Travelling in the UAE
The UAE offers so much to tourists; there are hundreds of restuarants and bars, you can even find an indoor ski centre. You'll also find lots of entertainment to keep children busy including water parks and sea activities. Dubai is a great destination if you are seeking sun, shopping and tasty cuisine. There is something for everyone in the UAE and lots of international and local travel operators offer excursions and exciting things to do.
Weather & Best Time to Visit
You can book a trip to the UAE throughout the year and the weather will usually be warm and sunny.
Top Things to Do in UAE
Here are some of the best things to do in the United Arab Emirartes:
- Eat at Lime Tree Cafe at Jumeriah, high tea at Burj al Arab
- Watch the fountain show from top of Burj Khalifa!
- Visit atlantis dolphin bay
- A Jumairah beach walk is very relaxing
- Visit the Dubai / Emirates mall
- Go on a dunes safari
- If you are seeking adventure go skydiving
- Desert Safari
- Head for Friday brunch at one of the nice hotels & sundowners at Jetty Lounge at the One & Only Hotel in the marina
- Burj Khalifa is a must!
- Try a boat ride on the Dubai Creek where you see old and new Dubai come together!
Gap Year in United Arab Emirates
Dream of spending your gap year in the UAE? Search trips, ideas and programs in popular places like Dubai and Abhu Dhabi. The UAE has a warm climate all year round which makes it a very appealing country. This destination has changed a lot in a short time, only 40 years ago it was a small fishing village but now it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.
Accommodation
You can find accommodation ranging from budget to some of the most luxurious hotels in the world. The worlds most luxurious hotels is located in Dubai - Burj Al Arab which boasts over 200 luxury suites, 6 restaurants and even a helipad. A visit to see the impressive Burj Khalifa building is also a highlight, this is the worlds highest building and is double the size of the Empire State Building in New York. We also recommend a visit to the Dubai Mall which is the largest and most visited shopping destination in the world.
Laws & Safety Advice
This is not the case and it is extremely important that you do your research before you travel! A city that we often hear about in the news is Dubai and those reports on offences weren’t at all exaggerated. Sex outside marriage is definitely illegal, and if you’re found out you run the risk of prosecution, imprisonment and/or a fine. Don’t think you can get away with it by conducting your affairs behind closed doors either. It’s also illegal to live, or share a hotel room, with someone of the opposite sex to whom you are not married or closely related. Whilst some laws are pretty obvious, and quite frankly fall within common sense, it’s the more obscure ones that you may find yourself caught out by.
