It was love at first sight for us in Dubai. From the moment we left the airport, Dubai was one big wow. We posted about our fantastically fun camel-riding, belly-dancing, dune-jumping adventure in the dessert. I have heard about the cultural heritage that takes you beyond the glitz into the living heart of Old Dubai. I may have mentioned, more than once, what an incredible experience seeing the Arab culture was. Now some tips, a Dubai travel guide, things to do, places to stay and more on our Dubai travel blog round-up page.

From the tallest skyscraper in the world to the ancient souks still selling their wares in tight alleyways, Dubai is a city of dichotomies in so many ways. You’ll find an immense city full of hustle juxtaposed with a peaceful oasis away from the crowds near the beach.

Although Dubai, at first glance, seems like a city centered on glitz and glam, reminiscent of Las Vegas, if you scratch under the surface, you will find a lot more than skyscrapers and shopping. I’ve created the essential travel guide to Dubai to help you navigate this vast city and have the best experience possible.

With so much to see and do I made sure to highlight the best of Dubai. There’s simply no place in the world where you can traverse the desert, ski indoors, and see some of the most original architecture.