Holidays to Dubai

Breathtaking hotels and malls - shoppers paradise

Dubai once a small fishing town is now competing in every sense with the top world cities booming with tourists. It is a hugely popular tourist destination with its pristine, largest and out of this world malls – spotless beaches and extravagant hotels.

Dubai is home to the tallest building in the world, breaking all records at over 828 metres high - the magnificent Burj Khalifa.

Holidays to Dubai can be spent basking on the white powdered sandy beaches or you can indulge in a shopping trip at the famous gold souks or designer shops - this is truly a shopper’s paradise. It boasts futuristic architecture at breathtaking heights, a seven-star hotel (only one of its kind in the world), the Burj al Arab, a ski slope and exquisite cuisine - it must be Dubai!

Dubai attractions

In times gone by, there may have been little to see in the city of Dubai, but now holidays in Dubai have changed as the city continues to build and forge new attractions, thus making Dubai a holiday of a lifetime.

Attractions range from the fun-filled Wild Wadi theme park, an Arabian-themed water park ideal for family holidays, to the Mall of the Emirates, described as ‘the world’s first shopping resort’ with 7,000 parking spaces.

In the Mall of the Emirates, you can find the likes of Harvey Nichols, Marc Jacobs and even an indoor ski slope, Ski Dubai. For those seeking cheap holidays to Dubai, there is little in the usual way of sightseeing although a few impressive historical pockets can be found such as Bastakia, a painstakingly preserved and pedestrianised area where the alley houses are lined with wind towers, the air conditioning of the pre-electricity world.

You could take a traditional wooden abra boat for a ride along the water and admire the shores.

Dubai’s obsession in changing to a world leader in tourism has resulted in a shoreline of waterfront hotels, glistening pools and tax-free shopping malls, making holidays to Dubai even cheaper.

Planned attractions include an underwater city called Hydropolis, the tallest tower in the entire world and the world’s largest indoor ski slope (not something most would expect from a holiday to Dubai)!

Holidays in Dubai would be incomplete for nature lovers without a visit to the five-acre tropical forest where a number of exotic birds can be viewed.

Whilst in Dubai, you might consider taking a desert tour – a half or full day safari to take a traditional Arabic campsite meal whilst watching Arabian festivities. Alternatively, you could relax by the deep gorges of Hatta Pools for a picnic and to swim by the waterfalls.

Dubai holidays do not need to be all tourism and shopping, as Dubai also offers a more cultural side. Several new and impressive theatres and performance venues have sprung up to cater to the newfound cultural aspect.

Jumeirah Mosque is the only mosque open to non-Muslims and can be found on Jumeirah Beach Road.

Holiday deals to Dubai have become increasingly popular in recent years as this city has changed dramatically from the sibling of Abu Dhabi to a world tourism leader.

When seeking affordable holiday deals to Dubai, Holiday Supermarket’s team of expert advisors is on hand to assist - you can book with confidence and truly enjoy your holiday in Dubai.