PLANNING INCENTIVES IN DUBAI

Classically involving pick-up in a 4WD from a city hotel, a drive out to the desert, adrenalin-pumping rollercoaster up and over the dunes, a stop at a camel farm to get close up and personal with these denizens of the sands, and culminating in a serene sunset miles from any urban cares... Combined ...

There’s dune dinners and city tours and shopping, but for those with a yen for something authentically Arabian, there’s now camel polo... The sport of kings in Dubai has a new angle, with horses replaced by camels and a large inflatable ball providing play. Organised by Gulf Ventures ...

TIME FOR TEE Those looking to putt in a round or two in Dubai need only recite a list of some of the world's top golfers and course designers to identify their preferred order of play - from Ernie Els and Colin Montgomerie to Robert Trent Jones and, to come, Greg Norman and the Tiger himself. It ...

With six emirates as its neighbours, Dubai is the perfect base from which to strike out for a taste of adventure, an afternoon of culture, or just a scenic tour taking in coast, mountain and desert attractions Capital of the UAE and its largest emirate, Abu Dhabi is just 90 minutes’ drive ...

Shopping in Dubai is an art form. First select your preference: traditional or modern, mall or outdoor market, designer or bargain basement, eclectic souvenirs, a flash of gold or a scent of spice, and culminating in a duty-free bonanza. With a plethora of malls to choose from, the opportunities ...

Taking the spa culture to heart, every hotel that opens in Dubai now offers up a new take on spa relaxation and wellbeing. The result is that spa has become one of Dubai’s top attractions, with spa retreats on offer at the beach, in the city, in the desert or even alongside the golf course ...