High Season: November through March
Low Season: April through October
Our Favorite: November is our favorite month to visit Dubai. The days are hot for the beach with evenings that are comfortable and not too cold.
Five Palm Jumeirah
FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai features its own private beach as well as 5 outdoor swimming pools, including a 180 ft long pool running through the heart of the resort. The hotel has guest rooms, suites and villa options, decorated in a simple yet elegant style with views of the Arabian Gulf. The resort has dining venues hosted by world-class chefs, a modern spa and an amazing rooftop bar that shows off the breathtaking skyline of Dubai. FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai is strategically located on the iconic Pal Jumeirah with convenient access to Dubai’s business districts, as well as the city’s many exciting tourist and entertainment attractions.
XVA Art Hotel, Dubai
XVA Art hotel is located within the heart of historic Al Bastakiya. It offers individually decorated elegant rooms featuring art by well-established designers and artists from the region. XVA’s store offers local artwork, handicrafts, handmade handbags and jewelry. Guests can enjoy the work of several international artists in XVA’s art gallery. The central courtyard’s award-winning café serves vegetarian gourmet cuisine, made with fresh regional ingredients. The café also offers an array of fresh fruit juices and light refreshments. It is only a 5-minute walk from the Dubai Museum. The Gold Souk and Abra are 10 minutes' walk away.
Burj Al Arab Jumeirah
Located on its own island, Burj Al Arab Jumeirah features suites overlooking the sea, 8 signature restaurants and a full-service spa. Guests may arrive at the property by chauffeur-driven fleets of Rolls-Royce's or alternatively by a dedicated helicopter transfer service. The terrace offers two swimming pools, 32 luxury cabanas, a restaurant and a bar. The Sky View Bar is suspended 656 feet above sea level where guests can enjoy afternoon tea and cocktails. Spa facilities include separate indoor infinity pools, hot tub and treatment rooms overlooking the Arabian Gulf along with saunas, steam rooms and plunge pools. It features cabanas with views of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf. The Summersalt Beach Club is exclusive to Jumeirah Al Naseem and Burj Al Arab Jumeirah suite guests. All guests will get access to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel private beach.
Al Maha, a luxury collection desert resort & spa
Al Maha, A Luxury Collection Desert Resort And Spa is located just a 45-minute drive from the busy city of Dubai. This exclusive desert resort has free roaming wildlife and desert views. The luxurious Bedouin style tents combine the heritage of Arabia with luxury, and all come with private temperature controlled swimming pools, private sun decks, a large bedroom with seating arrangements, a spacious bathroom with a soaking tub, a separate rain shower, luxurious amenities as well as a Nespresso® coffee machine and a carafe of sherry. Guests staying at the property have the option to join 2 of our activities where one can choose from early morning falconry, dune drive or nature walks.
Other places to stay:
- Anywere on the Palm Jumeirah or Jumeirah Beach
- W Dubai
- The Dubai EDITION
- SLS Dubai
- Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
- Four Seasons Resort Palm Jumeirah
RESTAURANTS
L’amo Bistro - Dubai harbor beach club
Brunch & Cake - Super cute and vibey for brunch and lunch
Nextdoor Kitchen - Lunch cafe
Cipriani - Always a great go to italian spot
Abd el wahab - Incredible Lebanese food with a great view of the Dubai Fountain
O Dubai - A wild brunch spot!
Pools, Beach Clubs, & Rooftops
- Address Beach Resort
- Aura Skypool Lounge
- Address Sky View
- Pullman Downtown Dubai
- Zero Gravity Beach Club - Great brunch
- Verde Beach
- White Beach
- Thia Skylounge - at the Dubai EDITION
- Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach
NIGHTLIFE
- The Penthouse Dubai
- Armani / Prive
- Sky2.0
- 1 - oak
- Soho Garden
- Playroom
Options for your stay in Dubai:
Burj Khalifa - Check out the views from the tallest building in the world.
Skydive over the Palm Jumeirah - Dubai is known to be the #1 place to skydive in the world. The views/photos are incredible.
Dubai Mall
Dubai Aquarium
Atlantis Dubai
Dubai Fountain - the fountain is so beautiful at night or sunset
Desert activities - Sandboarding, quads, hot airballoon ride, falconry, desert safari, and so much more!
Water activities - Parasailing, renting jet skis, rent a boat/yacht for a day or afternoon. If you are traveling alone or with a small group you can also use Viator or Get Your Guide to join a tour.
MUST DO'S:
Platinum Heritage - Absolutely do not miss one of Platinum Heritage's adventures! You can choose a day trip or can take an overnight trip staying at a bedouin camp in the desert. They offer everything from desert safaris, falconry, traditional dinners with live music, dancing and henna to hot airballoon rides at sunrise. Seeing the sunrise in the desert is such a beautiful experience. They also offer different cars such as new or vintage Land Rovers to ride around in!
Seikh Zayed Mosque - Don't miss taking the day trip to Abu Dhabi to see the Grand Mosque. It is truly breathtaking! There are many different version of this day trip that you can find on Viator and Get Your Guide.
GETTING AROUND DUBAI:
Rideshare - In Dubai, Uber and Careem typically cost more than a taxi. The advantage is that Uber offers a flat rate, so if there's traffic and you're going a long distance, it can also be cheaper. In general, Careem is less expensive than Uber for shorter distances and Uber is less expensive for longer distances. You can also use Careem for ordering food and groceries!
Airport Transportations - We always recommend booking airport transfers through the hotel you are staying at.
Things to Note - Some restaurants may not have alcohol due to liquor license laws. We highly suggest stopping at Duty Free and stocking up in your hotel because drinking can also get expensive. There are plenty of restaurants and clubs that do serve alcohol, just don’t be taken back if you stumble upon one that doesn't.