Into its Luxembourg-sized patch of beach and desert, Dubai has already packed such attractions as the world's largest man-made port, its tallest and most luxurious hotel, its most capacious-ever shopping bag (certified by Guinness), and some of the flashiest events on funsters' racing and golfing calendars.

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The pair were arrested on Jumeirah Beach hours after meeting at a champagne brunch at Dubai's five-star Le Meridien hotel.

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Dubai is a Muslim country and the dance brand, housed at the new upmarket beach club Meydan at Jumeriah Beach Residence, is rather more restrained than the original.

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In Dubai, the Easter Bunny parachuted to the Madinat Jumeirah, a luxury resort, landing on the beach to greet children at a pre-Easter brunch.

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In particular, try the public beach at Jumeirah Beach Walk or a sky high bar with a view over the sea, such as Pure Sky Lounge at Hilton Dubai Jumeirah or the Observatory at Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel.

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