Dubai Sunshine Delights
I had booked our package through Emirates Tours - who had their fabulous free upgrade to Business Class offer on. So our day started with being taken by our chauffeur from my friends house to Manchester airport. This is a free service when flying business class (subject to a maximum distance). This was the first time I had flown business class and I have to say I enjoyed every second. Our check in was handled with such ease and we were directed to the business class lounge in the airport to relax before we boarded our flight.
On boarding the plane the Emirates airline crew could not have provided better service - it was great.
Once we arrived into Dubai, cleared Immigration and collected our luggage - we met with our driver for our transfer to our hotel - Le Royal Meridien. The hotel is fab.. right on the beach... it has 3 swimming pools... swim up pool bar, indoor spa and fitness facilities.... I could go on. We were given an upgrade room to a Suite with a Sea View and as we were on a bed and breakfast basis we were shown were our breakfast restaurant was. The staff at this hotel are so attentive and they will do anything to ensure your stay is a great one!
Dubai has a lot to offer. The standard of accommodation is good and the range that is on offer caters for any budget. We took advantage of the amazing shopping available - from the local souks to the larger Malls.
We experienced a Desert Safari which was a really good afternoon and evening. We were collected from the hotel around 3.30pm and returned at approx 10pm. During this time we were entertained by our driver and guide who took us through Sand Dunes in his 4x4 like we were on a roller coaster... great for the thrill seekers amongst us! After the drive we were taken into the middle of the desert for a dinner and show. We watched local entertainers, sampled local food and had some local Henna artwork. I would definitely recommend this experience.
We also went to the Water Park out at the Atlantis hotel and again we had such a fun day. This place is not just for families with small kids - we had a great time on all the waterslides!
All in all my time in Dubai was very enjoyable, and I definitely plan to go back!