5 Reasons Why Dubai is the Perfect Destination for Winter Sun
Endless desert landscapes, the tallest skyscrapers in the world, and of course lots and lots of sunshine – Dubai made perfect sense when booking our winter holiday. Bored of the cold, we opted for a winter sun break in the Middle East as we were intrigued by the culture and attracted by the year-round good weather.
Book Cheap Flights and Airline Tickets, and then hop on a plane and landed in one of the most awe-inspiring airports you’ll come across. With so much to see and do, we occupied ourselves with a plethora of activities that felt a million miles away from cold and damp Blighty!
1. Beaches
Of course, one of the great things about a winter sun holiday is being able to lay on golden beaches and soak up some sun, and Dubai is no exception. It’s characterised by white sand and turquoise waters, with most hotels offering up their private portion of it.
In terms of public beaches, Jumeirah Beach Park is by far the most popular, with easy access from the main hotels in Dubai. It’s also littered with bars and restaurants including the amazing Cocktail Bar which is on the 24th floor of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel – we got some amazing snaps of the skyline from up there.
It should be noted that ladies should expect tan lines – topless bathing is a no-no and eyebrows can be raised even if you venture out in a bikini. I opted for a full costume, which is generally your best bet to avoid any unwanted attention, although there were plenty of people around wearing bikinis.
2. Dubai is at its peak during winter
From November to March the weather in Dubai is at its peak, with the sun bearable and little rain. Not only this, the streets are busier, there’s more tours and guides available and you’ll find more fellow tourists around. Not to worry though, Cheap Hotel Booking in Dubai is always possible!
3. Food and Nightlife
It felt amazing to be able to wander through busy souks and sip on cocktails whilst wearing my best summer gear, and the range of cuisine and nightlife on offer could almost give a cosmopolitan city like New York a run for its money.
We simply loved the cooling Indian ice cream from Flavours, an ice cream parlour opposite the Al Madina supermarket, and the simple Thai cuisine available from Ban Khun Mae in the Mall of the Emirates.
Nightlife is usually confined to the hotels, but this didn’t put us off as they’re the most glamorous spots in the city! The African tunes at Palm Beach Hotel served us well until the wee hours.
4. Desert tours
A must do on any trip to the UAE, the desert tours are the calling for many visitors, and we were no exception. There’s a whole host of tour guides willing to take you out in the desert for a spot of dune bashing – we simply asked our hotel for the best recommendation.
Our 4X4 tour took us on a rollercoaster ride through the dunes before stopping off for a camel ride and sand skiing – two experiences that were totally unforgettable! There was nothing better than basking in the dry desert heat – we’d otherwise be feeling miserable in the cold of the UK!”
5. The views
At street level we felt like ants surrounded by the huge skyscrapers and hotels, but once you travel up a few of them you’ll feel like a king looking out on his empire! There are no snow-capped mountains here – we saw endless deserts, golden beaches and even more skyscrapers.
We went to the observation deck of the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa which costs around £20 for general admission and £65 for fast-track entry. On the way there’s a charming history of Dubai narrated to you, and once at the top there’s shopping (well, it is Dubai after all) and the most amazing views in the world. There’s also a terrace, but I was feeling a little dizzy by this point so kept my nerve and stayed inside behind the safety of the glass and telescopes.
