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  • travel,  UAE

    Visiting Dubai? Travel Tips Before You Go

    April 10, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Before my first trip to Dubai, I had a lot of questions. I knew the UAE’s laws and customs were quite different from the UK, but I was still unsure what to expect. These are the travel tips for Dubai I wanted to know first. Here’s what was on my mind as I packed my bags, and the answers I learned. Travel tips for visiting Dubai How to do I dress? This was one of my biggest questions before my first trip to this city. My advice is to just be respectful. I love my maxi dresses and skirts anyway so I took a few of these and wore a…

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    Dubai – An Itinerary for Any Length Trip

    April 3, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Dubai, someone told me during my recent visit, is like its own brand, with the aim of becoming the Chanel or Dior of cities. It’s shining, modern, and ever-rising skyline meets traditional culture in a place surrounded by seemingly endless desert and sea. You can expect a destination unlike anywhere else. My most recent trip to Dubai felt rushed. Three days at a conference for my “day job” meant I saw little more than the inside of a hotel. But I was lucky enough to have two days to myself afterwards to see everything. My experience in this city isn’t that different from many who travel here, whether for business…

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