Dubai travel guides: where to stay, when to go, how to pay

Practical guides written by our concierge team: where to stay, how to drive, how to pay in crypto and when to come.

Stays · 14 min readWhere to stay in Dubai: the 8 best areas for your tripWhere to stay in Dubai: compare the 8 best areas by beach, metro, who each suits and real holiday-home prices per night, to pick the right base for your trip.Read the guide

Getting around · 14 min read Getting around Dubai: metro, taxis, trams and driving How to get around Dubai in 2026: metro lines and hours, Nol card fares, tram, buses, taxi fares, Careem and Uber, abras, airport transfers and car hire.
Crypto · 11 min read Can you pay with crypto in Dubai? A traveller’s guide What visitors can really pay for with crypto in Dubai in 2026: the rules in plain English, resident-only options, booking stays and cars, fees and safety.
Stays · 10 min read Dubai holiday home rules: what guests need to know Dubai holiday home rules for guests: DET permits, ID and registration, the Tourism Dirham and its 2026 relief, deposits, visitors and check-in, explained.
Planning · 10 min read The best time to visit Dubai, month by month The best time to visit Dubai, month by month: temperatures, sea, rain, prices, Ramadan 2027 and the events calendar from DSF to New Year, plus packing tips.
Getting around · 9 min read Driving in Dubai as a tourist: licence, tolls, fines and parking Can tourists drive in Dubai? Accepted licences and the IDP, minimum age, Salik toll prices, speed limits, fines, parking, fuel and what to do after a crash.
Crypto · 9 min read USDT TRC-20 vs ERC-20: fees, speed and which to use USDT on Tron (TRC-20) vs Ethereum (ERC-20): fees and speed checked in October 2026, address formats, wallet support and how to avoid a wrong-network transfer.
Getting around · 8 min read Renting a supercar in Dubai: rules, costs and tips Renting a supercar in Dubai: age and licence rules, prices from $314 a day, deposits, insurance, mileage, fines, impound fees, the best drives and photos.
Crypto · 8 min read Does Airbnb accept crypto in Dubai? The answer and 3 alternatives No: Airbnb lists no crypto payment method (checked 27 October 2026). Three ways to pay for a Dubai stay in crypto instead, risks to avoid and a comparison.
Stays · 8 min read Dubai Marina vs Downtown: where should you stay? Dubai Marina vs Downtown for tourists: compare beach, views, nightlife, metro, families and real nightly holiday-home prices to choose the right base.
Stays · 8 min read Holiday home vs hotel in Dubai: which suits your trip? Holiday home or hotel in Dubai? Compare space, cost per person, kitchens, services, check-in and fees, with real nightly prices, to choose the right stay.
Crypto · 8 min read Where to stay for TOKEN2049 Dubai: areas and crypto stays TOKEN2049 Dubai runs on 21–22 April 2027 at Madinat Jumeirah. The best nearby areas, live prices, booking tips and how to pay for your stay in crypto.
Planning · 8 min read Dubai with kids: where to stay and how to get around Dubai with kids: the best family areas, homes with space and pools, attractions by age, beaches, the heat, car seats and 7-seaters. Updated for 2026.
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