This is a very good place for a long week end just before winter time is upon us. The temperature is very nice and the sea water amazingly warm.
Where to stay: of course at Burj Al Arab. Treat yourself with a suite at the best hotel on the planet (7 stars) and immerse in the abundance of Ali Baba legends of the persian gulf. The smallest suite has two floors, and the decoration is very opulent , in night blue and gold shades. You will have your own butler ane the bathroom offers a wealth of Hermes products.
The only weak point: we were not very impressed by the breakfast and too many people being let in he hotel who are not staying, taking pictures.
Dubai is a gourmet paradise, all of the best chefs of the world have a restaurant here. Our favorites are: for Lunch Pierchic and one&only Mirage.
For diner: Nobu , Armani, AL Mahara, all have delicious fine food and amazing design.
Highlights not to miss: the water show in the new Burj Kalifa, shopping at the Dubai Mall . A must see at the same place is the water fountain with the diver sculpture and the aquarium. The gold and spice souk for a persian feel , which is super very busy near the pier , with sailors smuggling products to Iran.
Of course, swimming in the bath temperature , Persian gulf and incredible skyscraper watching , rising out of the sand.