Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Deira, Downtown Dubai, Jumeirah, Abu Dhabi Downtown, Yas Island, and more

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Dubai & Abu Dhabi. Discover the region's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from sightseeing on the 148th-floor observatory of Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, to walking among the butterflies at Butterfly Garden, and exploring Emirati culture at creative community space 421.

This classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips, updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Dubai & Abu Dhabi and connect experiences together with ease. Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries featuring unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Dubai & Abu Dhabi so you can explore the surrounding areas. Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Burj Khalifa, Al Hosn, and Qasr Al Watan, with special features on mall and souq shopping, a fine dining planner, and a detailed Burj Khalifa tour.

Inside you'll find expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, and festivals, plus an essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel. Connect with Dubai and Abu Dhabi culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions, accompanied by inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull-out map of Dubai. Coverage includes Deira, Bur Dubai, Downtown Dubai & Business Bay, Jumeirah, Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah, Downtown Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Saadiyat Island, Yas Island, and day trips to Liwa Oasis, Al Ain Oasis, Hatta, Khor Fakkan, and more.