Dubái
Best monthNovember to March
Water25º
Cost/day€110–180/day
Length4–5 days
A vertical city with desert half an hour away, and a good stopover base on long trips to Asia. Urban beaches with warm water in midwinter.
Heads up: From May to September the heat is extreme and life happens under air conditioning. There are local dress and public conduct rules worth knowing before you go.
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