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Beaches, getaways and trips out of Dubai, from someone who takes them.
Getting out of Dubai, and making the most of it when you stay. The free beaches and which suits kids or a sunset. Day trips by drive time, so you know what fits a Saturday. Weekend getaways by season, because half of them are unbearable in August. And what to actually pack for somewhere cold when you have been living in the heat.
Best day trips from Dubai: drive times, routes and what to bring
The best day trips from Dubai are Hatta, Abu Dhabi, Jebel Jais, the Fujairah east coast and Al Ain, all 90 minutes to two hours by…
London in summer from Dubai: what I packed and how we planned it with kids
What to pack for London in summer: layers, not outfits. One light jacket, two knits, a packable rain layer and two pairs of walkin…
Best beaches in Dubai: free beaches, night swimming and where to watch the sunset
The best beaches in Dubai are free: Kite Beach for a full day, JBR for cafes, Sunset Beach for the Burj Al Arab at golden hour. Ni…
Weekend getaways from Dubai, by season
The best weekend getaways from Dubai by car are Ras Al Khaimah, Hatta, Fujairah, Liwa and Musandam, all one to three and a half ho…
Things to do in Dubai in summer (that are actually fun when it is 45°C)
The best things to do in Dubai in summer: water parks at opening time, indoor padel, the new indoor playgrounds with kids, night s…