Practical & planning Updated 15 October 2026
First Time in Dubai: The Only Guide You Need
Planning your first trip to Dubai? When to go, which area to stay in, how the visa works for your passport, how to get around, and local etiquette.
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Practical & planning Updated 23 September 2026
Taxi or Metro in Dubai: What Each Really Costs
The metro is cheap and cold but misses the beaches, and Dubai taxis cost less than expected. How fares work and why the answer depends on where you sleep.
Practical & planning Updated 12 September 2026
What Dubai Actually Costs
The city runs two price levels in parallel. Where the metro, souks and beaches keep costs down, where alcohol and attractions raise them, and a budget.
Food & dining Updated 16 August 2026
Where to Eat in Dubai: Four Layers of a Very Unusual Food City
Dubai eats in four registers, from a five dirham paratha to a tasting menu with a view. How to read the scene by area and how lunch opens expensive rooms.
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.