Our list of articles tagged with "UAE."
Dubai has long been known for its luxury hotels, upscale restaurants and world-class shopping, making it a great place for a long layover en route to farther-flung destinations. However, with the arrival of more and more cultural offerings and fantastic resorts, the emirate has become a destination in its own right. With a warm climate […]
Dubai is an ideal family vacation destination, with luxury beach resorts, the Burj Khalifa and other incredible skyscrapers, private desert excursions and safaris, water parks and theme parks, Middle Eastern food, indoor snow skiing, Atlantis, and cultural touring with the best insider private guides.
The latest version of the Artisans of Leisure newsletter is now online. Highlights include: Interview: Summer Travel in Greece & Turkey Italy: A Few of Our Favorite Places Peru beyond Machu Picchu A Luxury Journey through Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Oman (slideshow) Exclusive Switzerland The Best of Normandy, France New Holland & Belgium Tours […]
For travelers to Dubai who are interested in exploring traditional Arabian culture in greater depth, we like to arrange a side trip to the neighboring country of Oman. A fascinating contrast to modern Dubai, Oman is a land of rugged mountains, lush palm oases and age-old customs. We take our travelers into souks perfumed with […]
A trip to the souks—particularly the gold and spice souks—is a must when in Dubai. These markets offer travelers a glimpse into Dubai’s past that a visit to one of the city’s modern malls does not provide. The souks are a wonderful place to purchase local goods, or to simply wander the narrow walkways, browsing the numerous […]