| Despite the global recession putting the shackles on | | | | hotels on the planet. |
| many holiday plans, Dubai continues to emerge as a | | | | A night in a hotel in Dubai is an experience in itself, let |
| leading destination. | | | | alone the facilities and activities available outside the |
| This interest in the Emirate is understandable after all - | | | | hotel lobby! |
| bar the long flight from the west, Dubai has few | | | | The cash spent in Dubai means it is now home to |
| negatives. | | | | some of the most extravagant hotels on the planet - |
| Thanks to a series of Government-backed initiatives, | | | | none more so than the iconic Burj Al Arab which sits |
| the Emirate has invested significantly over the past | | | | on the shoreline and was the world's first to offer |
| decade to create new hotels, attractions and shopping | | | | seven star levels of facilities and service. |
| malls. All of that cash has resulted in the city being | | | | Part of the respected Jumeirah Hotel chain, the hotel is |
| propelled into the minds of tourists across the world. | | | | world-renowned for high levels of service (including the |
| But Dubai is not just about new money, the city | | | | use of the hotel's own Rolls Royces), exquisite rooms |
| benefits from a wonderful location on the coast of the | | | | and facilities such as a top-class restaurants and |
| Indian Ocean which means a long expanse of white | | | | infinity swimming pools on the hotel's higher levels. |
| sandy beaches and access to turquoise seas that are | | | | These scrumptious designs are reflected in other |
| pleasantly warm. | | | | exclusive hotels up and down the coastline, reinforcing |
| And while some might bemoan the fact that the huge | | | | Dubai's credentials as one of the most important cities |
| figures poured in to the city have removed its heritage, | | | | for both business leaders and tourists. |
| on the flip side it does means that visitors have the | | | | So try Dubai for your next holiday destination - but just |
| choice of some of the largest and most exclusive | | | | remember to leave the hotel at some point! |