Know more about Dubai’s evolution from a fishing village to modern-day metropolis. Early Minoan period (3000BCE to 5th century CE) Dubai’s roots reach all the way back to the early Minoan period. The site where Dubai now lies used to be a vast mangrove swamp. By 3000BCE that swamp had dried up and become inhabitable.…
Discover the warm hospitality, rich culinary heritage and proud traditions that make up Dubai’s vibrant culture. Typical Emirati clothing With around 200 nationalities represented in Dubai, how people dress is incredibly varied – yet the traditional attire of the UAE is bold and distinctive. You can see it all across the city. Emirati national dress…
There’s much more than shopping at Mall of the Emirates Home to a ski slope, cinema complex, 560 shops and pop-up concepts, a visit to the Mall of the Emirates is a must on any trip to Dubai. Shop, dine and stroll beneath the glamorous Fashion Dome, with its wrought-iron ceiling reminiscent of European railways,…
The world’s tallest observation wheel joins Dubai’s skyline Ain Dubai is the latest landmark to join Dubai’s long list of world record-breaking attractions, set to open to the public on 21 October. Located on Bluewaters Island, the giant observation wheel stands at a staggering height of 250m making it the highest and largest of its…
From top entertainment and foodie finds to how to secure a free ticket, here’s everything you need to know about the world’s greatest show. There’s a sense of excitement in the air and it’s all thanks to Expo 2020 Dubai. A novel celebration of human achievement and ingenuity, the world is coming together in Dubai…