Everything you need to know about visiting the United Arab Emirates, in the Middle East. Whether you’re heading for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or further afield, these guides have everything you need to have a successful, affordable trip.
I wasn’t planning to visit Dubai. But after I accidentally cancelled my flight back to Lisbon from Cape Town, the cheapest replacement flight took me via the UAE, and it would cost no extra to give myself 24 hours in the city. How could I turn down an offer like that? So, …
I landed at Heathrow airport and bounced my way through security and into the arms of my sister, Victoria. It would have been more exciting if she’d actually recognised me. It had been two years since I last saw her and I’d changed a lot since then — though I didn’t realise I’d changed so …