Do you have a tale to share regarding this region of the United Arab Emirates? Perhaps you’ve stumbled across a hidden café within Old Dubai that deserves more recognition, or hiked the trail within Ras Al Khaimah that took your breath away, or perhaps lived with an expat family to Abu Dhabi long enough to learn the secrets that which no guidebook has. Whatever it was, Emirates Tales wants to be able to hear about it and would like to be able to share it with our expanding readership who are enthralled by all things UAE.
We believe that some of the most valuable content is written by real people who have lived their lives and experiences, not just professional writers. No matter if you’re an experienced travel blogger, an ardent UAE resident, a casual visitor, or just has a great story to telling, we would love to hear your contributions.
Why Write for Emirates Tales?
Being a contributor to the blog can bring many advantages, both for you as well as for our readers.
Get an audience engaged
Emirates Tales is read by people who are planning their UAE travels, expats who are settling into the Emirates as well as curious minds across the globe seeking a true look into the intriguing region. Your words will be read by people who are truly curious about the things you write about.
Develop Your Portfolio as well as establish an online presence
Contributing to guest blogs is the perfect way to grow your portfolio of writing, increase visibility, and make yourself known as a professional in the lifestyle and travel area. Each article published includes an author bio and a byline that gives the author credit and visibility.
Link Opportunities
We generally permit one or two relevant non-promotional hyperlinks back to your personal blog, website or social media profile in your author bio or, in the event that it is appropriate, in the body of your article at our discretion as to how we edit.
Join an online community that is comprised of UAE enthusiasts
The Writing For Emirates Tales connects you with the community of other travel and culture writers as well as people who have the same enthusiasm and love of the UAE.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome a broad range of content, provided that it’s original, well-studied pertinent to United Arab Emirates. Some of the topics and formats we enjoy include:
- Travel guides to specific emirates, cities or communities
- Travel stories and personal experiences from your travels in the UAE
- Reviews of restaurants and food or guides to cooking
- Traditional and cultural aspects and etiquette Emirati society
- Tips for expat life to help you relocate and move to workplace the culture
- Secret spots, off-the-beaten-path locations and local treasures
- Coverage of events From festivals to shows
- Guides to shopping, souks and malls that are modern
- Adventures in nature, outdoor activities and natural places
- Tourists can benefit from practical tips including the requirements for obtaining a visa, transportation or budgeting
- Photos essays that capture what it is like to live in the UAE
You have an idea you think doesn’t meet these criteria but seems to be in line with our purpose of promoting the UAE you are welcome to pitch it. We’re always open for new ideas.
Our Content Guidelines
To ensure the high-quality and tone that our subscribers have become accustomed to, require that contributors adhere to these guidelines:
Originality
All submissions must be original and have not been published elsewhere in any other place, not even your website or blog prior to being published in Emirates Tales. We check for plagiarism on every submission.
Length
Articles should typically be between 2,000 and 1,000 words. The most well-crafted, in-depth articles tend to be more popular for our readers, but we’re willing to discuss shorter formats for specific content types, like lists or short guides.
The Tone and style
We strive for the warm, casual and informative tone like chatting with an experienced friend. Avoid using formal or robotic language and write as if you’re speaking directly to someone interested concerning the UAE.
Accuracy
Check that all facts and figures, prices and information are up updated as of the date you submitted. Use reliable sources when appropriate particularly for figures or historical data.
Formatting
Your article should be structured by using clearly defined headings and subheadings, shorter paragraphs and bullet points when appropriate to increase the readability. Include an engaging introduction and a compelling conclusion.
Imagery
If you can, use original, high-quality images that are relevant for your piece. Be sure that you are able to use the images you have submitted or use royalty-free, legally licensed images, with the appropriate attribution when needed.
Self-Promotion is not allowed
While we permit an acceptable author bio as well as two or three relevant hyperlinks The content shouldn’t be considered to be advertisements. Content that is too promotional or driven by sales is not allowed.
How to Submit?
Are you ready to tell your story? Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Propose your idea
Send us an email in which you introduce yourself and outline the idea of your article. Include a brief overview or outline of the topic it is you’d like us to cover in the article.
Step 2: Wait for approval
Our editorial team will look over your proposal and respond to you in the midst of one week. If we believe your concept is an excellent match, we’ll give you the approval to move forward with the entire version.
Step 3. Send Your Draft
After approval you can write your article according to the guidelines for content above. Then, forward it to us in an Word Document as well as a Google Doc link, along with any images you wish to include.
Step 4 Editororial review
The team at HTML0 will go over your article, making any edits needed to improve clarity and grammar or formatting and will be able to contact you with questions or suggestions prior to the publication.
Step 5: Publication
Once your Step 5 is completed the article you submitted will appear by Emirates Tales with your byline as well as a bio of the author, and we’ll inform you when it’s published.
Get in Touch
We’re looking forward to hearing your thoughts. To submit a story for consideration or have any questions regarding contributing, please send us an email at:
If you contact us, be sure to include:
- A short introduction of you and your writing background
- Your suggested topic or brief outline
- Links to your earlier writing samples or to your own blog, if it is available
We are looking forward to hearing your tale and welcoming you to this Emirates Tales community. Let’s all work together to showcase the beauty as well as the charm, culture, and beauty of the UAE to readers from all over the globe.