The world’s top city break destinations - in pictures

  • 1. Dubai is ranked the number one city break destination in the world in a new survey by Premier Inn. AFP
    1. Dubai is ranked the number one city break destination in the world in a new survey by Premier Inn. AFP
  • 2. Paris, France, polled highly in the study of travellers' wish lists from 21 countries. Photo: iStockphoto.com
    2. Paris, France, polled highly in the study of travellers' wish lists from 21 countries. Photo: iStockphoto.com
  • 3. Boston, US, is third most popular place to go for a city break. Photo: Mark Hunt / Huntstock / Corbis
    3. Boston, US, is third most popular place to go for a city break. Photo: Mark Hunt / Huntstock / Corbis
  • 4. Spain's capital Madrid is also a top choice. AFP
    4. Spain's capital Madrid is also a top choice. AFP
  • 5. Singapore ranks fifth. Getty Images
    5. Singapore ranks fifth. Getty Images
  • 6. London ranks sixth worldwide for city breaks, but is the top choice for travellers in the UAE. Reuters
    6. London ranks sixth worldwide for city breaks, but is the top choice for travellers in the UAE. Reuters
  • 7. South Africa's Cape Town ranked seventh. Alamy
    7. South Africa's Cape Town ranked seventh. Alamy
  • 8. Amsterdam is the world's eighth most popular place for a city break, according to researchers. AFP
    8. Amsterdam is the world's eighth most popular place for a city break, according to researchers. AFP
  • 9. Denmark's capital Copenhagen ranks in ninth place. Reuters
    9. Denmark's capital Copenhagen ranks in ninth place. Reuters
  • 10. Buenos Aires in Argentina rounds up the top 10 list. Photo: Jon Hicks / Corbis
    10. Buenos Aires in Argentina rounds up the top 10 list. Photo: Jon Hicks / Corbis