JOURNAL
Dubai, read before it is booked
Place based notes adapted from the current Lion Tour Dubai journal, limited to stable city subjects.
City context
How Dubai became a trading city
From creek-side trade and pearling to a city shaped by ports, aviation and tourism.
Waterfront
Dubai Marina after the sun drops
A practical way to connect the promenade, JBR, Bluewaters and an evening on the water.
Island guide
Three ways to read Palm Jumeirah
From the road, the water and the air, the Palm tells three different stories.
Downtown
Burj Khalifa without rushing Downtown
Build the Downtown visit around light, entry time and the fountain rather than a checklist.
Coastline
Seeing Burj Al Arab from the coast
The sail-shaped landmark changes with distance, water level and the time of day.
City guide
Dubai Mall beyond shopping
A Downtown anchor that connects retail, indoor attractions, Burj Khalifa and the fountain.