Dubai holiday ideas

How to get there: an airline you can check out is Emirates Airline. Their main stop-over point is Dubai airport, so there are loads of flights available from the UK. In If you are flying in the month of July, there are airfares from London that start from around £400 return, Manchester from £730 return and Glasgow from £640 return. Check their website for more choice on departure cities.

Where to stay: a great mid-range hotel is the Arabian Park Hotel. It is positioned in the Jadaf zone of Dubai and provides stylish and comfortable rooms. Each of the 318 rooms has a bathroom, and some suites also feature a balcony. Facilities include a restaurant, a bar, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a library and more! A night in a standard double room starts form around £100 per night.

What to do: you can visit the Al Fahidi Fort, which was built in 1799 and is the oldest existing building in Dubai. Check out the beautiful Jumeirah Mosque in Jumeirah. Travel on water in a Abras boat - the traditional mode of transport between Deira and Bur Dubai. Wander through the Souk markets and of course, head to one, two or ten of their shopping malls and shop ‘til you drop!