UAE

Travel guide to the United Arab Emirates. Discover top sights, independent exploration tips (walking or driving), and the best hotels.

photo Where to Stay in Abu Dhabi and How to Get Around Where to Stay in Abu Dhabi and How to Get Around
Hotels
Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE, an island city of wide boulevards, a long waterfront and far fewer…
photo 10 Dubai Hotels for Families, Waterparks Included 10 Dubai Hotels for Families, Waterparks Included
Hotels
Dubai works well for a holiday with children, but the hotel decides how the week goes. Distances are long, walking…
photo Dubai Entry Rules for Visas, Money and Dress Code Dubai Entry Rules for Visas, Money and Dress Code
Rules
Dubai runs on clear rules, and most of them are easy to follow once you know they exist. Below is…
photo Eight Quiet Corners of Dubai Beyond Burj Khalifa Eight Quiet Corners of Dubai Beyond Burj Khalifa
Vacation ideas
Most first-time visitors do the same loop: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, a desert safari, the Marina. Dubai has a quieter…
photo Riding the Dubai Metro on a Budget Riding the Dubai Metro on a Budget
Transport
Dubai has a reputation as a taxi city, and taxis are everywhere. But the metro is faster along the coast,…
photo Ten Dubai Sights Planned for 3, 5 or 7 Days Ten Dubai Sights Planned for 3, 5 or 7 Days
Places
Dubai does not fit into one trip. The city stretches 60 km along the coast, the sights sit in four…
photo How to Explore Dubai Solo on a Budget How to Explore Dubai Solo on a Budget
Places
Dubai has a reputation as a city for people who don't look at price tags, and the hotels on the…