Le Meridien Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina, Dubai 5*

Overlooking the Arabian Gulf set along 1,200 metres of private beach, this hotel boasts a wide range of leisure activities including water sports. Also home to the popular Barasti bar and restaurant this is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset.

Amenities include satellite TV, modem port, Internet & WiFi access, air-conditioning minibar, safe and hairdryer.

24-hour room service.

The Club Rooms are more spacious and guests can enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic beverages throughout the day and pre-dinner cocktails every night served in the exclusive Club Lounge.

Eight vibrant restaurants and bars include the Dhow, a floating restaurant set in the marina which serves seafood and sushi, Tang, a contemporary fine dining restaurant, Bussola, a casual but chic Italian, Ciro Pomodoro, offering Italian dining together with nightly entertainment and dancing, The Horizon pool bar and Barasti bar and restaurant which overlooks the water's edge.

Westin Heavenly Spa, health club with sauna and steam room, gym, aerobics studio, three swimming pools, two children's shaded pools, tennis courts and volleyball, water sports such as deep-sea fishing, sailing windsurfing and cruising.

Children's Penguin Club.

The Emirates Golf Course and the Montgomerie Golf Club are minutes away.

The two largest shopping malls in the Middle East are also close by.

Dubai City Tour A fascinating historical tour of this fabulous city, including the magnificent Jumeirah Mosque, the old wind tower houses and the gold and spice souks. Prices from £20 per person
Ski Dubai Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski resort in the Middle East and offers an amazing snow setting to enjoy skiing, snowboarding and tobogganing, or just playing in the snow. Ski clothing and equipment are included in the ticket price. Young or old, there is something for everyone, from beginners to the snow sport enthusiasts. Ski Dubai is a unique mountain-themed attraction that offers you the opportunity to enjoy real snow in Dubai all year round. Prices from £21 per person
Dubai Shopping Tour This is an orientation tour on Dubai's shopping wonders. Begin with a halt at 'City Centre' one of the biggest malls in Deira Dubai, after which we proceed to Bur Dubai for a short walk through 'Bur Juman', shopping centre. After visiting both the malls we proceed to explore the bargains at the Gold Souq and savour the aroma of exotic spices while strolling through the spice souq. Prices from £22 per person
Dhow Cruise with Dinner A splendid and imaginative way of viewing Dubai is to take a tour of the creek by a traditional wooden dhow or the cabin cruiser. Offering an intriguingly different view of the beautiful city, the cruise offers a delightful mix and match of traditional and modern way of life. What more could one ask for than a romantic dinner aboard in a dhow as it slips silently along the Dubai Creek by moonlight. Enjoy a sumptuous feast of Lebanese cuisine and Arabic coffee - a delicious taste of true Arabian hospitality. Prices from £24 per person
Desert Safari with BBQ An exhilarating 4WD journey takes you deep into the desert over rolling sand dunes. Enjoy the sunset, an Arabic feast and a local belly dance performance. Prices from £35 per person