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Dubai
Dubai
Welcome to Dubai Tourism
- Continent: Asia
- Region: Middle East
- Average Temperature: 30c to 34c
- Ideal Duration: 3 - 5 Days
- Currency: Emirati Dirham (Aed)
- Best Time: November To March
- Budget: Expensive
- Air Connectivity: Good Connectivity to All The Major Airports Around The World.
- National Airlines: Emirates Airlines
CITIES TO VISIT:
- ABU DHABI
Dubai Tourism
Dubai has become a well-known place for people from all over the world because of its fancy buildings, impressive views of the city, and huge shopping centers. Dubai is one of the most advanced places in the Middle East. It is also where you can find Burj Khalifa, the tallest man-made building in the world. Abu Dhabi is the main city in the UAE, but Dubai is the city that most people like and live in.
Dubai is a great place to go for a quick trip if you want to do some great shopping, eat delicious food, and watch sporting events. Dubai used to be a desert with nothing in it, but now it has really fancy buildings and things to show off. Today, this man-made wonder is full of tall, shiny buildings, nice hotels, stores and places to eat. The Dubai Fountain is a popular place for tourists to visit in Dubai. It has jets and lights that move in sync with music. Another famous tourist spot is Atlantis, the Palm, which is an underwater hotel with an aquarium. Both of these places are very popular and exciting to visit in Dubai. Dubai will amaze you with its mix of advanced wonders and old Arabian ambiance.
Some of the main places in Dubai include Old Dubai, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, and Jumeirah. Old Dubai is the old part of the city and includes Dubai Creek, Deira, Bur Dubai, and the Al Fahidi Districts. Deira, which has the souqs, is on the top part of Dubai Creek, while Bur Dubai is on the bottom part. You can use wooden boats called Abras to cross the creek. Downtown Dubai is a very famous area with important places like Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Fountain. On the other hand, Dubai Marina and JBR are great places to take a walk by the water and have a fun night out.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE GOING TO DUBAI
TRAVELLER TIPS
- In Dubai, people have their days off on Friday and Saturday every week.
- The Dubai Pass includes over 40 things to see and do. You can pick them based on the places you want to go.
- You can use local taxis or Careem to go anywhere in the city. They are usually cheaper than Uber. The Dubai Metro can be used to travel around the city.
- You can find and reserve bicycles and scooters using different apps such as Careem, Trek Bikes, Nextbike, and more.
- You should book tickets for the Museum of the Future a month in advance because they usually fill up quickly if you wait until the last minute.
- To secure your tickets for the Burj Khalifa and Desert Safari, make sure to book them at least 1-2 days ahead of time.
- You can save money on taxi expenses by going to Global Village and Miracle Garden on the same day. They are pretty close to each other.
- To go to Bur Dubai and Deira, first take a taxi to Bur Dubai, and then take a boat ride called Abra to Deira.
- You can get into the Dubai Fountain and the Top Burj Khalifa by going through the Dubai Mall. You can visit all three attractions in one day.
- When you arrive at the Dubai Airport, you will get a prepaid SIM card from a local company called DU. It can be turned on and used without any extra steps. You will receive 1 gigabyte of data for free for one day. After that, you will need to add more data by paying.
- When you use your credit card to pay for something, it's better to pay in the currency of the place you are in, instead of AED (the currency of the United Arab Emirates), because you will have to pay an additional fee for converting the currency.
Traveller Tips
Legal Drinking Age in Dubai: 21 year
No Drinking in Public Places: This is punishable by hefty fines and jail time.
No Drinking and Driving: The penalty is fines, jail time or even leading to the cancellation of your visa.
Carry Prescriptions for Your Medicines When Visiting: If you have any medicines on you entering the country, carry all the prescriptions to be shown at Immigration. This also applies everywhere in Dubai as the laws are strict about drugs.
No PDA: Dubai is still conservative in many ways and it is advisable not to offend any locals or other tourists of other cultures.
Dress Modestly in Public: There are guidelines of what is acceptable to wear in which areas. For example, you can wear anything on the hotel premises or the adjacent beaches. Covering up knees and shoulders is generally advisable while visiting malls and other traditional areas.
Always ask for Permission When Photographing People: Even Though they’re Just in Your Frame. It is considered rude and offensive if you click pictures of people without permission. This is strongly applicable if there are women or children in the frame.
Visiting During Ramadan: Being an Islamic country, do not drink in public or even eat in public during the holy months of Ramadan as it is considered extremely disrespectful to the locals.
No physical Contact with Locals: When greeting locals or acknowledging them, never be the first to engage in any physical contact unless it is a handshake. But with the local women, it is advisable to greet them at a safe distance and not engage in any physical contact.
Avoid buying souvenirs from the shops inside Burj Khalifa, Dubai Frame, and the View at Palm Jumeirah. You can find souvenirs at a lower price at any of the local markets.
Where to Stay: Downtown & Bur Dubai for cheaper hotels. Marina & Jumeirah for luxury stays. Avoid staying in Deira. Book in advance
SHOPPING IN DUBAI
Dubai has a great reputation as the shopper’s paradise with its plethora of lively souks and huge air-conditioned malls. There are several souks, each one specializing in a particular product type. Gold Souks, Textile Souks, and Spice Souks feature the highest quality gold and diamond jewelry, beautiful fabric in various hues, and a wide range of aromatic herbs and spices.
While in Dubai, make sure you practice your bargaining skills, which come in very handy during shopping. Most of the shops in the malls accept credit and debit cards; however, cash is needed at local souks. There are some recently created modern souks built in the ancient Arabian style namely:
- Souk Al Bahar in Downtown Burj Khalifa
- Souk Madinat Jumeirah
- Khan Murjan at Wafi
Shopping malls of Dubai are incomparable with respect to their size, style and facilities.
Best Malls in Dubai:
Dubai Mall, the largest mall in the world offers top brands of clothing, jewelry and other products, an array of entertainment options like an aquarium where one can swim with sharks, an ice rink and an amusement park with thrilling rides.
Mall of the Emirates is another major name in the list of malls, which features the largest indoor ski slope of the world. There are several options for souvenirs including traditional jewelry, Oudh (a fragranced piece of wood burned to perfume clothes and homes), wood carving products, Persian carpets, traditional headscarves and small boxes crafted from camel bone.
NIGHTLIFE IN DUBAI
Dubai has a fantastic late-night scene with unique drinks and great music. There are lots of bars and nightclubs to choose from. However, most of the bars that are allowed to sell alcohol are inside hotels, with a few exceptions.
All the nightclubs shut down by 3:00 am. The youngest age allowed to buy alcohol legally is 21, but some clubs might not allow people under 25 to come inside.
A FEW PLACES FOR ENTERTAINMENT AT NIGHT IN DUBAI:
A place to relax and have fun at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel is called the Apartment Lounge + Club.
Barasti Bar is a place located at Le Meridian Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina.
The Boudoir Nightclub is located at the Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa.
Carter’s is a store located in Wafi City.
EXCHANGING MONEY IN DUBAI
Changing money in Dubai is very convenient and can be done at the airport, banks, or many money exchange places located throughout the city, including shopping malls. but, the rates at the airport and banks are not as good as the rates at money exchanges. additionally, there are many ATMs located at places like shopping malls, hotels, metro stations, and other public areas. you can use these ATMs to take out money.
1.AL ANSARI EXCHANGE
Al Ansari exchange has 73 branches in Dubai, which is the most compared to other currency exchange counters. you might see one when you visit the city. it has the best prices and is very secure. it also received many awards, such as being one of the top companies in the arab world according to Forbes middle east in 2015. they move money around, change different types of money, and take traveler’s checks. you can go to one of their locations or do business on their website or mobile app.
We offer the lowest prices for usd, eur, inr, and jpy currencies.
2.WESTERN UNION
You can also use western union to exchange your money. besides the regular services, they also give additional advantages and rewards for members. you can also join their regular lotteries to have a chance of winning big amounts of money. there are many stores in all the popular tourist spots in the city.
the best rates are available for USD, INR, and euro currencies.
3.AL ROSTAMANI INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE
Al Rostamani International Exchange (arie) provides services for exchanging different currencies and sending money to other countries, as well as other services for retail customers. arie is a reliable foreign exchange provider in Dubai with 16 branches in malls, high streets, and airport terminals. their approach of prioritizing customers has helped them gain loyal customers and improve their business over time. it has received more than 10 awards since it started in 1998.
The most favorable prices are offered for USD, AUD, INR, nzd, and Jpy.
AL FARDAN EXCHANGE
Al Fardan Group has connections with more than 150 banks and financial institutions all around the world. the company began in 1958 and has earned a strong reputation for being trustworthy and reliable in the market. this place offers services such as transferring money, exchanging money, prepaid cards, sending money online, managing payrolls, and more. even though they don’t give the best rates for converting Indian rupees (INR), this is the perfect place for exchanging your us dollars, swiss francs, and euros.
lowest prices: United States dollars, swiss francs, New Zealand dollars.
DAILY BUDGET FOR DUBAI
Dubai is a place that caters to the interest and budget of all kind of visitors. If you are planning a trip to this desert city, below are the categories one can relate to. The cost mentioned here is approximate per day per head cost excluding the hotel charges and including food, water, local transport, entertainment, communication, tips and handouts, intercity transportation, souvenirs and alcohol cost.
- Budget travel: AED 200 approximately
- Comfortable travel: AED 500 approximately
- Luxury travel: AED 1500