Things to do in United Arab Emirates, no research required

The itinerary most people actually run: the capital first or last, the big city in the middle, the third emirate as a day trip. All three in one import rather than three maps to keep track of. Bars, brunch spots and culture stops land in close to even numbers, plus enough restaurants and cafes that you’re never stuck eating near the hotel. The mix runs from mosques and museums to malls and desert tours to a historic quarter that rewards a slow afternoon.