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Farzana Ali and Colwyn Kidger search out some of the best places to visit when you’re in need of a break from the hustle and bustle of Dubai.

1. Loved Lawrence of Arabia? Wanted to be Indiana Jones? For an unrivalled holiday that's fit for the big screen, head to Petra

As one of the most archeologically dazzling countries in the world, most visitors to Jordan head straight to the country's most famous landmark, Petra, with its unrivalled monuments carved into the cliffs.

Be sure to pack your walking shoes as the stroll along the warm sandstone canyons can be challenging, but luckily the reward of the splendour of the Treasury Monument (or Al-Khazneh, as it's known locally) towering before you, makes it all worth while.

And while the Street of Facades and the 8,000-seat Roman amphitheatre and royal tombs are awe-inspiring, it'll be the stunning views from the top of the 2,000-year-old monastery ruins that will really take your breath away.

Reserve: Movenpick Resort Petra

Ever wanted to stay at one of the Seven Wonders of the World? You can at the Movenpick which is right at the entrance to the historical city of Nabatean.

Travel Notes: Only three and a half hours away from Dubai, www.movenpick-hotels.com

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