With five-star hotels dominating the skyline and shopping driving the headlines, Dubai is a playground for the rich and famous. However, a sprinkling of local knowledge opens up plenty of budget-friendly experiences. Many of them can be found on either side of the Creek, in Bur Dubai and Deira, where the original small trading port...Read More
Personalised service Check reviews to see how staff are trained to treat guests. At a high-end establishment, they should quickly learn who you are and what you like through informal questions and through tailored suggestions. For example, if you’re in a hotel and love a Gin and Tonic, staff should soon learn and remember this...Read More
1. Bangkok, Thailand Bangkok, Thailand’s beloved capital, is an urban jungle full of shopping delights in every corner. Showcasing everything imaginable, Bangkok’s shopping scene runs the gamut of ultra stylish malls to electrifying street bazaars. Where to shop in Bangkok: Chatuchak: A weekend market, lauded as the world’s largest market, with a staggering collection of...Read More
