Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Shop, shop and then shop again. There are amazing shopping areas and malls with everything at duty free prices. The airport duty free is actually quite limited and is not cheaper than in town so don't rely on getting all you want at the airport.

We did an organised tour which we found at the City Center shopping center. It was a city drive with a very knowledgeable guide and am evening dune safari which was brilliant. Dinner, dune driving, arabian costume dress-up, shisha pipes and belly dancing included! You can also get a henna tattoo.

There is also a huge Carrefour supermarket in the City Center which you can stock up on food to save your budget for an otherwise expensive city for backpackers.

Walk through the gold souk.

See the Palm Island and The World islands being built. Go to the sales office and buy your space!

See the note about accommodation for Emirates Bargain Breaks