Travel Stories

• history

• art and culture

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.

• sustainable travel

• connections

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.

• neighborhoods

• destination practicalities

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.

• budget travel

• connections

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.

• budget travel

• connections

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.

• family travel

• connections

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.

• beaches

• activities

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.

• festivals and events

• art and culture

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.

• family travel

• connections

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.

• beaches

• activities

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.

• luxury

• connections

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…

• art

• art and culture

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…

• beaches

• activities

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…

• shopping

• activities

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…

• shopping

• activities

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• art

• art and culture

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…

• family travel

• connections

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…

• wildlife and nature

• activities

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…

• food

• food and drink

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…