Location: Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
Based on the stunning shores of the Indian Ocean, the Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort is the perfect place to relax and chill out. With a range of facilities, this lovely accommodation is backed by the jagged Hajaar Mountains and is just 90 minutes drive away from Dubai and endless shopping opportunities. Enjoy spectacular water-sports or pamper yourself at the hotels spa at this fabulous brand new resort on the Eastern tip of the UAE.
Your holiday price includes: Direct flights and accommodation for your selected number of nights on a bed and breakfast board basis, in-resort transfers and in-flight meal.
Accommodation description
This new hotel is situated in picturesque emirate of Fujairah. Set between the majestic Hajar Mountains and the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean surrounded by its own private beach and inviting pool. Just 90 minutes away from cosmopolitan Dubai and 45 minutes from town of Fujairah.
Facilities at the hotel
Room facilities
There are 321 spacious guest rooms.
Please note: Children are not permitted in Superior rooms Deluxe rooms available at a supplement. Details on request.
Child price (ages 2-11) is valid when sharing with 2 adults in a Deluxe room. Details on request.
Food and beverage
In our opinion
An excellent new hotel with amazing sea views, excellent service and first-class facilities in a spectacular location.
Useful information
Single supplements
Single supplement prices are per room per night
Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults in a Deluxe room. Details on request.
Infants: £165
Check with your GP for any recommended innoculations prior to booking.
Please note
Health requirements and travelling abroad
You must have comprehensive travel insurance when travelling abroad and this must cover you for scuba diving where appropriate. The tour operator, Peltours, may decline your booking if you do not have, or do not intend to have, travel insurance. The name of your insurance company will be required.
Note: Please note that September is the month of Ramadan. Whilst this is a fascinating time to travel, some facilities and services may be limited and alcohol may be limited.
Important diving holiday information
We act as a disclosed agent for third party suppliers of products and/or services. What this means is that the contract for the fulfilment of the diving package is between you and the operator and additional terms and conditions may apply. Please make sure that you have read these terms and conditions before completing your transaction with us. We shall have no contractual liability to you in respect of a diving experience fulfilled by the operator, unless we have been negligent.
We recommend that you consult your GP for any relevant health requirements.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking, during work hours.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Department of Civil Aviation, Dubai International Airport, PO Box 2525, Dubai, UAE
971
(0)4 216 2525 or 216 6333
(0)4 224 4067
Via the airport's website
www.dubaiairport.com
The airport is located 4km (2.5 miles) southeast of Dubai
GMT + 4
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Construction of Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 and an additional Concourse 3 is underway. Terminal 3 and Concourse 2 will be ready by the end of 2007, while Concourse 3 will be ready by 2008. Work on a Cargo Mega Terminal has begun. This will be built in phases and is scheduled to be completed by 2018.
Transfer between the terminals takes about 10 minutes using the airport shuttle service. The Terminal 1 Departures concourse (Sheikh Rashid Terminal) is linked to Terminal 1 via a tunnel with travelators. Terminal 2 is used exclusively for business and charter flights.
The Airport Road runs directly southeast from Dubai city centre on the east side of The Creek (Al-Khor). From locations south of Dubai, cross Al-Khor at Al-Garhoud Bridge and drive north, then turn right at the intersection with Airport Road. Terminal 2 is situated to the north of Terminal 1, accessed from Al Towar Road and Rashidiya.
Both short-term (Car Park A) and long-term (Car Park B) parking facilities are available.
There are several car hire companies available in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, including Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.
Road: Taxi: Prepaid taxis to the city centre are available 24 hours a day in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall. Limousine: Limousine hire can be arranged in the Arrivals hall (journey time to the city centre: 10 minutes). Bus: A bus service runs to the city centre. Bus stations are situated opposite both Terminal 1 and 2. Local buses nos.4, 11, 15, 33 and 44 connect with Terminal 1, while bus no.2 connects with Terminal 2. Dubai International Airport Buses provide air-conditioned transport into the city centre and over 80 hotels.
The DTCM Tourist Kiosk (Department of Tourism and Commerce), in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall, provides tourist information, maps and tours. The travel desk, situated next to the customs X-ray machines, can arrange hotel reservations.
Money and communications: The airport has banking services and ATMs in both terminals. There are 24-hour bureaux de change facilities near gates 8, 18 and 22 and a 24-hour post office near gate 18 on the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. Dubai Duty Free (website: www.dubaidutyfree.com) also offers foreign exchange, banking and Internet facilities. Eating and drinking: There are some 25 restaurants, cafés and bars in the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. The Food Court is located on the upper level, between gates 13 and 15, with outlets including fast food and international cuisine. An Irish Village is located near gate 23. There are also restaurants in Terminal 2. Shopping: There is comprehensive duty-free shopping at the airport. Dubai Duty Free has a massive array on offer at the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse and the ground level of the Departures hall, while Terminal 2 has a special bulk purchasing desk. Luggage: There is a baggage relocation system in place, which electronically tags each piece of luggage, in order to make retrieval of lost luggage faster and easier. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour fully-equipped medical centre, located on the ground level of the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse, near gate 13 (tel: (0)4 216 4950). There are also prayer rooms (for either men or women), a lounge for women, a children’s play area and the the G-Force Health Club (tel: (0)4 216 4257) with a swimming pool, gym and massage facilities.
There are two business centres within the Terminal 1 Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse. The Connect Business Centre (tel: (0)4 216 4278), in the Dubai International Airport Hotel, has five meeting rooms, accommodating from six to 18 delegates, and a conference room for up to 60 delegates. There is also a first-rate communications system, eight workstations, and secretarial and office services facilities. Global Link, near gate 16, has six ISD booths, workstations with Internet and fax, and secretarial services around the clock. Touch-screen Internet kiosks, which take credit card payments, are located opposite the DCA First Class Lounge (gate 9) and the Irish Village (see above). There are several first- and business-class lounges, many with workstations and Internet access, in both Terminal 1 and 2. VVIP and VIP lounges, with private offices and showers, are available for passengers using the Am Majilis facility, which must be booked 24 hours in advance (via the airport’s website).
There are desks dedicated to passengers with special needs between rows A and B in the Departures hall. Electric carts are available to transport passengers to/from the new Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse, where disabled passengers can access special lounges near gates 9 and 22; a dedicated lounge for disabled travellers is also available in the Arrivals hall. Assistance is available for those with special needs; passengers should request special assistance from their airline prior to travel. Rooms for disabled passengers are available in the Dubai International Airport Hotel (see below).
The Dubai International Airport Hotel (tel: (0)4 216 4300 or 4289), a five-star facility, is located on level three of the Sheikh Rashid Departures concourse; rooms are available on a nightly and hourly base. There are many hotels situation in the vicinity, the closest being Holiday Inn Dubai, Golden Tulip Aeroplane, Rimal Rotana Suites, InterContinental Dubai, Le Meridien Hotel Dubai, Sheraton Diera Hotel, Taj Palace Dubai, Four Points Bur Dubai, Sheraton Dubai Hotel, Ramada Dubai and Marriott JW Dubai. Many hotels offer courtesy shuttle buses to/from the airport. Hotel reservations can be made in the Arrivals hall.
Dubai
Dubai International Airport
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