The United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s dancing fountain have garnered fame among thousands of tourists. Undoubtedly, it stands out as one of the most remarkable and vibrant spectacles in the United Arab Emirates. In this article I want to write a complete guide on how to see this incredible performance. Read more

The Dubai tram is a very modern and futuristic public transport. There is only one tram line in the city at the moment. However, it has eleven stations, and runs through the popular area of Dubai Marina. For this reason, many tourists prefer take a tram to get from Dubai Marina to Palm Jumeirah and back. Read more

It is very easy and inexpensive to rent a car in Dubai. International car rental companies like Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt, Alamo are available in the UAE, and local car hire companies as well. This comprehensive article provides insights into the pros and cons of renting a car in Dubai. Additionally, it covers the essential driving rules and regulations in the city, helping travelers to navigate the roads safely and responsibly. Whether you are a seasoned driver or a first-time visitor, this article equips you with valuable knowledge to enhance your Dubai travel experience. Read more

Getting to the city from the DXB airport is very easy because there is a taxi and car hire companies ready to serve you. The transportation from the airport to other destinations has been made possible also by the public transport services. So it is up to you to choose the kind of service that you want. And I’ll describe all of them in this article. Read more

There is no matter how expensive the Arab Emirates are, because you can find quite cheap food in the local restaurants in Dubai. The most popular and tasty Arab dishes are shawarma, falafel, and kebab. In this article I will share an example of the menu and prices in a typical Dubai restaurant Read more

Dubai is the perfect destination to go for a taste of the exotic Middle East shopping. The emirate of Dubai is only about the size of the state of Rhode Island, but it has more than 50 shopping malls, and that number continues to grow. Dubai is one of seven emirates, or independent kingdoms, of the United Arab Emirates. What’s so great about Dubai markets? English is widely spoken. The people are friendly. Taxis are cheap. Apparently Dubai shopping malls and markets are the best in the Middle East. Read more

The UAE is located on the Arabian Peninsula, which is mostly covered by the sand of a hot desert. For this reason, fruits do not grow there. Bad news for fruit lovers? Absolutely not! The Arab Emirates is a country of great opportunities, where dreams come true. Dubai is a city where it’s easy to turn a rainless landscape into a garden or to build a ski jump among the desert. You can buy everything from all over the world there, including all kinds of exotic fruits. Read more

Al Fahidi Fortress in Dubai is a labyrinth city built in the likeness of ancient Arab settlements. You can wander through the narrow streets and spacious squares with mosques there. Al Fahidi Fort is an open air museum and it gives a feeling of how the local people have lived in the past. Read more

You may have heard that one of the most popular sports in the United Arab Emirates is camel racing. This sport is highly traditional and very popular among the Emiratis as well as falcon training. Camel racing in Dubai attracts spectators from all over the country. In this article, I want to tell you how we visited the camel race, and absolutely free of charge. Read more

For using public transport in Dubai you need a special smart card. The NOL card helps you to pay for buses, metro, trams and even taxi. It is valid for all types of transport in Dubai, and also in the nearest cities such as Sharjah, Ajman and Abu Dhabi. On the one hand it’s easy to use it, but on the other hand there are a lot of nuances. Knowing them you can save your money and make your rides in the Arab Emirates as easy and comfortable as possible. Read more

With a scorching desert sun and soaring temperatures all year round, Dubai is a hot new travel destination in more ways than one. The most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is situated on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf on the Arabian Peninsula. Located in the northern desert area of the Middle East, where Asia, Africa and Europe intersect, Dubai is marked with sandy dunes, coastal plains and scorching heat. Read more