Dubai is part theme park, part shopping mall, part legitimate beach destination — and a brilliant winter sun stopover from the UK.
Where to stay
JBR or Palm Jumeirah for beach + family, Downtown for first-timers wanting the Burj on their doorstep, Old Dubai (Deira) for character and value.
How to get there
Direct from every major UK airport to Dubai (DXB) on Emirates or BA — 7h. The Dubai Metro is cheap, air-con and connects most of where you'd want to go.
Don't miss
Sundowners at the Burj Al Arab's Skyview Bar. A morning abra (water taxi) ride across the Creek for £0.20. A desert safari with a dune-bashing 4x4 at sunset.
Highlights
- Burj Khalifa
- Old Dubai souks
- Desert safari
- Palm Jumeirah beach
What to pack for Dubai
Tried-and-tested kit. Links go to Amazon UK.
- Compact travel adapter
- Anti-theft crossbody bag
- Packing cubes (set of 6)
- Wide-brim packable sun hat
- Electrolyte hydration tablets
- Loose linen trousers
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