United Arab Emirates travel guides

Travel guides and hotel reviews for the United Arab Emirates, with practical booking and location tradeoffs.

3 firsthand guides

Abu Dhabi & Dubai: How to Pair Both on a Short Luxury Getaway

A parents-only Abu Dhabi and Dubai trip with mosques, museums, malls, a wedding weekend, and the practical lessons that made the trip easier than expected.

Adults

2 nights

Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi Review: High-Design Luxury on Hyatt Points

A review of Andaz Capital Gate Abu Dhabi, including the striking architecture, spacious rooms, excellent breakfast, rooftop pool, and why the low points price made it an especially strong value despite the weaker location.

Adults

1 night

Conrad Dubai Review: Hilton Points Value, Pool Scene & Honest Tradeoffs

A one-night Conrad Dubai stay booked on Hilton points, with notes on the great breakfast, family-friendly pool, wedding dinner at Anasa, and whether the business-district location works in the Dubai heat.