Dubai is one of the great cities of the modern world. For British visitors it offers a stunning window into the Arab world at its most decadent. The warm weather and blue skies are also an undeniable draw for those usually confined to the cold, wet United Kingdom, where any given weekend may prove rainy and grey even at the height of summer. One of the best reasons to take short breaks in Dubai is that you are virtually guaranteed to have sunny weather every day. In the warmer months, hotel swimming pools are often cooled for the comfort of guests rather than needing to be heated.

Golf often plays a big part in weekend breaks in Dubai. The weather is overwhelmingly clear and sunny, and the golf courses are undeniably world class and the best in the Middle East. The city is host to more than half a dozen golf clubs - if you only come for a couple of days at a time it will take you several short breaks in Dubai to play them all.

But there is also more to city breaks in Dubai than sporting opportunities. The shopping is incredible - and then of course there is the swimming, all the relaxing in the sun you can handle, and the exotic and interesting culture of the United Arab Emirates to explore. The food and hotels are among the finest anywhere on the globe - in fact, the world’s most luxurious hotel finds its home there - and there is plenty to do for golfers and non-golfers alike.