Al Fahidi
Wind-tower houses, quiet lanes and small museums — the city before the skyline.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
A city that moves fast, with desert, water and old quarters within a short drive.
Dubai is at its best when you stop trying to see all of it. Pick a skyline evening, a morning in the old quarter, and one long afternoon in the desert. The rest of the time, eat well and walk along the water.
Worth seeing
Dubai Creek
Take an abra across the creek at sunset, when the souks and the towers share the same light.
Before you go
Distances are short but traffic is real. Group nearby stops into one morning or evening, and keep one flexible slot for the desert.
- Smart-casual is enough everywhere. Book popular restaurants ahead and carry a light layer for cold interiors.
Dubai