5 star experiences in the Middle East

Head to the Middle East this holiday and you could shop at the world’s biggest shopping malls in Dubai, visit mosques made of semi-precious stones in Abu Dhabi, and stay at exclusive resorts on the Middle East’s incredible islands. Here we take you through some of our favourite experiences in the Middle East, plus our pick of 5 star hotels and some of the best Middle East flights from UK.

Malls

The Middle East has countless malls, including one of the world's biggest shopping malls, the Dubai Mall, in Downtown Dubai, with over 1000 retail outlets, hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes, plus a luxury hotel. Then there’s the massive Mall of Qatar, Qatar’s largest mall, which opened its doors in December 2016. The mall measures 5.4 million square foot, and offers over 500 retail stores, hundreds of food outlets, an on-site 5 star hotel, a 10 lane bowling alley, plus the largest IMAX laser 3D projection system in the world.

Architecture

Dubai boasts the world’s highest building, the Burj Khalifa, with a spectacular open air observation deck and Skyview Bar offering panoramic views of Dubai’s skyscraper skyline. The Burj Khalifa, designed to resemble a traditional dhow ship, features the only 7 star hotel in the world, plus underwater restaurants and spectacular rooftop bars. Another architectural gem in the Middle East is the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, made of pure white marble and semi-precious stones.

Islands

Head to Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah and you could stay at 5 star resorts set on white sandy beaches, like the Rixos Bab Al Bahr and the Double Tree by Hilton Resort and Spa. Alternatively, visit Abu Dhabi’s man-made island, Yas Island, and hang out in exclusive nightclubs and 5 star hotels, like the Yas Viceroy, the island’s centrepiece. In Dubai, Palm Island is a breath-taking collection of man-made islands, shaped into a 17 fronded palm that has added hundreds of miles of coastline to Dubai.

5 star Hotels

• Abu Dhabi: Stay at the renowned Emirates Palace, both hotel and attraction, and experience the ultimate in opulence, with real gold lining the walls, and over 1000 crystal chandeliers hanging from its ceilings.
• Doha: The incredible Waldorf Astoria in Doha will transport you into another world, with white sandy beaches, and suites offering spectacular views of the Arabian Sea.
• Dubai: Situated in the heart of Dubai, the Raffles Hotel offers some of the biggest and best rooms in the city, with private balconies, and Raffles’ signature butler service.
• Ras Al Khaimah: The Al Wadi Desert, Ras Al Khaimah, a Ritz-Carlton Partner Hotel, is surrounded by golden Arabian deserts. Here you can dine at restaurants next to waterholes that attract a range of wildlife.
• Istanbul: In Moda you could stay at the 5 star DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, set in a glass tower overlooking the Marmara Sea, with a hugely impressive rooftop pool and a decadent spa.

Award-winning Airlines

Brightsun Travel offers exclusive Middle East flights offers with a range of award-winning airlines. Fly Emirates, ranked number 1 in the world by Skytrax in 2016, or experience the ultimate in luxury travel with Etihad Airways, awarded 5 stars by Skytrax in 2016, in their ‘Residence’ first class suites. Qatar boasts one of the world’s best airlines, Qatar Airways, ranked number 1 in the world by Skytrax in 2017, which now offers direct flights to Doha from Birmingham.

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