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Dubai Holidays


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Dubai holidays deliver an intoxicating mix of one of the world’s most dynamic cityscapes, mile upon mile of glorious golden sands and astonishing architectural extravagance.

Blessed with year round sunshine, beautiful beaches and warm azure waters, Dubai is perfect for a beach escape. Families are especially well catered for, with thrilling waterparks, world-class attractions and incredible entertainment to suit all ages. Be sure to experience a lively Friday brunch - a much-loved Dubai tradition and a fantastic way to soak up the city’s vibrant social scene.

Dubai also makes the perfect city break, with plenty to explore - from enticing shopping malls and exceptional dining options to the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa. Amid glitzy skyscrapers, buzzing nightlife and luxurious spas, evidence of old Arabia can still be found in atmospheric souks, Bedouin desert camps and traditional wooden dhows sailing along Dubai Creek.

Trailfinders offers a range of Dubai holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Dubai on a luxury beach holiday, an exciting family holiday or city break - they are the perfect people to ask.
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HOW TO GET AROUND DUBAI

With year round good weather, glorious beaches and resorts catering to all budgets and group sizes, Dubai is a perfect destination for both a relaxing beach holiday and an exciting city break. Choose a single resort stay or ask our expert travel consultants to tailormake your perfect Dubai holiday.

Our Dubai holidays range from luxury beach holidays and cultural city breaks to stopovers for destinations further afield. For those planning a family holiday, Dubai is the perfect choice with thrilling waterparks, incredible entertainment complexes and the option to stay in a spacious villa.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN DUBAI

We feature a great range of accommodation in Dubai, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for the family friendly and expansive resort of Atlantis, The Palm or an Arabian Nights fantasy in the heart of the desert? Or perhaps it’s a great value hotel with an ideal location for a cultural city break or stopover.

What you won’t find here are thousands of Dubai hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Atlantis The Royal
5 plus star

Dubai

Standing at 43 storeys high, combining contemporary heritage and daring architecture with world-class dining and trademark Atlantis service, Atlantis The Royal is redefining luxury in the UAE.
Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
5 star

Dubai

This stunning retreat enjoys a superb beachfront location on the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah.
JA Ocean View Hotel Jumeirah Beach
4 star

Dubai

Occupying an enviable beachfront location in the heart of The Walk, this modern and sophisticated hotel offers fantastic value and is ideally suited to couples, friends and families alike.
Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
4 plus star

Dubai

Superbly situated at the heart of The Walk, this stylish hotel blends contemporary design with exquisite French elegance.
One&Only Royal Mirage
5 star

Dubai

Encompassing 65 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, shaded courtyards and tranquil pools, this stylish, low-rise property is a peaceful retreat in the heart of Jumeirah Beach.
Sheraton Dubai Creek
4 star

Dubai

Conveniently located close to the historical heart of Dubai and on the banks of the historic waterway, Dubai Creek, Sheraton Dubai Creek is a natural choice for stopover or short break in the United Arab Emirates.

WHERE TO GO IN DUBAI

Each area of Dubai boasts its own attractions and each merits a visit. From the beautiful beaches of Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah, the buzzing beachside boulevard of The Walk to the historical centre around Dubai Creek. Alternatively, head out of the city to the small emirates of Ajman or Ras Al Khaimah for a peaceful beach holiday and the desert for stunning landscapes.

Take a look at the tiles below for more details on the must-see places to visit on your Dubai holiday. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
Jumeirah Beach
Jumeirah Beach
Boasting a beautiful stretch of white sand, lapped by the stunning turquoise waters of the Arabian Gulf, vibrant Jumeirah Beach is the ideal spot if for a relaxing beach holiday close to the action.
Palm Jumeirah
Palm Jumeirah
One of the world’s most iconic landmarks, Palm Jumeirah is the Earth’s largest manmade island stretching 1km out into the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf.
The Walk & Dubai Marina
The Walk & Dubai Marina
A buzzing beachside boulevard lined with restaurants, cafés and boutiques, The Walk at Jumeirah Beach is one of the city’s coolest hangouts.
Dubai Creek
Dubai Creek
The city’s historical centre, the Creek, provides a fascinating glimpse into life in Dubai before its meteoric rise and is a great location for a cultural city break.
The City
The City
Superbly located in the heart of Dubai and convenient for the airport, the Creek, the cruise terminal and Downtown, the city is a fabulous choice for short stopovers and for those looking for great value.
Downtown Dubai
Downtown Dubai
One of the city’s vibrant entertainment hubs, Downtown Dubai offers an intoxicating medley of glitzy shopping malls, opulent fashion houses, swanky restaurants and stylish bars, not to mention some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
The Desert
Just a short drive from the bright lights of the city lie spectacular rolling sand dunes and stunning desert landscapes where you can enjoy an authentic Bedouin experience or spend the night in a luxury desert resort.
Beyond Dubai
Beyond Dubai
Travel a little further outside of Dubai within the Arabian Peninsula to the smaller emirates of Ajman or Ras Al Khaimah and you will be justly rewarded.

OUR HOLIDAYS TO DUBAI

Nobody offers more ways to explore Dubai than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular Dubai holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the button below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.
72 Hours in Dubai
City Break
4 days / 3 nights

Discover Dubai on this ultimate stopover; the perfect introduction to this dynamic city, explore Dubai’s iconic landmarks, experience an unforgettable helicopter flight, spend the night in the desert and get an insight into Emirati culture, wildlife, history and cuisine.

Guide Price: €749 £649 pp

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Dubai Desert & Beach
Multi Centre Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Experience old and new Dubai, a fantastic year round holiday destination that effortlessly combines the vibrancy of modern, luxurious city life with the vast stillness and serenity of the desert.

Guide Price: €2,299 £1,949 pp

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Dubai & Ras Al Khaimah
Multi Centre Holiday
11 days / 10 nights

Discover bright lights and Arabian delights on this fabulous holiday visiting two of the Emirates in the UAE.

Guide Price: €1,479 £1,229 pp

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Dubai Family Adventure
Family Holiday
8 days / 7 nights

Take your family on a holiday like no other.

Guide Price: €1,299 £1,079 pp

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Family Triple - Dubai, South Africa and Mauritius
Family Holiday
17 days / 16 nights

An epic family adventure with a combination of three counties and two continents! From the thrills of Dubai, the incredible wildlife in South Africa to the fabulous beaches of Mauritius this is a trip of a lifetime!

Guide Price: €3,635 £3,089 pp

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Dubai & Maldives
Multi Centre Holiday
12 days / 11 nights

Explore the vibrant and cosmopolitan city of Dubai combined with an unforgettable beach holiday on the sugar white sands and calm turquoise waters of Maldives.

Guide Price: €3,279 £2,749 pp

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WHAT TO DO IN DUBAI

As well as awe-inspiring sights, Dubai is also home to unforgettable and thrilling experiences. These provide a unique insight into the culture and an exciting way to experience the areas natural splendour that sightseeing alone simply can’t replace.

One day you might be soaking up the culture whilst exploring the old town, the next experiencing a dune bashing excursion in the desert with a traditional Bedouin camp dinner and then appreciating Dubai’s architecture from an exhilarating helicopter ride where you’ll fly by the world’s tallest building.

Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Dubai holidays to life.
Dubai Dune Dinner Safari
5 hours
Departs: Dubai

Leave Dubai’s dazzling skyscrapers behind on a thrilling 4WD dune bashing excursion deep into the ...

Dubai by Helicopter
15 minutes
Departs: Dubai

Up, up and away! The only way to truly appreciate Dubai’s cutting edge architecture is from ...

High Tea at Burj Khalifa (window table)
2 hours
Departs: Dubai

High Tea doesn’t get much higher than this! Take an exclusive express lift up the world’s tallest ...

Atlantis Aquaventure & The Lost World Aquarium
Attraction Ticket
Departs: Dubai

Are you brave enough to take on the Leap of Faith? This 9 storey mega-slide plummets down a near ...

Dubai City Tour
4-5 hours
Departs: Dubai

A cosmopolitan mixture of the traditional and the contemporary, Dubai offers much more than meets ...

Luxury Dubai Canal Cruise
2.5 hours
Departs: Dubai

This elegant evening cruise is a perfect way to discover Dubai’s maritime culture in ...

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT DUBAI?

Located in the heart of the Middle East, Dubai is home to long hot summers, mild winters and minimal rainfall. Generally, the best time to visit Dubai is between October and April where you can expect warm temperatures and lower humidity.

The hottest time of the year are the summer months with the average temperatures reaching above 40C and humidity is at its highest.

For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit Dubai.

Dubai Top Tips From Our Travel Experts

Jessica Williams -  expert
Jessica Williams

Always ask your travel consultant about the 'Club rooms' in hotels. These will provide access to the club lounge usually giving you breakfast, canapes and drinks in the evening (plus other great benefits.) These are fantastic value and always a lovely place for pre dinner drinks in an exclusive part of the hotel.

Lauren McLeod -  expert
Lauren McLeod

Make sure you experience the expansive beauty of the Arabian desert on a Dune Safari tour, a world away from the bright lights of the city. After a thrilling 4WD journey, watch the sun set over the spectacular ochre dunes before enjoying a barbecue dinner and traditional entertainment under the stars at an authentic Arabian camp.

Ross Freeman -  expert
Ross Freeman

Explore the colourful souks filled with gold, textiles and spices to get a feel of 'Old Dubai'. This is also a great place to meet the locals and enjoy some Arabic coffee and dates.

Dubai Fast Facts

Time Zone: Dubai is 4 hours ahead of GMT

Getting to Dubai: Flights to Dubai take approximately 7 hours

Currency: The currency in Dubai is UAE Dirham (AED). ATM's are widely available and most hotels, restaurants and shops will accept credit/debit cards

Tipping: Tipping in Dubai is customary but not obligatory. A 10% tip for service staff is usually sufficient

Language: Arabic is the official language in Dubai. English is widely spoken

Visa: For stays over 30 days only (Irish passport holders). Visit our visa pages for more information.


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