Where to next
All destinations
Coral islands in the heart of the Indian Ocean, where privacy is the starting point
An island of calm, made for unhurried days
The land of smiles and golden temples
Temples, rice terraces and the Indian Ocean
A city in a garden, just north of the equator
From towering skylines to desert sands
Land of the tsars, white winters and long summer light
The United Arab Emirates
Beaches, parks and museums, then Jebel Jais
The family begins at Sofitel Dubai The Palm, on the eastern edge of Palm Jumeirah, with its family apartments, villas and beach. From here, a day on Yas Island, a day among the Saadiyat museums and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and an evening in a private desert camp.
Then north to Rixos Bab Al Bahr on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, all-inclusive with kids' clubs, and from there a day on Jebel Jais, the highest peak in the Emirates.
Day 1
A welcome at Dubai airport and transfer to Sofitel Dubai The Palm, with the rest of the day on the beach.
Day 2
The Dubai Aquarium and the Dubai Fountain, then Burj Khalifa before sunset.
Day 3
A full day in the Yas parks with fast-track entry, back to the Palm by evening.
Day 4
The Natural History Museum on Saadiyat with a private guide, then the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk.
Day 5
A free morning at the resort, then a private family desert camp with camels, falcons and dinner.
Day 6
About an hour north by car to Rixos Bab Al Bahr on Al Marjan Island, and an evening on the beach.
Day 7
Up to the highest peak in the Emirates, the zipline for the brave, and lunch at 1484 by Puro.
Day 8
A free day at the resort between the pools and the kids' club, with a short visit to Dhayah Fort if you wish.
Day 9
Transfer to Dubai airport for Riyadh.
Where you stay
Beachfront
Ras Al Khaimah
Rixos Bab Al Bahr
A five-star beach resort on the white sand of Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, run all-inclusive, with restaurants, activities, evening shows and the spa facilities all part of your stay. Seven restaurants, kids' clubs and a Turkish hammam, 70 kilometres from Dubai International Airport.
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Beachfront
Dubai
Sofitel Dubai The Palm
A five-star beach resort on the eastern crescent of Palm Jumeirah, with 500 metres of private beach and tropical gardens. Rooms, suites, family apartments and private villas, 11 restaurants and lounges, and a 2,500 m² spa with L'Occitane.
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Journeys
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