United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Where futuristic skylines meet golden desert dunes.
Best Time
November – March
Visa
Visa on arrival / e-Visa for most nationalities
Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Language
Arabic (English widely spoken)
Weather
Warm winters ~24°C, hot summers up to 42°C
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Top Attractions
- •Burj Khalifa
- •The Dubai Fountain
- •Palm Jumeirah
- •Dubai Marina
- •Museum of the Future
Popular Cities
- •Downtown Dubai
- •Deira
- •Jumeirah
- •Business Bay
Recommended Hotels
- •Burj Al Arab
- •Atlantis The Palm
- •Armani Hotel
- •One&Only The Palm
Best Restaurants
- •Pierchic
- •Nusr-Et
- •Zuma
- •At.mosphere
Things to Do
- •Desert safari at dusk
- •Yacht cruise on the Marina
- •Ski Dubai
- •Old Town abra ride
Famous Beaches
- •Jumeirah Beach
- •Kite Beach
- •La Mer
Nightlife
- •White Dubai
- •Cé La Vi
- •Zero Gravity
Shopping
- •The Dubai Mall
- •Mall of the Emirates
- •Gold Souk
Local Food
- •Shawarma
- •Machboos
- •Luqaimat
- •Karak chai
Travel Tips
- •Dress modestly at religious sites
- •Fridays are the holy day
- •Tap water is safe but bottled is common
Transportation
World-class metro, affordable taxis and ride-hailing throughout the city.