About DXB Unlocked
I'm Yogi — a regular 9-to-5 guy based in the USA, and independent travel guides are my side quest.
DXB Unlocked is the guide I wish I'd had before my own Dubai trip. I visited in March 2025 — five days that took me from the Burj Khalifa at night to a desert safari at sunset, the Ain Dubai wheel, Al Seef on the Creek, IMG Worlds of Adventure, and more. I stayed at the Conrad Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road and came home with a notebook full of things the official sites don't tell you.
Everything here starts from that trip and is cross-checked against official sources where possible. I'm not affiliated with Dubai Tourism, I don't sell tickets, and if I haven't verified something — prices and hours change constantly in Dubai — I'll tell you exactly where to check it.
I'm a husband and dad, and I put this together in my spare time because I genuinely enjoy helping people get it right.
How this site works
- Official sources first. Prices, hours, and rules are checked against official sites and updated when they change.
- No invented experience. If we haven't done something ourselves, we say so — and point you to the source.
- Reader-first, always. DXB Unlocked is an independent travel information site and is not affiliated with Dubai Tourism, Visit Dubai, or any UAE government body. Always verify prices, hours, and entry rules on official sites before your visit.