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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visiting the Burj Khalifa at sunrise

Why you should book a sunrise slot to go to the top of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 3rd March 2021

Dubai on a budget

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dubai on a budget: 11 things to see, do and eat

Visiting Dubai on a budget needn’t be an impossible dream. Here are my tips for experiencing Dubai when you’re not on a Sheikh’s salary.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 6th May 2017

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on a day trip from Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on a day trip from Dubai

On my trip to Dubai I really wanted to visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Here’s how to get there from Dubai, what to wear and what to expect.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 17th April 2017

Crossing the Dubai Creek on an abra

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

A different side to Dubai: Visiting Dubai Creek and the Souqs

Finding history, culture and a very different shopping experience in Old Dubai, on the banks of the Dubai Creek.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 15th April 2017

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

How to see wild flamingos in Dubai

Of all the places to go to experience nature, Dubai seems an unlikely option. But a few minutes from the glittering skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai, … Read more

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 19th March 2017

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I’m Helen, a travel blogger near Manchester, UK with a full time job and a mission to make the most of my annual leave. Read more about me.

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