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Our guides to help you plan your stay: choose your activities, understand prices, avoid pitfalls and enjoy Dubai at the best time.
Dubai in 5 or 7 days: day-by-day itinerariesWhat to do in Dubai in 5 or 7 days? Two day-by-day itineraries: Downtown, desert, sea, parks, Abu Dhabi and thrills, with starting prices in dirhams.Dubai travel budget: how much does it really cost?Dubai trip budget: what makes up the cost, starting prices for 15 activities in dirhams, two sample programs and our tips for saving money.Dubai visa: formalities for French citizens in 2026Dubai visa for French citizens: passport, length of stay, children and a pre-departure checklist. A summary of the formalities by a French-speaking guide.What to wear in Dubai? Outfits, dress code and tipsWhat to wear in Dubai: outfits for the city, the mosque, the desert and cruises. Dress code, air-conditioning and shoes, from a French-speaking guide.Abu Dhabi in one day from Dubai: what to see?Abu Dhabi in one day from Dubai: Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Louvre, Qasr Al Watan, Yas. Itinerary, transport and tips from a French-speaking guide.Dinner cruise in Dubai: dhow or yacht, which to choose?Dinner cruise in Dubai: traditional dhow or yacht? Atmosphere, children, special occasions: a comparison from a French-speaking guide.Quad or buggy in the Dubai desert: which to choose?Quad or buggy in the Dubai desert: differences, thrills, safety and children. The guide to choosing before you book, from a French-speaking expert.Halal travel in Dubai: hotel, food, prayer and RamadanHalal travel in Dubai: choosing your hotel (alcohol, prayer, families), eating halal, praying, Ramadan and activities. Guide from a French-speaking expert.Burj Khalifa: floor 124/125 or 148? The 2026 guideBurj Khalifa: should you choose floors 124/125 or 148? Prices in AED, duration, best time, children and tips from a French-speaking guide.Dubai desert safari: Discovery or Premium? 2026 comparisonDubai desert safari: comparison of Discovery (from 150 AED) and Premium (from 180 AED), program, duration, children, what to wear and tips from a guide.Dubai airport to your hotel: metro, taxi or transfer?From Dubai airport (DXB) to your hotel: metro, taxi, Uber or private transfer? Prices in AED, duration and tips for a smooth arrival, from French-speaking guides.Dubai with kids: what to do with children (2026)What to do in Dubai with children? Theme parks, aquariums, desert safari, water parks, ages and free entry for each activity: a guide from a French-speaking local guide.Water parks in Dubai: Aquaventure, Wild Wadi or Yas?Aquaventure, Wild Wadi or Yas Waterworld: which water park to choose in Dubai and Abu Dhabi? Comparison, ages, thrills and tips from French-speaking guides.What to do in Dubai in 3 days? Day-by-day itineraryWhat to do in Dubai in 3 days? A day-by-day itinerary: Burj Khalifa, safari, cruise, Palm Jumeirah, old Dubai. Tips from a guide.When to go to Dubai? Weather month by month (2026-2027)When to go to Dubai? Temperatures month by month, best time to visit, crowds, summer heat and Ramadan 2027: the weather guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai 2026: what is closed or under renovation (updated)Museum of the Future, Burj Al Arab, Atlantis hot air balloon: which Dubai attractions are closed or under renovation in 2026? Alternatives and known dates.Dubai Safari Park: feeding the animals, prices and hoursDubai Safari Park: feeding giraffes, lemurs, goats... Prices (20 and 75 AED), session times and rules for the 2026-2027 season.Global Village Dubai 2026-2027: dates, hours, prices and tipsGlobal Village season 31: open from 14 October 2026 to May 2027, entry at 25 or 30 AED, hours, Tuesday reserved for families and ladies, parking and tips.Yas Island: which park to choose? Ferrari, Warner Bros, SeaWorldWhich park should you pick in Abu Dhabi? Ferrari World, Warner Bros World, SeaWorld and Yas Waterworld compared: prices, opening hours, ideal audience and the 2-park ticket at 450 AED.Dubai in November 2026: weather, activities and tipsDubai in November: temperatures, sea at 27 °C, things to do, crowds and tips to choose your dates. Guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai in December 2026: weather, activities and tipsDubai in December: weather, Christmas, New Year, crowds, prices and activities to book in advance. The guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai in January 2027: weather, activities and tipsDubai in January: weather, temperatures, swimming, activities, crowds and tips to plan your trip. Guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai in February 2027: weather, activities and tipsDubai in February: weather, Ramadan 2027 expected around 8 February, school holidays, crowds and activities. The guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai in March 2027: weather, activities and tipsDubai in March: weather, Eid al-Fitr 2027 expected around 9-10 March, Easter, swimming and activities. The guide from a French-speaking expert.Dubai in April 2027: weather, activities and tipsDubai in April: weather, heat, swimming, prices, spring holidays and activities to favor. The guide from a French-speaking expert.
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