Rough Guide Directions: Dubai »

Gavin Thomas is author of Rough Guides to Sri Lanka and Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra

Slim, stylish and pocketable, Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Dubai is a brand new guide to the world’s most exciting tourist destination. Full-colour throughout, this guide highlights the best the city has to offer from traditional old Arabian souks to beautiful beaches, as well as day trips throughout the UAE, including Sharajah, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and the east coast – giving you inspiration for things to do, 24 hours a day. The guide also features up-to-date listings of all the hottest new places to stay, eat and drink in this fast-changing city, and comes complete with comprehensive maps to help you find your way around. The introductory ideas section provides a carefully chosen rundown of key sights to get you up and running in Dubai as quickly as possible, while the “essentials” section provides all the necessary practical information.

Rough Guide DIRECTIONS Dubai is like having a local friend plan your trip!