DESTINATIONS DUBAI IN SUMMER MIDDLE EAST
RIGHT: Dubai
Aquarium
FAR RIGHT: Iridium Spa,
St Regis Dubai
BELOW: KidZania
Travel 2 offers three nights in a Luxury Palm View room in Sofitel The Palm Dubai from £699 half-board, including flights from London and transfers, between
Dubai’s JA Palm Tree Court this summer with Caribtours will pay just £1,159 for a five-night all-inclusive break, based on two adults sharing a Garden View Junior Suite, with two children staying for free, including flights. By comparison, the price tag in winter rises to £1,495, plus £409 per child, for bed and breakfast and flights. Savings are also up for grabs
by making use of the added-value deals that many hotels offer over the summer. For example, two tickets to the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, a complimentary upgrade and credit to use the hotel spa are all thrown in when guests book two nights at Armani Hotel Dubai, for stays from June 9 to August 31. Similarly, a 30-minute complimentary
massage in the Iridium Spa per stay, alongside nearly £30 credit towards food and drink, is up for grabs for guests staying at the St Regis Dubai until September 15.
w SURPRISE, SURPRISE The value-added bonuses extend way beyond the hotels across the rest of the city in the form of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises. This official citywide festival, running from July 9 to August 20, sees prices slashed across many of the city’s almost 100 shopping malls. Considering Dubai ranks as the
world’s second city for the sheer number of retail brands available, shopaholics can enjoy some serious
savings. Meanwhile, the malls become veritable theatres, laying on stage shows, concerts and nightly fireworks. This summer schedule is yet another
reason to head to the air-conditioned malls – a welcome escape if heat is an issue – which already offer a host of entertainment options.
w NON-STOP FUN In the world’s biggest shopping centre, The Dubai Mall, guests can dive with sharks in the Dubai Aquarium, visit indoor theme parks Sega Republic and KidZania, glide across the ice on the Olympic-sized ice rink and watch the daily free shows of dancing water as The Dubai Fountain springs to life. Meanwhile, over at Mall of the
Emirates, a snowy mountain awaits at Ski Dubai where guests can whizz down five ski runs, fly through the air on the Snow Bullet and waddle with a parade of snow penguins. Dubai’s famous waterparks
August11 and September9. The price includes a free room
upgrade and free half-board.
travel2.com
If Only offers a five-night stay at Movenpick Ibn Battuta
Gate Hotel from £699, including Emirates flights from Heathrow, breakfast, a Superior room, private transfers, valid until July 9 or from August 11 to September 15, for bookings made by June 9.
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FAST FACT
Ramadan is from June 6 to July 6, meaning some food and drink outlets are closed during daylight hours
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