you to the Lazy River; and the Jumeirah Sceirah - the fastest speed slide in the Middle East.
Wild Wadi
Between the Burj al Arab and Jumeirah Beach Hotel is Wild Wadi, a state-of-the-art water theme park. Experience the Tunnel of Doom - underground tunnels which take you to the Lazy River; and the Jumeirah Sceirah - the fastest speed slide in the Middle East.
Ski Dubai
In the middle of the Mall of Emirates is a manmade miracle – a ski resort with six tonnes of real snow that falls overnight at -10 degrees Celsius. Ski Dubai features a gentle slope for beginners and the world’s first indoor black diamond run for the pros.
Dubai city tour by Hummer
A swank stretch Hummer takes you to see the Jumeirah Mosque, Jumeirah Public Beach, the creek, Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort, with a photo-stop at the Burj al Arab. You will pass by the colourful textile market and stop at the Gold Souk for the jaw-dropping sight of gold, gold everywhere.
Aquaventure at Atlantis
Welcome to a state-of-the-art water park in the middle of the desert. At the Atlantis' themed water park, you can skim down water slides, float in a lagoon, laze on the beach, ride the rapids, drop off a sheer cliff, and much more.
Sheikh Maktoum’s Palace
Once the ruler’s residence, this palace now houses the Museum of Historical Photographs and Documents of the Emirate of Dubai. Carved teak windows and doors, delicate lattices and balustrades and towers transport you to a bygone era.
Jumeirah Mosque
Designed in the medieval Fatimid tradition, this imposing structure pays homage to Islamic architecture and design. Non- Muslims can explore the mosque in a guided tour organised by the Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding.Atlantis The Palm *****
This ocean-themed hotel is the jewel in the crown that is the man-made island off the coast of Dubai. Inspired by the marine world, this hotel is the last word in luxury.
LOCATION
Set on the beach
at the centre of the crescent of
the Palm Jumeirah, the hotel is
35 kilometres from the Dubai
International Airport.
FEATURES
The hotel offers
its guests unlimited access to
Aquaventure, Dubai’s largest
water park with 2.3 kilometres of
river rapids, unlimited access to
the underwater world of the Lost
Chambers with 65,000 marine
animals, preferential rates to swim
with the Dolphins at Dolphin Bay.
There are no less than 17 bars
and restaurants here, with four
Michelin-Chef restaurants. The
Spa and Fitness Centre offers
27 treatment rooms, while the
two clubs – Club Rush and Kids
Club – keep teens and children
happily occupied.
ACCOMMODATION
1,539 spacious
guest rooms, including 166 suites,
are designed to immerse guests in
unparalleled luxury. Most rooms
are interconnecting and therefore
ideal for larger families. Balconies,
walk-in wardrobes and beautiful
bathrooms offer superlative quality
along with flat-screen TVs, Internet
connection and a mini-bar. Every
room has a view of the sea.
One & Only The Palm, Dubai *****
Dubai’s iconic Palm Jumeirah is the site for this stunning hotel, the latest offering from the One&Only resorts.
LOCATION
The Palm Jumeirah,
just off the coast of Dubai. A water
taxi or limousine can take guests
to the hotel.
FEATURES
The hotel’s exterior is
an elegant blend of Moorish and
Andalusian influences, with the
interiors reflecting the understated
elegance of contemporary tastes.
The three restaurants – Zest, Stay
by Yannick Alléno and 101 on
the marina – indulge guests with
an array of spectacular local and
international cuisine. Guests may
choose to go sailing, visit one of
the water parks around, laze by
the pool or work out at the fitness
centre. The One&Only Spa offers
a range of exotic treatments at
private treatment suites. There is
also a salon.
ACCOMMODATION
Comprised
of just 64 rooms, 26 suites and
four private beachfront villas, the
boutique resort blends Moorish
and Andalusian architecture
with contemporary interiors.
Stylish guest rooms and suites
are secluded in a residential
environment housed within the
tri-level Manor House and six lowrise
Mansions creating a uniquely
homelike ambience. All rooms
have a private balcony or terrace;
One & Only Royal Mirage, Dubai *****
This celebrated resort features three distinctive properties: the Palace, the Arabian Court and the Residence & Spa. Each offers a unique theme and ambience, enchanting in its own way.
LOCATION
The hotel sits on a
private beach at Jumeirah, Dubai.
FEATURES
There’s plenty to do
at the One&Only Royal Mirage
Resort. From basketball, golf and
deep sea fishing to scuba diving
and windsurfing, the hotel can
arrange it all. The in-house fitness
centre offers cardiovascular
equipment, strength training
machines, elliptical trainers,
stationary bikes and free weights.
The One&Only Spa and Oriental
Hammam features private
treatment rooms, steam rooms, a
sauna, and also arranges special
hours when only women may
make use of the facilities. In terms
of cuisine, guests have a variety of
choices. Mediterranean, Moroccan,
grills, a colourful new wave
Indo-European restaurant called
Nina and several other specialty
eateries are all housed within the
hotel, adding up to a total of eight
restaurants.
ACCOMMODATION
The Palace
rests on its own private beach, and
overlooks the sea. Here, guests
may choose from a staggering
total of 471 rooms and suites,
ranging from Deluxe Rooms
and going all the way up to the
Presidential Suites, Prince Suites
and Garden Villas.
Dubai.
Four exhilarating days in the city of souks will see you take a desert safari, cruise aboard a dhow, and go skiing, with enough time to roam through its gargantuan malls.YOUR ITINERARY
Dubai 4 nights
Arrive in Dubai, where you will be met by our representative and escorted to the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates. You will be upgraded to a Deluxe Room, with a flower-strewn bed and a complimentary bottle of champagne. DAY 2
Wake up to a lavish buffet breakfast at your hotel, after which you will be taken for a half-day tour of the city. See the creek, the souks and markets, dhowbuilding yards, Dubai Museum, Jumeirah Mosque and the golf courses. At noon, explore the area around your hotel on your own. At dusk, board a dhow for a leisurely dinner cruise. Dine on traditional Arabic preparations as you glide past the dazzling skyline of the city before you return to your hotel. DAY 3
After a substantial buffet breakfast, spend the morning browsing through the wares of the malls or shopping centres near your hotel. In the afternoon, set off on a four wheel drive desert safari. This exciting drive over rolling sand dunes takes you out into the desert, where you may choose to dress in a traditional Bedouin garb, smoke sheeshas and have henna designs applied on your hands and feet. Enjoy a barbeque dinner under the stars while watching a belly dance performance. Return to your hotel. DAY 4
After breakfast, get ready to go skiing. The Mall of the Emirates houses Ski Dubai, the Middle East’s first indoor ski resort, where you can go skiing, snowboarding or tobogganing amidst real snow. After you’ve had your fill of the place, return to your hotel. DAY 5
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and head to the airport for your flight home.