Few places in the world compare with Dubai. A vibrant, cosmopolitan city on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, Dubai is a place which retains a warm cultural heart within a strikingly contemporary landscape.

For people who have been here before, Dubai is a treasure trove. For first time visitors, it is an endless surprise. Whilst still retaining its original, evocative Arabian atmosphere, it now offers some of the finest accommodation, recreational facilities, dining and shopping to be found anywhere on earth.