Dubai (Lonely Planet Dubai & Abu Dhabi)

Sunshine, skyscrapers, souqs and sheesha - Dubai is the cosmopolitan heart of the modern Middle East. Whether you are here for the shopping, beaches, nightlife or architecture, we've got your needs covered with this guidebook. Street-smart and stylish, it will give you expert insight into the city's sophisticated culture and latest attractions.

• GET THE SCOOP from our dedicated Dubai insiders
• SHOP TILL YOU DROP - extensive coverage of souqs, malls and shopping centres
• TAP INTO THE PULSE with the lowdown on the latest entertainment options
• FEAST LIKE A SHEIKH with our discerning listings covering the city's burgeoning culinary scene
• MAKE TRACKS with day trips to Hatta, Sharjah and the Musandam Peninsula