Bulgari Resort Dubai
A calm, Italian-designed resort on its own island near the city.
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The United Arab Emirates is easy to reach, sunny through the winter and full of excellent hotels. Dubai is the headline act, with its beaches, restaurants and skyline, but there’s much more to the country.
Abu Dhabi has the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the dunes of the Empty Quarter are a couple of hours inland, and Ras Al Khaimah has the country’s highest mountains.
where to go
The Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Mall and the fountains.
The creek, abras, spice and gold souks and the Al Fahidi quarter.
Beach resorts and restaurants on the man-made island.
The Grand Mosque, the Louvre and Saadiyat Island's beaches.
Towering dunes around the Liwa Oasis.
Mountains, desert and quieter beaches in the north.
when to go
The UAE is warm and sunny from October to April, and very hot in summer.
November to March
Warm days and cooler evenings. The best time for the beach and the desert.
April to May
Hot but manageable, with good hotel value.
June to September
Very hot, with temperatures often above 40°C. Hotel rates drop and indoor experiences and spas come into their own.
where to stay
A calm, Italian-designed resort on its own island near the city.
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Dubai A striking newer resort on the Palm with celebrity restaurants.
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Dubai's famous sail-shaped hotel with duplex suites and butlers.
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Dubai 
Abu Dhabi A vast palace hotel with a long private beach.
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A fort-style hotel deep in the dunes of the Empty Quarter.
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experiences
Dinner under the stars in the dunes, away from the city lights.
Cross the creek in a wooden boat and explore the souks with a guide.
A private visit to the museum under its famous dome.
Float over the desert as the sun comes up.
Meet falconers and learn about one of the region's oldest traditions.
A table at one of Dubai's best restaurants, high above the city.
November to March, when days are warm rather than hot.
Very. There are beaches, water parks, kids’ clubs and short flights.
Yes. It’s about 90 minutes by road and has a calmer pace, great museums and beaches.
Yes. It’s an easy stopover on the way to the Maldives, Seychelles or Mauritius.
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