From dazzling mosques to rainforest escapes, bountiful Brunei proves a perfect stopover for STEVE McKENNA and, below, TV presenter JOHN CRAVEN checks out Dubai’s superlatives

Seven-star hotels, huge shopping malls, and guaranteed sun, Dubai is the ideal destination for a girls' weekend, finds BENITA ADESUYAN

Enjoy holidaying like a celebrity with a city and beach break in the United Arab Emirates says ELLA BUCHAN

Dubai is positioning itself as a cruising hotspot. SUE BRYANT looks at the best voyages taking in the emirate's unique charms

Hot bars, cool stars, sweltering beaches and sizzling restaurants, Dubai has it all - and then some says MATT COPPOCK

Live like a star in Dubai like Tom Cruise says CHARLOTTE CIVIL

Wayne Rooney's world is open to us all says JON LOCKETT

ADAM HELLIKER takes his maiden voyage aboard the elegant Brilliance of the Seas as she embarks on her inaugural Middle East cruise from Dubai

Home to many of the world’s tallest, biggest and firsts, the city also has an interesting past. In search of it, PATRICK WEAVER heads to the Creek, Dubai

JANIS BUCKLAND finds there’s plenty of opportunity for adventure at the wonderfully pink and very civilised Palm Dubai resort