Dubai

Millington Travel have been booking holidays for clients to Dubai for many years. We have seen the city grow into the perfect holiday destination to suit all tastes, ages, and budgets. Thanks to our numerous visits we know where to stay, where to eat and what attractions to visit for the ultimate Dubai experience. Whether you’re planning to visit for a few days or for a two-week holiday let Millington Travel book your perfect getaway.

Our Top Ten things to see and do in Dubai

1. Burj Khalifa– the world’s tallest building. Take a ride up to the top for an awe-inspiring view.
2. Desert safari – take an adrenaline-fuelled 4X4 tour across the towering sand dunes.
3. Atlantis Aquaventure – 17 fun-filled hectares of water slides that cater for fun seekers of all ages.
4. Dubai Fountains– jets of water rise 500ft up to the heavens in perfect time to music.
5. Dubai Creek – take a traditional boat ride across the shimmering waters.
6. The Gold Souk– a taste of the old Dubai. Bargains can be found if you’re prepared to haggle.
7. The Dubai Mall – if none of the 1,200 stores or 200+ food and drink outlets take your fancy, visit the Olympic-sized ice rink or the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.
8. Ski Dubai – an indoor ski resort complete with chair lifts, toboggan run, and REAL snow!
9. Burj Al Arab Hotel– take a stroll on the beach and drink in the sight of this Dubai’s most famous hotel
10. Golf – Dubai is a golfer’s paradise with lush fairways, amazing backdrops, and all year round sun.

Food & drink in Dubai

From high-end restaurants to delicious Lebanese style street food and a thousand other options in between, Dubai takes dining out seriously.  Try ‘The Walk’, a one-mile strip of hotels, shops and restaurants at the southern end of Jumeirah Beach for a great selection of restaurants (Gary Rhodes Twenty10 and Frankie’s Italian are two of our favourites). And of course, no trip to Dubai is complete without enjoying a sumptuous Friday brunch complete with a glass or two of fizz.

It’s worth bearing in mind that under UAE law, you can only drink alcohol in licensed venues like bars, clubs and restaurants and it’s a criminal offence to be under the influence of alcohol in public. Also, restrictions to licensing laws apply during Ramadan. However, with nearly 500 hotels in Dubai, choosing which opulent venue to enjoy a cocktail in is more of an issue than finding somewhere to have a drink. And as long as you drink sensibly and respect those around you, you won’t have a problem.

When to go to Dubai?

Dubai attracts visitors all year round thanks to its climate of constant sunshine and low rainfall. The prime months to visit are October to April when the temperatures are cooler. June to August is very hot but this is still a popular time to visit as holiday bargains are plentiful.