See what the experts are saying about Dubai. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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The best architectural landmarks
Best Hotel Tower: Burj Al Arab. Designed to resemble the billowing sail of an Arabian dhow, the iconic Burj Al Arab extends 321m (1,053 ft.) to the sky. Best Skyscraper: Burj Dubai. The world's tallest building, Burj Dubai dominates the sk... Continue reading »
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The best cultural experiences
Bastakiya. This restored historic neighborhood of meandering lanes, traditional Gulf houses, and ornate wind towers characteristic of early Dubai also has a number of restaurants, shops, and galleries. Dubai Museum. The Al Fahidi Fort-turn... Continue reading »
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The best festivals and celebrations
Best Season in Dubai: Dubai Shopping Festival. As long as you don't mind crowds, Dubai Shopping Festival is a thrilling time to visit the city, with people from around the world and special events taking place day and night. Best Sports Ev... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Al Qasr (tel. 4/366-8888; www.madinatjumeirah.com), Madinat Jumeirah. This extravagant resort in Madinat Jumeirah resembles an ornate Arabian palace. It sits on its own island surrounded by waterways, lush gardens, and the re-creation of anci... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Arabian Courtyard Hotel & Spa (tel. 4/351-9111; www.arabiancourtyard.com), Al Fahidi Street in Deira. This distinctly Arabian-style hotel sits across from the Dubai museum and is an excellent base for exploring the city's old quarter. Orie... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
Best Bar to Watch the Sunset: The Terrace. The sun sets over the Dubai Creek and city skyline, which stretch out majestically before the Terrace deck, an excellent place to unwind after a day of seeing the sights. Best Bar with a View: Vu'... Continue reading »
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The best shopping
Best Boutique Mall: Emirates Towers Boulevard. The elegant Boulevard features two floors of stylish shops, restaurants, and bars. It's smaller and more exclusive than Dubai's other shopping centers. Best Shopping Center: Mall of the Emirat... Continue reading »
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The best resorts & spas
Hilton Dubai Jumeirah (tel. 4/399-1111; www.hilton.com), Jumeirah Beach. An excellent choice for families, the stylish Hilton features one of Dubai's most enticing beach clubs, spas, and selections of kids' activities. The city's trendiest re... Continue reading »
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Best free things to do
Take an Abra Ride on the Creek. The traditional way to cross the creek is by water taxi, known as an abra. These little motorized boats connect Deira and Bur Dubai and have been ferrying passengers back and forth for decades. The price is neg... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The most important factor to consider in planning a trip to Dubai is the climate. From mid-October to mid-April, while much of the northern world is buttoned up in the cold, Dubai is bathed in sunshine, blue skies, and moderate temperatures.... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Area Codes -- The country code for the UAE is 971, and the city code for Dubai is 4. Automobile Associations -- The Arabian Automobile Association (AAA) (tel. 4/266-9989 or 800-4900; www.aaauae.com) offers 24-hour recovery service for an a... Continue reading »
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When to go
The most important question to ask before traveling to Dubai is, "How hot is it?" From mid-October to mid-April, Dubai's weather is ideal with moderate temperatures and blue skies. From mid-April to mid-October, the climate becomes less beara... Continue reading »
Dubai Travel Experiences
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Dubai Christmas 2006
Nath and I decided to visit Dubai to get away from London's freezing tempatures over Christmas.. and we had an awsome time!It was so grea... Continue reading »
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dubai city of gold
after a long journey from Sydney.... I was greeted by warm dusty weather and also truly warm people of dubai (actually 80% of the populat... Continue reading »
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Dubai
I landed in Dubai late in the evening and had no idea where I was going to stay. This has become a very prominent theme during my t... Continue reading »
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The Dubai museum.
The Dubai museum. I was over in Bur Dubai, the old part of town, picking up my unlocked cell phone (take that FIDO!), and found myself a... Continue reading »
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A berth for birth.
We finished the Safety part of our training. The final exam was hard but we all past. It was good to get is over with and now I am qualif... Continue reading »
Popular Dubai Hotels
- Al Manzil Hotel
- Residence Deira by Le Meridien
- Al Khaleej Holidays
- Dubai Panorama
- Ibis World Trade Centre Dubai
- Golden Sands Hotel Apartments
- InterContinental Dubai Festival City
- Golden Sands Hotel Apartments
- Hyatt Regency Dubai And Galleria
- Grand Moov Hotel
Popular Dubai Things to Do
- Boardwalk (The)
- ride a camel
- Ski Dubai
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Shopping
- Shopping.
- Desert Safari
- Jumeirah Mosque
- Camels
- Nordvision
