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GOING OUT

Tourist Spots in Dubai: 10 Landmarks, Current Access and Visit Planning

My first-visit rule for Dubai: one big paid attraction, then give the surrounding area some time. I would choose Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall for a skyline-led day, Al Fahidi and the Creek for heritage, and Marina or a specific Palm destination for a coastal evening. Trying to collect all ten places in one day…

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Living in the UAE

How Long Should You Stay in the UAE? Trip & Visa Guide

For a first UAE holiday, I would start with seven to ten days: enough room for Dubai, an Abu Dhabi day or overnight, and some time that is not spent racing between bookings. Three or four days works for a focused city break; two weeks suits a slower, multi-emirate trip. Those are my planning recommendations—not…

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