Dubai and Abu Dhabi: The Two Must-see Destinations in the Middle East

 

The UAE’s capital city Abu Dhabi and the magnificent city Dubai are one of the world’s main attractions. These are cities where many tourists come to enjoy the sightseeing of the tallest building of the world, Burj Khalifa, and the tremendous shopping malls with mammoth aquariums and indoor ski slopes every year. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are mainly known for their skyscrapers and lavish lifestyle. They are home to some of the best spectacular hotels, mouthwatering cuisines, and well-connected airlines. So, visiting these cities is just like getting a glimpse of the future. 

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If you are curious to know more about Dubai and Abu Dhabi, it’s better to plan a trip to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.  Get an authentic experience over here and tell your loved ones how you enjoyed your trip. 

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What to Know Before Going

 

Attire

Everything you might’ve read online about what women should wear essentially says that conservative is key.  Be prepared not to go anywhere in public unless your shoulders and knees are completely covered.  That means no midriffs, cutoff shorts, short skirts or dresses, off-the-shoulder shirts or tank tops, and certainly no cleavage.  However, in reality no one really abides by these culturally sensitive rules anymore.  I found that everywhere we went, these rules were blatantly ignored.

 

Getting There

Emirates, of course!  Arguably the best airline in the world, Emirates offers high end luxury from the top down.  Your economy seat will feel like a first class seat on Norwegian or one of the other budget airlines, and if you’re lucky enough to snag a business or first class seat on points (of if you’re willing to drop the $30k+ to purchase a seat outright), then you surely know what I am talking about.  To read all about my experience on my 16 hour flight from Los Angeles to Dubai on Emirates in business class, click here.

 

The best thing about this region is the smooth connectivity with different parts of the world. The airports of Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well-connected to every corner of the world, so you need not worry about how to reach here. If you have planned to fly Dubai first, you can book for the flight which can take you to Dubai international airport, located 21 kilometers from the center of Dubai. And, if you want to visit Abu Dhabi, you need to take a flight to Bateen airport which is 16 kilometers from the center. A trip to these cities will be more fun and memorable if you make your plans for the months between November and March because this is the time when you won’t be experiencing hot temperatures. If you take a flight from New York to the UAE, the travel time will be around 14 hours 50 minutes. 

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