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Best Desert Safaris for Dune Bashing in Dubai (2025 Guide)
A 2025 guide to dune bashing in Dubai: the top-rated safari operators, good-value packages, the best desert areas, the best…
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Top Destinations to Explore in UAE
A tour of the UAE's seven emirates, from Dubai's skyline and Abu Dhabi's Grand Mosque to Sharjah's museums, Jebel Jais…
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The Ultimate Guide to the Best Rooftop Dining Experiences in Dubai
A guide to seven rooftop and sky-high restaurants in Dubai, with their cuisine, signature dishes, views and addresses, plus a…
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Best bicycle shops in Dubai [Updated 2023]
Our picks for the best bicycle shops in Dubai, from Ride Bike Shop in Satwa to Wolfi's, Trek and Probike,…
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Best picnic spots in UAE
A roundup of the best picnic spots in the UAE, from Dubai parks and beaches to Al Qudra Lake, Al…
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The Best Walking Trails in UAE
A guide to the best walking trails in the UAE, from easy family routes at Al Rabi and Wadi Lasal…
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Best outdoor activities in UAE [Updated]
A guide to outdoor activities across the UAE, from desert camping and beach days to cycling, mangrove kayaking, whitewater rafting…
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Best spots for hiking in UAE
A guide to six of the best hiking spots in the UAE, from family-friendly Hatta and Wadi Abadilah to the…
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Top 10 Hiking Spots in and Around UAE
Ten hiking spots in and around the UAE, from family-friendly wadi trails to challenging mountain routes, with notes on distance…
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Top 10 Parks and Natural Attractions to visit in UAE
Beyond the desert, the UAE has green parks, wetlands, mangroves and mountain wadis. Here are ten parks and natural attractions…
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10 things to do in Sharjah
Sharjah is the art capital of the UAE and a great place to explore its history and culture. Here are…
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10 things to do in Dubai
A list of ten top things to do in Dubai, from Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa to Jumeirah Mosque, the…
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10 Best family activities in Dubai
A list of family-friendly things to do in Dubai, covering the desert, dolphins, shopping, the Gold Souk, Dubai Creek, JBR…
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Best Boat Trips in Dubai [Updated]
A guide to five boat trips in Dubai, from speedboat tours and yacht cruises to a dinner dhow cruise and…
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Top 10 Bucket List Items to do in Dubai
Ten bucket list experiences for a Dubai trip, from the top of Burj Khalifa and a 13,000-foot skydive to Old…
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Best lakes to visit in Dubai
A guide to five of the best lakes in Dubai, from the heart-shaped Love Lake and Al Qudra in the…
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The Best Walking Trails in Dubai [Updated]
A guide to nine of Dubai's best walking trails, from waterfront promenades and beach tracks to the Al Qudra desert…
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Best Safari Spots in Dubai
Six of the best desert safari spots near Dubai, including Al Lahbab, Big Red, Liwa and the Empty Quarter, with…
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Best Cycling Routes in Dubai
Five of the best places to cycle in Dubai, from the desert loops of Al Qudra and the lit Nad…
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The Best Mountain Bike trails in Dubai
A guide to five mountain bike trails in and around Dubai, from the 50 km forest track in Mushrif National…
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Top 10 landmarks to visit in Dubai
A guide to ten of Dubai's best-known landmarks, including Burj Khalifa, Jumeirah Mosque, the Dubai Fountain, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al…
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Top 10 Hiking Spots in Dubai
Dubai and the areas around it offer some of the best hiking in the Middle East. Here are ten trails,…
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Top 5 Hotels to Checkout in Dubai
Five of Dubai's best hotels, from Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab to One&Only The Palm, Atlantis the Palm…
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Ten best spots for camping in Dubai
A guide to ten camping spots in and around Dubai, covering desert, beach and mountain sites, what you can do…
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Top 10 Parks to visit in Dubai
Dubai's parks are safe, family-friendly places to relax and meet people. Here are ten worth visiting, from Burj Park downtown…
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Top 10 beaches to visit in Dubai [Updated 2023]
A guide to ten Dubai beaches, from Kite Beach and La Mer to quiet Mercato and budget-friendly Jumeirah Public Beach,…
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