Stories

Stories from the Emirates.

Longer looks at places worth the early alarm.

Stories

The UAE beyond the postcard

Weekends, early mornings, and routes that reward people who leave on time.

Hajar mountains and open sky on the UAE east coast

FeatureBeyond the skylineA weekend through Fujairah's mountainsStory

Quiet lanes and water in old Dubai in early light

Old Dubai before 8 AMThe city most visitors never see

Arabian dunes on a long UAE drive

UAE by roadThe ultimate seven-emirate drive

Still water at first light in the Emirates

12 places worth waking up early forLight, quiet, and the best hour in the Emirates