Area guides
Dubai, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
Dubai is a city of very different districts. Start with the area, and the rest of the trip, or the move, falls into place.
Downtown Dubai
Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the fountain on your doorstep
Dubai Marina & JBR
Beach mornings, marina evenings
Palm Jumeirah
Resort hotels and private beaches on the famous island
Jumeirah
Beaches, villas and a slower pace on the coast
Business Bay
Downtown convenience by the water canal
Old Dubai: Bur Dubai & Deira
Creekside souks, abras and heritage lanes
DIFC
Galleries, restaurants and the financial centre
Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT)
Lakeside towers with a real neighbourhood feel
Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC)
More space for your budget, inland from the coast
Dubai Hills Estate
Parks, golf and space for families
Sheikh Zayed Road & Trade Centre
Central towers, exhibitions and the Red Line on the doorstep
Al Barsha & Barsha Heights
Value base by Mall of the Emirates and Ski Dubai
Airport, Garhoud & Deira City Centre
Minutes from DXB for flights and stopovers
Dubai Creek Harbour
Calm waterfront with views of the skyline
The desert & Hatta
Dunes, wildlife and mountains beyond the city
Expo City & Dubai Parks
Theme parks and the Expo 2020 legacy site