Travel
UAE weather by month: temperatures, sea and what to pack
A month-by-month look at Dubai weather, with average temperatures, sea and rain, the best months for beach, desert and hiking,…
The UAE Blog
Travel
Planning a trip: when to come, what to expect and how to get around.
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Dubai
Ultimate Travel/Visit Guide for Dubai
A practical Dubai travel guide covering 12 top attractions, what to know about visas, weather, culture, safety and money, and…
Travel
Best time to visit UAE
The best time to visit the UAE is winter and spring. From October to early May the weather is pleasant,…
Activities
Best water parks to visit in UAE
A guide to five of the best water parks in the UAE, from thrill rides at Aquaventure and Yas Waterworld…
Travel
Top 10 Landmarks to visit in UAE [Updated]
Our pick of ten landmarks to visit in the UAE across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, from Burj Khalifa and Palm…
Travel
How to Pack for a Trip to UAE
A practical packing guide for the UAE, covering essential documents, modest summer clothing, layers for cooler winter nights and the…
Travel
10 Reasons to Visit UAE
Ten reasons the UAE makes a great holiday destination, from desert safaris and Palm Jumeirah to Saadiyat Island's museums and…
Dubai
10 reasons to visit Dubai
Ten reasons to plan a Dubai trip, from the Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah to desert safaris, the Dubai Mall's…
Travel
What Currency is Used in UAE?
The UAE dirham explained: notes, coins and the falcon emblem, plus practical tips for exchanging money and paying with cards…
Travel
What Languages do People Speak in UAE [Updated]
Arabic is the UAE's official language, English is the common language of business and tourism, and Hindi/Urdu and Mandarin are…
Travel
Can You Use Credit Cards in UAE
Almost all international credit cards are accepted in the UAE. This guide explains why hotels, restaurants and car rental companies…
Travel
What to Expect in UAE
A first-timer's guide to what to expect in the UAE, covering the hot weather, modest dress code, language and currency,…
Fujairah
10 things to do in Fujairah
A guide to 10 things to do in Fujairah, the UAE's east coast emirate, from historic forts and mosques to…
Activities
10 things to do in Umm Al-Quwain
Umm Al Quwain is quieter than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, but it has a big water park, a historic fort,…
Activities
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…
Ajman
10 Best Outdoor Activities in Ajman
Ajman is known for its beaches and outdoor life. This guide covers 10 activities, from swimming and fishing to desert…
Activities
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…
Abu Dhabi
How to spend a perfect day in Abu Dhabi
A simple plan for one day in Abu Dhabi: the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World and the Corniche, with…
Activities
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…
Outdoors
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…
Activities
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…
Outdoors
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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