Flight to Dubai (DXB) starting at €159.99*

What was a sleepy settlement featuring a small trading port and fishing boats just a few decades ago is now one of the world's most modern and fastest-growing metro areas: Dubai (DXB). Rich oil resources have fostered rapid growth in this emirate – not only horizontally but vertically as well. Once you catch your first view of the skyline of Dubai (DXB) from the aircraft, you'll find it hard to escape its spell. More than 200 artificial islands, the world's tallest building (Burj Khalifa) and largest aquarium are just a few of the many superlatives that draw visitors to Dubai (DXB) from the world over.

Dubai (DXB) offers not only the excitement of a major metropolis but a fascinating history rich in tradition, preserved by natives who are happy to share it with visitors. Book flights to Dubai (DXB) and visit Heritage Village, a replica of historic dwellings that strikingly illustrates traditional indigenous lifestyles. The Diving Village focuses on the fascinating tradition of pearl diving. The spice and gold souk in the city centre of Dubai (DXB) offers a taste of living history. Even now, enthusiastic haggling is the order of the day. Hospitality plays a major role in the small emirate on the Persian Gulf. An offer of dates and Arabic coffee as a welcome gesture is one of the many traditions that foreign guests enjoy.

Those who wish to follow in the footsteps of the nomads, the first inhabitants of Dubai (DXB), will enjoy a desert tour. Whether taking a day trip or staying overnight in a Bedouin tent amidst the enthralling silence and majesty of the desert, they will find the peace and quiet often needed away from the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city. The climate, which features warm temperatures throughout the year, lets visitors relax on the beach or alongside a hotel pool and spend long evenings outdoors – even when it's winter in Germany. The best time to travel to Dubai (DXB) is from October to April, as temperatures can peak at 50° C in the summer.