Whether you want to marvel at the view from the Burj Khalifa, shop for Dubai chocolate at the Dubai Mall, or experience the thrills of Ferrari World, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are here to help! Fodor’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Dubai and Abu Dhabi travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 10 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “Shopping in Dubai,” “Best Museums in Dubai and Abu Dhabi,” “Best Outdoor Adventures in the United Arab Emirates”, and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” “What to Eat and Drink,” “Dubai and Abu Dhabi with Kids,” and more  LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems ARABIC LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Palm Jumeirah, Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Museum of the Future, Al Fahidi, Yas Island, Ferrari World, Warner Bros. World, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Doha, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al-Khaimah Planning on visiting India? Check out Fodor’s Essential India.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!