Two metro lines, a tram, buses and cheap taxis make Dubai one of the easier Gulf cities to visit independently. Best from November to March.
Travel Guides
Dubai is easier to navigate on public transport than most visitors expect. Here is how the Nol card, the two metro lines and the taxi system fit together.
Published 10 February 2026 · Updated 28 August 2026
Itineraries
Three days is enough for old Dubai, modern Dubai and one slow day — if you stop trying to see everything.
Published 4 March 2026 · Updated 20 August 2026
Budget Travel
Dubai is expensive if you let it be. Transport, food and timing are the three levers that matter.
Published 22 July 2026 · Updated 27 August 2026
Food & Travel
A few habits that reliably produce better meals than restaurant rankings do.
Published 5 August 2026 · Updated 29 August 2026