A practical guide to picking a holiday home rental in Dubai, covering cost breakdowns, location, building rules and the amenities that matter in the heat.... Read full article
"Hotels near me" is a poor question in a city that spans 50km of coastline and desert. This guide explains what actually determines a good choice in Dubai: which area matches your reason for being here, what a fair rate looks like by season, the…... Read full article
Practical advice for anyone based in Dubai on avoiding common travel planning mistakes, from visas and banking to packing for very different climates.... Read full article
Planning Before the Ship Docks
A stop in Dubai is one of the more exciting entries on many cruise itineraries, simply because there is so much packed into a relatively small city. Before deciding whet... (more)
A practical look at what "restaurants near me" searches get wrong in Dubai, from outdated map pins to food safety grading, pricing by area, and how Ramadan and summer change where and when you can eat.... Read full article
Top-rated hotspots in Dubai
This article is an essential guide for anyone visiting Dubai. The city has completely transformed over the years and comprises a wide range of creative and thrilling attra... (more)
Rethinking Vacation Planning in Dubai
Living in Dubai comes with a unique advantage when it comes to planning time off: the city itself is full of experiences that many residents never quite get aroun... (more)
Budget Travel Tips for Life in Dubai
Living in Dubai puts you within a few hours of a huge range of destinations, and Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest hubs in the world, which usually... (more)
A practical look at freeform travel for Dubai residents, covering visas, leave planning, packing and using Dubai's flight connections to wander without a fixed plan.... Read full article
Visit to Chermobyl
There are plenty of ghost towns to visit all over the world. From abandoned mining towns in the United States to abandoned whaling stations on remote islands in the South Atlanti... (more)
Flying Anxiety Is Common in a City Built Around TravelLiving in Dubai usually means flying more often than most people around the world. Between work trips, visits home to family in South Asia, the Le... (more)
Practical tips for choosing where to eat in Dubai, from location and cuisine to reviews, delivery apps and family-friendly options.... Read full article
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