Dubai has to be the ultimate destination for that Very Special Girlie Break. Renowned for it’s splendour and opulence, it’s year-round climate, amazing duty-free shopping, gold souks, and luxury accommodation, Dubai is a haven in the middle of the desert! Combine relaxation on the white sandy beaches with top of the range spa treatments, coupled with shopping centres beyond your wildest dreams and spectacular hotels, this is a truly memorable location offering sophistication, sunny skies and retail therapy, with a lot of fun in between!

Justifiably known as “The Palace” at the heart of the Madinat Arabian resort, this majestic style hotel rises up to form the jewel in the crown of the world’s most sublime Resort. Surrounded by meandering waterways, large pool areas, and situated on its own 2km private beach the resort is designed to resemble an ancient Arabian citadel. Madinat is luxurious and ornate and boasts 75 boutique shops, 23 Bars and restaurants, a traditional souk, magnificent Six Senses Spa, Quay Healthclub, tennis and much more making it the most fascinating resort in the world! All 292 exquisite luxury rooms have satellite tv, safe, air conditioning, phone, internet, mini bar, 24 hour reception and luxury bathroom. Rates from £165 pp pn based on 2 sharing a twin including breakfast.

Situated on the white sands of Jumeira Beach, and surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens that boast more than 200 palm trees, the hotel offers comfort and serenity for a relaxing break. You will find yourself only 25 mins from Dubai city centre with the shopping malls and other facilities near by. The 255 luxurious rooms are elegantly appointed and designed to meet your every need with the utmost discretion and taste. All rooms have satellite tv, safe, air conditioning, phone, internet connection, mini bar and 24 hour reception. Also available to you are the three restaurants with Peacock and Australian steaks on the menu!, a gym, spa, squash courts and of course the impressive heated pool. Rates from £99 pp pn, based on two sharing a twin including breakfast.

Jumeira Beach Club is a showcase of unique architecture, designed to look like an enormous wave the visual sophistication, lavish interiors and prestigious location set the standards very high in this most luxurious hotel. Set amid the beautiful gardens are three expansive pools, a private beach, an impressive choice of 18 restaurants/bars ranging from Middle Eastern, American, Subcontinental, European and Oriental, a gym, tennis court, spa and a number of boutiques. Each of the 600 unique, generously proportioned, curved rooms with amazing views across the Arabian Golf sea, are luxuriously furnished with satellite tv, safe, air conditioning, phone, internet, minibar an 24 hour reception and a kitchen. Rates from £149 pp pn, based on two sharing a twin including breakfast.

Situated on the “Golden Mile” and facing the crystal blue seas of the Gulf coast this impressive hotel is beautifully appointed with manicured gardens. The city centre for that retail therapy is only 20 minutes away. The hotel has an excellent choice of 5 restaurants and 6 bars to satisfy any culinary requirement including the award-winning BiCE offering internationally renowned Italian food and the Pachanga restaurant featuring cuisine from Brazil, Argentina and Mexico . There is a temperature controlled large pool, water sports, gym and spa facilities. All 389 rooms are very comfortable and include satellite tv, safe, air conditioning, phone, internet connection, mini bar and 24 hour reception. Rates from £89 pp pn based on two sharing a twin including breakfast.

Centrally situated and only a few minutes away from the extensive shopping malls, Dubai Creek, and Yacht Club, the hotel boasts fabulous views over the traditional Arabian dhow trading posts. The stunning steel and glass contemporary interiors and exteriors set this hotel apart from others. For relaxation there is a rooftop pool, fitness centre and spa and the beach is just 20 minutes away. Gordon Ramsay and his team oversee the catering in the unique Glasshouse and Verre restaurants. All 154 contemporary designed rooms with luxurious beech wood and soft leather upholstery have satellite tv, safe, air conditioning, phone, internet point, mini bar 24 hour reception and coffee maker. Rates from £89 pp pn based on 2 sharing a twin including breakfast.

Labelled the “shopping capital of the Middle East” Dubai is a shoppers paradise. With so many shopping malls and souks you are spoilt for a choice of jewellery, gold, high fashion, designer wear, electronics, furnishings and local handicrafts – all at unrivalled and unbeatable prices. Away from the modern malls browse through the bustling, traditional souks and barter for some real gems, an experience not to be missed. Finally find time to visit the Gold and Diamond Park!

For those wishing to see the cultural side of this relatively new city visit the Dubai Museum for a full history on the growth of the area, it is underground and a pleasant cool escape from the often high temperatures. You can’t help but admire the Burj Al Arab, a masterpiece in itself and a visit to the Creek is a must.

GirlieBreaks will take the strain out of booking your flights for you, we will find the most competitive rate and tailor-make the entire break to meet your requirements. Dubai is approximately 6 hours flying time from the UK. Transfers to the hotels is approximately 30 mins and we can arrange taxis or limousines for your party if you wish to arrive in style. Taxis in and around Dubai are plentiful and inexpensive.

All the hotels we feature offer fantastic spa treatments, many ranging from Body Polishing to Moroccan Cocoon Treatments all carried out by highly qualified and dedicated spa therapists.

You will find restaurants to satisfy every culinary craving from Arabic to European, and Indian to American and a mixture of highly sophisticated eating place right through to the humblest of Café’s and Fast Food outlets. Popular upmarket bars include Scarletts, Long’s Bar and The Agency all serving tapas as an accompaniment. Despite being a “dry state” alcohol is widely available in the 4 and 5* hotels and this is where many of the excellent restaurants can be found. For that special evening try Al Mahara, located underneath the Burj Al Arab, you will find yourself surrounded by an amazing seawater aquarium.

• Desert Safari including Dune driving, sand skiing or a desert feast while watching the sunset. Try a hubble-bubble while watching belly dancers, falconry displays or relax while having a decorative henna.

• Creek Tours – See the “New” and “Old” Dubai, experience some of their heritage by touring the creek in the traditional wooden water taxis known as Abras.

• Camel Racing – Join the atmosphere of this traditional early morning sport, from October – April, finished off with a sumptuous breakfast.

• Wild Wadi – Possibly the largest water park in the world, stretching over 12 acres with 23 rides, fun for everyone.

• Now Open – The Snow Dome, yes it can only happen in Dubai a Snow Dome for skiing in the middle of the desert!

Being a relatively new and progressive destination there is construction work in certain areas of Dubai, but all the hotels we feature are minimally, if at all affected