All our Neighborhoods & areas guides for Dubai, in one place.
Jumeirah Mosque is one of the few mosques in Dubai open to non-Muslim visitors, through a guided visit built around questions. How the visit runs, what the dress code actually requires, and what to ask.
A wooden abra crosses Dubai Creek for a coin, and it is the most genuine thing left in the city. Where the stations are, what a shared crossing costs against a private charter, and how to fit it around the souks.
Dubai Opera is a dhow shaped venue in Downtown Dubai that hosts opera, ballet, concerts and theatre. Here is what the building actually is, what kind of shows to expect, and how it fits into a Downtown day.
La Mer and Jumeirah Beach Residence are both open beachfront districts with restaurants, shops and free public sand, but they suit different kinds of day. Here is the difference and which one fits your trip.
Dubai Marina and JBR up close: the marina walk, JBR beach and strip, boat trips and the wheel, where to eat, and whether it works as a base in Dubai.
An artificial palm shaped peninsula with a trunk, sixteen fronds and a crescent of resorts: how it is laid out, what is open to visitors, and the trade off in staying on it.
A clear breakdown of where to stay in Dubai, Downtown, Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah and Old Dubai, matched to your budget, your trip style and how much you want on your doorstep.
The half of Dubai that existed before the towers: gold and spice souks, a saltwater creek crossed by wooden boats, and a restored neighbourhood of coral stone houses.