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Discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Dubai & Abu Dhabi with tips and advice from our team of on-the-ground travel experts. Packed with itineraries, maps and recommendations, you could soon admire futuristic skylines, explore grand mosques and shop in lavish malls - if it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Lonely Planet’s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

Discover Dubai & Abu Dhabi’s most popular experiences and best kept secrets from swimming breathtaking laps around the world’s highest 360-degree infinity pool, Aura skypool; to enjoying early-morning walks at Kite Beach; and kayaking though mangroves in Eastern Mangrove National Park, a hot spot for biodiversity.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet’s Dubai & Abu Dhabi travel guide:

Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Dubai & Abu Dhabi effortlessly
Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Dubai
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Burj Khalifa, to Qasr Al Hosn, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
Connect with Dubai & Abu Dhabi culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
Covers: Dubai – Deira; Bur Dubai; Downtown Dubai & Business Bay; Jumeirah; Dubai Marina & Palm Jumeirah; South Dubai. Abu Dhabi – Downtown Abu Dhabi; Breakwater & Around; Al Zahiyah, Al Maryah Island & Al Reem Island; Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque & Around; Al Mina & Saadiyat Island; Yas Island & Around plus day trips to Liwa Oasis; Qasr Al Sarab; Al Ain Oasis; Al Jahili Fort; Jebel Hafit Desert Park; Hatta; Al Rafisah Dam; Khor Fakkan; Jebel Jais; and more

Create a trip that’s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet’s Dubai & Abu Dhabi.