Dubai
Virtual Walk · UAE
Take a free virtual walk through Dubai, UAE — no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from Dubai's streets, letting you explore Asia's cities from anywhere in the world.
In 1833, some 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe settled at the mouth of the Dubai Creek under the Al Maktoum family — a dynasty that rules to this day. For over a century Dubai earned its living from pearl diving and creek trading. Oil was discovered offshore in 1966, and Sheikh Rashid made a calculated bet: use the oil wealth to build infrastructure, then use the infrastructure to outlast the oil. It worked beyond all expectation.
The Burj Khalifa is so tall that you can watch the sunset from the base and then take the elevator to see it set again. The best time for a virtual walk through Dubai is november–march (cooler, comfortable). Must-try local foods include Shawarma, Machboos, Luqaimat.
Local Greeting
As-salamu alaykum / Hello
How locals say hello in Dubai
Best Time to Visit
November–March (cooler, comfortable)
Must Eat
Local Tip
Dress modestly in public areas and malls. Public displays of affection can result in fines.
Origin Story
ModernIn 1833, some 800 members of the Bani Yas tribe settled at the mouth of the Dubai Creek under the Al Maktoum family — a dynasty that rules to this day. For over a century Dubai earned its living from pearl diving and creek trading. Oil was discovered offshore in 1966, and Sheikh Rashid made a calculated bet: use the oil wealth to build infrastructure, then use the infrastructure to outlast the oil. It worked beyond all expectation.
Fun Fact
The Burj Khalifa is so tall that you can watch the sunset from the base and then take the elevator to see it set again.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Dress modestly in public
- ✓Accept Arabic coffee (qahwa) when offered
- ✓Respect prayer times
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Eat or drink in public during Ramadan
- ✕Photograph people without permission
- ✕Use left hand for eating
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