Dubai in winter

From November to March Dubai is warm but not hot — the best time for walks, the beach and the desert. The flight from Sofia takes about five hours.

What to see

• The skyscrapers of downtown and the view from the tallest building in the world.
• The old quarter along the creek, the abra boats and the gold and spice souks.
• An evening in the desert — dunes at sunset and dinner under the stars.

Good to know

Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Dress in public places is more modest than at home — shoulders covered in the malls and mosques.