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Dubai
Where the desert meets the skyline.
Dubai moves between extremes: open desert and soaring towers, historic creekside souks and contemporary galleries.
Its position makes it one of the world's great connecting points, with direct routes to every inhabited continent.
Neighbourhoods
Al Fahidi
Wind towers, courtyards and the creek.
Downtown
The skyline at its most dramatic.
Alserkal Avenue
Warehouses turned galleries and studios.
When to go
November to March brings warm days and mild evenings. Summer is very hot, and most activity moves indoors.
Getting around
The Metro links the airport with major districts; taxis and ride-hailing are widely available. Abras cross the creek.
Where to stay
Downtown and Dubai Marina are popular bases; Deira and Bur Dubai put you close to the historic quarters.
