The bold architecture and overt glamour of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have the city likened to Las Vegas. The sheer scale of the grandeur of Dubai has helped to make the city one of the most popular places to visit in the Middle East. There are supersized luxurious hotels, delicious buffets, shopping centres, aquariums, amusement parks and designer cars and yachts to satisfy any curious traveller. With Dubai boasting the world’s tallest building – the Burj Khalifa- and the world’s biggest flower arrangement (five million flowers positioned to form an Airbus A380 plane) at the Dubai Miracle Garden, your Instagram will be teeming with photos showcasing the luxury, sophistication and brilliance that the jewel of the United Arab Emirates has to offer.

Getting to and from the airport

Getting from Dubai airport to the city centre is achievable through train, bus and taxis services. Taking a bus will be approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes duration depending on the location of your hotel, with ticket prices starting from $2. The underground train system is faster and highly recommended, being only a mere 50 minutes, with tickets also from $2. The starting price for a Taxi is $43, taking tourists to the remotest desert hotels

Peak and off season: When to get the best deal

It is recommended to book at least three weeks prior to departure to get a below-average price on flights to Dubai. Often the cheapest month to fly to Dubai is in May, with the high-season considered to be June, July and August.