Dubai gets kind of a bad rap, if you ask me. It is often believed to be the least budget-friendly destination on the planet.

[See: 10 Bucket-List Destinations That Don't Cost a Fortune.] Explore Dubai's Heritage District and ... Take the elevator and travel upward at 22 mph to the 124th floor, or opt for the premium ...

Supercars may be Dubai’s current transport of choice – but a spice-scented dhow trip will take you worlds away from the modern Emirate’s shiny skyscrapers. A few times per year – if you ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mary Pedler, the 29-year-old founder of a PR agency who moved to Dubai when Russia invaded Ukraine. The following has been edited for length ...