Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Dubai Cruise & Stay Holidays. This means that Cruise Nation bring you massive choice on cruise lines to sail with throughout the year. Our Dubai Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Dubai providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.
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Welcome to Dubai
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With our Dubai Cruise & Stay packages, your flights will always be included. We also offer flights from a number of regional airports throughout the UK giving you much greater flexibility and making your holiday experience as smooth as possible.
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Things to do in Dubai
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Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa
Head to the At The Top viewing deck on the 124th and 125th floors, or the premium At The Top Sky on the 148th level - a staggering 555m above the ground. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, you'll have an uninterrupted, 360-degree view of the city, the desert and the Arabian Gulf.
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The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall
The Dubai Mall has some 1,200 shops - with luxury designer labels and high street names - and is one of the most visited buildings on the planet, attracting more than 54 million visitors each year.
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Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo
Including the 10-million litre Dubai Aquarium tank on the ground floor of The Dubai Mall, the aquarium and zoo are home to more than 140 species of aquatic animals - from sharks to rays and otters to crocodiles.
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Burj Al Arab
Burj Al Arab
Even if you're not staying at the hotel as a guest, you can still dine at the incredible underwater aquarium restaurant helmed by chef Nathan Outlaw.
Restaurants in Dubai
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Pierchic
Pierchic
Over-water restaurant Pierchic offers a romantic setting with uninterrupted views of the famous Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The menu is predictably luxurious, with caviar, lobster and foie gras and an expensive drinks list to match, but for sunset dining views over the Arabian Gulf, Pierchic is hard to beat.
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Cantine
Cantine
A favourite amongst Dubai's elite, French restaurant Cantine is the hot place to eat, and be seen eating. The cafe-vibe stretches to the cool outdoor terrace, with a classic French menu that includes a few surprising extras - like an indulgent take on mac 'n' cheese, served with truffles and gruyere.
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Nobu
Nobu
Located in Dubai's famous Atlantis, The Palm Hotel, Nobu is the city's go-to restaurant for unbeatable Japanese food and incredible views. If money is no object, Nobu's Grade A9 Australian Wagyu Beef, priced at $223, comes highly recommended.
Dubai Nightlife
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40 Kong
40 Kong
One of Dubai's most exclusive bars, 40 Kong is a rooftop cocktail lounge and restaurant, located on One Sheikh Zayed Road. Take the elevator to the 40th floor for the bar's incredible panoramic views of the city, as well as an excellent drinks list and food menu for those looking to wine and dine.
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Lock, Stock & Barrel
Lock, Stock & Barrel
Located at the Grand Millennium Dubai, Barsha Heights, Lock, Stock & Barrel is Dubai's trendy-casual drinking, dancing and live music venue. Spread over two floors, the venue has a New York-vibe, and was voted the Best New Bar at the Hype Awards 2017.
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Asia Asia
Asia Asia
Voted the “Bar of the Year 2016” by Time Out Dubai, Asia Asia is an opulently designed lounge, inspired by exotic locations like Thailand, Persia and Bali. With a Far East meets Middle East vibe, the stylish bar offers Asian-inspired cocktails and an impressive collection of wines and sake.
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White Dubai
White Dubai
The award-winning White Dubai is the city's biggest and most exclusive nightclub, with incredible views of the Dubai skyline. Located on the rooftop of the Meydan Racecourse Grandstand, you'll find a mix of locals and tourists dancing the night away at White.
Events in Dubai
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Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
Al Marmoom Heritage Festival
Learn more about the culture and history of Dubai and the UAE at the Al Marmoom Heritage Festival, which takes place every year in March and April. Aiming to educate visitors about the Emirati way of life, the event features camel races, music, food and live entertainment.
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Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai Shopping Festival
Dubai is a shopper's paradise at any time of the year but visit during the 1st of January to the 1st of February to take advantage of the discounts and bargains available during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
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Dubai World Cup
Dubai World Cup
Taking place at the state-of-the-art Nad Al Sheba Racecourse, the Dubai World Cup is the world's richest horse race, with a $10 million prize up for grabs. The world's best jockeys, horses and trains all descend on Dubai for the race, with plenty of celebrities and A-listers turning out to watch.
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UAE Desert Challenge
UAE Desert Challenge
Part of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, this thrilling desert race lasts for five days, starting in Abu Dhabi and ending in Dubai. Fans of fast cars and bikes will love being in Dubai for the final leg of the race.
