Landscape change 45 minutes from Dubai at the Oberoi Al Zorah
byIt’s done, it’s 100% open, The Oberoi Al Zorah adds itself to the list of luxury hotels you must stay at in the UAE. So you are looking for a…
United Arab Emirates
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The other side of Dubai you must see
byWhat 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…
Hacks for fabulous hair this summer by Maria Dowling
byNow 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…
Dubai from the sky with Seawings
byOne 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…
Ritz-Carlton Dubai: Your home in the city right by JBR beach
byYou 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…
Eating Healthy in Dubai … Delivery!
byIt’s the summer in Dubai and you must feel like take out instead of going out. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, etc can be quite tempting with non healthy options so we…
Spend a full day at the Palace Downtown in Dubai
byWith 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…
The longest urban zip line in the world is in Dubai Marina
byWhen 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…
Shangri-La Dubai: An urban spa haven
byThere 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…
Retreat The Palm by MGallery: A complete wellness journey in Dubai
byEver 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…
The newest Longest Zipline in the World is in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and this is how you can do it!
byUnited Arab Emirates like to do things on a GRAND scale! In Ras Al Khaimah they launched in January 2018 the longest Zipline in the world and this is everything…
Iftar experience on the legendary Queen Elizabeth 2
byPrior 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…
Free classes to stay active during Ramadan in Dubai
byAs 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…
Iftars you need to try when visiting Dubai
byIf 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,…
Laguna Waterpark at La Mer Dubai
byThere 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…
10 Things you can do during Ramadan in Dubai
byAre 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…
Las Vegas iconic hotel Caesars Palace to open in Dubai
byIf you have watched the Hangover, you would know of the famous Caesars Palace where Doug got lost on the rooftop! Well it’s opening in Dubai and you will be…
6 Things to do in Old Dubai
byWhat 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,…
These photos will make you want to visit Fujairah
byFujairah is known for Snoopy Island, the best place in the United Arab Emirates to do some snorkelling. Here are a set of photos we took during our stay that might…
Destroy things and release your anger at Smash Room Dubai
byEver 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…
Go At the Top of the Burj Khalifa
byOnce 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…
Stay for free at the Atlantis, here’s how! (Thank you Social Media Suite)
byHave 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…
Learning how to Kite in Dubai w/ Kite Zone
byDubai 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…
Afternoon tea in Dubai at the Palace Downtown Hotel
byBreakfast, 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…
Get your Insta photos with Travelshoot when you’re on the road
byYou must wonder how to get great photos for your Instagram if you are travelling alone or with your loved one. Who is going to take the photos? Tripod? Stranger. …
Offroading in Abu Dhabi
byLast weekend we decided to go camping, again! Our good colleague and camping buddy is leaving the country soon, so we are trying to fit the most we can until…
You must visit this hidden gem in Old Dubai
byIf 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…
FlyDubai to the Maldives
byDubai 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…
Trekking Wadi Shah in the United Arab Emirates
byAs part of a fun weekend with Columbia Middle East and their #AdventureAcademyDXB series, we went with Adventurati Outdoors to trek through Wadi Shah, part of Jebel Jais, which is…
What to wear in Dubai: everything you need to know before travelling
byYou’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….
Check-In: Vida Dubai Downtown
byWe had a plethora of meetings scheduled downtown Dubai with a range of clients and needed a place to stay that was close to plenty of cafes. We still wanted…
Ras Al Khaimah: The Active Travel Destination in The UAE
byWe always try to find great places for adventure and new challenges when we travel. Whether you are living in the UAE or planning a visit, you absolutely need to…
Check-in: Manzil Downtown Dubai
byThe 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…
Staycation at W Hotel Dubai, Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection
byWhat 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…
Off-Roading & Canyoning in Wadi Showka w/ Volkswagen
byWho says you need a big beast car to be able to off-road? Well Volkswagen took us away from the Skyscraper Dubai City to do some off-roading at Wadi Shawka…
Healthy Morning Routine @ Le Meridien Mina Seyahi
byWe 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…
Check-In: Hilton Abu Dhabi At The Corniche
byIf you are planning to visit the UAE, you should spare a couple of days to see the capital Abu Dhabi. There are many option of places to stay for…
Full Moon Yoga At The Fairmont The Palm Dubai
byAdventureFaktory 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…
The Entertainer Promotion Code
byHi to all our UAE readers! March is almost over and it would be pity to not remind you that we have our own promotion code for the 2017 ENTERTAINER app in…
Check-In: Dusit Thani Dubai
byDiscover 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…
World-First Hot Air Balloon & Falconry
byWe 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…
INKED: This Is Not a Restaurant
byWell 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…
E-gate with Emirates ID now works in Dubai Airport Terminal 1
byAfter 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…
Dubai’s luxury Polo Estate and Boutique Resort, Desert Palm Dubai
byBefore 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…
Healthy Eating: Our little Detox Delight pack
byDuring 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…
Sofitel The Palm x Privilee
byThe 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…
Bounce Middle East
byAs 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…
Emirati Local Experience at the Emirates Palace
byVisit the Emirates Palace? Yes! A must if you plan to visit Abu Dhabi! We brought the folks there, but we recently went back there to experience a “Emirati Local experience“, part…
InstaMeet #LifeOnEarthWWIM13
byFriday 22nd of April 2016 was the Worldwide InstaMeet 13! We joined thousands and thousands in every corner of the world, during the weekend of April 22-24 to explore new places that…
SUP Fitness for girls @ RIVA Beach Club
byWe 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,…
First time in Abu Dhabi
byOur first time in the actual city of Abu Dhabi! Long overdue road trip, only an hour away from Dubai. Soon it has been 6 months in Dubai and we…
Emirati Cooking Class @ Culinary Boutique
byEmirati 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,…
Piknic Electronik Dubai
byAs 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…
Camping in the desert for New Years Eve in Dubai
byNo clubs. No fancy dress. No crazy Dubai entry fees like the one to Starbucks close to the Burj Khalifa (600 AED). Just big cars, dune bashing, tents, sleeping bags, a camp fire, good…
Ziplining through the Dubai Fountains
byThe Xline is all over the radio on Virgin station, it’s trending, being flooded with views and comments on Instagram & Facebook. XDubai has come up with another crazy adventure activity by…
Stand Up Paddleboard in Dubai
byOne of the activities we have been hooked on recently since we have been overseas is Stand Up Paddle Boarding, or SUP‘ing for short. We have used it as a great…
Kayaking in Dubai
byFeeling like some active activities in Dubai? You can go to Riva Beach Club to do some Paddle-boarding or Kayaking. It is situated on the Palm Jumeirah. It is easy…