Destination: Dubai, Oman, Qatar & Abu Dhabi

Dubai is to the Middle East what Hong Kong is to Asia: a dynamic city buzzing with activity. Visitors are able to browse the shops, eat in the restaurants and soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere of a city that is the Jewel of the Gulf

Nestled between the languid Southern Gulf waters and the sweeping desert, cosmopolitan Dubai is blessed by a superb year-round climate, and with its numerous opulent hotels, towering attractions, peerless shopping, stunning entertainment and commercial opportunities. Dubai  is the absolutely ideal destination for the international traveler who wishes to enjoy a luxury vacation or business trip.

Dubai's cityscape is constantly evolving, with a number of record-breaking projects - including the planet's tallest five-star deluxe hotel (the Burj al-Arab), largest man-made marina (Dubai Marina) and largest man-made island (Palm Islands) - in progress. The Dubai Waterfront project is set to add 500 miles of man-made waterfront filled with canals and hotel-rich islands: a development the size of Manhattan!

Vast investment in luxury golf and entertainment resorts - such as Dubailand and Dubai Golf City - means the city is set for even more dramatic growth as a prestige destination, and Dubai's strategic Middle East location has made it popular as an international convention city.

Recognized as one of Asia's premier shopping cities, Dubai's tax-free shopping attracts guests with its range of quality goods, notably gold and jewelry, electrical items and stylish fashions from Europe. The city's fine department stores, a first-rate airport shopping centre and even shopping festivals – adding even more excitement to an already heady retail scene, which also includes many excellent malls, boutiques and souks. Dubai is a world-class venue for many top sporting events: the Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament, the Dubai Tennis Championships, Sevens Rugby Union tournament, Emirates off-shore Power Boat Grand Prix, and the UAE Desert Motor sport Challenge amongst them. Perhaps the city's blue riband sporting event is the world's richest horse race, the Dubai World Cup - a thrilling nighttime spectacle contested at the Nad Al Sheba track that attracts the finest thoroughbreds from around the globe.

Amongst Dubai's foremost outdoor attractions are its breathtaking golf courses: layouts such as Creek Golf & Yacht Club and the Emirates Golf Club set a memorable challenge. Take a desert safari or try the unusual desert pastime of ice-skating at the rink in the Galleria shopping mall.

With its abundance of great restaurants, bars, live music venues and nightclubs, Dubai offers full-on evening entertainment, after which you can retire to truly luxurious accommodation. Dubai offers over 400 luxury hotels, meeting the needs of the most discerning guests. Many of the world's most prominent hotel chains operate star-class hotels in the Emirates, among them being the seven-star Burj Al Arab. Even the standard facilities are exceptional with swimming pools, tennis courts and fully equipped health centers coming as standard. Top hotels generally offer a choice of fine restaurants, with several waterfront hotels having excellent beaches and extensive water sports facilities.

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has always been a special place. But until recently, the emirate remained an
undiscovered jewel on the international travel map. Today, more and more overseas visitors are discovering this unique and captivating destination.

Abu Dhabi offers all the attractions of a top class international resort... plus a taste of something extra. It combines year-round sunshine and superb facilities for leisure and recreation with the spice and mystique of an Arabian adventure.

Steeped in the ancient culture and heritage of Arabia, the strong tradition of desert hospitality lives on in the genuine warmth and friendliness that welcomes the visitor.

Abu Dhabi brings together old world charm and cosmopolitan sophistication in a clean and safe environment. It offers a distinctive blend of east and west that appeals to all types of holidaymakers - whether seeking the adventure of a new cultural experience, an action-packed holiday or simply a relaxing escape.

A destination for the discerning traveller, the emirate has something for everyone - from the bustle and excitement of a dynamic 21st century city to endless unspoiled beaches, the tranquillity of the desert, rugged mountain scenery and lush green oases.

The contrasts are remarkable. Much of the Abu Dhabi emirate is made up of the Rub Al Khali (or Empty Quarter), a vast arid desert famous for its spectacular sand dunes. This is a different world from the Manhattan-like skyline of Abu Dhabi city. Then there is Al Ain, the garden city on the emirate's border with Oman, the Liwa oasis set amidst towering red dunes and much more for the visitor to explore and discover.

Qatar

Not quite as touristically developed, . Qatar is rapidly becoming a new center to contend with in the gulf with huge amounts of money being invested in infrastructure and facilities. There you can xplore the natural environment, take an exciting desert safari, relax at the many beaches and pool facilities, or enjoy your favourite sport. Golf courses, billiards and snookers tables, bowling alleys, tennis and squash facilities, ice skating rinks. Whatever your interest, there is something for everyone.

Oman

Oman possesses a rich diverse topography ranging from rugged mountains and rocky deepwater fjords in the North, to the spectacular dunes of Sharqiyah (Wahiba) Sands and two large salt flats in the centre, to the lush green hills of Dhofar region in the South, with rugged coasts and placid beaches stretching along the 1,700 Km coastline. There are now new luxury hotels springing up along the coast and in the mountains enabling visitors to savour the spectacular beachs and landscapes with all their accompany activities such as sailing, scuba, fishing, rock climbing and trekking. It is truly a unique destination.