Dubai

Just eight hours from Lagos, Dubai packs more spectacle per square kilometre than almost anywhere on earth. Ride to the top of the Burj Khalifa, lose an afternoon in the Dubai Mall, then trade the skyline for golden dunes on a desert safari complete with camel rides and a starlit barbecue.

Beyond the icons, Dubai rewards curiosity: the spice-scented alleys of Deira, abra boat rides across the Creek, beach clubs along JBR and family days at Atlantis Aquaventure. Dining spans every cuisine imaginable, from street shawarma to celebrity-chef tasting menus.

With generous visa arrangements for Nigerian travellers, superb Emirates and Qatar Airways connections and hotels for every budget, Dubai remains our most-booked destination year after year.