It´s almost impossible to pick up a newspaper these days without reading about Dubai. In just a few short years the emirate has exploded onto the world stage, staking a claim as a major hub for tourism and business.

Dubai is already rapidly emerging as the region´s financial centre, attracting large numbers of international firms with its combination of a tax-free environment, excellent infrastructure and business- friendly regulations. Dubai also serves as a gateway between East and West, making it an ideal business destination. But it´s for tourism that Dubai is really famous, drawing millions of visitors each year with its welcoming atmosphere, world-class hotels and shops and year-round sunshine.

Dubai is home to people from all corners of the earth, who mix together freely in a cosmopolitan, virtually crime-free environment. Dining options reflect the heritage of Dubai´s residents, with delightful dishes from across the globe on offer. Just as diverse is the number of activities available: in a single day a visitor can lounge on the beach in the morning, ski on real snow in the afternoon before watching the sun go down over the dunes on an evening desert safari.