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| Dubai Travel |
| East meets west in Dubai, where outstanding modern resorts fuse with intriguing Arabic heritage. Dubbed the City of Gold and famous for its sprawling souks and high-tech malls, Dubai is not only a shopper's paradise, but a real treat for devoted beach lovers. Mile upon mile of golden sand meets the clear waters of the Arabian Gulf, and regal palm trees frame some of the world's most inspiring luxury hotels. Sports fans can indulge in every watersport conceivable, or hit Dubai's excellent golf courses. Take a jeep out to the desert, splash around in a water park or experience the Dubai of yesteryear in the old town's wind towers, mosques and markets. We have offers to a range of Dubai resorts, including the legendary Burj Al Arab, one of the world's most famous hotels. Alternatively, include Dubai as a stop-over destination with a stay in the Indian Ocean or the Far East. |
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Dubai Hotels Offers |
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Dubai Hotels - New penninsula from - £22.25
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Dubai Hotel Deals - Eureka from - £20.25
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Dubai Hotel Deals - Landmark from - £29.75
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Dubai Hotels - Dubai palm from - £27.75
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Dubai Hotel Deals - Ibis world trade centre from - £35.25
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Dubai Flights Offers |
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Lufthansa - £237.00 |
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Royal Brunei Airlines - £268.00 |
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Lufthansa - £217.00 |
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Dubai- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
Taxis are waiting at the main airport exit. Buses come and go every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day. Cost is Dh3 when boarding. Check first with your hotel - some have car pick-ups. |
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| Transport |
Taxi cabs are the best way to get around. The main companies are Cars Taxi (tel. 269 3344), 24 Hours Dubai Transport Corporation (tel. 208 0808) and National Taxi (tel. 339 0002) |
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| Currency |
The UAE Dirham is divided into 100 fils |
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| Cost of Living |
Don"t exchange money at the airport - the rates are not good. This is not a low budget place to be, however you can get a decent hotel and inexpensive good food if you plan properly. Shopping during the Shopping Festival guarantees bargains of all sorts. |
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| Health and Hospital |
No vaccinations are required. The American hospital has excellent facilities and emergency medical care is given free at government hospitals. Dial 999 in an emergency. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Australia 321 2444; Belgium 352 8700; Canada 352 8700; China 398 4357; Denmark 222 7699; France 332 9040; India 397 1222; Lebanon 397 7450; Malaysia 335 5528; Sweden 345 7716; Turkey 331 4788; UK 397 1070; USA 311 6000. |
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| Public Holidays |
It is important to know the exact dates for the month of Ramadan. During this 30-day period you cannot eat, drink or smoke in public during daylight hours. Hotels might serve in their restaurants, and in the rooms. This must be respected. |
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| Time Zone |
GMT + 4 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country Code +971 City Code (04) |
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| Etiquettes |
Tipping is normally 10%, but check first as sometimes a service charge is automatically added to your bill. Dress code is liberal. Many locals do not wear traditional clothes. Do not attempt to take pictures of anyone wearing traditional clothes as it is highly disrespectful. You may see fashionable young girls at the shopping malls wearing a traditional black abeyya with a designer handbag and a monogrammed logo headscarf - Dubai is "modern" that way. |
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| Visas |
Visas are free and are available when you arrive at the airport for tourists from UK, US, Western Europe (except Malta and Cyprus), and citizens from Australia, Brunei, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea. |
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| Language |
Arabic. English is spoken almost everywhere |
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| Safety |
Dubai is considered very safe in the Middle East. |
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