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Nomadic Notes Blog Posts
Notes on Dubai – old and new – Notes from my trip to Dubai in October 2007.
A day in Dubai – 2018 edition.
Notes on Dubai – Expo 2020, South Asia food paradise, Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah and more.
Accommodation
Dubai hotels – Search for discount hotels in Dubai with lowest rates guaranteed.
Where to stay in Dubai – The best areas and most iconic hotels.
Best hotel gyms in Dubai – Fitness options in Dubai, faqs on using gyms and good options for hotels with gyms.
A guide to budget accommodation in Dubai
Travel Guides
Dubai Tourism – Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing.
Dubai.com – City info, entertainment, news, maps, and travel booking services.
Dubai Information Site – First-hand, practical perspective on Dubai. Aimed at tourists and people who have recently moved to Dubai.
Time Out Dubai – Dubai lifestyle magazine featuring restaurants, nightlife, films, things to do and places to see.
Dubai Travel Agents
Rayna Tours and Travels is a Dubai-based destination management service offering all-inclusive holidays, tours, safaris, and cruises that go beyond the ordinary. Its extensive portfolio offers international visa services, high-end logistic solutions, and sightseeing tours introducing visitors to the city’s most modern and cultural landmarks. They are also specialists in Dubai desert safari and dhow cruise packages, and arranging tours to attractions such as the Burj Khalifa, theme parks, water parks, and museums (including the Museum of the Future).
Buy Tickets
– Visit the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa, to enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline. With Burj Khalifa tickets, get access to At The Top (Levels 124 & 125) and At The Top SKY (Level 148), and benefit from super saver combo offers.

– Enjoy a dolphin & seal show, swim with the creatures, and take endless photographs with your Dubai Dolphinarium tickets.
– Head to the top of the Dubai Frame, 150 meters in the sky, to discover the city’s past, present, and future. Choose from a selection of the Dubai Frame tickets to enjoy skip-the-line access and combo tours to other popular attractions in the city.
– Head to The View at the Palm observatory at the top of the Palm Tower for an unparalleled sight of Dubai’s towering skyline. Book The View at the Palm tickets to enjoy fast-track entry into the Palm Tower or choose combo tickets that offer access to top attractions such as the Dubai Frame and Burj Khalifa.
Blogs
Dubai Travel Blog – Places, food, attractions, adventures, culture in Dubai.
Gubbi of Arabia – American girl in Dubai blogging about Dubai, travel, and expat life.
Dubai’s Desperate Housewife – Trials and traumas of a full-time mum in Dubai.
Blog Posts
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Pocket Dubai (Travel Guide)
Photos
Dubai Photo Gallery – My photo gallery of Dubai.