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Experience the extraordinary and
the mystique of Arabia
DUBAI, ABU DHABI,
RAS AL KHAIMAH & AJMAN
Headline-grabbing Dubai is unlike anywhere else
on the planet. It’s where sky-high towers sit under
the watchful gaze of the world’s tallest building;
where gorgeous beaches and man-made islands
are graced by palatial resorts; where on the same
day you can go dune bashing, hit the ski slopes
and the water slides; where you can go on a
spree in the gold souks or at a fancy mega mall;
where you can cross Dubai Creek by traditional
abra or watch for super cars along the highways.
While Abu Dhabi may not have Dubai’s western
touch, it’s equally forward thinking and no
stranger to glitz with glittering malls, luxury hotels
and beaches to lure the sun-loving set. History
and culture is preserved at atmospheric souks,
opulent mosques and historic forts; there are
cultural treasures at Louvre Abu Dhabi and full-on
family entertainment at Yas Island’s theme parks.
Picturesque Ras Al Khaimah, the northernmost
Emirate, has swathes of sun-kissed beaches
bordering the Arabian Gulf. Here, all manner
of watersports can be enjoyed; local museums
and forts give a glimpse of cultural life; while
the nearby desert and mountains are ideal for
safaris, nature trails and 4x4 dune bashing.
Ajman’s coastline is rimmed with luxury hotels,
each with their own private stretch of uncrowded
white sands. If you can bear to leave your
lounger, discover plentiful watersports, an
historic fort and Al Zorah Nature Reserve, a
vibrant ecosystem made up of mangroves,
turquoise lagoons and sandy beaches.
Abu Dhabi
Ajman
Ras Al Khaimah
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Getting there
Deira
Flights to Dubai or Abu Dhabi take around
7 hours non-stop from the UK. Ras Al Khaimah
is 45 minutes drive from Dubai and Ajman is
30-45 minutes drive from Dubai.
The Gulf
Please see page 64 for climate chart, pricing
and further destination information.
Saadiyat Island
Corniche Beach
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10
ABU DHABI
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THE PALM
JUMEIRAH
5 4
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Arabian Gulf
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DUBAI
6
Mall of the Emirates & Ski Dubai
2
3 1 Dubai Marina
RAS AL KHAIMAH
AJMAN
Dubai Creek
Bur Dubai
Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall
& Dubai Fountain
THE WORLD
Best time to go
The United Arab Emirates feature virtually
guaranteed year-round sunshine. While
the scorching temperatures between May-
September may be too much for some, it’s one
of the few destinations where it’s cheaper to
visit at this time.
PEARL
JUMEIRAH 7
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residences
THE PALM
JEBEL ALI
Jebel Ali
DUBAI
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Yas Island
Abu Dhabi International Airport
visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www.premierholidays.co.uk
Dubai Parks & Resorts
1 Rove Dubai Marina,
Habtoor Grand Resort
& JA Ocean View
2 Westin Mina Seyahi
3 Caesars Bluewaters
Dubai
4 Anantara The Palm &
Waldorf Astoria Dubai
Palm Jumeirah
5 Atlantis The Palm, Dubai
6 Madinat Jumeirah Resort
7 Nikki Beach Resort
8 Hilton Ras Al Khaimah
Resort & Spa
9 Waldorf Astoria Ras Al
Khaimah
10 Jumeirah Saadiyat, Abu
Dhabi
11 The Abu Dhabi Edition
12 Ajman Saray
& Oberoi Al Zorah Ajman
MIDDLE EAST
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