Big in Dubai
If you were to arrive blindfold in Dubai and then have the blindfold removed, you could be forgiven for not quite knowing where you were. First impressions could be Disneyland, second Las Vegas, or maybe a combination of the two. That's because over the past few years Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, has altered, and continues to alter, out of all recognition, particularly where hotel developments are concerned. After all, how many other countries have a hotel depicted on their vehicle number plates? Vehicles registered in Dubai have the iconic Burj Al Arab on their plates. Credited with much of this development is Jumeirah International, the luxury
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Madinat Jumeirah [www.jumeirahinternational.com](http://www.jumeirahinternational.com) General manager: Serge Zaalof Al Qasr: 292 rooms Mina A'Salam: 292 rooms Rates: At Mina A'Salam, rates this month start from Dh1,750 (about £262) plus 10% tax and 10% service charge per room per night on a room-only basis. At Al Qasr, they start from Dh1,810 (about £272) plus 10% tax and 10% service charge per room per night on a room-only basis |
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The Madinat resort covers 80 acres and is connected by nearly 4km of waterways Guests are transported around on traditional abras, or water-taxis |
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Palm Island will add 120km of sandy beaches to Dubai's coastline. |
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