United Arab Emirates – Helen on her Holidays

Visiting the Burj Khalifa at sunrise

Helen — 2021-03-03T20:47:00

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

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

Helen — 2017-05-06T14:24:36

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.

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

Helen — 2017-04-17T12:15:33

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.

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

Helen — 2017-04-15T20:13:55

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

How to see wild flamingos in Dubai

Helen — 2017-03-19T23:29:22

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, you’ll find the Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary, home to … Read more