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
New museums, Sharjah's heritage and the Hatta mountains
A journey for those who have been to the Emirates many times and want something new. It begins at the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai in the heart of the city, with the Museum of the Future, old Sharjah and its Museum of Islamic Civilization, and a day in the Hatta mountains.
Then on to the Waldorf Astoria on Palm Jumeirah, with a full day in the Saadiyat Cultural District and a day on a private yacht. Two nights in Liwa can be added for those who want the real desert.
Day 1
A private welcome and transfer to the JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, with dinner in the city.
Day 2
The Museum of the Future in the morning, Al Shindagha Museum and the Creek in the afternoon, and dinner aboard a dhow.
Day 3
The Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization and the Heart of Sharjah with a private guide, and an Emirati lunch.
Day 4
A day in Hatta: kayaking on the dam lake and a wadi walk, then on to the Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah in the evening.
Day 5
The Zayed National Museum and Louvre Abu Dhabi with a private guide, lunch on Saadiyat beach, and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at dusk.
Day 6
A private yacht from Dubai Marina, a swim and lunch on deck, then a free evening at the resort.
Day 7
A morning on the beach and transfer to the airport for Riyadh.
Where you stay
City
Dubai
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai
Two landmark towers beside the Dubai Water Canal, with 1,608 rooms looking over the water and the skyline, minutes from The Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa. More than 12 award-winning restaurants and lounges, and Saray Spa with its Moroccan hammams.
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Beachfront
Dubai
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah
A resort on Palm Jumeirah with a private beach and 317 rooms and suites in soft coastal tones, from sea-view rooms to a Royal Suite that takes the whole top floor. Six restaurants and bars, a circular spa of more than 3,200 square metres and a kids' club.
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Journeys
Russia · 7 nights
The Kremlin, the Hermitage and the fast train between them
Seven nights in Russia's two capitals: four in Moscow at the Hotel Metropol and three in Saint Petersburg at the Hotel Astoria, joined by first class on the Sapsan.
The United Arab Emirates · 7 nights
An overwater villa, a night in the desert, a finish in the city
Seven nights for two: four in an overwater villa at Anantara The Palm, one in a private desert camp, and two at Raffles Dubai.
