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The haus & haus pledge – During the Covid-19 period
There’s no denying the fact that 2020 was a roller coaster ride we could’ve all done without. The forced lockdowns, the social distancing, and the constant uncertainties posed by the global pandemic, tested everyone’s patience. While the number of cases suggest that...

Moto X in the desert
There is more to Dubai than skyscrapers! Just 45 mins away from the city you can do a whole host of activities in the desert, including Moto X! Check out our video here, our team exploring this dune bashing activity. If you are looking for a holiday home for your...

Dubai’s weather during your visit
One question that's very common is what time of the year is best to visit Dubai, and what is the weather like? Here we'll go into what the seasons are like here and when we recommend to visit. Firstly, the UAE falls within the northern hemisphere so it follows the...

A quick guide to the malls of Dubai
Dubai is famous for malls and through summer, they are the perfect place to escape from the desert heat. Inside you'll find not only shops but restaurants, hotels and even entertainment centers. However, it may be hard to know which mall to go to or where to even...

FIVE Residences
FIVE Residences. One of the trendiest, most popular and photogenic hotspots in town. We have a beautiful mix of short term options here, to suit all budgets. Let us show you around one of them… Give us a call or click here to view the...

Where to get the best coffee in Dubai – Dubai’s best cafes
What is one thing we can’t live without in Dubai? Coffee and tea of course! We love our cool trendy cafes, cute tea houses and Indian chai shops with trays running towards cars with beeping horns. However, for ease, we’re going to purely focus on coffee for this...

Beautiful Springs property
This beautiful Springs property will appeal to those looking to have a home away from home. Relaxing, tranquil and green. This is a side of Dubai not everyone expects to see… Give us a call or click here to view the listing and availability of this...

The best healthy food, and restaurants in Dubai
Want to know what are the best healthy eating restaurants in Dubai? Or where you can find good healthy food? Possibly even vegan? Everything there is to know about healthy food in Dubai coming your way... Dubai as a city tends to have two very different sides. There’s...

Six Emirati foods you must try in Dubai
It's amazing how many people have visited Dubai or lived here for years but have never tried a single dish of local food. In fact, if you ask most ex-pats to name an Emirati dish; they'll often pull the kind of face that they made as a kid when their Mum caught them...

Good to give back – haus Team giving workers a nice Iftar for Ramadan
It’s always good to give back. A select number of our team enjoyed meeting some of the local workers, giving them a nice Iftar for Ramadan. Have a look at what we got up to, in the below video: The haus team would like to wish a peace filled Eid Mubarak to...

Dubai’s Best Iftars 2019
We're nearly halfway through Ramadan but there's still time for you to experience Dubai's best Iftars. There are so many good Iftars to choose from that it can be difficult to make a decision with all the different options. Here is our personal selection of Dubai's...

Your quick guide to Ramadan
As the month of Ramadan quickly approaches, we've put together this guide for those who want to know more about what Ramadan is like in Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates. Perhaps this is your first Ramadan here or you're visiting as a tourist, perhaps you have...

The most romantic things to do in Dubai
Dubai is full of culture. It’s a city known for its lively nightlife and luxurious shopping scene. But surely, if you’re visiting as a couple, you want to do something a little more exciting than shop and dance? Let us guide you to the best and most romantic spots in...

The best things to do in Dubai
Dubai is a city that boasts amazing architecture and beautiful views. It’s an extremely popular tourist destination, which means that there are hundreds of activities year-round. Below, you’ll find some of the best activities to do in Dubai over your time away. ...

24 hours in Dubai: A first-time checklist
Dubai’s attractions are diverse, but if you only have a limited time to spend in the Emirate you’ll need our guide to making the most of your 24 hours in Dubai. Start the day on a high Experience Dubai’s incredible skyline close up by beginning your day with...

6 Unforgettable Nights: Dubai’s best dining experiences
Dubai brings the best of the world’s cuisines together to create inspirational dining experiences. We bring you our pick of Dubai’s best dining – for six unforgettable nights IN Dubai.