"“That flag-pole is so tall that they had to make an extra-large flag for it. But then it was so heavy that it never flapped in the wind, so nobody could see the Dubai colours,” the guide tells me. “So then they installed a wind machine!” he finishes..."
United Arab Emirates Guide: Overview, Hotels & Travel Writing
About United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates fuses traditional Arabian customs, Islamic government and a very Western sense of consumerism. Its biggest pull is Dubai, home to mirrored skyscrapers, lavish malls and some of the most luxurious hotels in the world, while a visit to Liwa Oasis is the perfect reprieve from the madness.View all hotels in United Arab Emirates >Featured Hotels in United Arab Emirates
Kempinski Hotel Ajman
"A sleek luxury resort that looks out over the beach, where every room boasts its own balcony and sea views."
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Price from: 1100.00 AED
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One&Only Royal Mirage Palace
"One&Only's plush Arabian resort hotel, the Royal Mirage sprawls across the beach front, and boasts a sumptuous Givenchy spa."
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Price from: 3036.00 AED
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Articles About United Arab Emirates
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Dubai Highs
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Fiona Dunlop
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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Dubai City
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There Ain't Nuthin' Like a Dome
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Arnie Wilson
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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Dubai City
"Snow in the desert. It does happen in places like Arizona and Morocco. But the Persian Gulf - can they be serious? It could only happen in a dome. (Dirty word in the UK, but in Dubai, who knows?) Yes, snow could be the new sand for..."
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Jumeirah Beach Club
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Vanessa Kaoukji
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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Dubai City
"Closer to the centre of town that other properties in the Jumeriah International Group, the Jumeriah Beach Club offers the best of many worlds: it has a beautiful stretch of beach; lush tropical gardens; a spa; extensive sports centre as well as..."
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Royal Mirage, Residence & Spa
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Vanessa Kaoukji
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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Dubai City
"The most remarkable thing about the Residence is that the there is no fountain - at least not in the reception area - and immediately you notice what a noise water makes when echoing against marble walls. There is no grand reception are here, just a..."
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Dusit Dubai
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Vanessa Kaoukji
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United Arab Emirates
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Dubai
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Dubai City
"The Dusit is one of a number of tall mirrored buildings that line the main Dubai - Abu Dhabi road. The building itself may be vast, but the hotel consists of only 178 rooms and manages to retain an intimate feeling. The rest of the building is taken..."
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