Discover Dubai Bargain for bling in the Gold Souq and sniff out the best scents in the Perfume Souq with our market shopping tips Travel by traditional wooden boat across Dubai Creek Sample tasty international cuisine in eateries in Deira 's backstreets Take a day trip to Sharjah, Dubai 's culture-rich northern neighbor In This Guide: Special chapter on desert safaris and day trips to nearby villages Explore the city with our in-depth neighborhoods coverage and walking tours Content updated daily visit lonelyplanet.com/dubai for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights