Spend an unforgettable long weekend in Dubai

The sail-shaped silhouette of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab is an icon of modern-day Dubai. The luxurious hotel sits on its own private island 280m offshore, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It boasts grand duplex suites, a private beach and premium spa, and extravagance in every detail. Make the most of your stay with access to the Wild Wadi Waterpark, a dedicated kids’ club and nine restaurants and lounges, including the highly-acclaimed Al Mahara. One of the hotel’s key features is its outdoor terrace with butler-serviced cabanas, sparkling pool and beach area with luxe sun beds.

Built with marble and decorated with carved doors, mosaics and murals, the opulent Talise Ottoman Spa at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray on Palm Jumeirah is the perfect place to unwind. Step in and you’ll be welcomed with five-star hospitality and the scent of exotic oils. The signature spa features a large selection of treatments to choose from, with unique facilities such as dedicated snow rooms and thalassotherapy pools. Only the best quality products, sourced from around the globe, are used in spa treatments, including damask rose from the Himalayas and natural ingredients from Arabia.

As its name suggests, Kite Beach is ideal for kitesurfing, as well as other watersports including wakeboarding, kayaking, windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding with equipment available to hire. Swim in the clear water and rent a sun bed, towel and beach umbrella to sit back and relax as you sip some karak tea. The beach also has a 14km running track with great views of Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, with plenty of shops and restaurants along the way. Check out Salt – this happening burger joint began life as a food truck and is now a bustling eatery where you can dine with your feet in the soft sand.

So much more than a shopping centre, Dubai Mall is the world's most visited retail and lifestyle destination for good reason. Little ones will love Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo that's home to thousands of aquatic animals, as well as the KidZania edutainment experience. Add to that an Olympic-sized ice rink, immersive art experience ARTE MUSEUM, high-tech playground Play DXB and even go-karting thrills, and you can easily spend an entire day here. Afterwards, refuel at one of the many restaurants and enjoy views of The Dubai Fountain and Burj Khalifa.