The Rooneys in Dubai
If anyone needs a break from the press in the UK this month, it's Wayne and Coleen Rooney, who have escaped the British Isles to kick back and relax on holiday in the Arab city state.
The Rooneys have been on a rollercoaster ride and their marriage went from terrible to excellent in the space of just a few weeks. Following speculation that footballer Wayne had been unfaithful to his childhood sweetheart Coleen, the pair settled their supposed disagreement behind closed doors.
A period of calm descended upon the pair but soon after, Wayne declared his desire to leave his club Manchester United after being put off by the club's future prospects. This was, of course, solved with a new contract; a five-year deal which will see him being paid around £250,000 a week.
It seems like Dubai's the perfect place to go, particularly as the footballer looks for rest and recuperation with a leg injury.
Dubai has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last few years, but with its strange paradise desires, plans for development just get bigger by the year. After creating artificial islands in the shape of palm trees as well as constructing a similar archipelago in the shape of the world map, Dubai finally completed the Burj Khalifa, the biggest skyscraper in the world.
All of this has, as a result, made the place a perfect destination for those wanting a luxury holiday in the heat. While midsummer may be too much for travellers, with averages of 41 degrees C in August, even January attracts 19 degrees C - perfect temperatures for shorts and t-shirts, especially when the country expects around 28 days of rain a year.
That said, many people may not be looking to follow directly in the Rooneys' footsteps. After all, the cost of their four-night stay at Burj Al Arab is no less than £10,000. On top of that, the resort complex - which is rated seven stars - can cost up to £40 for a simple glass of wine.
Nonetheless, with lots of property and few travellers to fill spaces in the country, it can be quite a cheap place to visit for anyone. Known for its pearling industry in the early 1900s, the city has a remarkable amount of history and tourist attractions, including an 18th century fort and a traditional Arab-style centre, filled with ceramic-laden buildings and Persian-influenced architecture.
Additionally, shoppers will fall in love with Dubai Mall, which is one of the biggest in the world - the size of 50 football pitches. Festival City also provides a remarkable number of entertainment attractions.
The Rooneys have been on a rollercoaster ride and their marriage went from terrible to excellent in the space of just a few weeks. Following speculation that footballer Wayne had been unfaithful to his childhood sweetheart Coleen, the pair settled their supposed disagreement behind closed doors.
A period of calm descended upon the pair but soon after, Wayne declared his desire to leave his club Manchester United after being put off by the club's future prospects. This was, of course, solved with a new contract; a five-year deal which will see him being paid around £250,000 a week.
It seems like Dubai's the perfect place to go, particularly as the footballer looks for rest and recuperation with a leg injury.
Dubai has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last few years, but with its strange paradise desires, plans for development just get bigger by the year. After creating artificial islands in the shape of palm trees as well as constructing a similar archipelago in the shape of the world map, Dubai finally completed the Burj Khalifa, the biggest skyscraper in the world.
All of this has, as a result, made the place a perfect destination for those wanting a luxury holiday in the heat. While midsummer may be too much for travellers, with averages of 41 degrees C in August, even January attracts 19 degrees C - perfect temperatures for shorts and t-shirts, especially when the country expects around 28 days of rain a year.
That said, many people may not be looking to follow directly in the Rooneys' footsteps. After all, the cost of their four-night stay at Burj Al Arab is no less than £10,000. On top of that, the resort complex - which is rated seven stars - can cost up to £40 for a simple glass of wine.
Nonetheless, with lots of property and few travellers to fill spaces in the country, it can be quite a cheap place to visit for anyone. Known for its pearling industry in the early 1900s, the city has a remarkable amount of history and tourist attractions, including an 18th century fort and a traditional Arab-style centre, filled with ceramic-laden buildings and Persian-influenced architecture.
Additionally, shoppers will fall in love with Dubai Mall, which is one of the biggest in the world - the size of 50 football pitches. Festival City also provides a remarkable number of entertainment attractions.