At this time of year, the Pacific Northwest can be a bleak place weather-wise. The cold, wet days make spring and summer feel a long way off and the desire for a dose of vitamin D increases exponentially.

The mind starts wondering: “I need to book a holiday. Somewhere warm. Something to look forward to”.

Few places exude the qualities missing in a Seattle winter than the UAE.

It’s a very attractive vacation destination, full of awesome things to see, do and eat. It is also very warm all year round, meaning you can enjoy the great outdoors whenever you choose to go.

Regular flights leave Seattle Tacoma for Abu Dhabi.

To save a bit of stress at the airport and make your holiday start smoothly, Looking4.com offer awesome meet and greet deals from Seattle Tacoma International airport. Once booked, all you have to do is pull up at the terminal and unload your luggage. A driver will meet you and take your vehicle to secure parking. When you return from your vacation, the driver will meet you at the terminal door, hand over the keys and let you drive off without having to make the often long trip to the parking lot.

Here are three things to include when visiting UAE…

Eating out

With countless restaurants covering every taste you can think of, dining in UAE is an absolute pleasure. The cosmopolitan nature of the region has resulted in some of the world’s best chefs setting up shop there, with numerous award-winning eateries for you to take your pick from. Many take advantage of the stunning location, offering a setting with breath-taking views, including Ray’s Grill. The UAE is a real culinary tour de force and one to be sampled at the earliest opportunity.

Golf

There are no fewer than five pay and play courses sprinkled across the exceptional UAE landscape. All of them are top quality and some act as hosts for European or PGA tour events. If this doesn’t act a sign of what to expect, what does? As you’ll quickly come to expect with the region, the standard is very high. Carved out of the desert or hugging the beautiful coastline, these course offer a golfing experience unlike anything found in the US. One to track down in the Els Club in Dubai. Designed by Ernie Els himself, he took inspiration from his favourite courses around the world to create a truly world-class facility.

Sightseeing

The UAE is a visual feast so it pays to take in as much as possible. Modern, seemingly physics-defying architecture sits alongside ancient religious building offering a unique but beautiful mix of textures, design and style. There are a host of tours on offer allowing you to see everything worth seeing in one go. At night, the region transforms, with the cities lighting up, giving them a whole new look.

Away from the metropolises, a desert safari is highly recommended. Explore the endless dunes via 4x4 or quad bike and even spend the night under the stars.