Dubai gets hot in the summer. Really hot. We’re talking up to 50c / 120F. But is it still worth planning a stopover, or even a longer holiday in Dubai over the hot summer months?…
Abu Dhabi is amongst the hottest cities in the world so it should be no surprise that there are plenty of indoor activities to help you keep your cool with the kids in the summer…
The joyous occasion of Eid-al-Adha is just around the corner and many Middle East countries will be marking the occasion with a whole week of holidays. The UAE has declared the 9th to 13th…
Abu Dhabi’s undisputed beach resort champion is Saadiyat Island, sitting just to the north of the city centre and easily connected by freeway to Abu Dhabi’s International Airport and Dubai. Not nearly as over the…
Dubai is a city that stands head and shoulders above many others in its ability to cater to both indoor and outdoor action, meaning there is no shortage of fun activities to keep kids busy…
Is it possible to visit Dubai’s popular outdoor theme park complex Dubai Parks and Resorts over the hot summer months? Open over the past two summers now, it’s fair to say that Dubai Parks and…
Qatar sits in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, connected by land to Saudi Arabia and in close proximity to the Tropic of Cancer. It experiences desert climates with sunshine almost year-round, and the occasional…
Enter a majestic Arabian adventure at Abu Dhabi’s latest cultural and architectural attraction to open its doors, Qasr Al Watan. Understanding Qasr Al Watan Beyond the glistening white granite and limestone facade, what should visitors…
Breaking perceptions that Abu Dhabi and the UAE are expensive, we have been on a mission to find everything you can do in and around the city that is free (or really cheap!) with your…
Explore the Jewel of Arabia with its pristine white beaches, rolling desert dunes and dramatic mountains. A country steeped in tradition but embracing of the 21st century; home to legends such as Sinbad the Sailor…
What are the most important things you should really know before taking a baby or young child to Dubai? Our Editor Keri has been a UAE resident for almost seven years and shares her on-the-ground…
Are you planning a flight through Abu Dhabi but weighing up whether to include a stopover? What can you do in Abu Dhabi during a stopover? So if you have an Abu Dhabi stopover at…
