24 hours in: Dubai
Dubai is a destination that offers enough to see and do that you could spend weeks in the multifaceted city and not cross everything off your must-see list. But that doesn’t mean a short visit can’t be satisfying. Due to its location and size of the airport, many travellers find...
The complete guide to: Dubai travel
Whether you’re just visiting Dubai on a short stopover, or you’re thinking of spending several days here, there’s plenty to keep you busy. The ultimate bland of old and new, Dubai deftly straddles the line between modern and traditional, a city where in one neighbourhood you can be surrounded by...
Things to do in: Dubai
Dubai is a city where you can have one foot in the future and one in the past. One day you could be exploring old souks and taking a ride on a traditional wooden boat, and the next, staring up at the tallest building in the world. This is a...
Iftar feasting in Dubai
Having spent over 10 years in Dubai, I can say I’m a veteran at navigating Ramadan. It’s unlike anything else. For one, there’s a festive vibe in the air — most offices offer shorter working hours (even for those who are non-Muslim and not fasting), many people are away over...
Photo of the week: Sandstorm in Dubai
No this isn’t some cool Instagram filter, this is live from a sandstorm in Dubai! Although somewhat rare, sandstorms are quite an experience! The eerie colour they cast on the city would make you think you were on Mars, not the Dubai Marina. But like a true local, our Dubai team is unphased and still...
From bust to boom: 5 cities stepping up their game
One of our favourite things about cities is how quickly they can change. A new delicious restaurant can open at any moment, a new festival may roll into town any season, or a neighbourhood could suddenly become the new “it” spot overnight. Spread those moments out over five years and...
Photo of the Week: The Dubai Skyline
Who doesn’t love a good skyline shot? And especially at night! As one of the swankiest destinations in the world, it’s not surprising that Dubai has some stunning skyscrapers, perfect for photographing when they’re all lit up and reflected in the waters. We love this photo because it simply shows...