This is What DUBAI Actually Looks Like (And Costs) in 2025
We explored three cities in the United Arab Emirates — Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi — during Ramadan, and this trip was nothing like we expected.
From local museums in Sharjah, to iconic Dubai landmarks like the Burj Khalifa, Museum of the Future, and Dubai Marina, to the stunning Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi — we saw both the cultural and modern sides of the UAE.
We rented a car to road trip the country, stayed in unique hotels (like a Curio Collection hotel in Old Dubai), and tried local restaurants and dishes you won’t find in the typical Dubai travel vlog.
Whether you're planning your first UAE trip or just curious what the country is like during Ramadan, this video shows you what it really costs, what surprised us, and what we’d do differently.
Video Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro to United Arab Emirates
1:23 Hertz Rental Car
1:48 House of Wisdom
3:32 Heart of Sharjah
3:54 Souq Al Arsa
4:22 Sharjah Heritage Museum
4:58 Calligraphy Museum
5:15 Bait Al Naboodah
5:41 Sharjah Fort
6:09 Al Seef Dubai
6:31 Al Fanar Seafood Restaurant
7:44 Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai
9:10 Canopy by Hilton Dubai Al Seef
9:59 Is Dubai Futuristic?
10:33 Dubai Marina
11:05 JBR Beach
13:02 Palm Jumeirah
13:08 Atlantis The Royal
13:54 Najd Palace
15:19 Breakfast
16:00 Al Fahidi
16:25 Spice Souq
17:02 Gold Souq
17:46 Dubai Frame
18:28 Dubai Mall
21:07 Mama'Esh
21:57 Dubai Miracle Garden
23:55 Museum of the Future
24:14 Mi Amie Jumeirah Emirates Tower
24:55 Burj Khalifa
26:41 Driving in Dubai
27:08 Careem App
28:59 Abu Dhabi
29:39 Qasr Al Watan
32:11 Abu Dhabi Corniche
32:38 Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
36:24 Food in Abu Dhabi
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Join us as we travel uae, from Sharjah to Dubai and Abu Dhabi! This travel vlog showcases the best of both worlds, from cultural capital Sharjah to the modern marvels of Dubai and the attractions of Abu Dhabi. Discover uae with us!