Dubai
Opinion
Tripologist
Got somewhere to be? Never try to arrive the same day
The recent deluge that soaked Dubai left some passengers stranded for several days.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airport reviews
The world’s second-busiest airport is also one of the best
If you were to find yourself living in an airport terminal this would be the place to do it.
- by Jenny Hewett
How to cope with Dubai’s massive shopping malls
It isn’t all about the shopping in Dubai’s malls. The way to survive is to seek the unexpected rather than get swallowed up by the standard international stores.
- by Brian Johnston
Emirates flight attendant’s top travel tips for Dubai
Make sure you know the cultural norms of the country you are travelling to as well as the exchange rate.
- by Belinda Jackson
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo
As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.
- by Catherine Marshall
The world’s largest Ferris wheel has stopped turning. The reason why is a mystery
It has been more than a year since the world’s tallest Ferris wheel stopped turning, and officials here won’t say why.
- by Brian Rohan
Deep Dive Dubai: Take a dip in the world's deepest pool
The complex comprises of 14 million litres of crystal clear fresh water and three levels of exploration staggered over a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.
- by Jenny Hewett
Airline review: Emirates Airbus A380-800 business class, Zurich to Dubai
Against other business-class cabins this is still a clear leader, providing charming, professional service with all the mod-cons and luxuries you could hope for.
- by Ben Groundwater
Dubai things to do: Six of the best new experiences
Going up, going down, this town's been busy during lockdown.
- by Belinda Jackson
Ain Dubai, the world's largest observation wheel, review: Twice the size of the London Eye
In a city where bigger is better, it's only natural that Dubai's latest statement structure, Ain Dubai, is now the world's largest observation wheel.
- by Belinda Jackson