United Arab Emirates

22,142 square meters. 40,000 worshippers. 82 marble domes. 1,096 exterior white marble columns. The largest handwoven carpet and chandelier in the world. 12 years and $545 million to build. The…

If you’ve read my Dubai Destination Guide or my advice for exploring Dubai On A Shoestring Budget then you’ll have noticed two things. Firstly, I’m not a massive fan of…

Despite common misperceptions (probably a result of huge promotional campaigns) Abu Dhabi, not Dubai, is the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Whilst most tourists seem to head straight for…

Let’s start with an obvious statement: Dubai isn’t cheap! Far from it. In fact, never have I been to a place where the cost of a bang average meal made…

Where to start! To a certain extent, Dubai is a destination that defies both logic and, potentially, your budget. I’ve traveled through Dubai on my way to Asia and Africa…

Dubai is, to a certain extent, a destination that defies both logic and, potentially, budget. I’ve traveled through Dubai on my way to Asia and Africa on numerous occasions and…

The Travelbird website recently released a list of the 470 most frequently tagged Instagram locations on the planet (yeah, I know, 470 is a weird number and I have no…