United Arab Emirates holidays
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a heady mix of Arab traditions and western consumerism, with sparkling modern cities lapped by the ocean and remote desert oases shaded by date palms. Admire ingenious skyscraper architecture in Dubai and Abu Dhabi or laze on remote beaches in our range of hotels in Ras al Khaimah.
Our cheapest holidays to United Arab Emirates
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Our recommended hotels in United Arab Emirates
Our recommended holidays in United Arab Emirates
With year-round sun, big beaches and warm, glittering waters, the UAE makes a fantastic holiday location with plenty of standout hotels to match. Base yourself in buzzing Dubai, head for cultural Abu Dhabi, or swap the skyline for laid-back resort living in Ras Al Khaimah. In Dubai, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa pairs a prime Jumeirah Beach address with lush gardens, inviting pools and a strong line-up of places to eat and drink. Nearby, One&Only Royal Mirage is all low-rise elegance and Arabian-style calm, set in beautiful grounds right on the shoreline. Out on Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm is a holiday icon with family-friendly fun at every turn. For Abu Dhabi, there’s a treat in store on Saadiyat Island’s pale sands. Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island delivers an indulgent all-inclusive stay with a private beach, a pampering spa and a large choice of restaurants.
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United Arab Emirates holiday FAQs
- Take a desert safari to Liwa oasis.
- Get a taste of traditional rural life in the date-palm oasis town of Hatta on Dubai's doorstep.
- Discover a coastal delight in Ajman and Ras al Khaimah.
- Explore Fujairah's tranquil fishing villages like Dibba.
- Visit Umm al Qaiwain for its long empty beaches or the mountain market town of Masafi.
- Visit Abu Dhabi to stroll along the seafront promenade and visit the vibrant Dhow Wharf.
- Cool off in the garden city, Al Ain, an oasis of verdant date palms.
- Enjoy Dubai's tax-free shopping and terrific nightlife.
- Or explore a treasure trove of souks, heritage museums in the traditional city of Sharjah and the brilliantly restored Al Hisn Fort.
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