Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

Take in the best of the Middle East on this escape to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, starting with a stay an entrancing desert oasis before transferring to the secluded Al Yamm villas for a beach retreat, ending with the big city lights of Dubai.

With rolling sand dunes whichever way you look, architecture and interiors that pay tribute to the heritage of Bedouins, Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa is the perfect place to escape the bright lights of Dubai in just over an hour.

Set within the Liwa Desert, part of Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab is a secluded retreat with architecture akin to an ancient desert fort. It offers a spectacular setting amongst beautiful orange sand dunes and offers a real feel of Arabia.

Park Hyatt is conveniently located just 25 minutes drive from Abu Dhabi airport on a nine-kilometre stretch of beach on Saadiyat Island. It is a great hotel for both couples and families looking for a short stop over or a relaxed beach holiday.

Jumeirah Mina Al Salam translates as 'harbour of peace', a colourful, yet informal Arabic themed hotel and the gateway to the Madinat Jumeirah complex.

The Oberoi Al Zorah is a fresh and contemporary beach resort nestled in 247 acres of protected forest in the emirate of Ajman, just 35km north of Dubai airport. The resort offers rooms and suites with spacious terraces and villas with private pools.

A wonderful Arabic hotel at the centre of the Madinat Jumeirah, Al Qasr benefits from all the facilities of the resort. This hotel is ideally suited to both families and couples who want everything close by in an Arabian atmosphere.

Situated 45 minutes drive from Dubai city centre, Bab al Shams desert resort has been designed as a traditional Arabic desert fort. The resort has 115 rooms each designed in a rustic, Arabic style, while modern facilities ensure a comfortable stay.

Dar Al Masyaf offers a private and luxurious sanctuary within the vast resort complex of Madinat Jumeirah. This is a fantastic option for families and couples alike. Dar Al Masyaf is made up of 29 standalone Arabian and Gulf Summer Houses.

Located on a peninsula of The Palm, Jumeirah, One&Only the Palm has a boutique and intimate feel, built in a Moorish-Andalusian style, with just 95 elegantly styled rooms, suites and villas, one of the few truly low-rise hotels in Dubai.

Perfect for adrenalin seekers, this excursion will allow you to experience the thrill of a wild ride in the golden sand dunes of the open desert in a powerful dune buggy.

Experience an unforgettable sunrise over the desert dunes whilst you soar over the golden sands in a hot air balloon.

Cruise around this manmade wonder which is not only an architectural feat but also home to some of the most opulent houses and hotels in the country.