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TRAVEL Dubai.Qxp Living travel Living travel leave them to enjoy themselves with the peace of mind Scott Armstrong dips a toeinto the ArabianGulf that someone is watching over them (giving yousome adult-only time). Older kids? Well if the tennis courts, the sports centre with climbing wall,thebeachaccess, the watersports or the teens’ club where they canchillout don’t do the job, the perhaps the direct (and complemen- tary)access in the the Wild Wadi waterpark next door (also run by Jumeirah) will suffice. Wild Wadi is a destination in itself forfamiliesand tourists alike with thrilling waterrides,slidesandfun. Wave pools, a lazy river which floats youaroundthepark to many of the faster flume rides, surfing simulators, it is OutandAbout tremendously good fun. Thestaffarefriendlyandhelp- Shopping ful, you canchargeyour entrance wristband up with Dubai is a shopperholics’ paradise. Close to the money so youdon’tneedcarry cash. Jumeirah BeachistheMall of the Emirates, with the One other great advantage of staying at the Jumeirah world’s largest indoor ski centre should youwishto Beach Hotel is that you cangetontotheparkanhour really cool down in the desert.Abouta10-minute before it opens to the public, not queuing forrides. drive away is Dubai Mall, the world’s largest, Aside from the family pool, there is another giant pool featuring a giant aquarium where youcango diving with sharks, a city just for children called dotted with swim-up bars and relaxed eateries, and if you Kidzania where youngsters ‘work’ at jobs like pilot or choose an executive room then you’ll also have the use of tv presenter to earn playmoneyto spend on the executive pool, with its own restaurant and pool bar – activities (another golden opportunity for adult-only essentially from plush to plusher, where staff frequently time), and thousands of shops aimed at every level hand out chilled towels or spray youwithcooling mist so of wallet.Ifyoulikehuntingabargain, the youdon’tgettoohotunderthecollar as you worship the adventurous can grab a taxi to the Karama district sun. in Dubai’s old town, where vendors do their best to Going executive also gives you complimentary access to sell their ‘genuine fakes’. the ExecutiveClubLounge,withfreesnacksandnon-alo- holic drinks all day, a real bonus if youhave children with Sightseeing youandyoudon’treally want to have to sit down fora Number oneistheBurj Khalifa, the world’s tallest restaurant lunch. There aregamingconsol stations, com- building, next door to the Dubai Mall. This shining puters and toys for youngsters, and fortheadultsthereis pillar is breathtaking but if youintend to travel up it the two-hour ‘happy hour’ featuring free ‘grape and grain’ take note,itismuch cheaper to book ticketsin based beverages as they are often referred to in the UAE. advance online – Dh100 versus Dh400 a person. There’s a choice of 12 different restaurants including Equally impressiveistheDubaiFountain, which L’Attitude, a verandah of live cooking stations to satisfy just shoots water jets as high as 500 ft (150 metres), equivalent to a50-storeybuilding.Every 30 minutes about any taste. This is a great choice also forbreakfast, this spectacular attraction dances to music, from when the omelette and pancake chefs are constantly Michael Jackson to opera, and it is a real sight to busy. Beachcombers is also a must, a charming relaxed behold.Getatable in one of the lakeside cafes seafront Asian speciality restaurant where you cansitand (fromDubaiMall) where youcansitfrom a lofty watchthemooncome out above the Burj Al Arab - a vantage point and watch the show – the French visual treat at night,illuminated in soft lights which cafe Madeline is a favourite. If you feel like The delights change colour continually. splashing out, The Address hotelintheBurj Khalifa The resort also has nightlife venues where you can also offers a stunning, if pricier, view. dance offafew calories. The360barisagreatspot;inthe heart of the marina, this outdoor bar gives youagreat Nightlife of Dubai view of Dubai as DJs spin the tunes. Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s 360 bar is one of the top Fortunately, after all that your room will be the height of spots, but another big draw is the nearby Madinat he warm waters of the Arabian Gulf lap at your legs where to start foraccommodation when planning your comfort. By the side of the huge bed are remote control Jumeirah, to which youcancatchone of the hotel buggies. This features a series of bars, anightclub as yousitonpowder-white sand. To your left the glo- trip. panels forjustaboutanythingyouneedoperate,includ- set around canals, down which youcantake a rious Burj Al Arab rises out of the sea like a ship Fortunately,asevery western hotel chain flocked to the ing the curtains. Theequally large television has plenty of T boattrip.Dubaihashundredssof spots to eat and hewn from light,itsbillowing sail-like structure creating sunshine and blue seas of this emirate, promising one entertainment options. It’s aclosecall though whether the best feature’s the view out across the sea, or the bath- drink. Jamie’s Italian in Dubai’s Festival City is one the illusion that the huge seven-star hotel is in fact impos- over indulgence after another, a brand wasalsoborn highlight and Barasti Beach Bar, a relaxedyetlively room, a virtual mini-spa. Soft spotlighting creates a sooth- sibly delicate. within the UAE itself which didn’t lose its head amid the outdoor venue, is a real draw for younger revellers. Sweeping your gaze around to the right, across the opulence and strove to identify what actually made a stay Scott stayed ing environment, and the deep standalone bath just During the winter season (October to March) its ocean and back across the marina playing host to billion- memorable. courtesy of the invites you to soak after a hard day having fun. The walk- wise to checkifthereisaSandance musicnight at aires and their yachts, you take in the Dubai skyline, with Jumeirah, as the chain is called, recognised that fine- Jumeirah Beach in showerwithchoiceofpowerormonsoonsettings Atlantis on the Palm Jumeirah,these featuregreat the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, reaching up looking surroundings were required, but luxury wasjust Hotel, for more helps revive any aching bones youmayhave. line-up of djs and bands. into the sky in the distance. the wrapping paper, and there had to be something deep- details visit Luxurious and relaxed, it’s hard to point out anything And directly behind you, your hotel rises gracefully er that would be remembered after the champagne had www.jumeirah.com this hotel does wrong, providing an ideal base for your Sports & thrillseekers from its beachfront location, looking down on a host of worn off. Something that would keep guests coming back holiday under the Dubai sunshine. If youlikehorse-racing you’ll love Dubai’s azure pools, palms and playgrounds for young and old. – service, service, service. spectacular Meydan racecourse (yes it’s the This might be your favourite memory of Dubai’s Nowhere is this better illustrated than by the Jumeirah biggest in world), with plenty of action through the impressive Jumeirah Beach Hotel, but it will be a close- Beach Hotel, one of the oldest (though recently wintermonths, culminating in MarchwiththeDubai run battle, forthisresort, and the city by the sea it calls revamped) in Dubai but one with a loyal following who WorldCup.Aside from that December sees the home, will compete forthatcovetedtitle. come back year after year. famous Dubai Rugby 7s tournament, there is the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at the end During the boom times Dubai earned a reputation as a It’s because here from the minute youturnup,perhaps of February, and in January there is the Dubai alittleoverawed by the supercars in valet parking, you city of grandeur, where millionaires were tenapenny. Desert Classic for golf fans. Forthose seeking more Five-star hotels sprang up one after another, with dia- feel welcome, genuinely welcome. excitement Dubai has a number of skydiving mond-encrusted toilet paper, butlers who would brush As you walk intothesmartyet casual reception you venues – offering amazing videos of your descent your teeth for you, or some such nonsense. relax. Warm smiles and open, easy-going conversation over the Palm Jumeirah, and there are plenty of With a global downturn, Dubai has been left with a ter- ensurethatby the time youhave your room keys youare firms offering desert safaris. These are a great day rific number of stunning hotels, so there’satremendous totallyatease. out as your driver crashes over the sand dunes, amount of competition for your holidaydollar (or dirham Travelling with children? No problem. Dedicated swim- you’ll also getadesert feast, shisha smoking, camel as it is the in the UAE) and it canbedifficultto know ming pool forfamilies,fully staffedkids’clubsoyou can riding and bellydancing included. 100 101.
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