KeyTravel · UAE

Dubai & UAE travel blog

Choose your kind of day: city panoramas, a desert adventure, time by the water or a closer look at Emirati culture. Each guide combines practical planning advice with experiences from our catalogue.

Planning a December trip to the UAE: Dubai, desert and water in high season

UAE in December: planning a trip in high season

December is the busiest month in the Emirates: observation-deck slots go early, group tours run on fixed weekdays and evening formats depart strictly on schedule. Here is how to put a high-season trip together without ru...

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Dubai airport transfer options to the hotel on a first arrival

Arriving in Dubai: airport-to-hotel options without overpaying

Your first landing in Dubai is rarely calm: a long flight, unfamiliar terminals, suitcases and people offering to “take you quickly” right at the exit. Below is how to choose a way to your hotel that fits your flight, lu...

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Musandam day trip from Dubai: a boat by the rocky Omani coast

Musandam from Dubai: a boat day trip and what to plan first

Musandam is an Omani peninsula reached from the UAE by road across the border. Fjord cruises depart from Dibba (Dibba Al-Baya): around five hours aboard a traditional dhow, swimming and snorkelling stops, lunch on board...

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Illustration of a private Dubai city tour with a guide and vehicle

Private Dubai tours: finding an itinerary for your party

A first visit, a family outing and a single day in the city call for different approaches. Compare private Dubai sightseeing tours and agree the details that matter.

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Conceptual illustration of a waterpark with slides, pools and palm trees

Dubai waterparks: choosing tickets and planning the day

A waterpark day is easier to plan when you compare ticket inclusions, attraction restrictions and optional expenses. Here is what families and groups of friends can check.

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Illustration of the Dubai Marina waterfront and a cruise vessel

Dubai Marina: waterfront walks, dhow cruises and yachts

See Dubai Marina from its waterfront or from the water. Compare sightseeing cruises, evening outings and private charters to find a format that suits your plans.

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Illustration of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi from Dubai: planning your sightseeing route

Architecture, museums and a visit to the UAE capital call for clear priorities. Compare Abu Dhabi tours and plan a coherent day rather than a collection of unrelated stops.

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Illustration of a desert safari vehicle on golden sand dunes

Dubai desert safari: finding your kind of adventure

The desert offers a different side of the Emirates. Choose a safari around the experience you want: dune driving, a gentler itinerary, an evening camp or additional activities.

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Illustration of Burj Khalifa and the Downtown Dubai waterfront

Burj Khalifa: choosing tickets and planning your visit

There is more than one way to see Dubai from above. Explore Burj Khalifa ticket formats, the details to check before booking and ways to combine your visit with Downtown.

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