12 min read • Jun 4, 2021
Visitors won't be short of things to do in the land of iconic skyscrapers, city-sized malls and palatial beach resorts.
12 min read • Jun 4, 2021
Visitors won't be short of things to do in the land of iconic skyscrapers, city-sized malls and palatial beach resorts.
7 min read • Mar 31, 2021
Getting around Dubai requires some form of transport, whether that's taking a taxi, using rideshare apps, hopping on public transport or driving yourself.
8 min read • Mar 30, 2021
Dubai is a sprawling city, so it pays to plan your visit wisely. Instead of packing in too many sights, get to know the city's neighborhoods one at a time.
8 min read • Mar 29, 2021
Dubai is a playground for the rich, but budget experiences abound if you know where to look. Here's how to experience the city without breaking the bank.
6 min read • Mar 23, 2021
Dubai might be known as the City of Gold, but that doesn't mean it has to cost the earth to visit. Here are the best things to do in Dubai for free.
4 min read • Mar 22, 2021
Despite being a sprawling urban metropolis located in a desert, Dubai has a surprising number of lush parks and beautiful green spaces to visit and enjoy.
4 min read • Mar 16, 2021
Dubai has miles of beaches, and although some have been gobbled up by resorts and beach clubs, there's still plenty of shoreline you can enjoy for free.
4 min read • Mar 16, 2021
With its desert location, it's no surprise that Dubai has only two settings on its thermostat: warm and hot. Here's when to plan your trip to Dubai.
6 min read • Oct 4, 2019
Their independence is growing, so when you travel with tweens and teens be sure to think outside the box. Here are our suggestions to get the plan rolling.
7 min read • Aug 16, 2019
Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, colossal malls and vast empty deserts. Don't go without these top tips.
4 min read • Jul 27, 2019
Looking for a memorable place to celebrate a momentous occasion or just want to splurge on an over-the-top vacation? These presidential suites are lavish…
5 min read • Jul 19, 2019
Dubai is one of the most visited destinations in the world and home to a number of record-breakers, from the world’s tallest tower to the busiest…
5 min read • Apr 17, 2019
With a dazzling bounty of underwater attractions to explore and improved access to key diving hubs, there has arguably never been a better time to strap…
6 min read • Mar 25, 2019
Dubai loves to shop. The city has just about perfected the art of the mall, which is the de facto air-conditioned 'town commons', the place to go with the…
3 min read • Feb 28, 2019
Dubai may be home to the biggest mall in the world, and consumerism might possibly be in the city’s very DNA, but there are alternatives to chain store…
4 min read • Feb 26, 2019
While Dubai has plenty of intriguing cuisines on offer, from Pakistani and Peruvian to Ethiopian and Iranian, it's always been a little trickier to find…
5 min read • Feb 26, 2019
Dubai endlessly pursues world records and over-the-top opulence, but even in the shadow of the world’s tallest building and beyond the shimmer of the…
7 min read • Feb 25, 2019
Move over Orlando. Not content with boasting the world’s tallest building, an indoor ski slope and a palm-shaped island, Dubai is now also striving to…
7 min read • Jan 18, 2019
Usually known for its desert climate and sweltering heat, Dubai boasts balmy winters that are the exception to the rule. By early November, temperatures…
6 min read • Dec 19, 2018
It may seem counter-intuitive to come to sunny, beach-filled Dubai and spend an afternoon on an industrial estate, but behind the close-mouthed concrete…
7 min read • Dec 7, 2018
Many travellers imagine that visiting Dubai as a woman is much more difficult, complicated and stressful than it actually is. Dubai ranks high on the list…
4 min read • Aug 17, 2018
Lonely Planet Local Hayley Skirka has been resident in the United Arab Emirates for nearly 10 years, most of them spent in Dubai. After all this time in…