Oasis Retreat

A five-minute drive from the Burj Khalifa, this home drops you in the heart of the old town with easy access to the city's attractions. Also five minutes away, everyone will want to add the Dubai Mall to their itinerary once they discover that it even houses an aquarium and an ice rink. Looking for a photo opportunity? Simply stop by the Wings of Mexico Statue before sampling some Arabic cuisine in the nearby restaurants.

Boasting a private garden – ideal for greeting each morning out on the lawn and relaxing after busy days of sightseeing, this earth-toned apartment invites you and your furry friends to settle into the desert. Business travellers will be glad to know there's a bedroom desk awaiting, so you can lighten your workload while sipping a cup of karak chai. Not only that, the facilities at hand invite you to refresh yourself in a communal pool and keep up your fitness schedule in the on-site gym.

Home truths:
*For those with reduced mobility, this is a ground-level home *Well-behaved pets are welcome to accompany you during your stay *This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *There's a dedicated desk here if you need to catch up on some work during your stay *For longer stays, we'd recommend packing extra essentials *The garden may receive visits from the neighbourhood cats *The gym and pool are shared with the building's other residents *There's free parking for one car on the premises – we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay *Your host owns multiple apartments within this building, so the exact view, furnishings and layout might differ from the photos