P172 Teletext 172 Nov27 22:18:33 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory by Jonathan Millikan The sack looms large for coach Andy Robinson after another defeat for the England rugby team at the weekend. But it's not all doom and gloom for English rugby, as our sevens team heads to Dubai this weekend hoping for a hatrick of titles. They're the defending champions at the glitzy Dubai Rugby Sevens. ——————————————————————————————————1/6—— Your travel queries answered 175 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Visit Sky Channel 662 Destination Q&A Pets Fin HolidaysP172 Teletext 172 Nov27 21:23:16 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory Despite the fact that the English rugby team can't seem to win a game at the moment, they are the world champions. England also lead the way in the seven- man version of the game, and last year beat Fiji to win the prestigious Dubai Rugby sevens tournament. Let's hope they can lift the trophy for a third successive year and raise English spirits. ——————————————————————————————————2/6—— Latest Dubai deals 185 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Freeview Channel 101 Destination Q&A Pets Fin HolidaysP172 Teletext 172 Nov27 21:21:39 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory It's not just the rugby that draws crowds to Dubai, as it's one of the most fashionable holiday destinations at the moment. It's a place where you can sample Arabian flavours and culture in a safe environment with very few hassles. There has been huge investment in tourism and you'll find lots of top quality luxury hotels. ——————————————————————————————————3/6—— Latest holiday ideas 171 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Visit Sky Channel 662 Destination Q&A Pets Fin HolidaysP172 Teletext 172 Nov27 22:33:12 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory Dubai also has some fabulous beaches and, outside the city, long sandy dunes which stretch for miles. Explore them on a desert safari in a 4X4, on a camel or on a quad bike. Then head back to the city's beaches to cool off in the sea. A word of warning though - while swimming in the Gulf is pretty safe, the sea can get rough sometimes. ——————————————————————————————————4/6—— Latest Dubai deals 185 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Freeview Channel 101 Destination Q&A Pets Fin HolidaysP172 Teletext 172 Nov27 22:38:47 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory The shopping in Dubai is superb, mainly due to the city's duty-free status. There are huge, air-conditioned department stores with all the major designer labels at knock-down prices. In the souks, buy spices, incense and rose petals as well as gold necklaces, rings, bangles and earrings. You could also invest in a hookah or hubble- bubble pipe. ——————————————————————————————————5/6—— News 301 Finance 140 (eletext Holidays is also available on digital TV. Visit Sky Channel 662 Destination Q&A Pets Fin HolidaysP172 (eletext 172 Nov27 22:10:40 ——————————————————————————————————————— English champs go for more Dubai glory Dubai's good for kids too. In Magic Planet, found in the Deira ity shopping complex, there's 10-pin bowling, a crawling bungle-jungle, variety of electronic games and a mini pitch and putt. ——————————————————————————————————6/6—— Latest Dubai deals 185 BROUGHT TO YOU BY CAPITAL ONE HOMEOWNER LOANS Destination Q&A Pets Fin Holidays