Dubai Neighbourhood Guides
Where to base yourself and what each Dubai district is good for: Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina, Downtown, Jumeirah and more.
Business Bay Guide: Canal Views, Dining & Where to Stay
Business Bay sits beside Downtown Dubai with striking canal views, a growing restaurant scene and solid-value hotels. Here's what to expect and who it suits.
Deira & Old Dubai Guide: Souks, the Creek & Heritage
Deira and Al Fahidi preserve historic Dubai: gold and spice souks, the Creek, abra crossings and heritage museums. Here's what to see, where to eat and how to get there.
DIFC Guide: Dubai's Art, Dining & Design District
A visitor's guide to DIFC, Dubai's financial and cultural district: Gate Village galleries, fine dining, the smart dress scene, and how to get there.
Downtown Dubai Guide: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall & Where to Eat
A visitor's guide to Downtown Dubai: the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Fountain, Dubai Mall, rooftop dining, and how to get there and make the most of the area.
Dubai Marina Going-Out Guide: Beach Days & Evenings
Going out in Dubai Marina: the 3 km canal and Marina Walk, JBR's beach across the road, Metro and tram links, and two beach and pool venues for a day-to-night plan.
JBR & The Walk Guide: Beach, Dining & Things to Do
JBR's free public beach, the 1.7 km Walk promenade behind it, where to eat along the strip, how to arrive by tram, and the footbridge to Ain Dubai on Bluewaters Island.
Jumeirah Guide: Beaches, Burj Al Arab & Old-Coast Charm
Kite Beach, Jumeirah Open Beach, where to photograph the Burj Al Arab for free, Madinat Jumeirah's souk, and how to reach Dubai's low-rise coastline without a Metro stop.
Palm Jumeirah Dining Guide: Where to Eat on Dubai's Island
Where to eat on Palm Jumeirah: restaurants and beach clubs on the West Crescent and at West Beach, how the island is laid out, and how to arrive by monorail or taxi.
Where to Stay in Dubai: Palm vs Marina vs Downtown (and Who Each Suits)
Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Marina or Downtown: how the three compare on beach access, Metro links, dining and pace, and which one suits a first Dubai trip.