Middle East

Dubai is divided by a creek full of history, lined in places by traditional wooden dhows and home to a busy traffic of water taxis. This beautiful city, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, also benefits from a backdrop of amazing scenery which takes in both mountains and desert and the beautiful Persian Gulf. Dubai’s coastline boasts glorious beaches and water-sports, while the city and its souks cater for all your duty-free shopping and offer world-class accomodation.

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Abu Dhabi is known as the ‘Garden City of the Gulf’ and it is easy to see why. With tree-lined boulevards and large parks and gardens, this city makes the most of its tropical weather conditions. Abu Dhabi is also a haven for luxury and shopping, with a great choice of designer shops and many fine hotels. There is also much to do in Abu Dhabi for those who like an active holiday, with water-sports available out in the beautiful Persian Gulf, championship golf courses or tours into the desert. Abu Dhabi is a stylish destination for a luxury holiday experience.

Ajman is a perfect beach destination for those wanting to escape the crowds of Dubai, The smallest of the seven emirates in the UAE and only 20 minutes away from Dubai, Arjman is filled with historical landmarks and tradition as well as a fantastic stretch of fine sandy beach.

Ras Al Khaimah is found at the foot of the impressive Hajar mountains, set between scenic peaks and a pristine coastline which boasts magnificent beaches. Ras Al Khaimah is the most northerly of the United Arab Emirates and boasts lush farmland, with a huge number of varieties of date palm and a thriving produce industry that exports to all the other Emirates. Its natural beauty extends to medicinal hot springs, which combined with the exciting new developments of all the Emirates makes Ras Al Khaimah a great holiday destination.

Overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, in Southern Sinai, lies one of the most outstanding marine environments in the world, with its varied coral reefs, and diverse aquatic life, in crystal clear waters. There are direct flights from Europe to Sharm El Sheikh airport, which is about 14 km from Sharm EL Maya and 8 km from Na’ama Bay. The city of Sharm El Sheikh comprises three centres: Sharm El Maya, Om El Seed Hill and Na’ama Bay. The resort offers the very best tourist facilities, including restaurants, varied entertainment and numerous activities such as underwater photography, horse and camel riding, quad-biking, snorkeling, desert safaris, windsurfing and sailing to mention just a few. One of the most popular activities is diving. Easy’ sites include The Temple and Middle-to-Near Garden. Intermediate sites are White Knights, Tower and Paradise, while most experienced divers delight to find themselves among the amazing Jackson and Thomas Reefs off Tiran Island and the Shark and Yolanda reefs in the Ras Mohamed National Park. The richness of their fauna and flora and the beauty of their reefs is simply overwhelming.