🇦🇪United Arab Emirates·Middle East

Dubai

Where the future meets the desert

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£349

dest.hotelsFrom

£89/per night

dest.budgetPerDay

£120

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24°C

dest.bestTime

November to March

dest.safety

9.2/10

dest.about Dubai

Dubai is a city of superlatives — the world's tallest building, the largest mall, and the most ambitious architecture on the planet. Yet beneath the glittering skyline lies a rich Emirati culture, world-class cuisine, and desert adventures that have made it one of the world's most visited cities.

dest.topHighlights

Burj Khalifa

Ascend the world's tallest building for panoramic views stretching to the horizon

Desert Safari

Dune bashing, camel rides, and a traditional Bedouin camp dinner under the stars

Dubai Mall

The world's largest mall with an indoor ice rink, aquarium, and 1,200+ stores

Palm Jumeirah

The iconic palm-shaped island with luxury resorts, beaches, and the Atlantis waterpark

Dubai Creek

Explore the historic heart of Dubai by abra (water taxi) and wander the gold souk

Miracle Garden

The world's largest natural flower garden with over 150 million blooms

dest.thingsToDo Dubai

Visit the Burj Khalifa observation deck at sunset
Take a desert safari with dune bashing and BBQ dinner
Explore the Dubai Frame for old vs new city views
Shop and dine at the Dubai Mall and Dubai Creek
Visit the Museum of the Future
Take a dhow cruise along Dubai Marina
Explore the Al Fahidi Historic District
Swim with dolphins at Atlantis Aquaventure

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dest.bestMonthsToVisit November to March

5-dest.day Dubai dest.itinerary

Arrival & Downtown

·Check in to hotel
·Burj Khalifa at sunset
·Dubai Fountain show
·Dinner at Dubai Mall

Desert Adventure

·Morning at leisure
·Afternoon desert safari
·Camel riding & sandboarding
·Bedouin camp dinner

Old Dubai & Culture

·Al Fahidi Historic District
·Dubai Creek abra ride
·Gold & Spice Souks
·Dinner at Al Fanar

Beach & Palm

·JBR Beach morning
·Palm Jumeirah monorail
·Atlantis Aquaventure
·Marina dinner cruise

Modern Marvels & Departure

·Museum of the Future
·Dubai Frame
·Last-minute shopping
·Airport transfer

dest.whereToEat Dubai

Nobu Dubai

Japanese-Peruvian · Atlantis · $$$

Pierchic

Seafood · Jumeirah · $$$$

Al Fanar

Emirati · Festival City · $$

Zuma

Japanese · DIFC · $$$

dest.practicalInformation

dest.visaRequirements

Visa on arrival for 90+ nationalities including UK, US, EU, Australia. Free 30-day visa. No visa required for GCC residents.

dest.gettingAround

Dubai Metro (Red & Green lines), taxis (metered), Uber/Careem, RTA buses. Car rental recommended for desert trips.

dest.currency

AED (Dirham)

dest.timezoneLanguage

GMT+4 · Arabic (English widely spoken)

dest.frequentlyAskedQuestions

Is Dubai safe for tourists?

Dubai is one of the safest cities in the world with very low crime rates. Solo female travellers are welcome and the city is extremely tourist-friendly.

What is the dress code in Dubai?

Modest dress is appreciated in public areas and required in malls, souks, and religious sites. Swimwear is fine at beaches and pools.

What is the best time to visit Dubai?

November to March offers the most pleasant weather (20–28°C). Summer (June–September) is extremely hot (40°C+) but hotels offer significant discounts.

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