Dubai

This glamorous state in the United Arab Emirates offers a year round sunshine holiday and is the perfect place to break a journey or for a few days in the sun. With calm warm water and long sandy beaches combined with fantastic shopping and top quality hotels it’s a beach holiday and city break rolled into one. There are also desert adventures, water parks and day cruises too making Dubai a holiday location like no other.

First Class – Four Points Dubai is located in the heart of the city, convenient for the museum, creek park and a variety of shops and restaurants. There is a rooftop pool restaurant, bar and fitness centre. From £40

Deluxe – Shaped like a wave washing over its 900 metres of private beach, the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is a city icon. With luxurious guest rooms, 5 swimming pools and 22 restaurants, cafés and bars, it is the ultimate Dubai Experience. From £119

Special 3 night Dubai stopover from £229 includes:
•    Three nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
•    Half day city sights tour around old and new Dubai
•    4WD dune safari with dinner and show
•    Return airport transfers

 

Abu Dhabi

The oil rich capital of the U.A.E offers visitors a fusion of old and new and is a great alternative for those who have visited this part of the world before. You’ll find the city to be surprisingly green and whilst modern highrise buildings are springing up all around you’ll still find plenty of middle eastern charm. Apart from excellent beaches and clear warm sea you’ll find plenty of shops and some delicious food from almost every corner of the world. 

First Class -  The Al Rawada Rotana is close to one of the newest shopping centres in the city. The beach is just a short distance away and you can use the facilities of its sister hotel. There is a restaurant and café and gym. From £68

Deluxe – Located in the heart of the city the Sheraton Abu Dhabi is just a short distance from shops, restaurants and cafés. The hotel enjoys sweeping views over the Arabian Gulf. There are 10 different restaurants and cafés, swimming pool and tennis court. From £79

Special 2 night Abu Dhabi stopover from £239 includes:
•    Two night accommodation with breakfast
•    Morning city tour
•    Sundowner dune drive and dinner
•    Return airport transfers

 

Mauritius

Washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and fringed by white sandy beaches Mauritius is a beach lovers dream come true and perfect for honeymoons and relaxing holidays. But more than simply a beach destination if offers an almost unique mix of cultures with the population made up of Hindus, Muslims, Chinese, Creoles and Europeans which is reflected in the cuisine. There are also national parks, 4WD trails and world class golf courses waiting to be discovered.

First Class – The Merville Beach is in a secluded bay on the northwest coast and just a few minutes from the lively resort of Grand Baie where there are a selection of shops and restaurants. There’s a restaurant and bar, swimming pool and watersports. From £55

Deluxe – Recently renovated the Sugar Beach hotel is set in beautiful tropical gardens on a long sandy beach. Ideal for families there are two swimming pools and a wide variety of activities. From £93

Special 3 night Mauritius stopover package from £249 includes:
•    3 nights accommodation with breakfast
•    Full day tour of the island
•    Full day catamaran cruise
•    Return airport transfers

 

Freedom value

Stopover hotel prices are per person based on 2 sharing a twin or double room. All rooms are en-suite. Triple and family rooms are available on request. All hotels include breakfast and in Mauritius breakfast and dinner. Prices are seasonal – please ask your Freedom Africa consultant for details.