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About Dubai

"A nation's glory is measured by its past and present and its civilised development, perpetuating the memory of the past, the construction of the present and the planning of the future." H.H General Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE."

Local Facts & Figures


Language

 

Economy

 

Aiport


Customs

 

Currency

 

Clothing


Yearly Climate

Climate

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

Temp 0°C max

23

24

27

30

34

36

min

13

14

16

18

22

25

Humidity % am

81

81

74

66

61

64

pm

61

63

61

63

63

65

Rainfall (mm)

23

23

10

5

0

0

Climate

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

Temp 0°C max

44

39

37

33

31

26

min

29

28

25

22

18

14

Humidity % am

64

66

73

77

78

82

pm

64

64

64

62

59

62

Rainfall (mm)

0

0

0

0

10

36

 

Getting around

Taxis

Three companies operate metered taxis in Dubai and they are easy to find on the street - Dubai Transport Corporation recognisable by their cream cars, National Taxis with silver cars and Cars Taxi with white and a blue/red stripe on their cars.
The fares of non-metered taxis are negotiated between driver and passenger, starting at a minimum of around Dhs10 for short local journeys, while Dhs20 to Dhs30 is the rule of thumb if you cross the Creek from one side of the city to the other. Dubai Transport taxis also operate a service from the airport. The pick-up fee is Dhs16 and the fare then accrues at Dhs1.17 per kilometre.
 

Car-Hire

Roads and highways

 

Working Hours

Regular Businesses in Dubai

 

Banks

 

Government

 

Shops

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Seasonal Highlights

 

Yearly Event Calender

 

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Sightseeing

   

Bastakiya

   

Excavation sites

   

Sheik Saeed's House

Duabai Museum

Arab houses and schools, mosques, the spice souks and people at work. The desert and the animals that inhabit it are depicted in an interactive way which is fun for both adults and children. A huge room is dedicated to marine life and the activities of the pearl divers.

Dubai Mosques

 

Heritage & Diving Villages

To keep all the family entertained, the following activities offer fun and interesting pastimes.
   

Dubai Zoo

 
   

Wonderland

 
   

Magic Planet

 
   

Encounter Zone

 

Wild Wadi

 
Aquaventure Waterpark at Atlantis The Palm
Other waterparks include:

Aquaventure Waterpark @ Atlantis The Palm, Dreamland Aqua Park
 

Parks and Picnic Areas

Golf Courses

The Desert & Mountains

Full day and half day tours to Dubai 's neighbouring emirates and other places of interest are available, covering Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Sharjah, Ajman, Wadi Hatta, Ras-al-Khaimah and the East Coast. Aerial sightseeing, dhow cruises, and special interest activities are also available.

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Eating Out

 

Tipping

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Entertainment

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Sports