DubaiHidden Gem
“Skip the mall aquarium — the Dubai Creek abra ride at sunset is 1 AED and ten times more magical. Go just before maghrib.”
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Layla H.Local contributor
Verified LocalWhere to stay
Hotels & stays in Dubai
Editorial Pick
Iconic LuxuryDubai
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
The sail-shaped icon — suites over the Gulf, a helipad, and butlers on call.
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ResortDubai
Atlantis The Royal
Sky pools, celebrity restaurants and a marine habitat on Palm Jumeirah.
★★★★★View
Desert RetreatDubai
Al Maha Desert Resort
Private-pool suites inside a conservation reserve, oryx grazing outside.
★★★★★View
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Places to visit in Dubai
Editorial Pick
LandmarkDubai
Burj Khalifa & Downtown
The world's tallest tower above the dancing Dubai Fountain.
ExploreHeritageDubai
Al Fahidi Historical District
Wind-tower lanes, coffee museums and the abra crossing on Dubai Creek.
ExploreWaterfrontDubai
Dubai Marina & JBR
A canal of yachts framed by a beachfront boardwalk.
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Where to eat in Dubai
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Local & traditional
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