Salalah, Oman: a lush, green oasis that’s supposed to be a desert
Flag the sweltering desert heat and head here for the green, cool climes and WATERFALLS…
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The Dubai to Salalah drive: fuel station guide
It’s a long drive, but that old line about filling up at every station is definitely a myth…
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A (really obvious) guide to Muscat in 24 hours (on the cheap)
The craggy beauty of Muscat deserves a solid week, but if you’re pressed for time – here’s how to see (most of) it all…
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Dubai road-trip: to Jebel Shams, via secret pools and a UNESCO site
The revered UAE – Oman road trip is so much more than just the highway between Dubai and Muscat (it’s also a bit bumpier)
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How to entertain your friends/ family for up to 3 weeks in the UAE
Whether your visitors are here for three hours, three days or three weeks – here’s how to keep them occupied (without breaking the bank, or your relationship)…
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Bahi Ajman Palace: the best hotel you never knew existed
Need an escape less than an hour away that’s not Abu Dhabi? Ajman should be next on the list (not just due to alphabetical order either)…
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Dubai in 48 hours (or, more realistically, 7 days and a bottomless bank account)
It’s not all about the Burj Khalifa. Okay, it’s a lot about the Burj Khalifa but it’s worth also hoofing it further afield; Deira, Old Dubai and the likes all have their treasures.
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Old Dubai: six things to see in the district saved by Prince Charles
Our favourite part of the city, which we only just found out we’ve got the heir to the British monarchy to thank for.
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Dubai eateries worth splashing out on
At.Mosphere, Chez Charles, Fume, Dubai Opera: heres where you can eat gold-dusted burgers, snails and other fancy things and not be sorry.
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Dubai on a budget: restaurants
Forget the gold, the gas and the gastronomy: we prefer the cheap, cheerful and downright fantastic (couldn’t come up with another ch- word)
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