- Route
- Tashkent → Dubai
- Best time to go
- November–March. Summers are extremely hot.
- VisaVisa-free
- Citizens of Uzbekistan need no visa for up to 30 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Border officers make the final decision.
What to see
- Burj Khalifa
- The world's tallest building. Book observation deck tickets ahead.
- Dubai Mall
- A huge aquarium, with the dancing fountains next door.
- Al Fahidi
- Old Dubai's wind-tower houses. Nearby, cross the creek by abra boat.
What to try
- Shawarma and karak tea
- The simple, popular order at local cafés.
- Luqaimat
- Sweet dough balls with date syrup.
What to do
- Desert safari
- A drive over the dunes followed by dinner.
- Beach and water park
- JBR beach and Aquaventure on Palm Island work well with children.
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