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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
6 Tag - Observationdeck
As hotel guests, we can use a free Abu Dhabi highlight and if we want to, we can use the Etihad Towers Observation Deck on the 74th floor daily! 😋 So after a hearty breakfast,...
Day 14 (2017) Bye Bye Abu Dhabi!
Fog??? Let's get out of here 😂
Day 6 (2017) Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld
Splashing in the morning and sipping cocktails in the evening
Day 5 (2015): Kitten in Abu Dhabi
Today is all about recovering from the 'kitten', the rest of the family visits Masdar City
Back in Dubai
It was once again super beautiful with Sven, unfortunately too short.
Desert air 🏜️
Our buggy :)
Dubai - cool, modern, different 🏙️
Skyline :)
First Stop
Duuuuubaaii at night, not bad at all, but both of us would prefer Auckland 😉 Well, we can still make that short hop, if we survive the four-hour layover without liquid...
Tag 7 (2016) Abu Dhabi: Yas Waterworld
Splashing, the third time!
Tag 10 (2018) Rückflug nach Frankfurt
Bye Bye Abu Dhabi
Day 5 (2018) Abu Dhabi: Bounce!
Morning workout at the 'Bounce' trampoline park and then splashing in the pool
New Adventure Blog online! Abu Dhabi & Dubai
For almost 10 years we have been visiting the UAE. Last time we were there for Easter 2023 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The blog currently covers 4 years of vacation there - the...
Day 13 (2015) Back home with the A380
Back home with the A380. It was beautiful!
Eine wundervolle Zeit ...
Nun sitze ich in Dubai am Gate und warte auf meinen letzten Flug meiner Reise mit dem Endziel Frankfurt. Hinter mir liegt eine aufregende Zeit mit unvergesslichen Erlebnissen...
Tag 1 (2015) With Emirates to Dubai
Off to Dubai with Emirates!
Online Check-in
From today it was possible to do an online check-in. No idea what to expect there... But everything was easy and done quickly. The end of the story is, we finally know which...
Landed in Abu Dhabi.
Arrived at our super beautiful hotel Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan in Abu Dhabi. It was already a pleasant 32 degrees at 6.00 am this morning. ☺ Anna made it through the flight just...
IN THE AIR
6h 30 min Hamburg - Dubai 18h 45 min Dubai - Christchurch
Arrival Abu Dhabi
The flight was just amazing - calm and getting to know nice people. Now we are excited and waiting for the flight to Bangalore.
Dubai here we come!
So the suitcases are packed... we are excited for our trip! Departing from Berlin Hauptbahnhof, we will take the ICE train in the direction of Düsseldorf. Tonight, we have a...
Layover
Dubai 30 degrees at 6 a.m., 2 hours waiting for the connecting flight to #Denpasar. Unfortunately, I didn't really get a chance to sleep on the way from Germany to Dubai, so I'm...
We went to Dubai and planned everything by ourselves!
Is it possible and reliable to plan a trip alone? Yes! It's possible! We will show you step by step how to enjoy an incredible vacation without depending on travel or tourism...
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Hey you, I'm reaching out to you with my first blog post. It's currently 10 AM here in Dubai and I'm sitting in a café, waiting for my final flight to Kochi. The past few hours...
New Year's Eve in Dubai 🌆
We had different plans for our New Year's Eve in Dubai. We thought we would be at the Burj Khalifa at midnight to watch the famous fireworks - until a hotel employee informed us...
Polenske in Dubai 2019
Natürlich wieder mit den Besten Freunden ;-)
Erster Stopp - Dubai
Dubai, Burj Kalifa, Palm Islands, Dubai Crek, Dubai Mall, Gold Souk
Day 1
Today our journey begins, our adventure, our dream. We are now on the plane to Dubai, before continuing to Colombo from there. The last few hours have been exciting and filled...
10 day - 5.5 km Formula 1 track 🚘
After a relaxing morning by the pool and a short trip to the Marina Mall... of course, successfully completed with bags 😄, we started the drive to the Yas Marina Circuit F1...