DESTINATIONS WINTER MIDDLE EAST LEFT:
Burj Khalifa RIGHT:
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa
BELOW: Emirates Palace
terrace and pool with swim-up bar. Location-wise, it offers the
best of both worlds – it’s only 15 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from the Burj Khalifa in the downtown area, and it’s on one of Dubai’s best beaches. It’s also the only hotel in the Pearl Jumeira area, so you feel as if you’re the only ones there. There are lots of types of accommodation, so there’s something to suit most budgets, from city-view rooms to three- bedroom villas. The latter feature their own private pool right in front of the beach so are ideal for a group of friends travelling together to celebrate an occasion. I’d also recommend Jumeirah
Creekside Hotel. It’s in a more traditional area, away from the
If clients have been to Dubai and are looking for a luxury winter stay, Abu Dhabi is a great alternative
Palm, and offers lots of benefits including early check-in, which means if a client arrives on a flight at 6am, they don’t have to hang around until 2pm or pay for the night before. That can save them a lot of money – especially in winter, when rates are higher. As the hotel is part of the Jumeirah group, there’s a
shuttle service to the Wild Wadi Waterpark, at which guests get free entry. The hotel’s half-board option is on a dine-around basis, so clients can eat at any of the Jumeirah properties. There are also lots of other perks including a sweet trolley every night. But the biggest selling point for me is that you can upgrade to a club room for £14 per night, which is basically the cost of a glass of wine in Dubai. The upgrade includes all drinks and snacks, so it’s great for younger clients who want to go out and drink without breaking the bank.” Book it: Four nights at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai starts at £2,699 per person with Premier Holidays, based on four adults sharing a two-bedroom
garden villa. The price includes flights from Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic, and is valid for travel in December 2018.
trade.premierholidays.co.uk
w THE LUXURY COUPLES’ ESCAPE: ABU DHABI Uma Campbell, product and marketing
manager for the Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf, India and Sri Lanka, Lusso Travel “If clients have been to Dubai and are looking for a luxury winter stay, Abu Dhabi is a great alternative. It’s much quieter with more space, and there are some unique attractions, including
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PICTURES: LUCA LOMBARDI PHOTOGRAPHY: ROISINANN HUGHES; BOVA
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