5 tips to plan holiday trip to Dubai

Think extravagance, and the only city that comes to mind is Dubai. But it is only on closer inspection that this city reveals its secrets?and the fact that it is a perfect confluence of two extremes. On one hand, you have the uber glamorous Palm Jumeirah, with its beautiful white sand beaches, lined with some of the most expensive properties in the world. And then, Dubai also gives you the quaint alleys of Al Bastakiya, which has the old wind-tower houses and artsy cafes, with their old world charm. Quite the contrast, isn't it?

So, how do you get to planning a Dubai holiday that covers it all? It's actually quite easy. We've compiled a list of do's and Don't that will help you chart a stellar itinerary.