Dubai: city of the future

If you're looking for a holiday in a city that feels like the set of Blade Runner, then make it Dubai. An exciting, vibrant place where you feel like you're living in the future. Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates, and is located on the Gulf of Persia, which means it's hot with a capital H. The city is also a global business centre, with a wealthy and prosperous population. If you're looking for a city break trip, you'll find many beautiful and plush luxury hotels, but there are also bargains to be had.

Travel site Direct Rooms has an excellent selection of budget to luxury hotels. If you really want to push the boat out, then why not stay at the Le Meridien Grosvenor House on the Dubai Marina, a snip at over £400. Hmm, perhaps not. A more reasonable option is the Traders Hotel from £100 a night for a double room.

Over on Last Minute there are plenty of fantastic deals to suit all budgets. For example, if you're feeling flush, you can stay in the 5* Bonnington Jumeirah Lakes Tower from £86 per night, or the Novotel World Trade Centre from £51. Quoted prices include taxes and fees. For those on a stricter budget, why not stay at the Holiday Inn from only £27 per night?

Just one word of advice: every penny you spend on accommodation, will certainly be spent in the boutiques and malls of Dubai. The opportunities to shop in Dubai are limitless...