Dubai
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
- by Jenny Hewett
Tripologist: What should we do on a Dubai stopover if we don’t like malls?
With a few days stopover in Dubai, one of the best things to do is to leave Dubai.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: This superjumbo premium economy seat is superb
This is clearly the world’s best-practice version of premium economy.
- by Anthony Dennis
Opinion
Tripologist
Got somewhere to be? Never try to arrive the same day
The recent deluge that soaked Dubai left some passengers stranded for several days.
- by Michael Gebicki
★★★★½
Airport reviews
The world’s second-busiest airport is also one of the best
If you were to find yourself living in an airport terminal this would be the place to do it.
- by Jenny Hewett
How to cope with Dubai’s massive shopping malls
It isn’t all about the shopping in Dubai’s malls. The way to survive is to seek the unexpected rather than get swallowed up by the standard international stores.
- by Brian Johnston
Emirates flight attendant’s top travel tips for Dubai
Make sure you know the cultural norms of the country you are travelling to as well as the exchange rate.
- by Belinda Jackson
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Business class on Emirates’ upgraded superjumbo
As the recipient of an upgrade, I readily acknowledge the privilege of travelling in such comfort.
- by Catherine Marshall
The world’s largest Ferris wheel has stopped turning. The reason why is a mystery
It has been more than a year since the world’s tallest Ferris wheel stopped turning, and officials here won’t say why.
- by Brian Rohan
Deep Dive Dubai: Take a dip in the world's deepest pool
The complex comprises of 14 million litres of crystal clear fresh water and three levels of exploration staggered over a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.
- by Jenny Hewett