Every year, come summer, the temperatures start to climb and retreating to cooler climes becomes an involuntary decision. So much so, the small pleasures of settling into a beautiful home in an unfamiliar place, from the first turn of a key and the discovery of a view you hadn't quite anticipated, to the comfort of space and privacy no hotel room can replicate, start sounding too inviting.
The holiday rental market in the UK has matured considerably in recent years, evolving from a modest cottage-letting tradition into a sophisticated and highly regulated industry. Today's discerning traveller expects not only character and location, but the seamless comfort and curated finish more commonly associated with most super prime homes and hotels. And increasingly, they are finding exactly that: in storied apartments, quiet country homes, and well-served pied-à-terres that offer a genuine sense of place, alongside every modern luxury.
Read on to discover a curated selection of homes offering the ideal escape from Dubai’s signature heat.
