Destinations

Dubai: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Dubai Emirate, UAE Known for: Burj Khalifa, Old Dubai, desert safaris...

History

Dubai: History

Dubai’s modern history is, essentially, a 50-year story of deliberate, willed transformation — from...

What to Wear

What to Wear in Dubai

Dubai’s dress code is more relaxed than a lot of visitors expect, and knowing...

Itineraries

Dubai: 3-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: OLD DUBAI Spend the morning in Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood, the wind-tower...

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit Dubai

QUICK FACTS Best months: November to March Peak season: December to February Festival highlight:...

Region Guides

Dubai: Travel Guide

Dubai is a city of two distinct versions — Old Dubai along the Creek,...

Destinations

Abu Dhabi: Destination Guide

QUICK FACTS Region: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Known for: Grand mosques, museums,...

History

Abu Dhabi: History

Abu Dhabi’s leap from a modest pearling and fishing settlement to a genuine global...

Itineraries

Abu Dhabi: 3-Day Itinerary

DAY 1: RELIGIOUS AND CEREMONIAL ABU DHABI Start at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque,...

Country Guides

United Arab Emirates: Travel Guide

The UAE is a federation of seven emirates, each with its own distinct character...