I’m Scott J. Tanner, and after many slow mornings, gallery afternoons, creek walks, and desert sunsets in Dubai, I see the city as more than a place of big views. For introverts, Dubai can feel…
I am Scott J. Tanner, and after many long walks through Dubai in summer, I learned one simple rule: the best day is built around cool indoor stops, not around fighting the sun. These are…
I am Scott J. Tanner, and after many long walks through Dubai in summer, I learned one simple rule: the best day is built around cool indoor stops, not around fighting the sun. These are…
I am Scott J. Tanner, and I have watched Dubai’s evening light from beaches, creek paths, rooftops, bridges, marinas, and quiet waterfront corners across the city. The desert sunset is famous, yes, but Dubai’s best…
I am Scott J. Tanner, and I have spent many early mornings moving through Dubai before the city fully wakes up. The best sunrise spots in Dubai are not all about chasing the sun itself;…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and after many summer days moving through Dubai’s malls, museums, indoor parks, libraries, and sky-high observation decks, I’ve learned one useful rule: the city feels easiest when you build your day…
I’m Scott J. Tanner—after roaming Dubai with a camera across sunrises, skylines, and souks, I’ve learned one simple truth: the city photographs like a movie set, but it rewards people who show up with a…
My name’s Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve spent enough nights at Dubai Global Village to know exactly where the magic hides—behind a pavilion doorway, at the end of a food street, or in the middle…
Hi, I’m Scott J. Tanner. I’ve wandered Dubai so thoroughly that Dubai Safari Park feels like one of my regular “weekend neighborhoods” — just with more paws, feathers, and wide-eyed wonder. If you want a…
I’m Scott J. Tanner—I’ve wandered Dubai enough times that I can navigate by landmarks and sun angles. When friends ask for one outdoor stop filled with large floral displays, I point them to Dubai Miracle…
Scott J. Tanner here—after circling Dubai from desert mornings to neon nights, I can tell you this: AURA SkyPool Dubai isn’t just “a pool with a view.” It’s a 360° infinity pool that makes the…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve crossed Dubai often enough to know when a landmark needs a little extra planning. The Museum of the Future is currently in a transition period: its main exhibitions are…
Scott J. Tanner here — I’ve walked Dubai from creekside lanes to quiet desert roads, and I keep a soft spot for the city’s hidden gems. If you’re hunting for Hidden Gems in Dubai, you’re…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve wandered Dubai enough times that I can almost navigate by minarets and calligraphy. If you’re looking for mosques to visit in Dubai, this guide keeps it simple, useful, and…
I’m Scott J. Tanner—after wandering Dubai’s shoreline from sunrise swims to late-afternoon strolls, I’ve learned how public beaches and private beaches feel totally different on the same day. If you want the right beach day…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve chased salt-air mornings across Dubai’s coastline until every stretch of sand started to feel familiar. If you’re hunting for the best beaches in Dubai, you’re in for a treat—each…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve wandered from Dubai’s mega-malls to its quiet boutique corners enough times to know where the VAT refund hides in plain sight. VAT Refund Snapshot Think of Tax Free shopping…
I’m Scott J. Tanner—after roaming Old Dubai and the glossy malls for years, I’ve learned what makes a Dubai buy feel truly special. If you’re wondering what to buy in Dubai, think of the city…
Hey, I’m Scott J. Tanner—after spending plenty of time around Deira, the Dubai Gold Souk has become one of my regular Old Dubai stops. Fast Snapshot If you’ve got one hour, aim for Dubai Gold…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve roamed Dubai long enough to know which shopping malls in Dubai feel like a quick stop and which ones turn into an all-day adventure. If you’re hunting the best…
Scott J. Tanner here. I’ve walked Dubai’s shopping scene from glossy mega malls to lantern-lit souk alleys, and the contrast still makes me grin. Overview Dubai shopping can feel like choosing between a climate-controlled city…
Scott J. Tanner here—after countless mornings chasing Dubai cafĂ©s across Jumeirah, Al Quoz, and Downtown, I’ve learned one thing: great coffee in Dubai always comes with a vibe. If you want best cafes in Dubai…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve spent years wandering Dubai’s backstreets and bright boulevards, chasing the kind of street food you remember long after the last bite. Quick Picks For Dubai Street Food If you…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, a travel writer who has spent a lot of time exploring Dubai, often with someone special by my side. Over the years I’ve watched sunsets from rooftops, taken quiet abra rides…
Hi, I’m Scott J. Tanner, a slightly obsessed travel planner who has walked Dubai’s malls, beaches and desert camps with more kids than I can count. Over the years I’ve helped friends, my own family…
Hi, I’m Scott J. Tanner, and I’ve spent a lot of time exploring Old Dubai and the banks of Dubai Creek. I’ve taken the wooden abras at different times of day, had Arabic coffee in…
Hi, I’m Scott J. Tanner, your slightly theme-park-obsessed friend who has spent plenty of days exploring Dubai’s theme parks, from towering coasters to lazy rivers and late-night shows. I’ve moved around the city in different…
My name is Scott J. Tanner, and after years of wandering through Dubai, I keep getting pulled back to one waterfront neighborhood: Dubai Marina. I’ve jogged its marina promenade at sunrise, glided past its towers…
I’m Scott J. Tanner, a long-time wanderer of Downtown Dubai. I’ve walked its boulevards in the soft morning light, watched the Dubai Fountain from crowded promenades, and lost count of how many times I’ve cut…
Hi, I’m Scott J. Tanner – friends just call me Scott. Over the years I’ve become a bit obsessed with exploring Dubai on almost no money. I’ve mapped out creekside alleys, wandered along public beaches…
