A city break with a difference

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When planning a city break, it might appear more sensible to stay within Europe rather than go further afield. But as modes of long-distance transport increase in sophistication and availability, they also decrease in price and inconvenience. What might have seemed a prohibitively expensive place to visit some years ago could now be explored at a much more reasonable cost.

Dubai is a perfect example. Travel companies such as Thomas Cook offer holidays that merit the extra distance, offering comprehensive packages, including flights and accommodation in stunning beach resorts, for prices under £400. Given that you can get to such an exotic destination for comparatively little, it’s worth considering what you could do to spend your time while you’re there. Dubai is famous for its innovative architecture and striking skyline, but naturally there are a few things that you wouldn’t be able to see from pictures:

• Burj Khalifa: opened in January 2010, this is currently the tallest building in the world. The view from the top of this 2,717-foot structure is of course astounding, and can be appreciated in full by a visit to the observation deck on floor number 124. If you would like to lay claim to having eaten in the world’s highest restaurant, At.mosphere on the 122nd floor would be the place to visit. Alternatively, if you are not so keen on heights, the 27-acre Burj Khalifa park at ground level is beautifully designed and maintained.

• Jumeirah Grand Mosque: this very different kind of building is located in one of Dubai’s more upmarket residential areas on the shore. A resplendent structure of cream-white stone, this mosque is a wonderful demonstration of the kind of splendour that characterises sacred architecture in the Middle East. It is also open to non-Muslims for extensive guided tours and introductions to Islam.

• Dubai Museum: although references to Dubai date back to the 11th century, the oldest complete surviving building is the Al Fahidi Fort, built in 1787 and host to the Dubai Museum. This institution endeavours to show people something of life in the Emirates before oil was discovered there, displaying artefacts uncovered in the region from as long ago as 3000 BC.

• Dubai Mall: if you are interested in shopping whilst on holiday, or if you would like to see the largest mall in the world, then this impressive cathedral to consumer culture should not be missed. Not only does the Dubai Mall house over 1,200 stores, but it also hosts an aquarium and an ice rink, both of suitably impressive quality.

Enjoy a low cost luxurious stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotels of Dubai

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Among the most popular 2nd star hotels of Dubai, Holiday Inn Express Dubai is a big name. This brand of hotels is also found in all the major countries of the world but the Dubai chain of Holiday inn Express is the finest and luxurious amongst all. In Dubai it has two hotels namely:

  1. Holiday Inn Express Safa Park Hotel
  2. Holiday Inn Express Dubai Airport Hotel

Dubai is a place having a lot of five star and posh hotels in it. Holiday Inn express Dubai Hotels were made for the middle class people who are budget conscious. They provide a complete luxurious stay in very low cost. They are second star hotels yet they contain all the luxurious amenities of life. Both these hotels are not so far from the centre of the city. They contain all the facilities including free parking area, access to the internet, well managed restaurant having good quality and tasty food, bar, spa, fitness center, and a gym having all the latest equipment in it. There is a special area also for the children to entertain and play games.

When it comes to guest rooms, Holiday Inn Express Dubai hotels have good lighting. Sofa’s arrangement and the internal décor of the hotel welcome you. They contain telephone, air conditioners, relaxing beds, bath room showers, awesome fittings and unique decoration pieces that pleases you and makes you feel comfortable. Though these hotels contain all the amenities included in the stay package but yet some amenities are not included in the budget and have to be paid separately.

Holiday Inn Express hotels are near to the important commercial and vocational places like Safa Park hotel is just 15 minutes of drive from the Dubai international Airport. These hotels are best suited for the friends, families or singles that are budget conscious because they provide all these amenities at much affordable rates. Though these hotels are listed among the 2nd class hotels of Dubai yet they are worthy to be included in the top five class luxurious hotels of Dubai.

So if you’re a man having budget constraints and want a luxurious hotel for your stay in Dubai, nothing can be more suitable for you other than Holiday Inn Express hotels.

Dubai Armani hotel continues to add towards the publicity of Burj khalifa

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Dubai is a beauteous city that is known for its magnificent skyscrapers sandwiched between its hot deserts. Its glamorous buildings and construction designs, posh residence locations and immaculate landscape have stirred the interest in the world wide people to come and settle over here. This has increased the value of Dubai property in the eyes of investors. Amid its various tallest structures, Burj Khalifa is approximately 850 meters high being the tallest building structure in the entire world. It is known for its beautiful sites and exclusive hotels are greatly treasured for providing a memorable stay.

Among its various five star famous hotels, one of the most eye catching hotels in the entire gulf is Armani hotel which was opened in April 2010 and since then it continues to add to the glory of Burj Khalifa. Armani is the famous brand of ready made clothing and other accessories. Giorgio Armani is an Italian designer who is the founder of this brand has opened an Armani hotel in world’s tallest building for the expansion of his brand image. People are highly conscious of Armani brand and its addition to the Burj Khalifa has attracted a great pool of immigrants from all over the world to visit it. Its presence in the sheer monumental structure has made Burj Khalifa even more famous as rich visitors find it a complete exclusive package for luxurious stays.

Giorgio Armani has decided to open a chain of luxury Armani hotels in other places like Paris under the brand name of Armani. Armani hotel in Burj Khalifa adds to its publicity by provision of 160 rooms and 8 restaurants covering 11 floors of it. This luxurious hotel contains exquisite swimming pool, fitness centre, spa rooms, furnished rooms any many more such facilities. The internal decor, furnishings and designs have been suggested and implemented by Giorgio Armani in elegant and sober colors. The entire appearance of the hotel reflects the Signature of Armani in an elegant way.

Armani hotels are dedicated to provide a complete experience of living with Armani by nesting in the tallest tower of the world. Its healthy and clean environment, internal décor, simplicity and attractive color schemes fascinate the immigrants and thus enhance the brand image of Armani. People not familiar with the popularities of Burj Khalifa but known to Armani brand now prefer to have a memorable stay in Armani hotel to enjoy their trip in a sophisticated way with much comfort and ease. So, Armani, being one of the most powerful brands, through its well decorated and luxurious hotel continues to add value to Burj Khalifa and committed to enhance its sheer beauty and radiance.

A new 5 star hotel to be launched by Jumeirah and Dubai Duty Free

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A new 5-star hotel is going to be launched by Dubai Duty Free which will be exclusively operated by Jumeirah Group. Jumeirah Group is a Dubai based luxury hotel company and also a member of Dubai holding while Dubai Duty Free is the world’s number one airport retailer. Both have signed a management agreement together to operate the five star luxury hotel at “The Aviation Club” situated close to the airport on the north side of a “Garhoud Bridge”.

The hotel aims to provide wide range of luxurious and sporting facilities to high-end business and leisure travelers as well as to local residents. The hotel has been very carefully designed to depict the contemporary style that states unprecedented luxury and grandeur. The hotel is expected to give its guests the wide choice of 293 guestrooms with 2 lavished restaurants, 2 fancy bars and 2 grand lounges to choose from. The hotel also aims to provide its guests a spa, health club, conference and banqueting facilities. The new 5-star hotel is ideally located at The Aviation Club, an internationally acclaimed sports and leisure club which is home to the Dubai Tennis championships.

Dubai Duty Free is quite contended and happy after giving the operating contract to Jumeirah Group who have great deal of experience in operating some of the most popular and iconic hotels in Dubai. Besides this, they also have expanded their business a lot in recent years which is an avid example of their expertise and professionalism in Hotel Management. Jumeirah Group is also very happy by having this agreement with Dubai Duty Free as this opportunity will give more experience to Jumeirah group to make their presence more prominent in the heart of Dubai. Executive Chairman of Jumeirah group has also showed seriousness in delivering the promise and to Stay Different from others. Jumeirah Group is still looking for opening at least six other luxurious hotels in 2011.

This 5-star hotel is looking like a success as both the companies have great resources and wide range experience in their respective fields. The hotel is planned out to be ideally located near airport which will attract lot of tourism as Dubai itself is a well known tourist place.