Dubai is practically at the top of the list as a winter destination from Cyprus with this season preferred by most tourists to avoid the soaring desert temperatures of summer.
The temperature in Dubai is subtropical and never gets cold, with even winter nights averaging at around 15 Celsius.
Dubai is home to some of the best and most expensive hotels in the world but is also known for its discount shopping malls, bargain bazaars and value restaurants.
Winter temperatures are still high enough to allow you to swim and play golf on the many first-class golf courses.
If you’re looking for adventure Dubai has that too!
One of the latest crazes in Dubai is sand skiing which involves skiing down sand dunes on to the beach on a small surfboard.
If that doesn’t sound like your type of thing, you can always go on a desert safari or take part in a camel race.
The flight to Dubai from Cyprus is again just over three hours and the trip probably requires a four day break.
To find out more about travelling to Dubai see: http://www.dubai-online.com
Why go there? Dubai is home to miles of pristine beaches, luxurious hotels and lavish malls and let’s not forget that Dubai is a duty-free zone which makes it a shoppers paradise.
How do I get there? For a list of discounted flight to Dubai visit: www.skyscanner.net
Where should I stay? The Admiral Plaza in Bur is one of the few hotels in Dubai where you can stay, step out and you are in the centre of a major shopping area. The scurrying activities of merchants going about their daily business adds to the adds to the pleasure of staying in this hotel.
Where is good to eat? The Al Muntaha is known as one of Dubai’s best restaurant. It serves a variety of traditional dishes, but its outstanding feature is that it’s suspended hundreds of meters above the Arabian Gulf on the top floor of the Burj Al Arab hotel and offers a breathtaking view of the city.
Useful tip: Many restaurants in the Muslim quarters do not serve alcohol. If you cannot enjoy without a glass of wine or a cold beer make sure you ask the establishment about the alcohol policy before you order.
Cost? Tickets can be bought during the winter season for around €600.