π¦πͺ Your Guide to the UAE
The city that defied the impossible β skyscrapers, desert, and luxury experiences you'll find nowhere else
The UAE is a destination you both know and don't know at the same time π. You might have visited twenty times and there's always something new. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are cities built on a dream, and everything in them is designed to amaze β from the tallest tower in the world to the best restaurants on the planet to a desert that stretches endlessly. And for the Saudi traveler specifically, it's close and completely hassle-free π.
Top Places to See
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall
The world's tallest building alongside the world's largest mall β the nighttime view here is among the most beautiful on earth
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi
An Islamic architectural masterpiece β white marble and golden chandeliers that leave you speechless
Desert Safari
Dune bashing, a Bedouin dinner under the stars, and camel riding β an indescribable experience π
Dubai Marina and JBR
A stroll along the waterfront among luxury yachts, waterside dining, and a completely different atmosphere
Yas Island and Ferrari World
The world's tallest loop roller coaster β perfect if you have kids or love thrills
What to Eat
Emirati Meat Flatbread β Thin dough with minced meat and Arabic spices β found in local bakeries with a flavor beyond words
Molokheya and Bukhari Rice β Authentic Emirati cuisine exists if you search for it β step away from the malls and head to local restaurants
Fresh Fish in Deira β The best fresh fish in Dubai β choose your own fish and tell them how to cook it, a genuinely fun experience
Luqaimat β Dough balls sweetened with date syrup and sesame β an Emirati street dessert found at markets and festivals
Arabic Coffee with Cardamom and Saffron β Emirati coffee is different β light, golden-colored, and the smell of cardamom fills the room πΏ
Practical Tips
Summer (JuneβAugust) is extremely hot with brutal humidity β best time is October through April
The dress code in public places and malls is respected β Emiratis appreciate mutual respect
Use Careem or Gold Taxi instead of regular taxis β cheaper and easier
Dubai Duty Free is among the best in the world β take your time there even if you're just browsing ποΈ
Don't photograph people without permission, especially women β respecting privacy is very important in local culture
The UAE never gets old β every visit brings a new project just opened, a new restaurant, or an experience that didn't exist last time π. Close to Saudi Arabia, effortless, and everything is at the highest level. Plan your next visit!