While Dubai is a top travel destination for many explorers, the summer weather there is no joke. It’s hot, dry, and temperatures reach up to 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Even the sea can reach up to 99 degrees and humidity often averages over 90 percent. However you don’t need to be discouraged. If you have your heart set on visiting Dubai for your summer vacay, we’ve helped put together a little list of ways you can enjoy yourself and beat the heat. Here are a few tips we’ve picked up from the locals: 10 Fun Things to Do in Dubai in the Summer (To Avoid the Heat) 1)Visit the Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo You’ve probably seen pictures of the Dubai Aquarium in your Instagram feed. It’s nothing short of incredible. The million-liter aquarium is home to thousands of aquatic animals and 140 unique species. As the largest suspended aquarium in…
Khawar Jamil is a Dubai based travel blogger who together with his wife Maddy are the creative minds behind the DxB Blog. I met Khawar at Arabian Travel Market during the Bloggers’ Speed Networking event. We got talking about travel blogging and life in Dubai. It is always a pleasure to connect with fellow bloggers and to get their perspective on the market and trends. Khawar has been involved in the Internet Marketing business for over 5 years, here is what he has to say about the current situation and the future of blogging in Dubai. When and why did you start blogging? I started blogging in 2011, when I started my performance marketing blog kjrocker.com. The reason I started this blog was that I have always loved to share my thoughts and opinions about my work and the industry I work in. So I decided to create my own platform where…
Dubai will not only impress you from the ground but it is equally inspiring when you look at the city from the waters just off the coast of the Dubai Marina. During my recent trip to Dubai, I had the opportunity to spend the afternoon with VIP Yachts Dubai, cruising on a Regal 2400RX jet boat. The setting of the Dubai Marina is highlighted by some of the tallest buildings, no wonder the area is referred to as being the Tallest Block in the World. There is the Princess Tower which is a 101 storey, 413.4 m tall residential-only building and one of the recent additions is the Cayan Tower which is also known as the Infinity Tower — a project which was completed in 2013. Ranked as the 78th tallest building in the world, this luxury apartment building has a striking helical shape, that turns 90 degrees over…
For those who tend to fall in love with luxury hotels and sophisticated interiors, the One & Only, The Palm is an epitome of luxury by far. This hotel is simply fabulous, and this is the feeling that you get from the moment you enter the main lobby. Whenever you turn a corner in this hotel, makes you feel like you have made a new discovery. From the white marble floors, to the exquisite lighting fixtures and the impressive water fountain situated at the grand entrance of the main lobby, this Arabian palace is exotic indeed. This exclusive beachfront oasis is nestled on the Palm Island. Set in an arabesque design, the One & Only, The Palm boasts an ultra-chic interior design. Its main pool reminds you of heaven on earth, and the tranquil evening atmosphere makes you want to stay here for forever. It kind of reminds me…
During my recent trip to Dubai I met up with my high school friend Philip and his wife Heni for breakfast at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club. The 25°55° Café Bistro which is named after Dubai’s nautical coordinates, is a great place to enjoy an all day breakfast, lunch or dinner overlooking the Dubai Marina Canal. The Dubai Marina Yacht Club is a popular breakfast meeting point where you can have a traditional English breakfast which is served all day from 7 am to 10.30 pm. I opted for a healthy breakfast which was an avocado and egg sandwich and a berry shake. On the top floor of the Dubai Marina Yacht Club there is another dining venue, the Aquara which is set on a panoramic terrace with captivating views of the moored yachts. It is open in the evenings and serves a variety of dishes ranging from seafood, to…
