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Dubai - City

 

A walk around the Dubai Museum is enlightening. To see aerial pictures of Dubai just 40 years ago, the blue of the creek lapped by the golden sand of the desert makes it hard to imagine how far Dubai has come in such a short space of time.

Now Dubai boasts the world's tallest building, the world's largest shopping mall, the world's tallest fountain, and so on.

Side by side with the mega building projects however, an older side of Dubai continues, with dhows unloading their wares by the creek side and spice and gold sellers in the souks continuing centuries of tradition.

For those looking for a taste of old Dubai, the Bastakia area offers a couple of great boutique hotels which are a great alternative to Dubai's mega hotels.

 

Discover Dubai - City

Ahmedia Heritage Guesthouse

Traditional Guesthouse - great alternative for those looking to explore Dubai.

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Dubai Guesthouse
5 Nights from
£677pp
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Flight inclusive price from UK

Barjeel Heritage Guesthouse

An authentic and traditional Heritage style guesthouse by the creek in Old Dubai. Leave the 'Bling' behind.

Heritage Style by the Creek
Boutique Heritage Style
5 Nights from
£750pp
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Orient Guesthouse

Orient Guesthouse is a small but authentic guesthouse in the heart of old Dubai - ideal for exploring Dubai.

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Alternative Dubai
5 Nights from
£850pp
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XVA Art Hotel

XVA Art Hotel is a small guesthouse with an artistic theme in the heart of old Dubai.

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Old Dubai Guesthouse
5 Nights from
£860pp
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Palace Downtown

Beautiful Downtown Dubai Hotel with Arabian village style theme close to Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Fountain and shopping.

20% Early Bird Discount
Downtown Dubai Character Hotel
5 Nights from
£1044pp
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Dubai Stopovers

Stopover in Dubai for beach, city and desert. Enjoy great shopping, explore old Dubai and marvel at the wonders of construction.

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2, 3 & 4 night packages
2 Nights from
£199pp
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Hotel, Transfers, Tours included

Dubai, Malaysia & The Maldives

Combine pulsating Dubai with cultural Malaysia and a week in a boutique resort in the Maldives - an exciting and varied holiday or honeymoon.

Tailor Made Multi Centre Holiday
Three-centre Holiday
13 Nights from
£2495pp
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Classic Oman & Dubai

See the best of Dubai & Oman on a guided tour. See Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Nizwa,the Hajar Mountains, Sur and the Wahiba Sands.

4 nights Dubai, 7 nights Oman
Guided Tour of Oman & Dubai
11 Nights from
£3090pp
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Dubai City Tour

Experience the true contrasts of Dubai. Take a walk through the winding lanes of historic Bastakiya, visit some of Dubai’s new landmarks on Beach Road and discover the vibrant pulse of Dubai along Dubai Creek.

Visit the Al Fahidi Fort that houses the authentic Dubai Museum, cross the creek in an Abra (water taxi) to explore Dubai’s traditional Spice and Gold Souks and marvel at iconic new landmarks including Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and The Palm.

This 4-hour excursion is available in the morning or afternoon.

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From £35pp

Traditional Dhow Cruise

Experience the mesmerizing sights and sounds of  Dubai Creek as you set sail on a traditional Arabian Dhow. Cruise past the many heritage sights and modern skyscrapers along the coastline while admiring the architecture of iconic landmarks.

See the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club, the Chamber of Commerce building and Sheikh Saeed’s house, the birth-place of Sheikh Rashid. Savour a sumptuous Arabic buffet on board.

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From £35pp

Wildlife Explorer

The desert of the UAE presents a unique opportunity to explore a natural habitat and a fragile ecosystem. Explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, home to a wealth of flora, fauna and birds – to spot Arabian oryx and gazelles.

Surrounded by serenity and untold beauty, this tour offers a rare chance to see the Arabian Desert, and its wildlife, at close quarters.

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From £65pp

Abu Dhabi Tour

Explore the capital of the UAE on our Abu Dhabi day tour. Visit the iconic Corniche, Dhow building yards,  palaces and heritage sites, the Emirates Palace and the awe-inspiring Sheikh Zayed Mosque – one of the world’s largest.

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From £70pp

Oasis City Tour

Known as the ‘Garden City of the Gulf’, Al Ain is characterised by tree-lined avenues, oases and traditional falaj irrigation systems. Uncover the charms of this desert oasis on this exciting full day tour stopping at points of interest on the way as well as within Al Ain.

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From £75pp

Desert Skies

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Dubai, a city of contrasts. Take in the cutting-edge architecture, expansive red desert sands near the majestic Fossil Rock Mountains, all during the one hour flight – a real treat at sunrise.

The rate is inclusive of a transfer from the hotel or residence to the site and breakfast.

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From £150pp