Born in the desert, the city of Dubai is a place that constantly reinvents itself. Massive skyscrapers, the world's best shopping malls and ancient Bedouin heritage combine to create a unique Dubai experience. Enjoy a half-day private tour of the city and choose your accommodation from a wide selection of excellent hotels.

Once a dusty outpost in the desert of the Emirates, Dubai has been rebuilt several times. The pace of construction offers its residents constant news. Contrary to some opinions, there is a rich culture, rooted in the Bedouin heritage of storytelling, singing, dancing and, interestingly, falconry. It's easy to find if you know where to look. Stifling for most of the year, a trip to the desert is always a welcome break from Europe's cold climate during winter.

When it comes to the horizon, modesty comes out of the colorful skyscraper window here. There's the biggest snow park on the planet, a racetrack that hosts the richest horse race in the world and lush golf courses. Filled with excellent shopping malls, souks and pockets of traditional architecture, from tea houses to wind towers. Enjoy miles of sun-bleached sand and crystal clear water. A Dhow cruise at dusk is the perfect way to end the day.