The city of Dubai is the world’s premier, tax-free shopping destination which attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year. Whether you’re looking to buy gold jewellery or iPhones, designer labels or Persian rugs, it’s the place to go. Its traditional souk markets sell gold, spices, textiles and perfume whilst its shopping malls are home to stores selling pretty much anything you can imagine. There are almost 100 of these malls scattered around the city which serve not only as a shopping paradise but also as leisure centres where visitors will find a multitude of tourist and cultural attractions.

ust a seven hour flight from London lies the Emirate of Dubai which has rapidly transformed itself into a major year-round tourism destination. Formerly a Middle Eastern stopover for long-haul flights it now attracts almost 20 million annual visitors to its shores. Not surprisingly with its year-round sunshine and wealth of accommodation options it has become a popular choice for newlyweds who are spoilt for choice when booking luxury hotels overlooking the Persian Gulf.