Dubai

You will be amazed how this city was built in a Desert!

Locals in Dubai only account for 10% of the total population. Most of the people who live here are workers from India, Pakistan and the Philippines. Most of them friendly to The tourist, the service attitude is very good.

Useful Tips

Languages: Arabic, English

Time zone: GMT + 4

Tourist season: Best during November-March; Very hot during Summertime

Currency: UAE Dirham, Phil

Background

It is one of the most prosperous cities in the United Arab Emirates and the economic-financial center of the Middle East. Located on the southeast coast of the Arabian Gulf.

Everything in Dubai is aimed to be the best in the world. As a conservative country with a long history, its urban design is extremely modern - Skyscrapers, palm-shaped islands and golden beaches, combined with colorful nightlife, luxurious shopping malls and world-class locations create a breathtaking city.

Local customs

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In Dubai, it is best not to wear a backless shirt and mini shorts outside. It’s best to bring a big scarf which is a kind of respect for this country.

Ramadan

A month between June and August each year is the Muslim month of Ramadan. During the daytime, it’s not allowed to eat or drink. Most restaurants will be closed, business hours of some stores will also change.

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

DXB is the largest air hub in the Middle East and is also the headquarters of Emirates. Dubai International Airport is one of the few airports in the world that is located in the urban area.

The Airport is divided into Terminal 1, Terminal 2, and Terminal 3. Terminal 1 is for passengers from airlines other than Emirates (EK); Terminal 2 is for all passengers of Flydubai (FZ) and some low-cost airline passengers from neighboring countries; Terminal 3 is for all Emirates Corporate (EK) passengers.

There are a lot of Airline Lounges within the Airport, you could enjoy here during your flight transit or the waiting before departure to another destination. Most of the lounges, the service quality is the international quality standards.

Transportation

Taxi is quite easy to access to most of the tourist attractions.

Along the subway provides convenient transportation to visit the city. It doesn't matter if you can't afford a taxi, the subway also provides you another kind of travel experience.

Food to Eat

In Dubai, you can taste almost any kind of cuisine in the world. Whether it is Arab, European, Asian, Japanese or Chinese food, you can taste it in Dubai. Especially, inside the Mall, there are a variety of different choices of food you could enjoy.