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GMT: +4 hours.
FLIGHT TIME: 7 hours.
CURRENCY: UAE Dirham.
CLIMATE: Sunshine and blue skies are practically guaranteed.
Temperatures between June and September can be
incredibly hot with high humidity, sometimes reaching
48°C in July and August. Between October and May
and especially in January and February temperatures
are cooler. Rainfall is almost non-existent.
DUBAI
DINING
Imagine a city where everything’s bigger, glitzier and more wow You’ll find almost any type of cuisine in Dubai. The best restaurants
than anywhere else, and you’ll get Dubai – a place where are within the deluxe hotel complexes such as Rhodes Mezzanine,
anything is possible. One of the world’s very favourite Gary Rhodes’ restaurant at Grosvenor House.
destinations, it’s a sophisticated, super-luxurious shopping haven
with phenomenal buildings and a fun spirit. CULTURE
Artificial man-made islands, a hotel that resembles a sailboat, the
tallest building on Earth – many of Dubai’s most awesome attractions
are fiercely modern. Get back to nature on an exhilarating 4x4 safari
through the dunes.
SHOPPING
Everything is duty-free in Dubai. And there’s a mind-blowing mass of
westernised mega-malls full of luxury brands and designer labels.
In fact, the world's biggest shopping mall - all 12 million square feet
of it is located at the Burj Dubai. For local-style shopping, visit the
enthralling gold and spice souks.
GETTING AROUND
Travelling by taxi is easy; Dubai has a large fleet. Abra - ‘water taxis’
- frequently crisscross Dubai Creek and are a great way to see the
waterfront. The older neighbourhoods are best discovered on foot.
88 | MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA To book your Pure Luxury holiday call our travel ambassadors on 0844 493 0020 or visit your local travel agent
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