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Cheap Flight to Dubai

Friday, April 24th, 2009



With a flight time of around 7 hours from the UK, Dubai is not a short distance away and as such it can often be difficult finding any sort of cheap flights.

Lastminute.com currently have a Flight Sale on and one of the destinations in the sale is Dubai. As with most deals, I am often sceptical as to what is the catch. With flights, it is often that you have to fly on an exact day and possibly with some airline you have never heard of. So I have done the homework for you:

Cheap Flights Dubai
I have just done a quick search and at the moment you can get return tickets to Dubai from around £230, depending on what airline and what days you choose to fly on.

Some examples

  • Royal Brunei Airlines £230 return
  • Qatar Airways £244 return
  • Etihad Airways £243 return

For more details, take a look at the Lastminute.com Top Flight Offers

The cheap flight prices listed above are for travel dates between 30th April and up until July – The prices start to rise in July when the cheapest price is then £321. As you can see the airlines are also some of the best, infact I would go as far to say that Qatar Airways is probably the best airline in the world and unlike some low cost airlines, the ones above won’t surprise you with hidden fees, these prices include taxes and fees!

As well as cheap flights to Dubai in their sale, lastminute.com also have some other great deals:

  • Virgin Atlantic : Heathrow to New York £284 return
  • Virgin Atlantic: Heathrow to Hong Kong £363 return
  • Etihad Airways: Heathrow to Johannesburg £383 return
  • Emirates Airways: Gatwick to Bangkok £400 return
  • Etihad Airways: Heathrow to Sydney £560 return

For more details, check out the Beach Holiday Guide to:

  • Dubai Cheap Holiday Packages
  • Cheap Flights to Dubai

Or to Check and book the Dubai flights as well as all the other deals:

Tags: Cheap Flights, Dubai, Dubi, Flight Deals, Flights, Middle East
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Cheap Dubai Holiday Packages

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009

Looking for a little winter sun, but not wanting to spend the earth getting it? A cheap holiday in Dubai may be just what you are looking for.

Can Dubai Really be a Cheap Holiday?
Dubai may not immediately spring to mind when you are thinking of a cheap winter sun holiday destination, but there are Cheap Dubai Holiday Packages available, and this does not mean that you have to stay in a 1 star hotel and fly with an airline that first stops in The Gambia, then South Africa before finally getting you to Dubai!

After a little searching, I found many holiday packages to Dubi for under £500 and a few under £400 per person, as an example below is a 4 night holiday package at the Golden Sands Hotel Apartments:

Golden Sands Hotel Apartments DubaiGolden Sands Hotel Apartments Dubai
Book with: Ebookers.com Holidays to Dubai
4 Star Hotel
Number of Nights: 4 nights
Location of Hotel: Half a mile South-west from the centre of Dubai

I picked the following dates: Thu, 19 Mar 2009 to Mon, 23 Mar 2009, and these can be changed.

Flights & Prices
The cost of the Holiday varied depending on which airline you choose, all prices are for the entire holiday per person and includes all taxes:

Royal Brunei Airlines (Non-stop) £341.61
Qatar Airways (One stop) £357.79
Emirates Non-stop (£382.91)
British Airways (Non-stop) £393.66
Virgin Atlantic (Non-stop) £395.66

More about the Hotel:
Golden Sands Hotel Apartments are ideally located in Bur Dubai, in the heart of business and shopping centers. The hotel offers a range of self-catering accommodation including One-Room Studios, Two-Room Studios, 2 Bedroom Apartments and 3 Bedroom Apartments.

The hotel has a Swimming pool, Gymnasium, Squash court, Table tennis, Business Centre, Coffee shop, Executive Lounge as well as Car Rental and Excursions Desk.

Each Apartment at the Golden Sands Hotel Apartments comes with a fully equipped kitchen.

Book a Package Holiday To Dubai
To book this and many other really great Dubai Holiday Packages try Ebookers.com Holidays to Dubai or click on the banner below to see some more winter sun holiday ideas not only in Dubai, but also to Malta, Jamaica, Cape Town, Bangkok, Miami and many more:

Dubai and Dubai Holiday Packages:
For more information on visiting Dubai, as well as more Dubai packages and how to book your holidays, flights, hotels or even car hire, you can follow the links to the relevant sections within the Beach Holiday Guide:

  • Dubai Holiday Packages
  • Book & Compare Dubai Holiday Packages, Flights & Hotels
  • Golf in Dubai

Tags: All Inclusive Beach Holidays, Dubai, Middle East, Package Holidays
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Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai

Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai

One of Dubai’s favourite hotels, the Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai was officially closed on Aug 29 2008, a sad day for many satisfied guest who stayed at the 4 star hotel, with the 5 star service.

Oasis, a Dubai Discount Hotel?

One of the remarkable aspects of the Oasis Hotel, was that it was the only 4 star hotel on Jumeirah beach in Dubai. Surrounded by the super luxurious 5 star hotels, it enabled many visitors to Dubai to enjoy the finer thing that this wonderful city has at a more modest price.

Oasis Beach Tower Apartments Dubai

Oasis Beach Tower Apartments DubaiThe good news is that the owners of the Oasis Beach Hotel, Jebel Ali International Hotels have a number of other hotels in their portfolio, including the Oasis Beach Tower Apartments, which are two, three and even four bedroom Luxury serviced hotel apartments in one of Dubai Marina’s most incredible towers. The apartments have independently managed restaurants: Ankie’s Italian Bar & Grill and Wagamama and 1 Bar: Mai Thai Trader Vic’s Lounge. The apartments have a pool deck and all this a few minutes walk from the beach.

From the Oasis Beach Tower Apartments you can enjoy views over the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina and inside they offer spacious living areas, fully equipped kitchens with designer crockery and cutlery, a washing machine and dryer, an espresso machine, toaster, microwave oven and a large fridge-freezer. Perfect should you wish to stay in for the evening or ideal for a family breakfast.

Oasis Beach Tower Apartments RoomsGuests may use the resort’s facilities, these include a range of water sports, a nice swimming pool with a swim-up bar and a children’s section and an outdoor Jacuzzi. There is a complimentary gym, tennis, volleyball and table tennis. The hotel doesn’t have a spa, but it does feature a massage room, sauna, steam room and hair and beauty salon.

The apartments also feature an in-room safe, a flat screen TV, DVD player and a music system as well as three daily complimentary shuttle transfer to Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa.

Stay at the Oasis Beach Tower Apartments Dubai

For more information and to book a stay at the Oasis Beach Tower Apartments, use the British Airways Holidays Hotel booking system, you do not have to fly with BA, although you can if you wish and they have a FREE NIGHT OFFER included with this hotel:

FREE NIGHT OFFERS at the Oasis Beach Hotel Dubai: Stay 4 nights pay 3. Valid when travelling between 09 Jan 09 to 17 Apr 09 inclusive. Stay 7 pay 5. Valid when travelling 07-20 Feb 09 only. Stay 5 nights pay 4. Valid when travelling between 18 Apr-23 Jul 09, 22 Aug-30 Sep 09 and 05-25 Dec 09.

BA Holidays Dubai Hotels Booking


Bonus Free night offers

Dubai and Dubai Holiday Packages:
For more information on visiting Dubai, Dubai packages and how to book your holidays, flights, hotels or even car hire, you can follow the links to the relevant sections within the Beach Holiday Guide:

  • Dubai Holiday Packages
  • Book & Compare Dubai Hotels
  • Golf in Dubai

Tags: Dubai, Hotels, Middle East, Oasis Beach Hotel, Oasis Beach Tower Apartments
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Dubai Ski, Skiing in Dubai

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Dubai Ski: Skiing in Dubai

Dubai Ski: Skiing in Dubai

The Dubai Ski Resort

Ok, so the topic of skiing on a Beach Holiday website is a little strange, but not only is it possible to go skiing on your sunny beach holiday, but you can also go skiing in Dubai on your beach holiday! Dubai continues to render me almost speechless as they have what is said to be the largest indoor ski resort in the world…and all in the middle of the desert!

The Ski resort in Dubai is so large that it has five different runs, all varying in difficulty and they have the world first indoor black run or you can trundle down a gentle slope, ideal for beginners and children. The longest ski run in Ski Dubai is 400 meters long and over 60 meters high. That is the length of 4 football fields!

Snowboarders are also catered for as there is a Freestyle Zone to practice stunts … flips and what ever else snowboarders get up to!

Family Fun in Dubai
Don’t worry if you have never skied before, don’t worry as every level of skier and snowboarder is welcome, as well as the skiing, your children and probably you will also enjoy the largest indoor snow park in the world,  which at 3000 square meters is the largest indoor snow park in the world. Ski Dubai also have qualified professional instructors at hand should you need any help or tuition on learning to ski or snowboard.

Ski Dubai is a great way for you to drop off the kids (men included) in your family and head out to do some serious shopping in the most incredible shopping complex, as not only is the indoor ski resort in Dubai said to be the largest in the world, but it is also part of the Mall of the Emirates, which also just happens to be one of, if not the largest shopping complexes in the world!

Ski Clothing & Equipment
Besides from looking a little strange carrying skiing equipment and clothing onto a flight to Dubai, it is also heavy and bulky. Don’t worry, Ski Dubai has winter clothing, ski and snowboard equipment all available at the resort.

Apart from the skiing, there are also two restaurants within the Dubai Ski center: One called the Avalanch Cafe is halfway down with excellent views of the slope.

Dubai and Dubai Holiday Packages:
For more information on visiting Dubai, Dubai packages and how to book your holidays, flights, hotels or even car hire, you can follow the links to the relevant sections within the Beach Holiday Guide:

  • Dubai Cheap Holiday Packages
  • Book & Compare Dubai Holiday Packages, Flights & Hotels
  • Golf in Dubai

You can find more information on Skiing Dubai can be found on the official Ski Dubai Website: http://www.skidxb.com/

Photo Credit: jonrawlinson

Tags: Beach Holiday Activities, Dubai, Middle East
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