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Dubai Travel Guide

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Dubai holidays are all about the resort, right? Sure, you could just get a snap of the world’s tallest building then spend the rest of your time sipping mojitos poolside, but you’d be missing so much of what the city has to offer. Get off the beaten track... Read more

Dubai Travel Guide

Dubai holidays are all about the resort, right? Sure, you could just get a snap of the world’s tallest building then spend the rest of your time sipping mojitos poolside, but you’d be missing so much of what the city has to offer. Get off the beaten track... Read more

   
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A day in the desert

  • Food

    3 course meal for 2: £41.96

  • Coffee

    A regular cappuccino: £3.94

  • Beer

    A medium beer: £9.44

  • Taxi

    One-way (Local Transport): £1.26

A day in the desert

  • Food

    3 course meal for 2: £41.96

  • Coffee

    A regular cappuccino: £3.94

  • Beer

    A medium beer: £9.44

  • Taxi

    One-way (Local Transport): £1.26

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Winter sunshine

The emirate’s desert climate means sunshine all year round, though there are two distinct seasons. Winter runs from October to April, and its cooler temperatures make it the perfect time to get out and explore. Summer is hot – unbearably so for some. Cheaper prices and plenty of indoor activities (or poolside lounging) await the sun-worshipping visitors who can handle it.

Discover the real Dubai

Thinking of leaving your dream holiday up to chance? Bold move. You could end up missing out on some incredible experiences. We’re all for spontaneity, but a bit of insider knowledge never hurts. Forget trawling through reviews at the hotel – we’re here to give it to you straight with tips on all of Dubai’s best bits.

Of course, no trip to Dubai would be complete without taking some time to marvel at the man-made beaches and planet-sized malls, but there’s plenty more to do. From world-class galleries to traditional Abra rides, here’s our pick of the top sights and lesser-known activities that will make your trip truly special.

More of the UAE

Ready to explore more of the United Arab Emirates? There’s plenty more where that came from. Plan the trip of a lifetime and explore parts of the world few tourists venture to (or have even heard of). From desert wilderness and camels galore to world-class hiking trails and secret beaches, the emirates certainly aren’t short of personality. Marvel at awe-inspiring feats of human engineering amidst some of the world’s most incredible skylines or discover fascinating archaeological finds and historical sites. The UAE is far more than just Dubai (but what better place to start?).