WHY DUBAI?

Enjoy a holiday within 71/2 hrs flying, offering virtually guaranteed sunshine, excellent quality hotels, sandy white beaches, cultural diversity, duty free shopping, a world renowned horse racing venue and world class golf courses - in an enviably safe environment. A city of contrasts and adventure... from dramatic deserts to amazing architecture, from unspoiled beaches to distant mountains. All this together with the hospitality and quality of life, will make you wish to return.

OASIS BEACH HOTEL

Newly opened in 1990, set in gardens leading down to the white beaches of the Gulf, just 20 mins from Dubai. 210 spacious rooms and 21 suites, 80 with sea views and balconies. Facilities include international speciality restaurant, seafood restraurant, German pub/restaurant, Flamingo Lounge, Laguna Bar, pool bar & restaurant, shopping arcade. Complimentary shuttle service to Dubai. Swimming pool, watersports, grass tennis court, gym, outdoor jacuzzi, massage, sauna and steamroom.

THE JUMEIRAH BEACH HOTEL

A landmark of luxury, echoing the form of a breaking wave, set on 900 meters of private sandy beach with a wide range of water sports, a purpose built coral reef 2kms offshore and mooring for up to 50 yachts. All 600 oversized, exquisitely furnished rooms face the sea, many with private balconies. 18 restaurants and cafes offer a world of dining experiences. 4 swimming pools, family pool with safe supervised environment for children, two-story Pavilion Marina & Sports Club (for hotel guests & members only) with gym, aerobics room, squash courts, health spa/3 hot pools and golf driving range.

EMIRATES GOLF CLUB

The 18-hole Majilis Course (the first grass course to be built in the Middle East and home of the Dubai Desert Classic) is immaculate and combines lush rolling fairways and large greens with natural desert habitat. The 18-hole Wadi Course, opened in 1996, adds further interest with superbly positioned water hazards and desert rough.

THE JEBEL ALI HOTEL & GOLF RESORT

Set in 128 acres of landscaped grounds on the white beaches of the Arabian Gulf, just 40 mins from Dubai & the airport. 389 rooms and suites with views of the sea or gardens. Facilities include choice of 8 restaurants with varied worldwide themes, 9 bars, shopping arcade and complimentary shuttle service to Dubai; two freshwater pools, a seawater pool, jacuzzi, massage, sauna, variety of watersports, deep sea fishing, 4 floodlit tennis courts, horse riding, gym, shooting facilities with pistol & clay shooting ranges, jogging routes and 9-hole par 36 golf course, driving range, putting green & pitching green.

DUBAI CREEK GOLF & YACHT CLUB

This 18-hole championship course (new venue for the Dubai Desert Classic) is set on the shore of the Dubai Creek against the back drop of the commercial centre. The course consists of well manicured greens, cleverly designed water hazards and undulating fairways, lined with tropical shrubbery, date and coconut palms. The design of its distinctive clubhouse mirrors the sails of the traditional Arab Dhow. The floodlit 9-hole par 3 golf course enables play to continue after dark.