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A cook slicing meat from a shawarma spit at a counter in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Food & dining Updated 16 March 2026

Dubai on a Budget: Street Food and Cheap Eats

The city has a reputation for expensive brunches and a reality of shawarma, biryani and fresh juice for the price of a coffee: where to eat cheaply and well.

The Burj Khalifa rising above the Downtown Dubai skyline on a clear morning

Practical & planning Updated 14 January 2026

First Time in Dubai: The Only Guide You Need

Planning your first trip to Dubai? Here is when to go, which area to stay in, how the visa works for your passport, how to get around, what to book ahead, and the local etiquette that saves you trouble.