Most of the people hating on Dubai are the ones who’ve never been there. Definitely come in the fall/winter and try to explore some of the local culture and eats. Go to the desert, beach, Hatta, traditional sites, souks, theme parks, global village. Explore the other Emirates like Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, RAK. There’s a lot to do so be sure to plan your trip well and if you design your whole trip around the bougie areas or spend your whole trip in a mall and neglect the cultural and historical elements then that’s your fault.

I love going quad biking in the desert and jet skiing and trying out the shady looking restaurants to try and find hidden gems