Dubai Travel Stories

Jun 8, 2024 • 7 min read

Combining innovation with tradition and a global culmination of flavors and trends, Dubai has some of the best dining options in the region.

Jan 30, 2024 • 16 min read

Your expert guide to finding all the perks and benefits of points and miles to get you to Dubai in 2024.

Dec 7, 2023 • 5 min read

As one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, the richness of Dubai’s diversity truly shines through in its contemporary shopping scene.

Nov 4, 2022 • 6 min read

Just how different are Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Two writers go head-to-head to make their case for their chosen destination.

May 11, 2022 • 9 min read

While Dubai might have a reputation as being a playground for the rich, this family-friendly city should be known as a playground for the little ones, too.

Jan 13, 2022 • 6 min read

You’ll find everything from mosques and museums to mountain bike trails and ziplines within day-trip distance of Dubai. Here are the best spots to visit.

Mar 31, 2021 • 7 min read

Getting around Dubai requires some form of transport, whether that's taking a taxi, using rideshare apps, hopping on public transport or driving yourself.

Mar 30, 2021 • 8 min read

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.

Mar 29, 2021 • 8 min read

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.

Mar 23, 2021 • 6 min read

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.

Mar 22, 2021 • 4 min read

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.

Mar 16, 2021 • 3 min read

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.

Mar 16, 2021 • 4 min read

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.

Oct 4, 2019 • 6 min read

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.

Aug 16, 2019 • 7 min read

Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, colossal malls and vast empty deserts. Don't go without these top tips.

Jul 27, 2019 • 4 min read

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…

Apr 17, 2019 • 5 min read

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…

Mar 25, 2019 • 5 min read

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…

Feb 28, 2019 • 3 min read

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…

Feb 26, 2019 • 4 min read

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…

Feb 26, 2019 • 5 min read

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…

Feb 25, 2019 • 6 min read

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…