Articles Mentioning United Arab Emirates Hotels

The Most Expensive Countries in the World and Their Cheaper, Cooler Alternatives

The saying “you get what you pay for” doesn’t always apply when it comes to traveling the globe. Sure, many bucket list destinations are worth their eye-popping price tags, but there are plenty of affordable — and arguably cooler — alternatives to these well-trodden, budget-busting destinations. Below, we listed the most expensive spots in the…

5 Luxury Hotels in Dubai and Their Cheaper, But Similar, Alternatives

Known for its soaring skyscrapers, legendary nightlife, and palm-shaped islands, Dubai exudes opulence and extravagance. While there are certainly some extremely expensive bucket-list hotels, Dubai’s growing popularity has brought a wider range of accommodations, attracting everyone from honeymooners to families with children. With that in mind, we’ve highlighted five of Dubai’s most luxurious hotels and…

8 Destinations That Cater to Every Vice

Vices are often tied to the seven deadly sins — greed, gluttony, lust, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride — but these behaviors don’t always have to be so dramatic. Generally speaking, a vice is defined as an act that is viewed as pleasurable for some and wicked or detrimental to others. Far be it from…

8 Rookie Mistakes to Avoid on Your Dubai Vacation

Downtown Dubai A city where everything feels bigger, from the skyscrapers to the brunches, Dubai is a desert playground for adults. Between the beach clubs and the designer shopping, the epic Friday brunches and the wide range of activities (think bungee jumping and riding desert dune buggies), it’s easy to be swept up in the…

11 Gorgeous Hotels That Were Made for Instagram

Whether you like it or not, social media has transformed the way we travel. Case-in-point: An increasing number of travelers are turning to Instagram — not only to document their trips, but also in search of holiday inspiration, including what to do and where to stay. After all, if you went on vacation and didn’t…

Carnival to Develop New Dubai Cruise Terminal in 2020

Mark your calendars: In an effort to grow maritime tourism in Dubai, Carnival is partnering with Meraas holding company to develop a new cruise terminal by October 2020. The new development, which will be in Dubai Harbour, is slated to have two cruise buildings that can accommodate three vessels and up to 13,200 passengers. Plans…