UAE

Dubai

A skyline built on the desert.

Record-breaking towers, old souks by the creek and desert dunes sit within an hour of each other.

Best time to visit

November – March

Pleasant warm days, perfect for beaches and the desert.

April & October

Hot but manageable; shoulder-season prices.

May – September

Very hot; best for indoor attractions and hotel deals.

The world's tallest building and the Dubai Fountain shows.

Historic wind-tower quarter, abra boats and spice and gold souks.

Dune drives and a sunset camp outside the city.

Long public beaches with views of the Burj Al Arab.

Airports: Dubai International (DXB) · Al Maktoum (DWC)