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Abraj: The two towers of Dubai

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Abraj: The two towers of Dubai from Philip Bloom. Timelapse video featuring the two iconic towers of Dubai. The Burj Al Arab and the world’s tallest building. The Burj Khalifa. Commisioned to shoot various timelapses of the Emirate by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai. This is an edit […]

Discovering Atlantis in Dubai

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In Dubai, you can let your imagination can soar from the golden age of Atlantis to stunning modern marvels in this affluent city where the past, present and future are artfully blended into a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. The cosmopolitan atmosphere attracts a youthful population from all over the world eager to indulge in the glamorous […]

Decadence in Dubai: A snapshot of some of the best luxury resorts in the Middle East

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Often Madinat Jumeirah is unofficially regarded as Dubai’s ‘6 star resort’ – and little wonder, for it’s a by-word for beauty and luxury, nothing less! The look and feel, with its connected waterways and ancient Arabic-style architecture, owes much to its sea-faring past, a time dominated by fishermen, pearl divers and traders. The resort offers […]

Holidaying in luxury: The world’s most extravagant hotels

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If money was no object and you could choose any destination in the world to head to for a luxury holiday, chances are you would opt for one of the amazingly luxurious hotels that command rates of thousands of pounds a night and regularly attract some of the biggest celebrities on the planet. Despite the […]

Holiday like a King (or Queen) in Dubai

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Dubai is known as a millionaire’s playground and a second home to many famous and super rich celebrities. With a skyline full of glistening skyscrapers, the only seven star hotel in the world and a series of building projects so vast that they make the Egyptian Pyramids look like Lego, this is one place that […]

Dubai

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A holiday with sun, sea and beaches is pretty much all we desire. Oh, and some amazing architecture, record breaking skyscrapers and underwater hotels. Add opulent shopping complexes, and the shining lights of a city at night to your list and you should consider making Dubai the centre of your holiday plans. One seventh of […]

Best Sunny Golf Holidays

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Exclusive golf clubs, immaculately kept verdant courses with unique scenic views make golf a sport for nature lovers and celebrity spotters alike. Here are a few suggestions for great sunny golfing destinations: Son Antem Golf Majorca, Spain For golfers and non-golfers alike, head to the idyllic Son Antem golf resort and spa in sunny Majorca. […]

Shopping Holidays in Dubai

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Dubai is a destination for shopping par excellence, where shopping as a leisure activity is taken to new levels. Dubai has become a mecca for shopaholics, and the shopping capital of the Middle East, in large part due to the lack of taxes and duty. Here a good deal really is a good deal! Spectacular […]