This glimmering, towering city emerges from the midst of an expansive and dusty dessert, and what a city it is! Though its population and offerings have blossomed in the past 20 years, there is basically nothing you can't do in this gem of the desert.
how long to go for
a long weekend
when to go
November, December, January, February, March
holidays
Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafat, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Mawlid, Commemoration Day, UAE National Day
how to get there
Fly in to Dubai Airport and take a taxi in to town.
how to get around
by taxi, by Uber
nice to know
Alcohol is taxed heavily in the UAE, so be prepared to splash out if you plan to drink while you're here.