Based in Dubai, we are dedicated to feature places we go to eat, play and experience. We share useful information, tips & tricks, handy for old/new residents of the Emirate! Do not hesitate to comment or tweet us on things you would like to see on AdventureFaktory. You can also contact us at [email protected]
With things opening up slowly, great deals are available to entice people to go out and about again! La Mer, the world-class beachfront destination with shoreline restaurants, award-winning licensed bars…
The iconic Atlantis The Palm has made travel easier by offering International travellers who stay five nights or more the opportunity to claim back the cost of their departure PCR…
In search of a pet-friendly staycation in Dubai, I stumbled upon the Radisson RED Dubai Silicon Oasis. Located at Dubai Digital Park, in Dubai’s first-ever smart city project built with…
Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai is a 5-star luxury hotel in the heart of Downtown Dubai. Since many of us are not really travelling, hotels in the United Arab Emirates have…
Another new hotel in Dubai? Not just any because the Andaz brand, housed within the World of Hyatt, specializes in high-end boutique hotels with very unique designs at each of its locations…
As Dubai reopens for tourism and many local residents are craving for a vacation, Marriott International has launched new promotion packages to invite people to rediscover the UAE across its…
The streets of Tokyo have come to Palm Jumeirah with Japanese gastropub Hanami serving delicious street-style food. This will be the new ‘it’ place, perfect place for good food…
As travel has been tremendously affected by the pandemic, travel has taken a literal 180 degrees turn. Travel has proven to be a cure to anxiety and burnouts for many…
Are you living in the UAE or simply visit Abu Dhabi or Dubai? If you are an adventurer, go rent a car and hit the road as the United Arab…
Dubai is not all about its tall skyscrapers and shopping malls. In fact, we like to say that Dubai and the United Arab Emirates are beautiful and full of options…
The Pointe has become one of my favourite dining areas in Dubai offering a scening view to the popular Atlantis Hotel. During the day as much as the night, the…
Not all ladies nights must be rowdy and boozy! Sometimes all you want is to sit back, relax, eat and have a glass of wine. At Ammos, the Greek restaurant…
With the rise of demand for healthy eating and veganism, Bounty Beats hits the spot with a menu full of healthy options including plant-based options for those who are vegan….
If you are a Dubai resident and that you are vegan, you probably know Life N One, which now has been rebranded as SEVA. Same ownership, just some additions in…
Austrian chain Le Burger opened its first UAE branch next to Ski Dubai at the Mall of the Emirates. Le Burger is a family-run gourmet, famous in Vienna for offering more…
If you want to find and excuse for nice views and yoga, join Ritz-Carlton Dubai in JBR’s new monthly sunset yoga in partnership with Rituals Cosmetics. The group yoga sessions…
If you’ve visited NYC, you probably have read in many guides to go eat and hang at Indochine, where celebrities of the likes of Cindy Crawford, Mick Jagger, Naomi Campbell,…
In such a multicultural city like Dubai with a big population of Russian Expats, expect to find good Russian Cuisine available! As a fan myself of Russian cuisine, don’t ask…
With the perfect weather coming up in Dubai, there is a new beachside venue, WHITE Beach & Restaurant you can visit from the 23rd November 2019. It is located on…
We have just come back from a GMC Arabia Sierra activation in the mountains of Hatta. We were there for a test drive of the vehicles and to see how…
We checked-in the Waldorf Astoria in DIFC, Dubai’s Financial District, late in the evening, tired, jet-lagged and in need of a good shower. We were met by smiling faces that…
You read it right, we have 10 tickets to give, so 10 of you can get the chance to go paaarrrrrty and have some fun at the Aquaventure After Dark at the…
Winters are amazing times in the UAE as well as many other places in the Middle East. With summers being very hot and almost impossible to do many outdoor activities,…
If you are living in Dubai or just visiting, you must know that there are indeed a plethora of places to visit. However, all the attractions quite far from each…
Ever dreamed of swimming with the sharks or simply being under water with the sea life? Well in Dubai, at the Atlantis The Palm Dubai, you can not only dive…
Yup, Dubai has a Human Slingshot pointing straight into the water like you’re getting thrown into the deep sea with no return 😛 ! This Human Slingshot is the latest work…
You have landed on the latest update online of a Dubai Expat Guide (2018). This guide will have everything you need to know about Dubai, followed by resource pages to…
For anyone living in the Middle East and Dubai (or simply flying often), it’s essential to accumulate Emirates Skywards miles! With the loyalty program getting better every year, it has…
What to do in Dubai? Well take a break from the glitz and glamour and come see what Old Dubai has to offer. Yes Dubai is known for its tall…
Now we’re about to kick back and enjoy our summer hols or upcoming Eid, whether it’s a backpacking adventure or a 5-star luxury resort, your hair needs to be looking…
One of the first things we wanted to do when we got to Dubai is to see what it looks like from the air. Many options are available such as…
You must be wondering why we think the Ritz-Carlton would be your home in Dubai? Situated right at the end of the strip of Jumeirah Beach Residences (JBR), the Ritz-Carlton…
With the hustle and bustle of Dubai, we get tired so quickly and often seek to escape. Escapes don’t always need to be via a stay-cation, it can also be…
When you hear Dubai you are usually expecting grand things. You’ve got it right, the XDubai team, after have created in the past a zip-line going across the Dubai dancing…
There are plenty of business travellers in Dubai and most of them prefer to stay close to Dubai Downtown. On Sheikh Zayed Road, the major highway of the Emirate, there…
Ever had a problem of combining a lavish stay while still taking care of yourself physically and mentally? The Retreat on the Dubai Palm have discovered a gap in the…
Prior to its grand opening planned for October 2018, the famous Queen Elizabeth 2 has been opening its doors an Arabian Majlis offering a wonderful Iftar and Suhoor experience. The…
As health and fitness is a focus to more and more of Dubais’ residents, even though it is Ramadan, many establishments are encouraging people to stay active and this by…
If you are traveling to Dubai for this upcoming month until Thursday June 14th, you will be right into Ramadan. Although some restaurants stay open, you should try the Iftar experience,…
There is a new waterpark in Dubai and it is at La Mer. Finally people living around Downtown has a cool version of The Beach JBR but better and with…
Are you visiting Dubai during Ramadan? Is it your first Ramadan in Dubai as an expatriate? Breaking the myth that nothing happens during Ramadan, we would like to highlight a diversified list…
What are the things to do in Old Dubai? This guide is not about the landmarks to see in Dubai, but places you should know to go grab a bite,…
Ever had such a bad day where all you wanted to do was go and break stuff? One of those days when you don’t want to wake up? A place…
Once upon a time, a great mind in Dubai decided to create a meet-up group around Twitter. He called them TweetUpDXB. Bringing the community back to life, TweetUpDXB team finally…
Have you ever wanted to stay in one of the world’s most well known hotels at no cost? The iconic Atlantis Hotel on the Dubai Palm in celebration of hitting…
Dubai might be firstly known for its glitz and glamour, but forget about it. You make Dubai the way you want it to be and it can be quite fun…
Breakfast, lunch, dinner. This is what we are used to, but it is now the time to get used to afternoon teas! I’m saying this because I’m from Montréal, Canada…
If you are visiting Dubai, you have to take some time to spend at Al Bastakiya, a beautiful artsy meets heritage neighbourhood in Old Dubai, situated on the Deira Creek side…
Dubai is a marvellous place to be based to travel. The best airlines are based in the region and they go absolutely everywhere around the planet. It is truly a…
You’ve just booked your holiday to Dubai or thinking about it. You find yourself being very unsure about what to wear in Dubai and what to pack for the trip….
The daily grind of Dubai (heat, traffic, work) is enough to drive even the most headstrong people crazy, so every now and then we love to get away with a…
What to do in this Dubai summer heat if you can’t really escape? How about a full weekend to get into the world of Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection and discover…
We love to combine travel + health. Dubai isn’t just about glitz and glamour. If you need to stay active, many sports clubs and establishments will offer you active activities. At…
AdventureFaktory went to The Fairmont The Palm Dubai for a Full Moon Yoga session, which has and stellar view of the Dubai Marina buildings. Each full moon you can come…
Discover what it is like to Stay, Eat, Have fun and Relax in Dubai at Dusit Thani Dubai, the Thai themed hotel chain located just across the road from the famous…
We have always wanted to do some hot air balloon adventures and the occasion arrived right on time! Recently we had been invited to experience the Land Rover’s MYLAND Falconry experience…
Well you probably heard of it, INKED. It’s absolutely NOT a Restaurant but a special concept that will be hosting many other dinner series. Last November 26-29th, INKED hosted their…
After using the E-Gate 2 times now with our Emirates ID card, we can officially confirm you that it is now working at Terminal 1! So instead of waiting in queue…
Before heading into the wild (literally… to Kenya), we made sure we relaxed and recharged our batteries. We went to spend some quality time not too far from our homes…
During previous Ramadan, we tried to fast but when we were not, we needed to make sure we are eating quality food. We have fitness goals at the moment and…
The Sofitel Dubai Palm Beach Resort is an extravagantly designed hotel with all the luxury trimmings. Its feature piece is the 500m of pristine white sand beach gazing back at…
As it heats up in Dubai, we are looking for cool indoor places to continue our fit and fun activities during the summer. We have had quite a few friends…
We are always looking for new things to do in Dubai and share with you the coolest things to experience and do to stay in great shape, but most importantly,…
Emirati Cuisine? What? Yes please! We never had the occasion to find a local restaurant serving genuine Emirati cuisine, but we got invited to cook it instead at the Culinary Boutique,…
As we stumbled through our Facebook newsfeed, it came to our attention that Piknic Electronik Dubai existed and was at its 2nd edition. Coming from Montreal, I was so excited…
