Inside a world of luxury and adventure...

Towering skyscrapers, gold souks, pristine beaches, tax free shopping, tented villas, desert dunes, gourmet dining, dune bashing, hot air ballooning, ancient falconry... Dubai has it all.

The impact Dubai has on the first-time visitor is immediate. A city renowned for its glitz and glamour, Dubai’s famed skyline is adorned with the most imposing skyscrapers and elegant buildings, built to the highest specification and the grandest of designs.

Its many great attractions include bustling malls, which cater to every whim and desire, and surrounding deserts that promise adventure.  This golden playground, so rich and alluring, represents a city like no other.

Dubai seduces with an eclectic mix of ancient and modern tradition.  Known as the pearl of the Arabian Gulf, the city lies within the Arabian Desert, just south of the Persian Gulf. Year- round high temperatures are a part of its appeal for most visitors. Pristine beaches stretch along palm-lined strips and tented villas nestle in secluded desert dunes.

The world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa is just one of the city’s many awe-inspiring landmarks, sitting alongside a selection of majestic and opulent hotels and world-class shopping facilities.

Besides the sight-seeing and the shopping, visitors to Dubai can also enjoy a host of specialist sporting activities including kite surfing, windsurfing, sailing, diving, snorkelling (all within the sparkling waters of the Arabian Gulf) and polo and riding.

For those intrepid explorers, a trip into the desert is a must. Why not try a thrilling 4x4 jeep safari or explore the dunes by camel in true Lawrence of Arabia style?  Have a go at the noble sporting art of falconry or soar above the Arabian Desert in a hot air balloon.

Dubai’s social calendar boasts world-famous sporting events including the Threadneedle Dubai Gold Cup, PGA Dubai Desert Classic and, the ultimate horse-racing experience, the glamorous Dubai World Cup.

And of course there’s the shopping… Dotted throughout the city, Dubai’s retail outlets are designed to enthral and seduce. Savvy shoppers revel in the city’s tax-free status as they navigate their way through state-of-the-art shopping malls and lifestyle centres, filled to the brim with designer couture, electronics, spices, textiles and golden treasures. As you’d expect from the world’s best malls, they’re not just for shopping. In fact, where the shopping ends the adventure starts. Dive with sharks at Dubai Mall or ski the famous indoor slope at the Mall of Emirates.

For the definitive ‘shop ‘til you drop’ experience, visit Dubai during the Dubai Shopping Festival in January and February - along with your empty suitcase and a hefty wallet !

Under the veil of glitz and glamour, another Dubai exists.  Walk the streets of Bastakia Quarter, removed from the tinge of materialistic glamour, and discover local Emiratis enjoying traditional song and dance. Then visit the souks in Deira and Bur Dubai and spend a few hours immersed in the heart of the city, bartering your way through a treasure trove of textiles, spices, gold and precious trinkets, before watching dhows charter the waterways of Dubai Creek.

Old Dubai welcomes escapism and exploration from the modern surge of new Dubai and is steeped in culture and history most evident in its ancient mosques, souks, spices and gold.  Enjoy a cup of fragrant tea and freshly baked unleavened bread from a traditional bakery before discovering the rich and alluring past of merchant princes, poetry, folklore, horsemanship and dashing swordplay decorated in fine silks and Bedouin tradition.

Museum such as the Sheik Saeed House, Heritage House and the Heritage and Diving Village, tucked away on a winding cobbled road, give way to 100-year-old wind towers and galleries showcasing regional art and revelations of Dubai’s mysterious heritage.

Whether your idea of a holiday is to luxuriate in an intimate beach resort, embark on a culinary adventure with food prepared by some of the world’s top chefs, relax in a luxury desert retreat overlooking pristine dunes or to immerse yourself in one of the world’s finest shopping experiences, with the opportunity to take a glimpse at the city’s cultural heritage along the way, there are many ways to explore and enjoy Dubai.

Whilst in Dubai why not take advantage of these fantastic excursions that Costa have to offer: Tour Of Dubai By Hydroplane • Panoramic Dubai And Shopping • 4 X 4 Dune Drive Safari • Swim with Dolphins • Golf In Dubai • Dubai Helicopter Tour • Sharjah, The Cradle Of Culture • Dhow Dinner Cruise • Full Dubai City and Heritage Tour.

Please note our prices do not include the optional excursions

Costa Fortuna

Imagine travelling in the company of Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo Galilei and Christopher Columbus, and to be able to view, one by one, the luxurious and legendary ocean liners of the past which made the history of Italian shipping.

Costa Fortuna, a spectacular ship just waiting to be discovered, admired and experienced, provides this opportunity. With her you'll be able to glide across the sea, experiencing the atmosphere enjoyed by travellers in the last century, while at the same time having a completely new experience, suspended between the past, the future and the present on a truly unique cruise.

Highlights

On Costa Fortuna, every area is dazzling, enchanting and fun, like the spectacular "Costa" Central Hall, decorated with 26 models of Costa's most beautiful ships, bearing witness to the Company's history

If you love night-time fun and excitement you'll find a casino, a disco, numerous bars and lounges, a multimedia area, the sparkling "Rex 1932" Theatre and the exclusive “Club Conte Grande 1927", with its transparent roof providing a view of the stars.

If you're looking for a relaxing holiday, you'll find an extraordinary haven of well-being on board: the Club Salute Saturnia 1927, fully equipped for every activity, and you can refresh in the hydromassage pools.

Facilities

     1,358 cabins in total, including: 464 with private balcony and 58 suites, all with private balcony

     4 restaurants, including one, Club Conte Grande 1927, at an additional charge and by reservation only

    11 bars, including a Cognac & Cigar Bar

     6 Jacuzzis, 4 pools, including one with a retractable cover, one for children and Toboga

     1,300 m2 Wellbeing Centre with gym, treatment rooms, sauna, Turkish bath

     Pool deck with retractable glass roof

     Multipurpose sports pitch and Outdoor jogging track

     Theatre on three levels, casino and disco

     Virtual world, Squok Club with PlayStation Entertainment

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Business Class available on request. Call for details

Travel at your own tempo

Every traveller is unique. Emirates Business Class adapts to your personal style. Spread out and work or stretch and relax and experience a journey that lets you set the pace.

-   Complimentary Chauffeur-drive service in over 55 destinations*

-   Priority check-in and baggage handling

-   Lie-flat seats with massage function

-   Exclusive Emirates A380 Onboard Lounge

-   Multi-course gourmet dining served with award-winning wines

-   Dedicated Lounge access in over 28 destinations worldwide, including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham

-   Shared Lounge access in over 60 destination worldwide, including Newcastle and Glasgow

-   Generous 40kg baggage allowance