Dubai
Experience the wonders of cosmopolitan Arabian nights surrounded by the dizzying architecture of Dubai.
Overview
Book a holiday to Dubai with Thomas Cook and you’ll not only get an incredible trip away but you’ll make a huge saving into the bargain. With a huge range of options you can make sure that your holiday is exactly the way you want it to be. Get the most out of our all-inclusive packages or enjoy a more independent vacation with our self-catering options. Choose from a range of accommodation, from fun-filled, family-friendly resorts to more intimate cottages, villas and apartments. Whatever you’re looking for in your holiday to Dubai, we’ve got it covered.
Don’t forget to check out our recommendations on what to see and do in Dubai when you get there. Our experts have put together a list of the best attractions and entertainments, from water parks to museums, restaurants to beaches and much, much more for the whole family – don’t miss out!
Whether you are enjoying the panoramic views that Dubai has to offer, taking a leisurely stroll along the beach or spending long, lazy days relaxing, you’ll feel at home with a Thomas Cook holiday. Don’t forget about the nightlife and huge range of activities that will keep you occupied and entertained as much as you want. Book your dream experience with Thomas Cook and get the most out of your time away.
Why Go?
A holiday in Dubai is blessed with year-round sunshine and endless stretches of white sandy beach lapped by Southern Gulf seas. A young country, formed only in 1971, Dubai has now grown to become a stunning destination, where the tallest skyscrapers sit comfortably next to the souks of gold, silks and spices of old Arabia. Dubai really has a lot going on – outstanding golf courses, watersports and camel racing, while cosmopolitan duty free malls are a shoppers' delight. Take a dhow cruise along the famous Creek or go on safari across the timeless desert.
Dubai is ideal for sampling all kinds of Middle Eastern cuisine, including Lebanese, Iranian and Moroccan, as well as a wide range of very high quality Western food. Alcohol is only served in hotel restaurants and bars – the selection is wide but the prices are higher than in the UK.
It's very important to be aware of – and where possible – adapt to the culture and customs of Dubai when on holiday in the United Arab Emirates. Locals have learnt to make allowances when social blunders are made in unawareness instead of malevolence – but golden tips are, respect the accepted interactions between men and women (men shouldn't try to shake hands with an Arab woman and overt displays of affection are frowned upon), don't dress provocatively, don't show the soles of your feet, don't offer an Arab alcohol and only drink within accepted place (such as the hotel or restaurant), and don't be aggressive or loud – Ibiza-style louts aren't welcome here. Which, for many, is the reason they choose a holiday in Dubai in the first place.
