Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis The Royal
Statement architecture, sky pool and chef-led dining
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Friends & groups
Stays · Experiences · Neighbourhoods · Living
Dubai, thoughtfully curated.
Hand-picked places to stay, things worth doing and honest neighbourhood guides, for visitors and for everyone making Dubai home.
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- 71 things to do
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- Hotels Landmark resorts, city icons and smart-value stays
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- Neighbourhoods Find the part of Dubai that fits you
- Living in Dubai Moving, renting, transport and your first week
Where to stay
Curated stays, from icons to insider favourites
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Al Qasr
Palace hotel of Madinat Jumeirah
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Beach resorts · Jumeirah
Jumeirah Mina A’Salam
Madinat Jumeirah’s beachfront hotel
- Luxury
Good for: Couples, Families
Editor’s pick
Beach resorts · Palm Jumeirah
Atlantis The Palm
Dubai’s family resort icon, with waterpark and aquarium on site
- Luxury
Good for: Families, Friends & groups
What to do
Experiences worth planning a day around
Editor’s pick
Attractions · Downtown Dubai
At the Top, Burj Khalifa
Dubai from the world’s tallest building
- Premium
- 1 to 2 hours
Editor’s pick
Culture & heritage · Old Dubai: Bur Dubai & Deira
Abra Ride across Dubai Creek
The best few dirhams you will spend in Dubai
- Value
- About 5 to 10 minutes per crossing
Attractions · Downtown Dubai
The Dubai Fountain
A free show at the foot of Burj Khalifa
- Value
- A few minutes per show
Neighbourhoods
Choose your corner of the city
Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the fountain on your doorstep
Dubai Marina & JBR
Beach mornings, marina evenings
Palm Jumeirah
Resort hotels and private beaches on the famous island
Jumeirah
Beaches, villas and a slower pace on the coast
Dubai Hills Estate
Parks, golf and space for families
Plan your Dubai
The practical part, done properly
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Pick the right area
Beach, skyline or old Dubai? Match the neighbourhood to the trip you want.
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Get around with ease
Metro, tram, taxis and the Nol card, explained without jargon.
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Book the desert well
What a good desert safari includes, and the questions to ask before you pay.
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Moving here?
A calm, step-by-step checklist for your first week as a resident.
Guides
Useful reading before you go
Travel news
What is open and closed in Dubai this season (October 2026)
Hotel renovations, temporary attraction closures and the seasonal venues that have just reopened, checked in October 2026.
Itineraries
Four days in Dubai: a first-timer’s itinerary
Skyline, creek, beach and desert in four unhurried days, with the Metro doing most of the work.
Things to do
Free things to do in Dubai
Fountain shows, heritage lanes, public beaches and galleries that cost nothing at all.
Getting around
Dubai Metro station names that changed (and what they used to be)
Old maps and blog posts still use the old names. Here is a list of renamed stations visitors are most likely to need.
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