Your UAE Travel Toolkit
Everything you need to navigate Dubai, Abu Dhabi & beyond, from someone who's lived here 30+ years
Al Fahidi Historical District: The Neighbourhood That Almost Wasn't
TL;DR: Al Fahidi is one of Dubai's oldest residential neighbourhoods, a cluster of wind-towered courtyard houses built by Persian mercha...
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Best Souks in Dubai: The Complete Guide to What's Worth Your Time
TL;DR: Dubai has souks that range from centuries-old trading corridors to polished waterfront recreations. This guide covers which ones ...
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The Ultimate Guide to Old Dubai: Where the City Keeps Its Receipts
TL;DR: Old Dubai is where the city keeps its receipts - centuries of trade, migration, and culture compressed into a few square kilometr...
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Going Up the Burj Khalifa: What You Actually Need to Know
Everyone wants to go up the Burj Khalifa. And I mean everyone. If it's cool-weather season (November to March), multiply that by everyone...
Dubai Travel Checklist: 8 Must-Have Numbers Before You Go
Before you land in Dubai, save these 8 essential numbers to your phone. You'll thank yourself if anything goes sideways. 1. Airline Sav...
Ramadan in the UAE: A Tourist's Guide to Etiquette, Food & Timings
TL;DR: Non-Muslims may eat and drink in public, some venues open on slightly different hours, and knafeh is morally compulsory. Fast...
8 Tech Essentials to Pack for Your Dubai Trip
Heading to Dubai? Here are 8 tech essentials that will keep you connected, charged, and capturing memories. 1. Adapter / Converter Duba...
Dubai Trip Packing Guide: 10 Must-Have Items for Your Suitcase
Wondering what to pack for Dubai? Here are 10 must-have items that will make your trip comfortable, whether you're hitting the malls, the...
7 Tips for Booking Your Hotel in Dubai
If you're planning a visit to Dubai and have already done your hotel homework, you know that the city has over 700 options. Picking where...
Recommended Dubai Hotels near Metro Stations
Want to skip Dubai's notoriously congested traffic and stay right by a metro station so you can get around easily? I've shared a few 4 a...
Your Guide to Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi is just a short drive from Dubai, but it's a different world-more spacious, more traditional, and home to one of the most stunn...
The Dubai Metro
Dubai, in my humble opinion, has one of the most easy-to-use, clean, comfortable, and safe metro systems I've seen yet. Sure, it might no...
Taxis in Dubai
Dubai taxis are everywhere, air-conditioned, and reasonably priced but knowing which option to choose can save you both time and money. ...
Dubai Travel Tips: Dos and Don'ts
The Airport Queue - If you're landing in Dubai’s Terminal 1 between November and March, also known as tourism high season, have a game ...
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