Journal · Private travel in the UAE

The Dubai private-travel journal

Guides, itineraries and honest advice for planning a private tour of Dubai and the Emirates, written by the team that runs them.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: A Visitor's Guide

What to know before visiting Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, from the dress code and etiquette to how it fits into a private day from Dubai.

When the heat drops and the lights come up, Dubai becomes a different city. A guide to the best things to do in Dubai at night.

A season-by-season look at Dubai's weather, from the gentle winter peak to the fierce summer, and how a private guide shapes the day around the heat.

An honest look at the two emirates' very different characters, and how a private day trip lets you have one, the other, or both.

A realistic one-day Dubai itinerary that pairs the gleaming new city with the quiet lanes and waterways of the old, shaped around your own pace.

Why a private tour in Dubai, led by a guide who speaks your language, turns a busy city into a day shaped entirely around you.