Dubai

The Creek is a bustling harbour lined with traditional Arab sailing dhows trading their wares, and on its eastern bank is Deira City, Dubai's commercial heartland. 

The majority of souqs (markets) are found here, teeming with shoppers and vendors, and the ideal place to experience 'traditional' Dubai. 

From a pearl fishing village to a modern metropolis, Dubai's history is brought to life in the Heritage Village and Dubai Museum, which is located in Dubai's oldest building. 

Iconic landmarks, world-class hotels, vast shopping centres and beautiful promenades make downtown Dubai a must on every traveller's list. 

Downtown certainly has the WOW factor as it is home to the world's tallest building, Burj Khalifa, which is steps away from The Dubai Fountains, a treat for every traveller with hourly music, water and light shows like no other. 

The Dubai Mall is one of the largest shopping centres in the world and home to a 51-metre-long aquarium. 

Dubai's second 'Palm' is being developed just 40 minutes' drive from the city. 

Set between the harbour and the new Jebel Ali Palm, a golden stretch of private beach.

Enjoy the 27 acres of garden and a golf course house the Jebel Ali resort, which offers a quieter pace of life close enough to the cosmopolitan city of Dubai. 

Play, hop, run, jump, swim, glide and slide on the inflatables at JA Wibit Water Park, just off the private beach at JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort. 

Glorious Jumeirah Beach is a long stretch of shoreline with soft white sand and clear warm waters. 

The city's tourism and leisure heart, Jumeirah Beach boasts the emirate's best hotels and activities. 

Amazing sunsets, luxury hotels and array of water sports, Jumeirah Beach offers an ideal holiday location in the middle of a cosmopolitan city. 

The Palm Jumeirah, unsurprisingly, is shaped like a palm tree, with the main access being along the 'trunk' and luxurious developments of hotels, villas and apartments on each frond or branch.

In addition to the many hotels and resorts on the island, visitors can charter a yacht or speedboat and sail around The Palm Jumeirah, or hop aboard the Palm Monorail that runs to the 'top' of The Palm Jumeirah at Atlantis, The Palm where Aquaventure is located. 

Southern Dubai is only a short drive from the beaches and convenient for both Dubai and Abu Dhabi Airports. 

It's home to the destination's new theme parks and the place to visit  the Dubai EXPO. 

Theme parks aplenty with Five connected theme parks offering something for all ages, from the glamour of movie-making at Motiongate and Bollywood to the thrilling rides at Legoland and Legoland water park.

For a half-day excursion or for a two- or three-day escape on the edge of the Arabian Desert, Dubai's desert hinterland offers something for everyone - from dune bashing to relaxing spas.

Contrary to popular belief, the desert is teeming with life. 

Watch out for Arabian oryx, gazelles, desert foxes and birds of prey.

Experience some of the sights and sounds of the Marina area. 

Yachts bobbing on the water, bright lights of the city skyline sparkling above and a long stretch of restaurants lining the water's edge - the Marina has something for everyone. 

Dubai Marina Yacht Club, with four enchanting marinas, offers a centre for sailing, shopping, and dining.

Acclaimed birthplace of Marco Polo 

The island of Korcula is blessed with an abundance of vineyards, ancient olive groves and dense woods, as well as tranquil hamlets and traditional fishing villages.

Along its north coast there are pretty bays with pebble beaches, whilst the south features quiet coves and small sandy beaches with Luka Korculanska in Korcula Town especially popular with families, or Przina near Lumbarda.