Life at Madinat Jumeirah

Perched right by the Arabian Gulf and boasting its own private beach, Madinat Jumeirah is a true Arabian mini-city in Dubai.

A destination within a destination, you’ll find three grand hotels (Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and the newly opened Jumeirah Al Naseem), a cluster of traditional summerhouses at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf and seven grand homes at Jumeirah Malakiya Villas. Plus, there’s more than 50 different restaurants, nightspots and lounges at your disposal across its 40 hectares.

Whatever your taste, there is something on site to satisfy your culinary cravings.

There is an entire river system five kilometres in length complete with its own fleet of traditional abra boats. You can take a tour around the whole property on one of these in-house abras and stop by the Madinat Jumeirah’s own souk on the way.

Guests have access to two kilometres of private beach to laze away the day under the sun if they so choose, with food and drinks on offer along with watersports equipment to use at leisure.

Be dazzled by dancing water fountains

Witness the tallest performing fountain in the world during your visit to Downtown Dubai. The Dubai Fountain offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in a captivating water, music and light experience.

Submerged within the 30-acre Burj Lake, at the foot of The Dubai Mall, powerful water jets are laid out strategically over an area equal to the size of two football pitches. The fountain jets up to 22,000 gallons of water as high as 140m in the air at any one time.

Each colourful, illuminated jet sways in time to music, producing what has become the most popular show in Dubai. As the fountains fire, a range of beautiful, classical and contemporary music plays in sync with the show, which takes place every 30 minutes from 6pm daily.

The water dances to different choreographed melodies which will leave you spellbound. Some popular tracks include Michael Jackson's Thriller, Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman's Time to Say Goodbye, and most recently Power by Korean pop band EXO.

Experience royal living at the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah

One of Dubai’s most famous tourist landmarks, the Burj Al Arab Jumeirah often stands among the top five – if not the absolute peak – of the world’s most iconic hotels.

Since its opening in late 1999, the hotel with its distinctive sail-shaped silhouette, has thrust Dubai onto the global luxury tourism landscape. Built on a triangular man-made island reclaimed from the sea, the hotel and its billowing sail-like structure rise 321 metres above the sea, offering panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf.

Managed by Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, the Burj Al Arab takes accepted standards of luxury to a new level. Guests have access to service on par with royalty and fine dining alike. Gold interiors, lush suites, the finest delicacies – Burj Al Arab’s long list of superlatives cannot be matched.

Take your pick from an underwater aquarium restaurant reached through a simulated submarine voyage, heralded by famed and award winning chef Nathan Outlaw, a fleet of Rolls-Royces on the forecourt and the famous helipad that has hosted the likes of Tiger Woods, Anthony Joshua and Roger Federer.

Enjoy the view from the top of the Burj Khalifa

Standing high above the city, you can experience what the world’s tallest skyscraper has to offer at viewing deck At The Top. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views at Dubai’s most prime location.

The Burj Khalifa has not one but two stunning observatories - At The Top located on the 124th and 125th floors, and the premium At The Top Sky on the 148th level that is a staggering 555m above ground.

Begin your experience in a high-speed elevator, with the journey up encompassing you in a multimedia experience. It will captivate as well as educate you on the creation of the Burj Khalifa and the history of Dubai.

Once the doors open, you are greeted with floor-to-ceiling glass and the magnitude of what lies before you: the unobstructed 360 degree view of the world you just left, the Dubai city, desert and the Arabian Gulf during the day.

At night, the view takes on a different meaning as you are greeted by the gleaming skyscrapers and a vibrant city below.

For the fearless, the observatory includes an open-air terrace with state of the art digitally powered telescopes. This offers real-time views, day and night from the the city below.

There are no time restraints whilst visiting At The Top, so take your time, relax and enjoy your momentous journey to embrace Dubai’s architecture and history. For an only-in-Dubai experience, book in for a special sunrise viewing, available periodically in the winter.