Dubai travel information, and index of blog posts. Includes Abu Dhabi and other posts from the United Arab Emirates.
Our two favourite things to do in Dubai are the Dubai cultural tour and Dubai camel safari. You should also check out Dubai mall and particularly the sound and light show at the Burj Khalifa.
We can give you some useful information on travel within Dubai too, we've taken taxis, buses, and trains. We found a good way to get from Dubai to Abu Dhabi after failing to get the bus because of huge lines. This is useful information if you're flying into one of Dubai's airports and out or onward from Abu Dhabi, as we often do when flying on deeper into Asia from Europe.
Dubai can also offer a great lifestyle for expats, being well provided with leisure facilities, medical care, shopping, and gyms.
Because we're all about education, our kids got theirs worldschooling, we also have some factual information. For instance, do you know which continent Dubai is in?
If you are visiting Dubai for a prolonged period of time, whether it’s for a work trip or a long vacation, you may want to know which are the best gyms in the area so you can continue working out while you’re away. The seven best gyms in Dubai are: Gold’s Gym – Best for …
Can you drink alcohol in Dubai? The answer to that question could convince you to book your Dubai holiday, or not. Yes, you can drink alcohol in Dubai but it’s not as easy to buy alcohol in Dubai as it is in most Western or Asian countries. Your corner shop most likely won’t sell alcohol …
Most people would say Dubai is known for wealth, skyscrapers, luxury shopping, glitzy nightlife, and white-clad Arabs driving expensive cars on desert roads. Dubai is also known for being a jet-set holiday destination. There’s more to Dubai. You’ll find history, culture, a mixed bag of nationalities, workers, and ex-pats. Dubai is also known for heat, …
Yes, Dubai is in Asia, but it’s also a part of the Middle East which could also be considered part of Africa. Dubai is not a country, it is a city and emirate in a country called the United Arab Emirates, this country is in the Middle East and this is a transcontinental region, ie. …
The distance from downtown Dubai to Abu Dhabi is approximately 150km or just under 100 miles. The road is a sealed multi-lane highway that can make getting from Dubai to Abu Dhabi quick and easy. Avoid peak hours when traffic can add an hour or more to your journey. Travellers and tourists may need to …
Dubai Camel Safari Review by World Travel Family, specialists in global family travel. We’ve now taken this desert safari in Dubai twice. It included camel riding, desert camp in the sand dunes, buffet dinner, a show with dancing, and a 4×4 pick-up from our hotel. Other optional activities such as quad bikes, dune surfing, and …
Are you travelling to Dubai? We can’t recommend it highly enough. This cultural tour and lunch along with a desert camel safari and seeing the fountain, light, and sound show at the Burj Kalifah were highlights. We wanted to learn something of the history and culture of the UAE, this Dubai cultural tour and lunch …
It was love at first sight for us in Dubai. From the moment we left the airport, Dubai was one big wow. We posted about our fantastically fun camel-riding, belly-dancing, dune-jumping adventure in the desert. We’ve told you about the cultural heritage tour that took us beyond the glitz into the living heart of Old Dubai. I …