Dubai

Dubai combines futuristic architecture, giant malls, urban beaches and old quarters around the Creek. The Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, and the Dubai Mall fountain are the best-known landmarks, but the city also offers gold and spice souks, desert excursions and a global food scene.

Things to see and do

• The Burj Khalifa and its observation decks, the Dubai Mall and its fountain.
• The historic Al Fahidi district, abras on the Creek, the gold and spice souks in Deira.
• Jumeirah beach and the Marina, Palm Jumeirah.
• A late-afternoon desert safari: dunes, dinner and show.
• The Dubai Frame, the Museum of the Future, Global Village in season.
• A day in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Louvre Abu Dhabi.

How to get there from Djerba

Direct Tunis–Dubai flights take about 6 hours, or with a stopover depending on the airline; from Djerba, connect in Tunis. Tunisian nationals must obtain a visa before departure; it is generally issued electronically through an airline, hotel or approved agency. We handle the application with your travel file, with no guarantee of approval. On site, metro, taxis and ride-hailing are efficient.

When to go

November to March, the climate is ideal (20 to 30 °C); it is also high season, with the Dubai Shopping Festival in January. From April to October, heat is intense (above 40 °C in summer), but hotel rates drop sharply and life moves indoors with air conditioning.