Living in... Dubai
This United Arab Emirates city-state has evolved from a small town, supported by pearl diving and trade, to an uber-metropolis filled with manmade landscapes. Read more…
This United Arab Emirates city-state has evolved from a small town, supported by pearl diving and trade, to an uber-metropolis filled with manmade landscapes. Read more…
As the city focuses on sustaining growth, it has made preserving its historical sites a priority. Read more…
A conservation movement - headed by the sheik himself – resulted in a fragile ecosystem every bit as awe-inspiring as the towering metropolis. Read more…
From dune bashing to a bedouin safari, six excursions that fit business travellers’ schedules. Read more…
The seven-star audacity of the city’s accommodation a decade ago has given way to boutique and budget options. Read more…
A selection of these Dubai articles were originally published on Lonely Planet.
Dubai with Lonely Planet
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