The Dubai penthouse blog
10 guides to Dubai's events, areas and things to do, and to booking the right penthouse. Checked against official announcements.
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New Year's Eve in Dubai: which penthouses see the fireworks
For the Burj Khalifa show, stay in Downtown Dubai or Business Bay on a high floor facing the tower. For fireworks over the sea, choose Palm Jumeirah,…
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2026–27: dates, what's on and where to stay
The 32nd Dubai Shopping Festival runs from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027: 45 days of sales, concerts, raffles, fireworks and drone shows. Stay…
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Emirates Dubai 7s 2026: dates, tickets and the best areas to stay
The Emirates Dubai 7s runs from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Sevens Stadium, opening the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS series. It falls just…
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All 5New Year's Eve in Dubai: which penthouses see the fireworks
For the Burj Khalifa show, stay in Downtown Dubai or Business Bay on a high floor facing the tower. For fireworks over the sea, choose Palm Jumeirah,…
· 3 min readDubai Shopping Festival 2026–27: dates, what's on and where to stay
The 32nd Dubai Shopping Festival runs from 4 December 2026 to 17 January 2027: 45 days of sales, concerts, raffles, fireworks and drone shows. Stay…
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Dubai World Cup 2027: race night date and the best places to stay
The 31st Dubai World Cup is on Saturday 27 March 2027 at Meydan Racecourse, the finale of the UAE racing season with a US$12 million main race. Stay…
· 2 min readEmirates Dubai 7s 2026: dates, tickets and the best areas to stay
The Emirates Dubai 7s runs from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026 at The Sevens Stadium, opening the 2026/27 HSBC SVNS series. It falls just…
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Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Dubai Run, Dubai Ride and where to stay
The 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November 2026. Its flagship Dubai Run closes Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday 22 November. For…
· 2 min readAreas & neighbourhoods
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The best areas in Dubai for a penthouse stay
Dubai Marina and Downtown Dubai have the most penthouses. Choose Downtown or Business Bay for Burj Khalifa views and nightlife, Dubai Marina or JBR…
· 2 min readDubai Marina vs Downtown Dubai: which is better for your stay?
Choose Dubai Marina for the beach, the water and a relaxed resort feel. Choose Downtown Dubai for Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and being in the middle of…
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Penthouse apartment or hotel suite: which suits your Dubai trip?
A penthouse apartment gives a group more space, a kitchen and usually a lower cost per person than several hotel rooms. A hotel suite gives you daily…
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Booking a penthouse or holiday home in Dubai: a checklist
Book only licensed holiday homes, which show a Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) permit number. Expect to share a passport or Emirates ID copy…
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