Resort Guides » United Arab Emirates » Dubai
Skyscrapers, desert dunes and five-star beaches within a single flight.
Overview
Dubai pairs an ultra-modern skyline around the Burj Khalifa and Downtown with beach resorts along Jumeirah and Palm Jumeirah, plus desert safaris just outside the city.
Families & toddlers
Beach clubs with shallow lagoons, waterparks such as Aquaventure and Wild Wadi, and Dubai Mall’s aquarium and ice rink give plenty of indoor options when it’s too hot outside.
Couples, teens & nightlife
Rooftop bars, the Marina promenade, JBR Beach Walk and desert dinner safaris. Teens will enjoy the Mall of the Emirates’ indoor ski slope and nearby adventure parks.
Seniors & accessibility
Modern infrastructure, wide flat pavements, an accessible metro and plentiful taxis, with a very high standard of hotel accessibility throughout the main resort areas.
Best time to visit
November to March, when temperatures are comfortably warm rather than searing. Summer (June to September) is extremely hot and humid.