22 October 2026 · 1 min read
Old Dubai on foot: a creekside walk
A museum in the ruling family's old houses, a one-dirham abra, the spice and perfume souks, and an Emirati lunch.
Guides
Day trips, food runs and hidden corners across the seven emirates, written by people who live here.
22 October 2026 · 1 min read
Abu Dhabi's wild side: mangroves, flamingos and fossil dunes
Paddle through mangrove forests, watch wild flamingos and walk among dunes that turned to stone.
22 October 2026 · 1 min read
A mountain day in Hatta and Masfout
Mudbrick villages, a hike to the big HATTA letters and the quiet oasis most people drive straight past.
22 October 2026 · 1 min read
Cheap eats with big flavour
Andhra thalis, Ethiopian injera, Sri Lankan hoppers and a Michelin-recognised laksa, all without the hotel prices.
22 October 2026 · 1 min read
Ajman's quiet side
Flamingos in the mangroves, horse rides on the beach and a family-run Greek kitchen: the Ajman most people miss.
22 October 2026 · 1 min read
Al Quoz, beyond the warehouses
Hidden roasteries, an indie cinema, a café run with an art studio, and two very messy ways to blow off steam.
22 October 2026 · 2 min read
7 karak spots worth the drive
From a 3am chai counter in Deira to a heritage tea house in Sharjah: the cups locals actually go back for.