Travelogues United Arab Emirates
269 Travel reports · Create a travel blog · About Vakantio
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
Day 4 (2017) Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld
A water park almost to ourselves!
Day 6 (2016) Dubai - Abu Dhabi: Wild Wadi & F1 Yas Marina Circuit
Cooling down at Wild Wadi Waterpark & sweating in the evening on the F1 race track
Day 8 (2015) Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Beach - a dream in turquoise
Who wants a dream in turquoise? Next stop: SAADIYAT BEACH! Dolphins included!
Day 7 (2014) Masdar City, Corniche, Yas Viceroy F1
We zoom through Masdar City with self-driving pods, enjoy the day at Corniche Beach, and visit the Yas Viceroy at the F1 track
Day 5 (2014) Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld
Splashing and sliding in Abu Dhabi's largest water park, YAS Waterworld
4 days in Dubai
After landing in Dubai and getting some sleep, we headed to the Dubai Mall, a shopping center with over 1200 stores. We also found ourselves completely lost with the help of...
Tag 1: The adventure begins
With the backpack on our backs and full of anticipation, we set off on our way. Now it was finally time to tilt the backrest upright, buckle up, and get ready for take-off. The...
Traveling alone
Globetrotter
First stop: DUBAI!
On January 27th, 2017, our little adventure begins! Our first destination is Dubai. After a fairly pleasant but sleepless flight and a very long line at passport control, we...
Day 3 (2019) Family Time & Cat Party
Rest Day in Abu Dhabi
Day 6 (2018) Abu Dhabi: Wakeboarding & Ferrari World
From 0 to 240 km/h: Let's go Formula Rossa!
Arrival in Dubai
Arrival in Dubai and boarding the Mein Schiff 5
Day 12 (2017) Dubai: Aquaventure Waterpark
Splashing until sunset
Day 12 (2016) Return flight with obstacles...
On the 3rd attempt, we finally make it back home 😅
Day 11 (2016) Abu Dhabi: Eastern Mangroves NP & Yas Beach Club
Cruising through the mangroves in a donut and chilling at Yas Beach Club
Day 8 (2016) Abu Dhabi: Saadiyat Island
Beach Time!
Abu Dhabi Sightseeing
Yesterday I was sightseeing in Abu Dhabi. First, I took a taxi to the largest known mosque. There's a shopping mall there, and from there you go underground to the mosque....
Day 6 (2023) Abu Dhabi: Warner Bros. Theme Park
Fun at the Warner Bros. theme park
Tag 1 (2014) - With Etihad to Abu Dhabi
From Frankfurt to Abu Dhabi with Etihad
Tag 6 - Central Market & Souk
We started the day today after a late breakfast on the hotel's own observation deck, 300 meters high. From here, you can have a beautiful overview of Abu Dhabi. Admission is...
07.08. Flight to Dubai and Singapore
Singapore Airport
Day 2 - Souk and Downtown Dubai
At a pleasant 35 degrees, we took the metro to the "Al Raffa" district in the morning. That was very exciting, because in Dubai, the metro trains operate without a driver. From...
1. Stop Dubai
We made our first stop in Dubai; an impressive mega city with dozens of luxury malls and hundreds of skyscrapers that were built in the middle of the desert within a few...
Tag 2 (2018) Abu Dhabi: Louvre
Art in a different way - visit to the Louvre is fun!
Day 12 (2017) Abu Dhabi: Oktoberfest 'O´zapft is'
Tap into Abu Dhabi's Oktoberfest! Cheers 🍺🍻
Day 2 (2017) Abu Dhabi: Yas Beach Club
We're conquering Yas Beach with the family!
Abu Dhabi Ibis and Novotel Gate Hotel
Been here at the hotel since yesterday. The Novotel is the expensive one - I'm in the Ibis - great room and you can use everything from both hotels. Gym, pool, etc. So far, I...
Day 4 (2015) Dubai: Atlantis the Palm & Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi
First splash in Aquaventure Water Park, then 'O zapft is' at the Oktoberfest in Abu Dhabi
VAE Silvester extreme
We met for a small New Year's Eve party, Austrians/French/Berliners/Hessians and Swabians. 'Dinner for One' is a must. Then 3000 drones came to visit and the fireworks only...
VAE, Liwa Festival
Sowas gibt es in Europa nicht, absolut abgefahren! Bis zu 70000 Besucher, zwei Wochen jede Nacht Vollgas und das mit Motoren die 1500 PS haben. Natürlich beginnt jeden Tag um...