Dive headfirst into Dubai & Abu Dhabi and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Dubai & Abu Dhabi rewards curiosity - find futuristic skylines alongside sweeping desert dunes and grand mosques near lavish shopping malls. Our on-the-ground experts have strolled along Kite Beach, tackled record-breaking slides at Aquaventure and hiked rugged mountain trails around Hatta Wadi Hub. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Dubai & Abu Dhabi travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip, including:
- Easy-to-use design that helps you navigate Dubai & Abu Dhabi effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Dubai
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Suwaidi Pearls and Zayed National Museum to Qasr Al Watan
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Dubai & Abu Dhabi culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: Dubai - Deira, Bur Dubai & Around, Downtown Dubai & Around, Jumeirah & Around, Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah, The Suburbs. Abu Dhabi - Downtown Abu Dhabi, Marina Breakwater & Around, Al Maryah Island & Al Reem Island, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque & Around, Al Mina & Saadiyat Island, Yas Island & Around plus day trips to Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah, Dibba and Hatta
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
