Destination
United Arab Emirates
Futuristic Dubai skylines, desert safaris, gold souks and grand mosques, and record-breaking towers rising from the Gulf.
Where to go
What's on in United Arab Emirates
event Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Abu Dhabi)
Middle East Film & Comic Con (MEFCC) 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — September 11-13, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Christina Aguilera Live: What to Know (Abu Dhabi)
Christina Aguilera Live in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — September 25, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event The Corrs Live in Concert: What to Know (Abu Dhabi)
The Corrs Live in Concert in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — September 27, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Richard Marx: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Dubai)
Richard Marx in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — October 3, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Latest United Arab Emirates guides
attraction Zabeel Park: Dubai Travel Guide (4.6★)
Zabeel Park in Dubai's Al Kifaf/Al Jafiliya district (near Zabeel metro station) is a 117-acre green space famous for the Dubai Frame and a weekend flea market. 4.6★ (42,040 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dubai Old Village: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Dubai Old Village in Al Hamriya, on the Bur Dubai side of Dubai Creek, is a reconstructed heritage quarter of coral-stone and gypsum buildings showing how Dubai looked before the oil boom. 4.6★ (1,105 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
trendy Nobu (The Link, One Za'abeel): Dubai Travel Guide
Nobu (The Link, One Za'abeel) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
hidden gem Dubai Gold Souk: Deira Travel Guide (4.4★)
The Dubai Gold Souk sits in Deira's Al Ras district, on the north bank of Dubai Creek — it's the historic covered market strung with hundreds of gold shops behind a carved wooden arch. 4.4★ (10,705 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Jebel Hafeet Mountain: Al Ain Travel Guide (4.7★)
Jebel Hafeet Mountain in Al Ain is the UAE's second-highest peak, reached by a 12km paved mountain road that switchbacks up to a lookout point near the summit. 4.7★ (1,166 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Sharjah National Park: Travel Guide (4.4★)
Sharjah National Park is a large, well-kept green space on Al Dhaid Road (E88) in Al Qarayen, open daily 8am–10pm, with lawns, a playground, soccer fields and shaded walking paths. 4.4★ (9,271 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Creek Park: Dubai Travel Guide (4.5★)
Creek Park is a large green stretch along Dubai Creek in Umm Hurair, best known for its cable car, kids' play areas, botanical trails, and creek-side dining. 4.5★ (15,808 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Shees Park: Sharjah Travel Guide (4.4★)
Shees Park sits just off the Al Dhaid–Masafi mountain road, on the Sharjah/Fujairah border, and it's open daily from 8am to 10pm. 4.4★ (6,665 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Khalifa Park: Abu Dhabi Travel Guide (4.3★)
Khalifa Park is a sprawling green space on Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street in Al Muntazah, best known for its cultural library, maritime museum, BBQ areas and a mini train that loops the grounds. 4.3★ (6,261 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Dubai Old City: Travel Guide (4.6★)
Dubai Old City sits in Al Hamriya, on the Deira side of Dubai Creek, a maze of low sand-coloured buildings, wind towers and narrow lanes built to evoke the emirate's pre-oil past. 4.6★ (4,457 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Al-Bithnah Fort: Fujairah Travel Guide (4.3★)
Al-Bithnah Fort is a small 18th-century stone-and-mud-brick fort about 20 minutes inland from Fujairah city, open daily 8am–4pm. 4.3★ (322 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Etihad Museum: Dubai Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Etihad Museum sits on Jumeira Street where the UAE's founding fathers signed the 1971 union agreement, and its swooping white "manuscript" roofline is worth seeing even before you step inside. 4.6★ (3,287 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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United Arab Emirates travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Best time to visit United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates eSIM & staying connected
eSIM vs pocket WiFi vs roaming, local networks, and setup steps.