Whether travelling for business or pleasure, it can be difficult to know how to make the most of a long stopover between flights. For those passing through Dubai, the Armani Hotel, situated at the foot of the iconic Burj Khalifa, enables guests to make the city part of the trip, with special stopover packages available for stays of 12-hour, 24-hour, 48-hour and 72-hour visits. Each package provides return airport transfers from Dubai International Airport, as well as access to Dubai’s best attractions, including tickets to At The Top Burj Khalifa, the Dubai Aquarium and the Underwater Zoo. For guests staying for 72 hours, the stopover package includes a day’s exclusive access to a private beach – ideal for re-energising before the onward journey or relaxing between meetings.

From £161 for a 12-hour stay; armanihoteldubai.com