Category: Dubai

  • 27 foods to say, “marhaba” to in the united arab emirates

    Here are all the things we ate in the UAE. Many of these foods may not have originated in UAE but are popular foods that you’ll find throughout the country. Lebanese, Saudi, Turkish, Indian, Moroccan, Persian food is prevalent here so it’s nice that you get a mix of different cultures and cuisines. 1. Shawarma…

  • 21 things i learned in the 9 days i spent in the united arab emirates

    1. The flight from NYC to Dubai is 12.5 hours, nonstop But on the way back, it’s much longer – 15 hours nonstop! 2. Terminals in Dubai Airport are far apart It can be a 20 to 30 minute walk to get from one terminal to another so be sure you leave enough time after…

  • how to be a traveler in dubai

    Here are 14 things we got to do/see in the 5 days we spent in Dubai: 1. Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 2,722 feet (830 m) (Starts at $43 USD) Even if you don’t want to go up, you should at least marvel at it from the outside, especially…

  • what it’s like to spend a day in the arabian desert

    I have never been in a desert before, so I was stoked when I found a day tour that promised dune bashing, camel riding, sand boarding, and a desert camp dinner. We booked the tour with GetYourGuide.com and it was about $70 USD per person. Here is the breakdown of the good and the bad:…