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Holidays in Dubai City

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Destination information

You can’t come to Dubai and not visit the city. Dubai Creek is a natural water inlet which cuts through the heart of the city and splits it in to 2 areas, Deira and Bur Dubai. Why not hop on an Abra, a small water taxi which cross the creek all day taking you from the souks of Deira to those on the Bur Dubai side? Bartering is a must in the many souks, selling everything from gold and textiles to spices, fish and vegetables! Festival City, also near Dubai Creek, is a 1600 acre waterfront project and offers alfresco dining, over 1,000 shops and even live music on the floating stage every Friday and Saturday night!

Star attractions

  • Iconic Architecture
  • Futuristic Landscape
  • Award-Winning Spas
  • Fantastic Beaches
  • World Class Beaches

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Downtown Dubai

Downtown Dubai is at the heart of the city with incredible hotels ranging from 4-7 stars, over 150 International restaurants and the biggest malls in the country if not the entire world! It’s also home to lots of world record breaking phenomena! The world’s tallest building the Burj Khalifa has got to seen to be believed – stretching up over half a mile in the air it’s an amazing sight. Next door is the world’s largest mall, Dubai Mall, as well as every store you can imagine, it also houses the Dubai Aquamarina & Underwater Zoo and the Dubai Ice Rink which are, yes you’ve guessed it, the world’s largest of their kind. There’s also Sega Republic, a state-of-the-art indoor family theme park and KidZania, is a one-of-a-kind ‘edutainment’ centre! And if that’s not enough you can always have fun on the slopes at Ski Dubai in the Mall of the Emirates.

Please Note: Most hotels require gentlemen to wear long trousers in the evening.

Dubai Marina

Dubai Marina is the largest man-made marina in the world and is situated in a district in the heart of what has become known as "New Dubai".

Saadiyat Island

Located in 500m off the coast of Abu Dhabi and covering 27 square km, Saadiyat Island is set to become Abu Dhabi's cultural centre and an exceptionally special place.

Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check them out to see what makes your holiday with us so special.

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Getting there

Flight Details - Virgin Atlantic flights to Dubai depart daily from London Heathrow. Flights are also available with Emirates to Dubai, Qatar Airways to Dubai via Doha, Etihad Airways to Abu Dhabi and Oman Air to Oman.

Flying Time - Approx 7 hours to Dubai.

Flight Upgrades - available on all airlines, please call us for details.

Time - GMT +4 hours in Winter and +3 in Summer

Currency - UAE Dirham (Dhs)

Visa Requirements - British citizens do not require a visa.

Language - The official language is Arabic. English is widely spoken.

Alcohol - Legal drinking age is 21.

Dubai Flight Arrivals - Virgin Holidays' transfers in Dubai are direct to your chosen hotel. Transfer times may vary due to traffic conditions. The Virgin Atlantic flight to Dubai arrives early in the morning. Hotel check-in times start at 2.00pm. You will be able to store your bags at the hotel and use the hotel facilities until your room becomes available. If you would like to check in on arrival, you will need to pay for an additional night's accommodation.

Religious Periods - The holy month of Ramadan is celebrated between 9th July - 7th August 2013 and for 2014 28th June – 27th July 2014. During these dates there are restrictions on alcohol, food consumption and entertainment for local Muslims between sunrise and sunset when they must fast. Restrictions within hotels with international guests tend to be more relaxed, however you should be aware that the consumption of alcohol in public areas is prohibited within daylight hours and services maybe reduced in some food outlets. However at nightfall there are many lively traditional celebrations, known as Iftah, where hotels often arrange lavish buffet feasts. Whilst visitors are asked to respect these traditions it is also a great time to see the real Dubai and experience local customs and it should not impact the enjoyment of your stay.

Weather - can be extremely hot in the summer months; average temperature in Aug is around 41 degrees Celsius, however most hotels offer shaded pool and outdoor areas and there are many fantastic attractions which are under cover and full air-conditioned.

Handy stuff

Local Living

Average costs at an exchange rate of 5.7AED
Beer £6.00
Wine by the glass £7.90
Can of soft drink £1.75
Meal in a reasonably priced restaurant £60.00 per person
Meal in an expensive restaurant £175.00 per person
Please note: Prices are a guidline only and are subject to change.


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