Dubai - destination or stopover?

October 29th, 2007

Q: When is a destination not a destination? A: When it’s only a stop-over of course. Okay, so it’s not the best riddle you’ve ever faced, but it does provide a link between two articles published by the Telegraph and Times this weekend.

First up is the Telegraph’s insider guide to Dubai and covers all you need to know about this oasis in the desert from the world’s first ’seven star’ hotel - the Burj Al-Arab - to the huge indoor ski slope - ideal if you miss the snow while in the desert - and all the best places to shop, eat and be seen! Check out the full article for the low down on the high-life to be enjoyed in Dubai.

The Times chose to focus on Dubai too - as well as neighbours such as Qatar and Abu Dhabi but only to commend it as a stop-over on the way to the Far East or beyond on account of the cheap fares available should you travel via the Middle East. The article keenly notes that despite the subsidised fares - hoping to entice you stay and spend - one can stay just an hour or three, before flying on to your final destination, and save a fortune in air fares. Lots of bargains to be had - though you may of course spend all that you save in the shopping malls.

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