Flights to Dubai will take you to one of the most commercially successful business centres of the United Arab Emirates, and indeed the world. At one time the trading route between the Indus valley and the Middle East, Dubai boasts an extraordinary combination of ancient values and modern architecture. The former fishing village has changed dramatically in recent times. As its popularity has increased it has become much easier to get cheap flights to Dubai.

How to get there
You can book direct flights to Dubai from a number of regional UK airports. Dubai flights take about seven hours, which gives you plenty of time to plan what you want to do when you get there. Booking Dubai holidays can also be a great way to save time and money as you can book your flight, transfers and hotel at the same time.

Where to stay
Dubai flights will take you to a land of luxury, so don't expect to find many cheap hotels in Dubai. There are some magnificent four and five stars hotels though, so shop around for the best deal and live it up on holiday.

What to do
Once you've secured your cheap flights to Dubai the great beaches and fantastic shopping awaits - with some astonishing tax-free Dubai deals available. From traditional marketplaces, or souks, you can buy high quality products such as jewellery and perfume, with the help of some good old-fashioned bartering of course! The beaches, historic sites and desert trips are the other big Dubai attractions, as well as the great variety of restaurants and bars.

Dubai is also a golfer's paradise, it boasts many top courses and more keep popping up. Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club and Emirates Golf Club's Majlis and The Faldo courses are all world renowned and offer a good challenge for beginners and pros. Many hotels offer transfers to the golf courses, but cheap car hire in Dubai is likely to be much more cost effective and will offer you more flexibility.