Travel from and around Dubai, for residents planning a break and visitors planning a stay. You will find road trips and weekend escapes in the UAE and Oman, day trips to beat the summer heat, and advice on flights, routes and the Dubai transit hub. We also cover hotel and staycation deals, yacht charters and desert escapes, and news that affects travellers, such as hotel renovations and new routes. Each guide is practical: where to go, when it makes sense and what it costs to get there.
A weekend escape from Dubai is one of the best gifts you can give yourself, and the good news is that you do not need to travel far to feel it fully. Closer than you think: why short trips work Dubai is a city that moves fast. After a busy week, many residents and visitors … Read more
Dubai transit is one of travel’s best-kept strategies, and late summer is the perfect moment to use it. Why Dubai sits at the center of the world’s flight map Picture a dot on a globe. Place it exactly between Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. That dot is Dubai. Dubai International Airport (DXB) connects travelers … Read more
Emirates routes are expanding this August in ways that make the world feel closer than it ever has from Dubai. New destinations joining the map As of May 2026, Emirates has restored 96% of its global network and now flies to 137 destinations across 72 countries, operating more than 1,300 weekly frequencies. That foundation makes … Read more
Long-haul fares from Dubai drop every summer, and most people miss the window before prices climb back up. Why summer is the right time to look outward August is one of the best times to find low long-haul fares from Dubai. Airlines reduce prices during this period because demand drops, and that creates a clear … Read more
Yacht charter in Dubai is one of those experiences that sounds like a treat reserved for the ultra-wealthy, but the reality on the water this summer is far more welcoming than that. Why Dubai is a world-class charter destination Dubai has made rapid progress to emerge as a preferred destination for yacht owners, charter guests, … Read more
Dubai is quietly redrawing its trade map. State port operator DP World is planning a new deep-water port in Fujairah to give the emirate a commercial gateway that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz entirely, a strategic shift forced by months of devastating disruption at its flagship hub of Jebel Ali. Why Jebel Ali can no … Read more
Summer flights from Dubai are becoming one of the season’s most competitive travel moves, and the window to book a great seat at a fair price is closing faster than most people expect. Why Dubai is the best place to start your summer escape Dubai International Airport serves non-stop passenger flights to 262 destinations across … Read more
Day trips from Dubai feel completely different in June, when the city bakes and the open road pulls you toward cooler air, dramatic cliffs, and landscapes that remind you just how extraordinary this corner of the world truly is. Jebel Jais: the UAE’s highest peak Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah sits at 1,934 metres … Read more
Every summer, Dubai’s most beautiful hotels quietly lower their staycation rates, and most residents still do not know how to take full advantage. Why low season is actually the best time to book From June to September, hotel prices in Dubai fall significantly due to the heat, and temperatures can climb above 40°C, which reduces … Read more
A desert escape near Dubai begins closer than most visitors expect, and the summer season opens a world of quieter dunes, lower prices, and surprisingly memorable nights under open skies. Why summer is the right time to plan a desert escape The idea of visiting the desert in summer may seem bold. Temperatures across the … Read more