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I'm an American who visited Dubai for the first time. Here are 11 things I wish I knew before I went.

Rachel DubeFeb 3, 2024, 05:13 IST

I learned quite a few things when I visited Dubai.Rachel Dube

  • When I visited Dubai for the first time, there were some things I wish I knew beforehand.
  • The weather during my stay was amazing so I think the winter season is definitely the time to visit.

I visited Dubai for the first time and loved my time there. However, there were a few things I wish I had known before I went on the trip.

Here are a few things I would've wanted to know before I went to Dubai.

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Now I know the winter season is the best time to visit, mostly because of the pleasant weather.

Summer in Dubai is supposedly brutal so visiting during the winter season is the move.Rachel Dube

There are so many activities, you likely won't be able to do them all.

The Ain Dubai is the highest observation wheel in the world.Rachel Dube
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Dubai is filled with record-breaking attractions but also tons of history and culture.

A building in Al Seef is reminiscent of what the city used to look like.Rachel Dube

Abu Dhabi is definitely worth a day trip and is only about an hour and a half away.

I also visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.Rachel Dube
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Dubai isn't the only city with gorgeous sites and history — there are incredible places to visit nearby.

Driving to Abu Dhabi's breathtaking sites was truly worth it.Rachel Dube

In addition to offering traditional Middle-Eastern food, Dubai seemed to have every other cuisine imaginable.

The breakfast at my hotel was one of my favorite meals on the trip.Rachel Dube
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Palm Jumeirah and Dubai International Financial Centre are closer to the main attractions than some other popular areas where visitors stay.

My hotel in the Dubai International Financial Centre was beautifully decorated.Rachel Dube

Hiring a tour guide ended up being the best decision I made on my trip — and it was quite affordable.

The view from the Dubai Marina Walk was stunning.Rachel Dube
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You must bring appropriate attire for mosques and other holy sites.

I wore an abaya at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.Rachel Dube

Don't let your worries about sand and heat cause you to pass up a trip to the desert.

I'm glad I got to see the desert.Rachel Dube
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Souks are some of the best places to buy souvenirs or spices.

You can buy things like souvenirs and spices at the souks in Dubai.Rachel Dube
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