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30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.

If a trip to the United Arab Emirates wasn't on your travel list, it should be.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
Photo Credit: @becky_with_melanin
By Danielle Pointdujour ·
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Half a world away in the Middle East lies a desert nation known for its stunning skyline and over-the-top extravagance, maybe you’ve heard of it — the United Arab Emirates. Known as the “Vegas of the Middle East” by many visiting the capital city of Abu Dhabi and nearby sister city Dubai, the U.A.E is home to unique dining experiences like Dinner in the Sky and the underwater restaurant Nathan Outlaw at Al Mahara, bucket list activities like passenger rides around the F1 race track at Yas Marina Circuit and sky diving over The Palm. There’s also record-breaking architecture like the Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab, and just all around decadent luxury that is unmatched. Best visited from October through early May (as summer temps can rise well past 100 degrees), this relatively young country (It’s only 47 years old!) has become the go-to spot for many Black women travelers. Some head to the U.A.E. seeking financial and career advancement in professions, ranging from teaching and nursing, to advertising and journalism — along with tech. Others are simply looking to grab a few girlfriends and enjoy a desert getaway they will never forget. Regardless of why or how they end up there, one thing is for certain, Black women are having a vibe and a moment every time they touch Emirati soil. Still have your doubts? Check out 30 times Black women were living their best lives in the U.A.E. Thank us later!
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Being in Dubai will literally have you feeling up in the clouds, just ask @ldotangel.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
IG: @ldotangel2
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@itsallbee is giving Italian vibes in the desert.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
IG: @itsallbee
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@wordstravels is all smiles.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@wordstravels
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@LaTiaPowell can’t help but feel regal at Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@LaTiaPowell
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@the_real_chi is making new friends on the beach.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@the_real_chi
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@teach.travel.trina is centered and secure.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@teach.travel.trina
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@livetravelmore is enjoying cocktails on the helipad of The St. Regis Dubai.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@livetravelmore
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@new.beginnings2018 knows sometimes you just have to jump!
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@new.beginnings2018
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@Mrstoure and friends pose for the camera.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@Mrstoure
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@crissyluv__ enjoys a spa day inside the Burj Al Arab.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@crissyluv__
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@saraisatoy loves a good 7-star view.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@saraisatoy
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@traveljunkiern riding the desert sands.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@traveljunkiern
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@bell954’s baby girl loves Dubai too!
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@bell954
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@lisa_magwebu is a late night stunner.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@lisa_magwebu
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The Grand Mosque at night just gives @glographics a certain glow.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@glographics
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@yammmzzz_01 enjoying a beachside sunset.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@yammmzzz_01
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@JustMeKenna giving a pre-yacht cruise smize.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@JustMeKenna
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@msdollabillz and over 200 women from the #DubaiBlackOut trip hosted by @JustMeKenna, say hello from Dubai!
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
Photo Credit: Chaka Donaldson
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@dr_tiff and crew giving shade, no shade.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@dr_tiff
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@Dafinagood @DestinyGood @CieraGood are a family that travels and jumps together.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@Dafinagood
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@nats.worldtour living her best birthday life.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@nats.worldtour
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@juliettenapo is unbothered in Dubai.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@juliettenapo
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@pluswanderer enjoying some desert fun.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@pluswanderer
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@f0la__ is always wandering, but never lost in Dubai.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@f0la__
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@wherevermaarg and her girls enjoying some desert magic.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@wherevermaarg
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@sixxthwonder taking in the larger than life Burj Khalifa.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@sixxthwonder
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It’s all love in Dubai with @becky_with_melanin
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becky_with_melanin
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@naserian_washeke knows the blues are just different in Dubai.
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@naserian_washeke
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What’s a trip to Dubai without a camel photobomb @poitravels?
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@poitravels
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Black Girl Magic U.A.E.
We love Dubai too @Tiftonia98!
30 Times Black Women Lived Their Best Lives in the U.A.E.
@Tiftonia98
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