View of Burj Khalifa from Burj Lake with a pure blue sky

Inside guide to visiting the Burj Khalifa as a family

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…

3 days in Dubai with a gold shop in the gold souq on the left, the entrance to At The Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain show at night on the right

3 Days in Dubai; Itinerary for an incredible weekend

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…

Can you drink tap water in Dubai? Honesty from a local
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Can you drink tap water in Dubai? Honesty from a local

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…

11 ‘Cool’ things to do in Dubai summer
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11 ‘Cool’ things to do in Dubai summer

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…

Guide to pet relocation Dubai costs and flying with your pets
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Guide to pet relocation Dubai costs and flying with your pets

Are you and your furry friend planning a move to or from Dubai? This is EVERYTHING I learnt doing the process I did myself, so you don’t need to make the same mistakes I did. Relocating pets can be complex and information is unclear, but as someone who’s done this journey personally with my cats…