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Getting out and about: Aside from gorgeous beaches, the Middle East offers lots to entice activity seekers. From watersports and spotting wildlife such as whale sharks in Qatar, to ziplining and hot air ballooning to playing a round on immaculate golf courses, and so much more.
Discovering the desert dunes: Opt for a 4x4 with an experienced driver, take the wheel of your own dune buggy or enjoy the thrills of sandboarding!
Feasting on an extravagant brunch: Usually on a Friday and Saturday, brunches are a celebratory event in the Middle East, often including food, drinks( alcoholic & non-alcoholic) and entertainment. Choose from great value or family-friendly options or try something more decadent or lively!
Taking your sightseeing to the next level: For fabulous skyline views, without other people in your pictures, consider hiring a crewed yacht for the ultimate way to soak up the sights. Alternatively, the Middle East has numerous rooftop restaurants and bars. Two to try in Dubai are Zeta at Address Beach Resort and Cloud 22 at Atlantis the Royal.
Upgrading to a club room: Many of our featured hotels offer club room upgrades, giving you a range of moneysaving perks, like breakfast, lunch and / or afternoon tea plus evening cocktails & canapés- it’ s a very cost effective way to get a lot extra.
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The Middle East with Premier Holidays

Our fabulous hotel selection, experiences and tours perfectly showcase the Middle East. Many combinations are possible, depending on your time, interests and budget. Here’ s a few ideas:-
City & Beach breaks: With a relatively short flight, the Middle East is a fabulous year-round option for a short break or longer stay in the sun.
Beaches: As the Middle East has no shortage of sand, the beaches are incredible, whether you fancy somewhere lively, family-fun or a tranquil retreat.
Desert & Mountain escapes: Retreat from the hustle and bustle for a few days amidst the extraordinary landscapes of Abu Dhabi’ s flame-coloured dunes( page 179) or Oman’ s fabled Green Mountain, Jabal Akhdar and Desert Nights Camp( page185). Both are ideal places to relax, or indulge in thrilling activities.
Mix & Match: As Middle Eastern cities are major airline hubs, the holiday combinations are seemingly endless. Stopover enroute to or from Asia, Sri Lanka or the Indian Ocean for one amazing holiday.
Formula One getaways: Get away for some adrenalin-fuelled action at the Abu Dhabi or Qatar Grand Prix. After the roar of the engines quieten, enjoy city sights, great shopping, beaches and more. Call for our latest F1 packages.
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