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Bustling Edinburgh’s Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens, George Street lights illuminating the midnight blue sky and The Dome’s towering tree of varying colours. Why don’t you stay a little longer and experience the world’s biggest New Year’s Eve party too? George Street is the street behind Princes Street (Edinburgh’s main drag) and by mid-November, part of the street is closed off to traffic and taken over by lights and Christmas huts. Edinburgh’s Christmas ice rink is a circular rink surrounding the ice skate exchange and St Andrew’s bothy bar.

Check for the best prices at Hotel Cismigiu $$ – Gorgeous historic building, guests love the location as it is not quite in the Old Town Check for the best prices at TripAdvisor and Booking Herastrau is the biggest park in the city and well used by residents and tourists. Check for the best prices at Hotel Mercure Bucharest Unirii $$ – Modern hotel with nice views of the city. Check for the best prices at TripAdvisor and Booking Floreasca is an upmarket area of Bucharest, home to fine dining restaurants, bars and clubs.

The Dubai City Pass will get you: Free entry to top attractions and museums with the 1,2,3 and 7-day city pass. This is a great Dubai sightseeing pass because there’s a lot to see in Dubai and the longer you stay, the more benefits you’ll get in return. You’ll also get a free Desert Safari Tour with this pass. It does not include 40-50 attractions like the previous passes, but it has different activities that you won’t get with another pass.

Address Hotel Dubai Mall $$$: Luxurious hotel in Downtown. This hotel is owned by the Jumeirah Group, but it’s not located in Jumeirah, it’s one of the best places to stay, right in the heart of Sheikh Zayed Road. Golden Sands Hotel Apartments $$: casual hotel apartments very close to BurJuman Mall, and Spinneys supermarket. It’s only 8 kilometers from the Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa, and 5 kilometers from The Gold Souk.