Dazzling Dubai
Our first two nights, we stayed at the stunning The One & Only Royal Mirage which is located on Jumeirah beach and close to the Dubai Marina. The best way to describe this luxurious (and also one of my favourite hotels) is a peaceful and enchanting oasis in the midst of a busy and hectic city.
From the beach we then took a Catamaran excursion which sailed around the Palm for most of the day – an excellent opportunity to take in the beautiful views of the Burj al Arab and Atlantis The Palm. After experiencing the wonders of the Palm by boat, it was time to head back and see the sights of Downtown Dubai. The Address Downtown Dubai is another amazing hotel, it’s located right in the heart of the Dubai shopping Mall area and perfect also for sightseeing the Burj Khalifa and fountains which at around 6pm are synchronized with lights and music - a definite must visit on your trip!
My next 2 night stay was at Atlantis The Palm, this huge and incredible hotel is iconic for Dubai – one of the other factors is the world-famous Atlantis Aquaventure Water Park & Lost Chambers, which is a must for those who want to experience those fast water rides (or maybe like me - you prefer the lazy river!!) You also have the opportunity to pre book a swim with dolphins too, again perfect for adults and children! At Atlantis there are numerous choices of restaurants and bars, so there's really no need to leave the hotel!
Another highlight was our Desert Jeep Safari - taken out just before sunset, this involved driving around in 4x4 jeeps on an incredible safari route, complete with a barbecue dinner under the stars.
On this trip, I was able to experience so much more of Dubai - beach, sightseeing, markets! There is so much to see and do in this inspiring and ever growing city - from swimming with dolphins to sky diving, beaches/sunbathing to shopping, Dubai most definitely has it all!