Dubai
The most luxurious city in the world
Welcome to Dubai
Dubai is unlike any other city on Earth. Though it’s not actually the capital of the UAE (that title goes to its neighbour Abu Dhabi), it’s certainly now the most famous modern city in the Middle East. A city defined by its luxury hotels, resorts, and restaurants, Dubai has some of the most unbelievable sights like the world’s tallest building, islands in the shape of palm trees, and markets which sell solid gold products.
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Best sights in Dubai
Burj Khalifa
The world’s tallest building is so impressive in its height that you can actually watch the sunset from the bottom, take the high-speed lift to the top, then watch the sunset again!
Burj al Arab
This iconic building is the world’s fifth-tallest hotel, and many claim it to be ‘the world’s only 7-star hotel’. Though that is actually unofficial, it’s nonetheless an incredible building!
Palm Jumeirah
The Palm Jumeirah is an artificial island designed in the shape of a palm tree. On the island are 5-star hotels and celebrity homes. There are boardwalks you can wander lined with street food.
Dubai Mall
A shopping mall of such a ridiculous size that it actually has a Sega theme park inside, on its second floor and a dry ski slope in its basement. This is more than a mall; it’s an indoor city!
Bastakia (Old Dubai)
Also known as Al Fahidi Historical District, this is the old part of Dubai, home to traditional architecture rather than monumental towers, as well as markets and local eateries.
Desert (dune bashing)
The Dubai desert is expansive, and there’s a lot you can do out on the dunes. From hot air balloons to desert safaris, camping under the stars to dune bashing in buggies and 4x4s.
Where to go
Map of Dubai
Map of Dubai

Middle East

Middle East
Best time to visit
Dubai is a land of perpetual sunshine and blue skies. In fact, drivers in Dubai don’t know how to cope with even a slight amount of rainfall (on the rare occasions it happens). In the peak of summer, temperatures hit 50 so it’s definitely best to avoid July and August.
In the winter, it gets down to the low 30s, and in the best season to visit (spring and autumn), it sits in the 30s with a very dry heat. So just make sure to avoid peak summer.
Practical info
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