Author spotlight

Melinda Healy

Job title
Journalist and travel writer
Areas of expertise
Travel, Lifestyle
Although born in PNG, Mel is an Aussie-made journo who's always been more interested in passport stamps than possessions. A whiz with words, Mel spent a number of years living and working in the United Arab Emirates, it was here that she shared insight into Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the world. Mel believes travel is a privilege and an educator.
Guide to Deira, Dubai
Once the centrepiece of a very young and sparse Dubai, Deira has become a global trading port. It’s easy...
Guide to Downtown Dubai
Everything that generated Dubai's reputation as a tourist mecca is palpable in this district. Downtown Dubai is the city’s...
Guide to Dubai Marina
Right up there with the coolest neighborhoods in the world, this bustling precinct in Dubai’s south is a water...
Guide to Jumeirah, Dubai
Big and bold in so many ways, Jumeirah is a coastal triple threat, as rich in coastal appeal as...
Day trips from Dubai
The UAE has many different faces, and within a couple of hours of Dubai, depending on which way you...
What to pack for Dubai
Precision packing is key to any overseas vacation and often begins weeks before your planned departure. To make things...
Dubai overview
Through Dubai's transition from a fishing village and trading port to a leader of innovation and architectural brilliance, this...
Shopping in Dubai
Fashionistas of the world take note, whether you’re all about seeking out the latest high-end fashion or more interested...
Bars and nightlife in Dubai
Whether you’re all about the Gram, more into sunset sips with panoramic views, or prefer to check out the...