Have you ever heard of the Burj Al Arab? Well, if you haven’t, let me introduce you to the world’s so-called 7-star hotel. Designed to look like a white sail, the Burj Al Arab in Dubai is one of the city's top attractions. It was constructed with the intention to make it one of the [...]
Souk Madinat Jumeirah is one of the top things to see in Dubai. Why? Madinat Jumeirah is the whole package, a new development full of delightful surprises. It is meant to look like a traditional Arabic village but with modern and posh flair. The complex sits on an artificial island. It is made [...]
It may have been a silly travel plan at that moment, but we wanted to get amazing views of the Burj Al Arab during our visit to Dubai. Aside from the Burj Khalifa, the Burj Al Arab is one of the must-see tourist attractions in Dubai. Though not as tall as the Burj Khalifa, [...]
Dubai has always been perceived as a luxurious destination. Indeed, the city’s tourism marketing efforts are focused on drawing in the rich and famous who want to experience a luxurious Dubai holiday. However, what many people do not know is that it is possible to go on a budget trip to Dubai. The city [...]
If you would like to check out some of the best historical attractions in Dubai, then one of the top things you should see is the Al Ahmadiya Heritage House of Dubai. Entrance to this historic Al- Ahmadiya School What makes Al Ahmadiya so special? Al Ahmadiya School is the first national [...]
The Bur Dubai Old Souk is one of the traditional souks found within the historical neighborhoods of Dubai. Often referred to as the Textile Souk or the Old Souk this traditional Arabic market is very recognizable because of its design, layout and strategic location. Entrance to Bur Dubai Old Souk Just within [...]
Visiting the Al Fahidi Historic District is one the best things to do in Dubai. Built in the 1900s, it is one of the oldest areas that still exist in Dubai today. The historic Al-Fahidi District The Al Fahidi Historic District area consists of narrow lanes and sand-colored buildings and it was [...]
Visiting the Dubai Museum is one of the best things to do while visiting Dubai. This place will intrigue visitors especially history buffs, who are yearning to know more about the history of this once simple and humble Gulf city. Entrance to the Dubai Museum Simple and humble? No one would think [...]
Visiting Dubai soon but you don’t know where to start? Fear not, let us help you with creating an itinerary that will suit your travel wishes and timeframe for Dubai. Based on our own personal experience in Dubai, we have carefully crafted one day and multiple-day itineraries for visiting the [...]
Souk (also spelled souq) is a word in Arabic which basically means “market”. Maybe it’s just me, but I like the sound of ‘souk’ to refer to the markets found in Dubai and the Middle East in general. Souk sounds so much more exotic and appropriate. Traditional souks in Dubai are [...]
When people think about Dubai, they will probably think about superlatives - biggest malls, tallest buildings, most luxurious hotels. Yes, Dubai offers all these things. The city really likes to have the best modern facilities and infrastructure that money can buy. As a result, many visitors to the city tend to mostly sample the [...]
The Dubai Metro is the state-of-the-art rapid transit rail network in Dubai. Before its introduction in 2010, visitors to the Gulf city had relied mainly on cars, taxis, and buses to get around. Not anymore. Today, the Dubai Metro has proven to be effective and a very popular transit choice for residents [...]
Dubai is a large enough city that it seems impossible to explore all of its neighborhoods in just a day or two. So if you have limited time in Dubai and you are forced to choose which neighborhoods to visit or stay in; Chasing Places will make it easier for you! Here [...]
The Gold Souk (also spelled ‘souq’) is one of the most awesome places to see in Dubai. Unlike many shopping centers and malls, the Gold Souk is not enclosed in a sleek modern building; instead, it is set up more like a traditional Arabian market as the name would suggest. The Souk itself [...]
The stunning view at the top of the Burj's Khalifa's Viewing Deck In case you haven't heard yet, the Burj Khalifa is the highest man-made structure on planet Earth! Take note that the word used is ‘structure’ not just ‘building’. This is because the Burj Khalifa rises higher than any type [...]
View from the top of the Burj Khalifa This city may be surrounded by a vast desert terrain, but the number of things to do in Dubai is astounding! Dubai has established itself as a flight hub with millions of flights stopping over at its impressive international airport, one of [...]
It’s hard to be impressed with Dubai Marina. This affluent neighborhood has some of the most stunning buildings in Dubai. In fact, the skyline here can rival the best the world has to offer. You may freely visit Dubai Marina at any time during the day, but it is during the evenings when [...]
The Dubai Mall is not just any other regular mall – it’s one the world’s largest in terms of total area. The mall complex area measures more than 13 million square feet, that’s over 50 football fields! Inside the Dubai Mall Aside from having more than 1200 shops, it’s also [...]
I heard and read many things about Dubai prior to my visit. And I have always known that this prominent financial center in the Middle East employs thousands of people from all over the world. I do know of friends and acquaintances that have chosen to live and work in Dubai for [...]
Dubai International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, being the home base of the popular ‘Emirates’ airline. Dubai’s strategic position also makes it a perfect place for people booking flight layovers as they travel to Europe and North America from Asia (and vice-versa). Landing in Dubai International Airport [...]