Destination
Dubai
A city that turned sand into superlatives.
Dubai is the world's easiest 'wow'. Land in the morning and by evening you can be 555 metres above the Gulf, or in a Bedouin camp watching the sun set behind the dunes. It is safe, seamless and surprisingly diverse: Emirati heritage in Al Fahidi, Indian and Iranian souks along the Creek, and a beach culture that runs from Jumeirah to the Palm — with direct flights from almost every major city on earth.
- Getting there
- Non-stop from 200+ cities; Istanbul ≈ 4h 15m
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED), pegged to USD
- Best months
- November – March
- Time zone
- GST (UTC+4)
- Visa
- Visa-free or on arrival for 70+ nationalities; e-visa for others
- Languages
- Arabic; English spoken everywhere
Destination
Not to miss
Burj Khalifa & Dubai Fountain
The 124th-floor deck at sunset, then the fountain show from the lake promenade.
Desert safari
Dune driving, camels, falconry and a BBQ under the stars — the most-loved Dubai evening.
Old Dubai & the souks
Cross the Creek by abra, bargain in the Gold and Spice Souks, eat in Al Fahidi.
Dubai Marina & the Palm
Yacht cruises, beach clubs and Atlantis — the modern Dubai postcard.
Abu Dhabi day trip
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, 90 minutes away.
Miracle Garden & Global Village
Seasonal (Nov–Apr) family favourites with 150 million flowers and 90 cultures.
Tours
Dubai experiences
Visas & Residency
Services in Dubai
InvestmentUAE Golden Visa 2026: Requirements, Cost & Steps
The UAE Golden Visa is a 10-year renewable residence for property investors (from AED 2 million), investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and outstanding students, with family sponsorship included.
Property investors, entrepreneurs, executives, doctors, creatives and outstanding students
View serviceInvestmentDubai 2-Year Property Investor Visa (AED 750k)
The UAE property investor visa is a 2-year renewable residence for buyers of Dubai property worth commonly around AED 750,000. It is a lower-threshold step below the 10-year Golden Visa.
Property buyers who want residence at a lower entry level than the Golden Visa
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BusinessDubai Company Formation: Mainland vs Free Zone Guide
You can set up a UAE company on the mainland or in a free zone such as DMCC, IFZA, Meydan, DIFC or ADGM. Most activities allow 100% foreign ownership, and the company can sponsor your investor or partner visa.
Entrepreneurs, consultants, traders and investors who want a UAE company and residence
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Dubai · Encyclopedia
Landmarks · DubaiBurj KhalifaThe tallest building in the world at 828 metres, with public observation decks on levels 124–125 and 148 in the heart of Downtown Dubai.Landmarks · DubaiDubai FountainA 275-metre choreographed fountain on Burj Khalifa Lake that fires water 150 metres into the air to music — free to watch, every half hour in the evening.Landmarks · DubaiPalm JumeirahThe palm-shaped artificial island off Dubai's coast — home to Atlantis, Aquaventure, The View at The Palm and a crescent of luxury resorts, reached by monorail or road.
Landmarks · DubaiBurj Al ArabThe sail-shaped hotel on its own island off Jumeirah Beach — 321 metres tall, opened in 1999, and the building that made Dubai's skyline famous.
Landmarks · DubaiDubai FrameA 150-metre golden picture frame in Zabeel Park whose sky deck looks at old Dubai on one side and the new skyline on the other — one of the city's best-value viewpoints.
Landmarks · DubaiDubai MallOne of the largest shopping centres on earth by total area — 1,200-plus shops, an aquarium, an ice rink and the entrance to Burj Khalifa, all beside the Dubai Fountain.Landmarks · DubaiSheikh Zayed Grand MosqueAbu Dhabi's white-marble mosque with 82 domes, the world's largest hand-knotted carpet and room for 40,000 worshippers — free to visit, 80 minutes from Dubai, and the usual reason for an Abu Dhabi day trip.Practical · DubaiUAE Dirham (AED)The currency of Dubai and the UAE, pegged at 3.6725 to the US dollar since 1997 — so prices are stable, cards work everywhere, and you rarely need much cash.Travel Guide
Dubai travel guides
Food· 3 min read
Dubai After Dark: Dinner Cruises, Rooftops, Night Souks and Family Evenings
Dubai is a night city — not only for its bars, but because the heat, the light and the crowds all improve after sunset. Here is how to spend the hours between 18:00 and midnight.
Getting around· 3 min read
SIM Cards, eSIMs and Internet in Dubai and Istanbul: What to Buy Before You Fly
Two rules will save you money and a headache: buy an eSIM before you land, and never register a foreign phone on a Turkish network for more than 120 days.
Itineraries· 3 min read
A Dubai Honeymoon: Where to Stay, What to Book and How to Spend Without Wasting
Dubai does romance the way it does everything else — at scale. The trick is knowing which of the grand gestures are genuinely worth it and which two hours of quiet will be the part you remember.