A father and his daughters being silly outside of Legoland Dubai on the right and a hijabi mother with her daughters by the beach with Burj Al Arab in the background on the right
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Is Dubai family friendly? 17 pros & negatives (by a local)

Planning a vacation or holiday and wondering if Dubai is the right place to visit as a family? You’ll be glad to know that, Yes! Dubai is an incredibly family-friendly destination for a holiday or vacation. However there are both positives and negatives to keep in mind! I’ll explain more below. Dubai offers a mix…

The inside of a jail cell with a light brown colour painted lock
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What can get you arrested in Dubai? 19 surprising things

Every so often, you hear a scary story about a tourist getting into trouble in Dubai. It may make you a little scared to visit Dubai and worry about getting into trouble! As a resident of over 10 years, I can tell you the truth about what goes on in Dubai so you can avoid…

Tourist rules in Dubai you MUST know; 22 Do’s & Don’ts
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Tourist rules in Dubai you MUST know; 22 Do’s & Don’ts

Every so often, you hear scary stories about tourists getting into trouble in Dubai. These stories may even make you scared to visit Dubai and worry about getting into trouble. As a resident of over 10 years, I’ll give you what you need to watch out for as a tourist and how not to spoil…

What is the time in Dubai? What time zone is Dubai?
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What is the time in Dubai? What time zone is Dubai?

What is the current time in Dubai? Current local time inDubai, United Arab Emirates What is the time zone in Dubai Dubai is GMT+4 / UTC+4 or GST (Gulf Standard Time). Does Dubai do Daylight Savings? No Dubai doesn’t use Daylight Savings. If you’re from a country that uses Daylight Savings Time (DST), this means…

Burj Khalifa in Downtown Dubai
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Where is Dubai? Plus 5 reasons to visit!

Dubai is located in the United Arab Emirates or UAE for short. The region is the Middle East and the continent in Asia. Other countries close to the UAE are Oman and Saudi Arabia. This area of land is called the Arabian Peninsula and is part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Dubai and the UAE…

The REAL Dubai dress code for females + tips for men
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The REAL Dubai dress code for females + tips for men

Planning a trip to Dubai? Exciting! But hold on, what do you wear in this city of extravagance and opulence? Fear not, I’ve got you covered with the basics of what to wear and what happens if you don’t follow the rules. Plus the one golden rule of Dubai that no one else will tell…