All our Dubai guides tagged first time.
Dubai separates public decency law, venue dress codes at mosques and malls, and beach norms. Here is what each one actually asks of you before you land.
A tested three days in Dubai itinerary mixing the Burj Khalifa and Downtown with the creek souks, a desert evening and a beach morning, with travel times.
The 15 attractions worth your time in Dubai, from the Burj Khalifa and the desert to Old Dubai and the waterparks, with tips on what to book and skip.
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.
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.
Jumeirah Mosque is one of the few Dubai mosques open to non-Muslim visitors, through a guided visit built around questions. How it runs and what to wear.
A wooden abra crosses Dubai Creek for a coin, and it is the most genuine thing left in the city. Where the stations are, and shared or private crossings.
Dubai is not dry, but the rules are specific and the penalties are real. How the tourist liquor permit works, where drinking is legal, and lines to avoid.