Explore all of the very best things to do in Dubai: we reveal the secret places to uncover, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to explore, and guides to making the most of Dubai all year round. It’s your must-read guide to Dubai, for visitors and locals alike.
Sole DXB, the UAE’s homegrown urban culture festival is back for its 2024 edition. From December 13-15, expect an action-packed weekend full of live music, DJ sets, talks, workshops, film screenings, and shopping. This...
Even the scroogiest Grinches amongst us can’t resist the festive charm of fairy light-strewn, roasted chestnut-scented Christmas markets. These winter wonderlands in our desert city are as close to the real deal as it c...
Are you craving an action-packed adventure? If you’re an adrenaline junkie who loves sports, physical challenges, and thrilling new experiences, this guide will lead you to the ultimate hotspots for fun and excitement a...
What’s the next best thing to travelling to Japan and experiencing its vibrant culture? Experiencing it in Dubai without that hefty airfare, we’d say. The annual Japan Festival is back for a third year running with a pr...
Few things in life can compare to the magical thrill of watching Christmas tree lights switch on. Dubai goes all out during the festive season decking the halls of malls, the streets and plush hotel lobbies with mammoth...
Santa Claus is coming to town riding on an… Abra?! For the next 21 days he is, yes. The Jolly Old Man and a troop of merry elves and more will descend upon Jumeirah at the annual Madinat Jumeirah Christmas Market....
Love it when the sky goes bang, wizz, zap, pow? There’ll be plenty of that this December thanks to the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). From December 6 to January 12, you can catch some stunning fireworks in Dubai eruptin...
Flying machines writing messages in the air? Yes, the future of robotics is in Dubai and it’s free to watch every night. Thanks to the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) and the series of fun activations and events that acco...
Mark your calendars, folks. This week, the sky will shine bright like a diamond thanks to a magical meteor shower display. The yearly Geminids Meteor showers will appear in the UAE this winter. The Geminids are known fo...
Not just once upon a December. Every single December in Dubai is one to remember with a glut of activities, events, concerts and jolly good festive activities that truly make this the most wonderful time of the year. Fr...