Is there a more intriguing destination for shoppers than the biggest shopping mall in the world? The Dubai Mall has a unfathomable 1,200 retail outlets, from luxury names such as Chanel and Cartier, to high street stores like Forever 21 and Zara. There;s also…
In contrast to the impressive modernity of the UAE’s major cities, you’ll find a beautiful and ornate collection of Mosques that range from the historic 15th century Al Badiyah Mosque in Fujairah that sits at just 15 feet tall on a hill next to…
Adventurers should journey into the desert that hugs close to the coastlines outside of the UAE’s cities. Whether you just go for a hike or something a little bit more daring… You’ll find plenty to do, from dune-buggy journeys and camel trekking to sand…
Dubai is a phenomenal city. The intense modernity of the city alone is worth the visit with its soaring skyscrapers, theme-park like shopping malls and manmade islands that stretch out into the Persian Gulf. But the star of the show is the Burj Khalifa,…
Shopping is high on the agenda for many visitors to the UAE, and many of course head straight to the gigantic, luxurious malls of Dubai, but for a more local approach we suggest a trip to the souks. In Dubai, try the Deira district…
The UAE is a surprisingly eclectic beach destination. There’s the city beaches along the skyscraper-clad coast of Dubai, the golden sandy beaches along Abu Dhabi’s island-studded coastline, the luxurious sandy resorts around Ajman and the stunning, wild, mountain-backed beaches in Fujairah.
Away from the pyramids, deserts and cities, you’ll find in Egypt an inspiring collection of beaches and resorts on which to unwind. From boisterous Sharm El Sheikh and Hughada to more laid-back experiences such as the stunning Akiba Beach in Marsa Matrouh which has…
A trip to the vibrant metropolis of Cairo can be intimidating at first but more than worth it. Visit the medieval sites in Old Cairo, the Egyptian Museum in the centre of the city (which is filled with ancient treasures), go shopping at the…
The stark and rugged beauty of the Sinai Peninsula is at its best at the peak of Mt Sinai. Here you can lookout onto vistas of breathtaking mountain landscapes that are stunningly silhouetted when the sun sets in the distance. At the top you’ll…
There are so many temples to see in Egypt, each more impressive than the next. Be sure not to miss the Temple of Isis, which was the last temple to be built in the classic Egyptian style, the Great Temple of Ramses II, which…
