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Vacation in United Arab Emirates : Highlights & Travel Tips
The United Arab Emirates is a destination where futuristic skylines, deep-rooted Arabian heritage, and dramatic desert landscapes come together in a surprisingly compact and easy-to-navigate country. Travelers are drawn by the contrast between ultra-modern cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi and more traditional experiences such as historic souks, mosque visits, falconry, and desert camps. Whether you want luxury shopping, world-class architecture, beach time, adventure sports, or cultural discovery, the UAE offers a polished, convenient travel experience with excellent infrastructure and a strong sense of hospitality.
Highlights include iconic landmarks such as the Burj Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, along with dune bashing, camel rides, and sunset dinners in the desert. Visitors can also explore waterfront promenades, mountain scenery in Ras Al Khaimah, and older neighborhoods that reveal the region's trading history. Practical tips: plan outdoor sightseeing for early morning or evening to avoid peak heat, dress modestly in cultural and religious sites, and use taxis or ride-hailing apps for easy transport within cities. The UAE is generally very safe and efficient for travelers, but it is still important to respect local customs, especially during religious holidays and in public spaces.
Best time to travel United Arab Emirates
Based on the popularity data, the best time to visit the United Arab Emirates is April and May, with April as the peak month and May close behind. These months are especially popular because they offer strong sightseeing appeal before the most intense summer heat, making them a great balance of lively atmosphere and more comfortable travel conditions.
Best travel reports from United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi At a glance
Cruise My Ship 2 - Dubai with Qatar January 29 - February 5, 2024 We arrive at the first stop of our cruise. Abu Dhabi is waiting for us.
The tip of the Arabian Peninsula (1)
The seven United Arab Emirates (UAE) are ruled by their respective ruling families. Among the most famous emirates are Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Fujairah. The royal families...
Day 3 (2025)
Innovation Centre
Abu Dhabi – Capital of the United Arab Emirates
The airline, once again Etihad, offered me a stopover in Abu Dhabi while booking my flight. Additionally, it was free, so why not? I interrupted my journey halfway. At some point...
Day 2 (2025) Fairmont the Palm Dubai
Chill day on the Palm
Day 6 (2024) Three Churches, Saadiyat Beach Club & Global Village
From the Maldives beach to the hustle and bustle of Global Village
Travel Travel... And goodbye
Departure + FlightsThere's not much exciting to report on this.Thanks to the lovely Aggi, we had a wonderful airport shuttle service, and the baggage drop at the airport went very...
Day 3 (2024) Dubai JBR Beach, Souks Deira, and The One and Only
From the crazy ice dessert to the noble One and Only Dinner on the Palm
Day 4 - Aquaventure Water Park & Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Fun at the Aquaventure Water Park and the evening view from the 124th floor!
Tag 8 (2025) Abu Dhabi: teamLab Phenomena
“Not a museum, but a living organism of light.” 🎨✨
Tag 6 (2025) Abu Dhabi - Yas Waterworld
since there is no one around, we have to wait quite a while until we get 'co-riders' since the tubes need a total weight to slide – I grab a tube and drift along the Lazy River....
Tag 8 (2024) Dubai Frame & Oktoberfest
A toast in Dubai!
Day 7 (2024) Sea World Abu Dhabi & Yas Bay
We explore the depths of the ocean - in Abu Dhabi
Day 9 (2025) Dubai: Kite Beach & Dubai Fountain
Day 9 - (2025) Abu Dhabi: teamLab Phenomena 10.10.2025 Highlights of the Day: Kite Beach Dubai Dubai Fountain / Dubai Mall In cozy +38 de
Day 5 - (Abu Dhabi) Saadiyat Beach Club
destroy the wonderful piece of land and build a bunch of million-dollar villas on the dune beach... For the statistics: Traveled: 68 km Weather: Daytime 38 degrees (felt like 39...
Day 2 (2024)
Desert Trip with BBQ & Cinema Experience
Place to be: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
While I am writing this blog post, I am currently on a plane from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne and then Adelaide. I look back on the past few days, which have been more than crazy,...
First flight, two days in Dubai, and second flight
The first days of our adventure
Let's go...off to NZ
Flag see above...
Tag 9 (2024) Bye Bye Dubai - back home
Goodbye Dubai - back to Germany!
Tag 12 (2019) Atlantis the Palm & Aquaventure Waterpark
Welcome back to Atlantis the Palm!
Day 8 (2019)
Presidential Palace with Golden Egg
A Thousand and One Nights in Abu Dhabi
On a leisurely Monday evening, we traveled from Munich to Abu Dhabi. Our brief stop before heading on to Kenya. Early in the morning, we landed in Abu Dhabi and first took a...
About family trees and tree trunks
As we sat on the plane, we felt it again: the tingle, the curiosity about the unknown. We were on our way to Dubai, flying over the vastness of Iran and had no idea what to...
Day 5 - (2024) Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi
Giant construction site with new slide towers at Yas Waterworld
Day 10 (2019) IMG Worlds of Adventure Dubai
And yet another amusement park just for us!
Day 57 - Dubai - Atlantis - Lost Chambers Aquarium - Diving
My personal goal for the trip was to really get out of my comfort zone and be brave at least once. Tuesday was the day. Since I have problems with heights, I thought to myself:...
Stopover Dubai - City of Superlatives
In advance: The first two days are done and I'm still alive :D The farewell from my parents at Hamburg Airport was short but nonetheless painful. But a plane to Dubai was...
Dubai, a bit exaggerated
The largest city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the emirate of the same name. It is known for its expensive luxury hotels, mega skyscrapers, and architectural...