Dubai is far more than skyscrapers and record-breaking attractions. It is a city built on ambition, diversity and thousands of individual stories waiting to be told.
Dubai Discovery celebrates the people, businesses, communities and experiences that make the emirate such a remarkable place to live, work and visit.
Every issue brings together inspiring interviews, local features, practical information, lifestyle content and expert contributors, all produced with one simple aim—to help readers discover more of the Dubai that exists beyond the headlines.
The Dubai Discovery Newsletter is written for expats, by expats — and for anyone curious about life in Dubai and across the Emirates.
What you’ll find inside:
Lifestyle & Living – From must-try brunches to hidden gems locals keep to themselves.
Work & Careers – Landing the right job, avoiding pitfalls, and making the most of Dubai’s dynamic market.
History & Culture – A fresh look at the UAE’s heritage and the modern spirit shaping its future.
People & Places – Honest stories from expats, locals, and long-term residents.
The Shopping Basket – A regular price check and comparison of everyday essentials, comparing the UAE with the UK.
It’s a mix of useful, entertaining, and sometimes surprising content, designed to give you the inside track on what it’s really like to live, work, and thrive here.
Share Your Knowledge
Dubai Discovery is always looking for enthusiastic contributors with a passion for Dubai.
Whether your expertise is business, lifestyle, health, travel, food, education, technology or community life, we'd love to hear from you.
We welcome regular columnists, occasional guest writers and feature contributors.
No previous publishing experience is necessary—just knowledge, enthusiasm and a desire to share your expertise.
Put Your Business in Front of Dubai
Dubai Discovery offers carefully selected advertising opportunities for businesses looking to reach an engaged audience of residents, professionals and visitors.
Whether you're launching a new business or growing an established brand, we'd love to discuss how we can work together.
Why We Publish
We believe local communities deserve independent publications that celebrate the people, businesses and places often overlooked by mainstream media. Every issue is produced with genuine passion for the communities we serve and is distributed free to our readers.