SIESTA TO FIESTA

Dubai

MIDDLE EAST · GOLDEN HOUR · DESERT & SKYLINE
A city built on fast-forward — dunes at sunrise, the world's tallest tower by night.
Burj Khalifa rising over downtown Dubai

The plan

Desert at dawn
Dune drive or camel ride as the sand goes from grey to gold — the heat comes later.
Burj Khalifa at sunset
Book 'At the Top' for the golden hour slot — day and night views in one ticket.
The old creek
Abra boats, spice and gold souks — the Dubai that existed before the skyline.
La Mer beach evening
Swim with the skyline glowing behind you.
Friday brunch culture
The Gulf institution: hours long, wildly abundant. Pace yourself.
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