Claudia Schiffer in Dubai
Claudia Schiffer is a supermodel who has jetted around the world for modelling shoots - so she's knows a thing or two about where to go on holiday.
But for the German supermodel it is not the beaches of Barbados or the tranquility of the Maldives that has captured her attention - it is the modern glamour of Dubai.
She revealed that while the US is her favourite place to shop "designer boutiques called Fred Segal in West Hollywood and Santa Monica" are her favourite boutiques, she likes Arabian nights on holiday.
She told the Telegraph: "My favourite hotel is The Burj Al Arab … in Dubai. When I think of luxury, I think of this hotel."
The hotel is billed as "the world's most luxurious" place to stay and the "ultimate in Arabian hospitality", in a prime location near to Jumeirah beach.
The hotel owners say on its website: "Enjoy outstanding guest attention, the sumptuously appointed duplex suites with private business facilities and the latest in technology.
"Take advantage of reception desks on every floor, rain showers and jacuzzis in every suite, a Rolls-Royce fleet, butlers on call around the clock and dining under the sea and stars."
Guests also benefit from a private shopper to help them find what they are looking for in Dubai's retail outlets, as well as the chance to enjoy an oriental massage at the Assawan Spa & Health Club.
With so much luxury on offer, it is not hard to see why the five-star hotel attracts celebrities from all over the globe.
However, for holidaymakers hoping to sample some of Dubai's delights without breaking the bank, there are plenty of other hotels to check into that make an ideal base for getting out into the city.
While in the United Arab Emirates city holidaymakers can enjoy the Dubai Shopping Festival, sample its vast range of opulent malls and eat out in a different glitzy restaurant every night.
The Middle East metropolis has been designed to impress. Skyscrapers reach up to the sun, each trying to outdo each other in glamour and style.
Meanwhile, for those who want to get to grips with authentic Dubai there is the Heritage Village, which during Ramadan, in particular, comes alive with traditional dance and music.
There are also local markets selling regionally produced food and gifts, while the multicultural Karama and Satwa regions are a world away from the oil-fuelled glitz that is modern Dubai.
But for the German supermodel it is not the beaches of Barbados or the tranquility of the Maldives that has captured her attention - it is the modern glamour of Dubai.
She revealed that while the US is her favourite place to shop "designer boutiques called Fred Segal in West Hollywood and Santa Monica" are her favourite boutiques, she likes Arabian nights on holiday.
She told the Telegraph: "My favourite hotel is The Burj Al Arab … in Dubai. When I think of luxury, I think of this hotel."
The hotel is billed as "the world's most luxurious" place to stay and the "ultimate in Arabian hospitality", in a prime location near to Jumeirah beach.
The hotel owners say on its website: "Enjoy outstanding guest attention, the sumptuously appointed duplex suites with private business facilities and the latest in technology.
"Take advantage of reception desks on every floor, rain showers and jacuzzis in every suite, a Rolls-Royce fleet, butlers on call around the clock and dining under the sea and stars."
Guests also benefit from a private shopper to help them find what they are looking for in Dubai's retail outlets, as well as the chance to enjoy an oriental massage at the Assawan Spa & Health Club.
With so much luxury on offer, it is not hard to see why the five-star hotel attracts celebrities from all over the globe.
However, for holidaymakers hoping to sample some of Dubai's delights without breaking the bank, there are plenty of other hotels to check into that make an ideal base for getting out into the city.
While in the United Arab Emirates city holidaymakers can enjoy the Dubai Shopping Festival, sample its vast range of opulent malls and eat out in a different glitzy restaurant every night.
The Middle East metropolis has been designed to impress. Skyscrapers reach up to the sun, each trying to outdo each other in glamour and style.
Meanwhile, for those who want to get to grips with authentic Dubai there is the Heritage Village, which during Ramadan, in particular, comes alive with traditional dance and music.
There are also local markets selling regionally produced food and gifts, while the multicultural Karama and Satwa regions are a world away from the oil-fuelled glitz that is modern Dubai.