Escape to Dubai for half-term

Dubai

Escape the terrible weather and fly to Dubai with the kids for half-term. Hayes and Jarvis has some last-minute holiday offers to the Emirate available departing over the half-term week.

With golden beaches and shiny skyscrapers, Dubai is a great destination for a winter break. Average temperatures in February is a balmy 24C and there’s plenty to do for the whole family.

Aquaventure with waterslides and river rides, at Atlantis The Palm, is a great day out. The Dubai Mall is also a good pick – it has an aquarium and underwater zoo which is home to thousands of sea creatures, including more than 400 sharks and rays, making it a favourite with families.

Tennis fans should also think about heading to the Dubai this month, too. From February 17 to March 1, the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will be taking place. Stars include Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Jelena Jankovic.

For music lovers the Dubai Jazz Festival takes place from February 13-20. The week long event will welcome a host of high-profile international and local artists including UK singer-songwriter Olly Murs, award winning rock legend Carlos Santana, The Wanted and jazz singer Jamie Cullum.

Hayes and Jarvis is offering a four-night break to Dubai, departing February 16, with prices from £879 per person and savings of £204 per person. The price includes transfers, return international flights from Gatwick with Emirates and four nights’ B&B at the five-star Habtoor Grand Resort & Spa.

For those looking for a half board option, Hayes and Jarvis is offering a four-night holiday to the five-star Hilton Dubai Jumeirah which includes a complimentary upgrade from bed and breakfast to half board. With prices from £975 per person and savings of £164 per person, this deal includes transfers and return flights from Gatwick with Emirates. Based on February 16 departure.

Fancy all-inclusive? The four-star Jebel Ali Beach Hotel is around 15 minutes’ drive from Dubai Marina. Departing February 20, the four-night holiday costs from £1,149 per person. This offer includes a 20% accommodation discount, a sea view room, transfers and return flights from Gatwick with Emirates.

See www.hayesandjarvis.co.uk and www.definitelydubai.com