The Disneyland of the Desert
When people ask me what it’s like to live in Dubai, I usually answer with “Like visiting an adult Disneyland version on coke” (I’ve never done coke but this is how I imagine it to be).
The city is loud, flashy, glittery, over the top and shows off whenever possible. She’s hungry, she’s ambitious and wants a spot at the table.
Living here can be uplifting and exhausting. It seems like Dubai is always competing with others without them even knowing about the competition.
As a result, Dubai holds close to 100 world records. Some are obvious like the world’s tallest building, the only 7-star hotel in the world (there’s no 7 star rating, so in reality it’s a 5-star hotel with really good marketing lol), a freaking skiing hall in the middle of the desert (that I hate from the bottom of my heart, oh hi climate change and unnecessary waste of energy!), man-made islands, largest vertical maze and other curiosities no one outside of Dubai really cares about.
The city tries hard to proof that she’s better than other big (and way older) cities. Apart from having bred a mix of worldly, truly open-minded and great people of cultural diversity, others here feel entitled for no reason.
From Tiny Village to Mega City
So here a couple of facts about this weird and crazy city I call home currently:
Dubai borders upon the biggest desert in the world – Rub’ al-Khali, “The Empty Quarter”.
Until the mid-60s, the city was a fishermen’s village, thriving on a much smaller scale with not much else but lots of sand.
Then there was the oil and – pouf – all of a sudden tons of money, gold and power (ok that was very very summarized). Today, the expansion is still insane, hotels, malls and residential towers grow into the sky with lightning speed, and I really have no clue who should live in all these buildings one day.
They say half of the worlds’ cranes are used in Dubai. That’s not true and even during peak construction times was never more than 2% (lol).
But construction is part of the cityscape, there’s always some half finished structure and it’s always noisy. I’ve never seen so many skyscrapers in my entire life and since I live here, no other skyline impresses me as much as the one I see every day.
It’s an ever growing and ever changing place, that can be be annoying and awesome at the same time.
How’s Everyday Life For Me as a Woman?
Dubai is the safest and cleanest city I’ve ever seen. At least the areas, that need to shine for the tourists and western expats are squeaky clean.
Why is it so safe? Because most people are afraid of the consequences should they try to steal something.
They’d lose their visa, be put in jail, get kicked out of the country afterwards and banned for a lifetime, therefore losing the possibility of providing for their family back home, and probably won’t ever find a job again, that paid so well (tax-free!). Is stealing worth all that?
I’ve forgotten jewelry at a nail salon and lost wallets in taxis – and got everything back a few hours later, without anything missing.
I’ll definitely miss this “forced safety” one day in the future, when I’ll move somewhere else.
Living here is like being in a bubble, where everything is wonderful and pretty all the time. So you need to immerse yourself into the real world every now and then (aka hop on a flight and travel around) to be reminded that the nice and clean Dubai life ain’t reality in 99% of the rest of the world.
I often get asked, what life for me as a woman is like in Dubai. I don’t need to wear a hijab (aka covering my hair) or any other traditional clothing just because I’m a woman.
Yes, local man speak to me, but not every local man will shake my hand (it’s a Muslim custom, nothing impolite, and they will touch their heart instead to greet me – they don’t distinguish between Muslim and non-Muslim btw and women do the same vice versa). Most of the times, I’ve been met with great respect and politeness, in private as well as in professional environments.
I’ve never felt inferior living here and many local women have successful careers in the private and public sector.
But Dubai is an exception when it comes to gender equality questions and I won’t negate that great inequalities do exist between genders in the Middle Eastern region in general and even in parts of Dubai hidden from the public. As well as in other parts of the world (ahem).
When’s the Best Time to Visit Dubai?
If you fancy coming for a visit, make sure to book your stay in between November and March, otherwise you will spend a lot of time inside of malls (it gets up to 50° C in the summer and we avoid being outside for more than 2 minutes). This chart shows the average temperature of the whole Emirate, however in some places it can get much colder or hotter.
Here’s a summary of things to do in Dubai I always recommend one should explore and see when here for the first time.
My Recommendations: Things You Should Do When in Dubai
Dubai Sightseeing Spots
Dancing Fountains
Despite living in Dubai for a couple of years now, I still love watching the dancing fountains in Downtown Dubai, next to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. They start at 18:00 every half hour until 23:00 – 7 days a week. Usually either a western or Arabic pop song accompany the fountains and the show lasts for a few minutes.
For the perfect view avoid the masses standing next to the fountains and on the bridge leading to Souk al Bahar. Either be in one of the restaurants on the first floor of Souk al Bahar close by, on the balcony of the Apple store, by the massive windowfront inside the NIKE store or walk away from the masses towards Burj Khalifa to have a fantastic view.
You’re ok with watching them during the day? The fountains play three times after noon in-between 13:00 and 14:00. That’s a nice low-hanging fruit for sightseeing, especially during the week. There won’t be the masses of people you normally encounter in the evening. Worst time: Evening hours on a weekend. Just. Don’t. Do. It.
How to get there:
Burj Khalifa, At the Top Observation Deck
Book online beforehand, since it’s much cheaper than buying a ticket right before you wanna go up. You’ll be able to choose a time slot; try to get there an hour before sunset to catch great light for pictures.
Go for level 124/125, these are completely fine. Try to avoid dusty or cloudy days (yep we have these in Dubai) and check your weather app before booking. Otherwise you won’t see very far and the experience is not as great as it could be.
Why not book level 148? Level 148 costs more than double and the experience is just not worth it (other than being around less people and getting some overpriced snacks).
Once you’re higher than any other building around you, you loose your sense of height, so these 20ish floors don’t make as much of a difference, when looking outside. The Burj Khalifa entrance is on the lower ground floor within Dubai Mall and you should make sure to be there about 15-20 minutes before your time slot begins.
There will be queuing and security checks (and annoying + rather costly photo opportunities no one really needs). If you don’t have time to visit Burj Khalifa, don’t worry. It’s a nice experience but you can always do it during your next visit. And the nicest thing about that building is anyway to look AT it rather than being IN it.
How to get there:
Desert Tour with Platinum Heritage
One thing I REALLY recommend everyone to do: Visit the desert! It’s one of the most humbling experiences ever! You stand on a dune and no matter where you look, there’s sand. Orange and yellow as far as the eye can reach.
It’s part of natures’ marvels and absolutely puts things in perspective again. Another nice thing about the desert: It’s as quiet as standing on top of a mountain or chilling by a calm lake. The perfect antidote to the buzzing and hectic city life.
There’s a great company called Platinum Heritage. They offer amazing authentic and top quality desert tours (most of the other companies offer super tacky and touristy stuff). Their experiences are not cheap but well worth it.
How to get there:
Helicopter Ride
Only got limited time to cover the whole city? Book a 15 minute helicopter ride and get a bird’s eye view on Dubai’s major sightseeing spots! It’s by far not as expensive as I expected and an amazing and unique experience – that is if you’re not helicopter riding all the time already 😉
How to get there:
Ripe Market
Are you into arts and crafts? You’ll love the Ripe Market! It’s a market with little stalls where residents sell their handmade products. You’ll find anything from homemade soap, jewelry, accessories like handbags or even baby clothes. No one will starve there with lots of food trucks and stalls with little treats to choose from.
And yes, you can also get your organic veggies and fruits for the week there. It’s perfect for families or to hang out with friends for a bit. The main event happens during winter months each Friday, but there are smaller Ripe market pop ups during the week in different locations. Best to check their website.
Alserkal Avenue
Want to see a different side of Dubai? Head over to Alserkal Avenue. There you’ll find art galleries, small furniture stores, unique design shops and also a few options to not get hangry ;)) And not to forget, located there as well: if you’re keen on a private chef’s table, my hands-down favorite spot for that in Dubai is INKED.
They host a few super creative and innovative events each month, that require you to pre-book online, but you can also always book a completely private evening there. They host their chef’s table for up to 6 people and it’s such an intimate and beautiful experience with amazing food by rockstar chefs!
How to get there:
Art Galleries in DIFC
For a little less edgy art, check out DIFC. That’s Dubai’s Finance Centre and home to many corporate offices (banks, insurances, legal offices, consulting industry etc.). But it’s also home to some of the very best restaurants (as in Zuma, La Petite Maison, Roberto’s, Royal China…) you’ll find in the city and beautiful art galleries.
How to get there:
Madinat Jumeirah
You’ll need souvenirs to bring back home, won’t you? Sure you could run to the very authentic souks and be stressed out after 5 minutes or you could visit Souk Madinat in Madinat Jumeirah, a stunning place next to Burj al Arab. Souk Madinat is styled like a historical oriental marketplace, has a lot of big and small shops for all the souvenir shopping you need to do, and great restaurants.
In the less hot months, you can sit outside by the waterfront and watch the Burj al Arab during sunset. Madinat Jumeirah consists of 4 of the best hotels of the Jumeirah hotel chain offering amazing foodie experiences and some cool bar experiences. It’s also home to my favorite wellness spot, the Talise Spa.
How to get there:
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Yes, yes I know, this post is about Dubai. HOWEVER: If you have one day to spare and a car available for a short road trip, please make sure to visit two spots in Abu Dhabi that are well worth your time. Number 1 is The Louvre Museum. Just for its breathtaking architecture you should go and visit. It’s beyond stunning and you for sure will spend some time just looking at the museum construction and how it plays with light and water.
Plan to spend around 2 hours there (could be much longer if you want to or shorter if you walk fast – but then again what’s the point). The different galleries are connected in an intricate way; you move through human history as you walk along.
As with all tourist attractions, it makes sense to try and beat the masses by either going on a weekday or as early as possible on the weekend. To avoid wasting time driving there, call the museum in advance to make sure it’s open – I made that error once and didn’t check prior to visiting with a friend just to find the doors closed due to a private event, ugh.
Depending on where you stay in Dubai and the traffic, you could get there within an hour or a bit longer by car.
How to get there:
Grand Mosque Abu Dhabi
And here’s the second place in Abu Dhabi I highly recommend visiting: The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. One of the things I enjoy whenever I travel is visiting religious places. No matter if it’s a centuries-old cathedral, temple or mosque, these places are filled with some kind of special energy and help me reflect on life, ground myself and be filled with humility.
I’ve visited The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque a few times now. And still: Each time I’m in awe of its beauty. I also got to learn even more about Islam (you’ll learn “the basics” automatically if you live here long enough) and appreciate the message of kindness, understanding and love it has in common with other world religions.
Visiting the mosque is not as straightforward and a bit of planning will save you a lot of energy and possible drama especially if you’re a woman.
First, you should read the official website and pay attention to details. If there are public holidays in the UAE, there’s a high possibility of the mosque being closed to the public – unless you’re Muslim and want to pray.
Second, read the website again. I’m not kidding. Every time I’ve visited, there were other rules and regulations in place. Also the official entrance changed each time as the mosque has a variety of entries. Make sure to find the right one ahead of your arrival to avoid walking long distances from where you parked.
Third, clothing: It’s much easier if you’re a man. You should cover your shoulders and knees, and that’s it if I’m not mistaken, but check the website to be on the safe side.
Fellow women, for us it’s a bit more complicated and very similar to when you visit cathedrals or temples: Wear something loose that will cover your arms down to your ankles. Doesn’t have to be an abaya (traditional women’s clothing in UAE) but could also be loose pants. Cover your hair. That’s it. If you don’t bring your own clothing, you will get a rental abaya from the mosque for free. But these things smell awful because of chemical cleaning I guess and I wouldn’t recommend wearing these if it can be avoided.
For both genders: Take a pair of socks with you and walk in cheap sandals or shoes you won’t miss if “they get lost”. Before entering the grounds of the mosque, you will have to leave your shoes behind with hundreds of other shoes. The tiles are cold and wearing socks is permitted.
There are free tours every few hours (check the website) and you can also get an audioguide for free but you’ll have to leave your ID as a deposit. Sometimes you can enter the mosque (it features the world’s largest handwoven carpet!) and sometimes it’s prohibited (not sure when and why). If you like taking pictures, you can take your camera equipment with you, only tripods are not allowed if you don’t have an official media permit (to be on the safe side re media equipment check their website).
Usually you’re done in an hour or so. The mosque looks even more stunning when the sun starts to set so maybe find a nice spot nearby (parking area etc.) to take some images of the mosque in all its glory during golden hour.
How to get there:
Dubai Foodie Spots – Fine Dining
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
This is one of my absolute favorite restaurants in Dubai. It’s elegant and understated, the service is impeccable and always friendly, and the food, boy oh boy… The food is absolutely fantastic!
One of the best things about this place? They also go above and beyond to offer delicious plant-based options. Their vegan menu is so good, that even die-hard meat-eating friends were blown away when they tried it.
They offer two different dinner time slots and although we were never rushed through our dinner (by the staff – this does happen at other places unfortunately), it makes sense to arrive a little bit prior to your reservation.
What to eat #1: Carpaccio di verdure con pesto di pomodori (Plant-based pumpkin & zucchini carpaccio w/ tomato pesto, capers and black olives)
What to eat #2: Torta al cioccolato (Plant-based chocolate tart w/ raspberry and caramelized banana ice cream)
What to drink: Sauvignon Blanc Winkl 2017 (Kellerei/Cantina Terlan)
How to get there:
La Petite Maison
Wanna have a classy dinner date with your partner? Check out La Petite Maison in bustling DIFC. It’s been in Dubai forever (which is hard considering restaurants pop up everyday and close only a few weeks later) and a go-to favorite of mine for date nights or drinks with friends.
The service is exceptional, the quality of the food as well and the atmosphere is kind of homey yet elegant.
What to eat: Anything. Whatever you choose, it’ll be exceptional!
What to drink: Tomatini (the BEST cocktail I had in Dubai so far!)
How to get there:
Bar at Zuma
Also an amazing place to have dinner (choose the lounge over the normal restaurant for a more cozy feeling) but I love their bar. I recommend observing people having a drink after work (or for some before work lol) and hanging out with friends there. I usually marvel at the bartenders creating round ice cubes out of a huge junk of ice with a pick.
How to get there:
Roberto’s
Another stunning place to spend an evening in DIFC that offers awesome food and views towards Dubai Downtown. It’s situated right next to La Petite Maison. If you’ve read this far, you’ll probably know that I’m a huge fan of Italian food – to me it’s pure comfort and I could eat Italian dishes, especially pasta and pizza, day in and day out (but my body doesn’t thrive on too much white flour lol so can’t do that!).
The first time, I ever ate one of the best desserts on the planet was at Roberto’s: Pistachio Ice Cream with Olive Oil. I know, that sounds absolutely crazy (and the one they serve there is for sure not plant-based, just as a heads-up) but please give it a try if you ever get the chance to!
How to get there:
Café Belge at the Ritz-Carlton DIFC – Friday Brunch
Friday brunch is like a national sport that especially expats (from the UK – #sorrynotsorry lol) enjoy. I haven’t even heard of Friday brunch before moving to Dubai. Brunch in Germany means there’s gonna be a TON of food and an extended time period you spend with friends and family every once in a while, either at a restaurant, café or at someone’s house. It’s breakfast and lunch combined and after that you take a nap because of carb coma. Alcohol is usually not a part of this, instead we indulge in specialty coffees and teas and might even splurge on fresh juices.
Very different story here in Dubai. Friday brunch means almost always loads of booze, day drinking and – depending on the location – a bit or a lot of food on the side. Some brunches are real party affairs with loud music, dancing and no possibility to talk, whereas others are more chilled and some are even sophisticated. There’s a brunch for everyone.
One of my favorite brunches happens at Café Belge, a gorgeous restaurant with a 1920’s vibe. It’s super chilled, they offer an amazing variety of high quality food, the staff is friendly and helpful, and if you decide to day drink (which is not mandatory at any brunch btw), the quality of the alcohol is really good. Haven’t had a hangover (well not from there at least).
Once brunch is over, chill either at the Ritz-Carlton’s Sunken Garden right next to Café Belge or hit DIFC e.g. the bar at Zuma, La Petite Maison or Roberto’s etc. There’s a lot of amazing places to go from there in walking distance – or maybe it’s time to grab a cab and go home to snuggle with your couch.
How to get there:
The Loft at Dubai Opera
Dubai Opera opened in the summer of 2016 and it improved my life dramatically. Before that, Dubai had not a lot to offer when it came to cultural offers such as classical music concerts, theater, ballet performances or similar (at least not that I was aware of). While still living in Germany, I was used to having easy access to all kinds of concerts and the bigger the city in Germany, usually the longer the list of cultural offers.
Now, Dubai Opera is home to a variety of events, ranging from concerts, to theater, ballet, opera and even stand-up comedy, and whenever I’ll leave this city for good, I’ll take some fabulous memories with me like having had the opportunity to listen and watch Max Richter, Ludovico Einaudi, Gipsy Kings, Swan Lake, The Barber of Seville…
On top of Dubai Opera is a restaurant space which is lovely because it’s a great opportunity to have a nice meal before watching the evening performance. The Loft has this French Brasserie vibe where you wish someone would design your home just as chill and comfy yet elegant.
It has a beautiful outdoor space with great views of Burj Khalifa but during winter I recommend sitting inside (yep, it gets cold!), which is an equally stunning space with modern yet cozy design.
The food is really good and before performances they offer set menus with a great value for money. But the restaurant is open throughout the week and you definitely don’t have to attend a performance in order to eat here.
How to get there:
Dubai Foodie Spots – Casual
Amongst Few Café
Beautiful space with a chilled vibe and loads of plant-based options. LOADS. You can easily spend a couple of hours there talking with friends and breakfast is served until 3PM. If you’re not in brekkie mood, don’t worry, there’s a great selection of warm lunch dishes, salads and sweets as well!
What to eat: Botanical Benedict (plant-based and with yummy marinated tempeh!
What to drink: Sparkling Elderberry (super refreshing!)
How to get there:
Kulture House
Another beautiful space, but this one is much more a hybrid of art gallery, concept store and café. It looks so different than any other spaces in Dubai that one could think it’s in another place on earth altogether. I adore the tile details and wish my house would look that vibrant and stunning!
How to get there:
L’Eto Caffe
This is quite a whimsical space and feels to me like the love child of a colonial tea house and a secret garden full of flowers. Every now and then I really have to work from outside my home office, be able to observe people and when I do that, I hate going to the stereotypical coffeeshops (not your typical digital nomad lol). It took ages for me to find a spot that’s comfy, that has really good food and that’s still quiet and calm (well, until some spoilt child runs in, starts screaming and ruins everything).
They serve breakfast pretty much all day long and do have a few vegan-friendly options. Don’t go and look at their sweets display if you wanna avoid dairy, because you’ll be disappointed: Everything looks beautiful and ready to eat – but nothing’s dairy-free. So avoid that pain lol and eat something savory instead (like an avocado toast).
What to eat: Australian Avocado Rye Bread Tartine (with or without poached egg)
What to drink #1: Ginger & Spices Tea
What to drink #2: Ice Cube Latte with Coconut Milk
How to get there:
High Joint Burger
Ok, here’s another thing I really love eating besides Italian food: Burgers! This is one of the absolute best burger places in Dubai (awarded by many outlets), unfortunately no plant-based options here. So every once in a while I do make an exception for this freaking delicious burger.
Don’t let location and outside appearance of this little shop deceive you though: It’s tiny, there’s almost no indoor space to sit and it’s located in a parking lot of a mosque in the middle of a residential area. No, you cannot make a reservation here.
When the temperature is still ok, you can sit outside, there are some high tables and chairs, if it’s too hot, sitting in your car might be the only other valid option. This burger is well worth it!
Make sure to check in with them for their specials which are not on their regular menu!
What to eat #1: The High Jamz (not on the menu)
What to eat #2: High Millionaire’s Fries
How to get there:
Al Mandaloun Authentic Lebanese Kitchen
This is my go-to restaurant when it comes to Arabic food, more specifically Lebanese dishes. There’s a great variety when it comes to plant-based options, and they (yes I admit it, I do order food in at least once a week) also deliver to our apartment.
The restaurant is located in bustling DIFC and offers lunch as well as dinner. I personally love sitting outside, which depends a lot on the weather and temperature conditions (could be too hot or too cold lol). In case you’re wondering, this is a dry restaurant, meaning no alcohol on the menu.
Here’s how we usually order there: A variety of hot and cold mezze and zero main dishes. Sounds weird? Mezze are the arabic version of spanish tapas and after we’re done ordering, the complete table will be filled with sharing platters. I’m not a natural at sharing food (“Joey doesn’t share food!”) but this type of cuisine is definitely enjoyed better when shared 🙂
What to eat: “Normal” hummus, batata harra (s tiny bit spicy potato cubes), loubieh bel zeit (green beans in tomato garlic olive oil sauce, cold dish), bemieh bel zeit (same but with okras), falafel, muhamara (a bit spicy walnut and pomegranate paste), spinach fatayer, lentil soup.
What to trink: Fresh ginger lemon tea
How to get there:
Vietnamese Foodies
Another go-to favorite of mine, if I’m in the mood for casual Asian food. It’s super close to where I live and they also deliver food home if I don’t wanna leave the couch. The quality of the food is great, they have an additional selection of plant-based food, which makes it an easy choice (at least for me).
What to eat #1: Vegan Pad Thai (without the mint though, I really hate mint in food if it’s not with chocolate)
What to eat #2: Vegan Eggplant Clay Pot (I’m speechless every time. The taste of this is fantastic!)
How to get there:
LaOla at Kite Beach
Ok, here’s a confession: I only go to this place for one specific dish: Their smashed Avocado Tartine! It’s located right next to Kite Beach with great views to the sea. So every once in a while we go there for a lazy weekend breakfast and afterwards a little stroll at the beach.
LaOla is like most of the food outlets at Kite Beach located within a container construction, you could either sit on top of the container outside or in front of the restaurant. Once it gets hot (aka summer) it’s really not an option anymore (at least for me haha).
What to eat #1: Smashed Avocado Tartine
What to eat #2: Sweet potato fries on the side
What to drink: Açai Smoothie with Coconut Milk
How to get there:
Which Souvenirs Should You Take With You?
- Dates stuffed with nuts. My favorites are from Cafe Bateel (loads of shops in Dubai) and stuffed with Macadamia nuts.
- Yemeni honey. Not exactly from Dubai, but they sell it here and it’s the best damn honey ever that cures kind of everything.
- Orange sand from the desert (that you got yourself obviously and didn’t buy at the mall).
- If you got a little more space: An oriental lamp.
Things to Keep in Mind:
You are visiting a muslim country and there are things you shouldn’t do. Either out of respect or because you could end up in jail.
1. Dress appropriately.
Dubai is much less conservative in general than her neighbors Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. The uber short pants, where everyone can see your butt cheeks? Leave them at home. Or use them (only!) at the beach.
This rule doesn’t apply to nightlife activities. As seen on a whole lot of British expats and tourists, apparently the less fabric, the better. Sure, there’s always the question about dignity etc. but that’s a whole different story.
2. Public display of affection.
Avoid where possible. Don’t kiss in public, don’t hold hands in public, don’t rub your bodies against each other.
That’s considered haram (Arabic for “bad, dirty”) and if you’re unlucky, it could even get you in jail. Apparently, it’s not much fun there.
3. Alcohol.
That’s a tricky one. Officially, alcohol is not allowed. You’re not able to buy alcohol in supermarkets or similar. However, bars and restaurants which are part of hospitality centers like hotels can get a license (which I heard is very expensive) and serve alcohol.
You can consume alcoholic beverages there (which will cost you a pretty dime or two), BUT you’re not allowed to wander around intoxicated and behave like a dick. Otherwise: Go directly to jail. Do not pass go. Do not collect $200.
So better get your shit together until you arrive at your hotel. I’ve often heard that taxi drivers drop super wasted and sleeping peeps off at the next police station.
4. Be respectful.
People are different no matter where you go in the world. It’s more apparent in some locations than in others. Dubai is the wildest melting pot I’ve ever seen and I love it.
So many different cultures and religions living together (mostly) peacefully and calm.
Here’s my advice: Live and let live. Yes, you will see locals wearing traditional clothes.
Yes, you will see women that are completely covered standing right next to someone like me, who runs around in ripped jeans, hoodie and loose hair.
You will see unfathomable rich people and very poor people sometimes sitting in the same corner coffeeshop.
Don’t play dress-up with the local traditional clothes. You’ll be considered ignorant and a dumbass by locals and expats alike (this advice is targeted towards MEN).
For the greatest travel experience ever, hear me out:
This is not a zoo, don’t stare at people who look different than you, don’t whisper behind their backs, don’t point at them (wtf?), don’t judge, especially without knowing their background story.
Be humble. It’s easy to condemn someone and their culture, if you feel superior (for no reason).
Instead, try getting to know the person, smile at them, start a conversation. Most people are nice and kind. We often are more similar than we imagine – despite speaking a different language, different skin tone, hair color, clothes and food preferences.
Have you ever been to Dubai? What’s your favorite thing to do here?
Never stop exploring and much love!
Nina
P.S.: This guide gets updated frequently!
