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CJ Explores

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CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory sharing travel guides and adventure-focused destination content.

This Dubai travel guide video is a useful planning overview, covering highlights and logistics such as Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountain, Aura Skypool, desert safari, Dubai Marina, beaches, the metro, and Dubai Mall.

Hungry Passport

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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering concise travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world.

This concise Dubai guide video presents ten things to do, including desert safari, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Marina, the Waterfront Market, shopping malls, beaches, Dubai Fountain, and Al Fahidi.

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel by Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie focused on global travel and remote adventures.

This 36-hour Dubai itinerary video is helpful for first-time visitors, combining Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, free activities, and a desert safari into a compact trip format.

Tourist to Local

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Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel by Juliana and Martín focused on culture-oriented trips and local-style experiences.

This budget Dubai travel video offers practical value with tips for low-cost activities, desert safari options, free viewpoints, travel advice, and food to try.

Attaché

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Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical travel topics.

This Dubai travel guide video gives a thoughtful city overview, pairing broader destination impressions with an emphasis on looking beyond malls and an Old Dubai food tour segment.

TOPJAW

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TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel from Jesse and Will, focused on eating, drinking, and exploring around the world.

This Dubai travel video is a strong match for food-and-drink discovery, following a fast two-day visit with bars, restaurants, Expo 2020, waterskiing, and a Dubai Creek boat tour.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel by a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, hotel tours, and destination tips.

This Dubai guide video is helpful for family planning, covering kid-friendly attractions such as gardens, desert activities, fountains, waterparks, aquariums, and Burj Khalifa.

Syifa Adriana

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Syifa Adriana is a YouTube travel channel from a UK-based solo travel vlogger focused on culture, history, and everyday life.

This Dubai vlog gives a thoughtful first-impressions view of the older city, centered on Al-Fahidi Historical Neighborhood, a gallery visit, and Arabian food at Arabian Tea House.

Jason Billam Travel

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Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from a British traveller exploring the world full-time since 2017.

This Dubai travel video follows a short city stop after East Africa, offering a useful mix of well-known landmarks, city sights, and discussion of Expo 2020.

The New Travel

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The New Travel is a YouTube travel channel focused on meaningful stories from people and places around the world.

This Dubai street-interview video offers a people-focused perspective on the city by asking residents and visitors how many languages they speak, with filming noted in January 2026.

Amanda King

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Amanda King is a YouTube travel and lifestyle channel from Amanda, a former flight attendant sharing life abroad and travel vlogs.

This Dubai vlog gives a warm, useful look at spending Christmas week in the UAE, with family activities, Palm Jumeirah, mountain driving, beaches, and festive settings.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel from Gabriel Morris, documenting long-term travel adventures and practical travel information.

This Dubai travel video is a practical look at a desert excursion near the city, covering camel riding, belly dancing, local food, music, and other activities.

Beautiful Destinations

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Beautiful Destinations is a YouTube travel channel presenting adventure and travel videos, based on the limited channel description.

This short Dubai video offers a simple visual glimpse of an evening beach view near Burj Al Arab, making it a concise scene-setting clip for the destination.

Travel articles & blogs

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Their Dubai travel guide gives a structured overview of the city's tradition, luxury, major attractions, architecture, and hospitality for easier trip planning.

Dubai in 2026

Make the most of Dubai's blend of tradition and luxury with our travel guide. Plan your Dubai adventure and explore the city's top attractions.

viatravelers.com/destinations/dubai/

The Poor Traveler
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The Poor Traveler is a budget-travel and itinerary site focused on logistics, sample itineraries, visa guides, and value-conscious planning. Their Dubai budget guide is especially practical for value-conscious travelers, with itinerary, stay, tour, spending, and budget-breakdown guidance in one place.

DUBAI TRAVEL GUIDE with Budget Itinerary

This comprehensive DUBAI TRAVEL GUIDE was created with plenty of help from friends who are based in Dubai. It has recommendations on where to stay, what

thepoortraveler.net/2019/07/dubai-travel-guide-blog/

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing brand offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Their Dubai destination guide offers a strong overview of signature experiences, from Burj Khalifa views and desert safaris to souks, Jumeirah Beach, and luxury shopping.

Lonely Planet: Dubai

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/united-arab-emirates/dubai.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/united-arab-emirates/dubai

The Travel Hack
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The Travel Hack is a weekend-break and short-trip travel blog focused on practical travel around limited free time. Their three-day Dubai itinerary is a helpful short-trip plan, linking the Old Town, souks, malls, Burj Khalifa, and city views into a manageable visit.

How to spend 3 days in Dubai

Experience the Old Town and its enchanting souks, the gleaming malls, world-famous Burj Khalifa and unforgettable views with this 3 days in Dubai itinerary.

thetravelhack.com/uae/how-to-spend-3-days-in-dubai-2/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination guides, practical tips, inspiration, and video content from multiple contributors. Their two-day Dubai itinerary gives a practical route through historic souks, the Burj Khalifa, and modern city landmarks for a compact visit.

2-Day Dubai Itinerary: From Souks to Skyscrapers - Travel Dudes

Plan the perfect 2-day Dubai itinerary with highlights from historic souks to the Burj Khalifa, blending tradition and modern city icons.

traveldudes.com/2-day-dubai-itinerary/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog focused on polished destination guides, food, adventure, and comfortable travel experiences. Her 24-hour Dubai guide is useful for making a short stop feel well-rounded, with beach time, old town exploring, desert safaris, and high-rise views.

24 Hours In Dubai - Things You Just Can’t Miss: 2026 Guide

From relaxing on the beach and exploring Dubai's old town, to desert safaris and checking out the views from the world's tallest building, Dubai has it all!

wanderlustchloe.com/24-hours-dubai/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with destination guides, visual storytelling, and practical trip-planning content. Their Dubai accommodation guide helps travelers choose a base with neighborhood guidance and hotel options across different budgets.

Where to Stay in DUBAI - The Best Hotels (2026 Update)

Don't make any mistakes when travelling to the UAE. Here's our guide on where to stay in Dubai, with the best hotels for every budget in each neighbourhood.

nomadasaurus.com/where-to-stay-in-dubai/

Inside The Travel Lab
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Inside The Travel Lab is a journalism-led online travel magazine focused on thoughtful destination coverage and practical travel guidance. Their Dubai packing list gives thoughtful, practical guidance on what to wear in the city and answers common clothing-related travel questions.

Your Dubai Packing List: Including What to Wear in Dubai

Your perfect Dubai packing list that answers all your questions about what to wear in Dubai.

insidethetravellab.com/dubai-packing-list/

Velvet Escape
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Velvet Escape is a luxury travel blog focused on polished destination guides, culture, food, nature, and experience-led travel. Its Dubai guide gives first-time visitors a well-rounded shortlist of restaurants, attractions, and activities for planning a polished city break.

Ten things to do in Dubai

Ten tips for things to do in Dubai for the first-time visitor. Includes suggestions for restaurants, attractions and activities.

velvetescape.com/things-to-do-in-dubai/

The Travel Bunny
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The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical destination articles and affordable travel planning advice. Their Dubai city tours article is a practical starting point for comparing major sights such as Burj Khalifa, Al-Fahidi Fort, Jumeirah Mosque, and Burj al-Arab.

Dubai City Tours: 5 Unmissable Attractions For 2026

Dubai city tours to discover some of the best tourist attractions in Dubai UAE: Burj Khalifa, Al-Fahidi Fort, Jumeirah Mosque, Burj al-Arab & more.

the-travel-bunny.com/dubai-city-tours/

Be My Travel Muse
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Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business covering adventure, inspiration, and trip-planning services. Their Dubai article is helpful for travelers who want to look beyond the city's glamour image and consider things to do in the surrounding area as well.

The Best Things to Do in Dubai (and Beyond)

The best things to do in Dubai and the surrounding areas! There is so much more to Dubai than glamour and gold.

bemytravelmuse.com/things-to-do-in-dubai/

IndiTales
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IndiTales is an India-based travel blog with a strong focus on heritage, culture, destinations, food, and travel experiences. Their family-focused Dubai guide brings together useful ideas such as a desert safari, Burj Khalifa, the fountains, the aquarium, and the underwater zoo.

10 Exciting And Fun Things To Do In Dubai With Family - Inditales

Exciting, Fun Things to do in Dubai with Family like Desert Safari, visiting Burj Khalifa, Mall, Fountain, Aquarium and Underwater Zoo, etc

inditales.com/things-to-do-in-dubai-with-family/

Jessie on a Journey
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Jessie on a Journey is a solo female, adventure, and NYC-focused travel site with practical planning resources. Their solo Dubai guide offers practical planning support, safety-focused context, and a map-based resource for independent travelers.

Solo Trip To Dubai: Ultimate Dubai Solo Travel Guide (With Map!)

Plan a solo trip to Dubai with this ultimate guide! Learn everything you need to know to have a safe & fun Dubai solo travel experience.

jessieonajourney.com/solo-trip-to-dubai/

Wild Junket
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Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog with strengths in family adventure, worldschooling, and detailed destination guides. Their Dubai with kids guide is a strong fit for families looking for clear planning advice and child-friendly ways to experience the city.

Dubai with Kids: A Family Travel Guide – Wild Junket

Planning a trip to Dubai with kids soon? Here's my ultra detailed family travel guide to show you how to travel Dubai with kids.

wildjunket.com/dubai-with-kids-family-travel-guide/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a travel blog and resource site covering destination guides, travel tips, living abroad, and backpacking. Their Dubai desert safari article is a helpful primer on what to expect from the experience, including its desert setting and links to Bedouin cultural traditions.

Dubai Desert Safari: What To Expect On A Desert Safari In Dubai | 2026

Behind all the glitz and glamor of Dubai, the city is a desert land. The desert is where the Arab tribes lived in the past. Although the population in the desert is dwindling, the Emiratis of Dubai have not let go of their Bedouin culture and traditions completely. This can be seen through the desert […]

abrokenbackpack.com/dubai-desert-safari/

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