Family holidays to Arabia have the advantage of direct and relatively short flights from the UK (7 hours or under) with quality airlines such as Emirates, Etihad and British Airways.
Sunshine is virtually guaranteed, although August is generally extremely hot. Arabia is perfect for a short winter getaway for families.
The Shangri-la Al Waha in Muscat, Oman is idealfor a family holiday to Arabia with younger children as the resort has lots of family facilities.
A family holiday to Dubai can be great for families of all ages, with shopping, beaches, desert and activities galore.
Why not combine a city hotel with a few days in the desert and a couple of nights in one of the island resorts in Abu Dhabi for a relaxing and educational family holiday to Arabia.