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Neighbourhood Profile: Bur Dubai & Karama

Neighbourhood Profile: Bur Dubai & Karama

Popular off-road routes

Popular off-road routes

Liwa Oasis, UAE
A drive to and through the Liwa Oasis in Rub Al Khali (the Empty Quarter) is one of the most essential of... read more

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This is going to be my first New Year’s Eve in Dubai. I’d like to go watch the fireworks at the Burj Khalifa, but have been told it is a nightmare to get there. Is this true?

Naturally, it does get busy on New... read more

What are the timings for the Dubai Fountain?

18:00 to 22:00 on weekdays, and 18:00 to 23:00... read more

Can I still buy alcohol from a liquor store during Ramadan?

Yes, MMI and African + Eastern have stores... read more

Is the border post at Wadi Bih open or closed to non-UAE/Oman residents? We are residents in Qatar, and would like to drive from Ras Al Khaimah to Wadi Bih, but our Explorer guide says it has been...

Only GCC nationals can pass through this... read more

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