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Famous for its record-breaking skyscrapers, five-star hotels, hedonistic beach clubs and mega malls, Dubai combines these elements to create the perfect setting for a glamorous coastal city break. Serious shoppers, sun worshippers and those thirsty for a taste of the champagne lifestyle are among its regular visitors. Dubai is also a magnet for families with its abundance of kid-friendly activities, including a thrilling selection of theme parks.
Beyond the big-ticket attractions there’s a burgeoning art scene; a vast desert playground ripe for 4x4 dune-bashing adventures, camping trips and camel treks; and the historic district lining atmospheric Dubai Creek. Being ferried across its waters in a traditional abra boat is one of the most nostalgic experiences a traveler can have in the emirate.
Dubai’s wellness scene is also thriving, supported by world-class spas, cutting-edge longevity clinics and an impressive selection of fitness facilities from Instagram-worthy padel courts to zen yoga studios. With more than 10km of glorious golden coastline lined with promenades and boardwalks, clocking up 10,000 steps a day is easy – and, of course, the water sports on offer run the gamut from stand-up paddle boarding to windsurfing. Visit in November, and you’ll find yourself in the throes of the 30-day Dubai Fitness Challenge in which residents and holidaymakers come together to take part in a daily programme of runs, walks, bike rides and exercises classes.
With year-round sunshine, Dubai’s peak season runs from November to April. Come May, temperatures begin to climb. By July and August, intense heat keeps visitors indoors – but it doesn’t keep them away. A lot of Dubai’s tourist pursuits are weatherproof, from its temperature-controlled swimming pools and air-conditioned retail and entertainment emporiums to its most famous landmark, the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa. There’s even an indoor snow park, Ski Dubai, where you can really chill out. And, of course, the greatest allure for tourists in the summer months is the cost: hotels and attractions drop their prices making Dubai more affordable than at any other time of year, while Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) sees shops offering substantial discounts.
Jetsetters might drop in for a long weekend of retail therapy and partying, but most leisure travellers come to Dubai for a classic one- or two-week beach holiday. First-timers hoping to see a broader range of what the emirate has to offer should aim to spend a couple of days by the coast, another two in and around Downtown Dubai, plus a day or two in the desert, and – in the cooler months – a day exploring Old Dubai.
Dubai International is the emirate’s main airport and most
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Cold brew coffee lovers can now enjoy their favorite beverage in the friendly skies. United Airlines will soon add the popular beverage to their in-flight menu. The cold brew, made by the Italian, family-owned coffee manufacturer illy, is brewed for 12 hours before being sealed and sent for distribution to passengers. The official launch of the beverage on board is July 1. However. travelers flying between New York / Newark (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) will be able to enjoy a preview of the brew on red-eye flights between now and July 3. “We know fliers enjoy a pick-me-up during travel, and illy’s canned cold brew is the perfect beverage option for coffee lovers looking to stay energized and focused during their trip," United's Managing Director of Hospitality Programs Aaron McMillan shared in a statement to T+L. United also shares that cold brew will be available on flights longer than 300 miles, which is a majority of their mainline routes.
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