Ain’t there a first time Dubai trip without visiting this one? The Burj Khalifa in undoubtedly one of the key attractions of the U.A.E. megacity. With 829.8m, it is currently the world tallest building (and, by that, of course also…
V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton
At the end of my December 2020 trip to Dubai, I indulged myself with a very special overnight: for two nights, I stayed in the V Hotel Dubai. The hotel, which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, is…
Mleiha Archaeological Centre
When you visit Dubai or the United Arab Emirates in general, you likely think about the parks, skyscrapers, sun and fun. In fact, the area is also quite interesting from a historic perspective. Some places in Dubai and Abu Dhabi…
Yas Mall Abu Dhabi
While the Ibn Battuta Mall is my definite shopping favorite in Dubai, my love about spending some money in Abu Dhabi is shared between two places. The posh and central option is The Galleria Al Maryah Island. Many tourists, however, will…
Riding the Dubai Ferry
When you think about Dubai local transport, you typically refer to the efficient and cheap metro, the buses and taxis and of course the traditional abra boats crossing the Dubai Creek. Even though I have been to the United Arab…
Al Seef – A Historic District at Dubai Creek
During my December 2020 trip to Dubai, I stayed in two hotels in the Al Seef district. The area is really interesting, so that i felt to do another Pictured Story and just introduce you to this beautiful part of the…
Dubai Garden Glow
Chinese Lantern Festivals and similar events became very popular in many European cities over the last years. Thus, I was really curious how the Dubai way of illuminated colorful figures is like when I visited the Emirates in 2020. The…
Coffee Museum Dubai
Coffee and tea are key parts of the Arabic culture. Thus, I was curious about visiting the Dubai Coffee Museum during my recent stay in the city in December 2020. Here is a review of the small museum, which is…