December is honestly one of the best times to visit Dubai, and if you’re dreaming of escaping a grey winter, this is your sign. The weather in Dubai in December is absolutely glorious; warm, sunny and dry with barely a cloud in the sky. You’ll find lots of festive cheer this month, many events and…
Visiting the world’s tallest building sounds simple enough until you realise how large Dubai Mall is, whether you’ve booked the right ticket, or if you’ve just walked your kids the long way round by accident and now they won’t stop moaning. I’ve lived in Downtown Dubai for years and been inside the Burj Khalifa more…
Are you asking “Which At The Top Burj Khalifa Ticket should I buy?” Don’t worry, I’ll explain everything you need to know about visiting the Burj Khalifa including which times are best to go and what to prepare for. I’ve lived in Dubai since 2013 and I was even a real estate agent for the…
I’ve lost count of how many friends and family I’ve helped plan their Dubai trips over the last decade. My experience helps them avoid the most common mistakes but the biggest I see is when people don’t plan for how far away Dubai’s different attractions are. So they end up spending their holiday stuck in…
If you’re visiting Dubai for the first time, it’s normal to ask, can I drink the tap water? Is it safe for my family to drink the water? Especially in a hot country like the UAE, where staying hydrated is indeed important! The short answer: yes, Dubai tap water is safe to drink. But there are…
Dubai summer is not for the faint-hearted. We’re talking 45°C (113°F) heat and humidity that feels like walking through a sauna, making you question your life choices if you’re outside for more than ten minutes. However! Don’t let that put you off. Dubai was built for this and alhamdulillah (a phrase you should definitely learn…