Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting, rapidly changing city. Packed with soaring skyscrapers, chic shopping malls and luxury resorts, both offer a surfeit of hedonistic pleasures and futuristic style. With Eyewitness Top 10 Dubai they are yours to explore.
Main cities are Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both cities have rewritten the record books and established themselves as global icons with recent mega-developments. Dubai’s sail-shaped Burj Al Arab Jumeirah is one of the Middle East’s most instantly recognizable landmarks, now rivalled by the cloud-capped Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Although modern developments inevitably hog the headlines, both cities – Dubai especially – have an older and much more traditional side. The labyrinthine souks of Deira and the historic wind tower houses of Bur Dubai are a joy to explore, while a ride on Dubai’s breezy creek with dhow cruise dinner is the highlight of any visit. Outside the two cities the desert landscape is spectacular, and is best appreciated with an exhilarating afternoon drive across the sand dunes.
Whether you’re coming for a weekend or a week, our Top 10 guide brings together the best of everything the city can offer, whether shopping for spices in the backstreets of Deira or exploring the futuristic cityscapes of Dubai Marina. The article gives tips throughout, from seeking out what’s free to avoiding the crowds, plus nine easy-to-follow itineraries designed to help you visit a clutch of sights in a short space of time. Add inspiring photography and detailed maps, and you’ve got the essential pocket-sized travel companion. Enjoy the article, and enjoy Dubai.
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