The Rough Guide to Dubai

This Dubai guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Dubai travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Dubai guidebook covers: Bur Dubai; Diera; The inner suburbs; Sheikh Zayed Road and Downtown Dubai; Jumeirah; The Burj Al Arab and around; The Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Marina.

Inside this Dubai travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

• Practical information – how to get to Dubai, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

• Author picks and things not to miss in Dubai –  off-roading in the desert, organised camping trips to the wadis,the Deira Souks, skiing in Ski Dubai, afternoon tea in the Burj Al Arab, shopping in sprawling malls, Arabic meal in the One and Only Royal Mirage, Souk Madinat Jumeirah, Legoland Dubai Resort, Aquaventure Waterpark, dhow cruise in Bur Dubai   

• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

• When to go to Dubai – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

• Where to go – a clear introduction to Dubai with key places and a handy overview 

• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Dubai 

• Fully updated post-COVID-19

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The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Dubai, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.