SIESTA TO FIESTADubai
MIDDLE EAST · GOLDEN HOUR · DESERT & SKYLINE
A city built on fast-forward — dunes at sunrise, the world's tallest tower by night.
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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