Tourism Information Dubai

Tourism information on Dubai

• Dubai is the business hub of the Middle East
• Dubai is among the second largest of the United Arab Emirates
• It has a population of over 3.33 million as of 2019
• It has the highest number of 4 and 5 star hotels
• Official language is Arabic whereas English is widely spoken

Best time to visit

• November to April is the best time to visit Dubai
• January and February are the festive months

How to reach Dubai?

1. By air (Not clear)

• When traveling by air, the Al Maktoum International Airport is the option to reach this busy city.
• Flights from different countries land here
• The Dubai airport is 32 kilometers from the middle of the city
• There is also the Dubai International Airport which is in Dubai
• There is a third option of the Sharjah International Airport, located in Sharjah

2. By bus

• The emirates express connects with other emirates making it easy to reach Dubai by bus service.
• One can avail of the frequent bus service among Dubai, Ajman, Masafi, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and others.

3. By road

• When traveling through road, it is only possible to go by Oman
• It does not require any permit to travel by road

Things to do in Dubai

1. Visit Burj Khalifa

• Enjoy from top of the world, from one of the iconic landmark
• Get a view of Dubai from 124^th floor
• There is a “at the top sky” from the 148^th floor
• Entry fee to the place depends on the time of the day you are visiting
• Get panorama from 555 meters above the ground

2. Desert Safari

• This trip is perfect for adventure lovers
• Safari helps to explore Arabian dunes
• Tall red dunes of the Lehbab desert is a must visit
• The safari lasts for half an hour around the sunset
• One can enjoy sandboarding, desert version of ice skiing

3. Go for cruise trip

• Go for romantic date accompanied by cruise dinner
• Enjoy cruise ride on the Marina canals
• For cruise ride, Arabian wooden dhows are used with two decks
• Enjoy Tanoura dance on the cruise

4. Visiting Dubai Water Canal

• This has a jogging track with a 12 kilometers long cycling road
• The canal and adjacent bridges are worthy to visit after sunset
• The waterfall has boats and ferries that are run on sensors
• This is a 3.2 kilometer canal, passing through middle of Dubai

5. Go for Ski Dubai

• Indoor ski slope is located in middle of a mall
• It is known to be the third largest
• It includes penguin visits and other rides
• The place is perfect to visit with family and kids

6. Visit Al Marmoom Camel Race Track

• This is a perfect pace for camel enthusiasts
• To enjoy the middle east culture, this is the perfect option
• The race time is from 7 in the morning till 9o’ clock

7. Visit the Kite Beach

• One can enjoy playing volleyball at the beach
• Kite surfing is another great option to try
• One can try running through the running tracks

8. Visit Aquaventure waterpark

• It has more than 30 slides
• It is spread over 42 acre of land and known to be one of the laziest river
• One can enjoy seeing dolphins, sea lions, stingrays in the waterpark

Places to visit in Dubai

1. Burj Khalifa

• A tower of 2700 feet in height and called the tallest tour in the world
• It has Las Vegas inspired fountain with arrangement for luxury hotels
• It has 57 elevators and 8 escalators
• The design is based on Islamic architecture
• There is observation deck on the 124^th floor
• The tower is illuminated with 6600 lights
• It has world’s second largest fountain

2. The Dubai Mall

• It has more than 1200 shops
• There is a total of 22 movie screens with 10 cafes
• It offers 14000 car parking space
• It has received awards for its structure and interior designs

3. Palm Jumeirah

• Best architectural evidence and it extends to Persian Gulf
• It is at 17 kilometers from center of the city
• It is a set of two artificial islands – Palm Jumeirah and the Palm Jebel Ali
• The island is named so as it takes the shape of a palm tree

4. Burj Al Arab

• It is known as the third tallest tower in the world
• This is a 56^th floor building
• It has been established in 1999
• It is located on artificial island off Jumeirah Road
• There are a total of 203 suites
• It has a height of 180 meters

5. Atlantic the Palm

• It has private beach facility and 5-star facilities
• This is the first resort on Palm Jumeirah Island
• One can get view of Arabian Gulf
• Swimming with dolphin and underwater aquarium are some features
• It is a 7 star hotel with a total of 1539 room arrangements
• This place is also known as the royal towers
• The Aqua Venture Water Park is another attraction here

6. Global village Dubai

• It is located in Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, a family entertainment option
• It has 31 pavilions offering the best shopping experience
• Attractions include dining options, shopping, fantasy island for children
• There are street performances, cultural shows, bespoke shows

7. Miracle Garden Dubai

• It is the place to have pleasant and enjoy nature from close
• It is known as world’s largest natural garden
• There are models of vehicles, animals and Burj Khalifa made from flowers
• It is located in Al Barsha South 3, Dubailand Area
• It is spread over 72,000 square meters
• It has over 45 million flowers and plants
• One can visit only from mid-November to mid-May

8. Dubai Marina

• It is located in New Dubai, also known as man-made canal city
• It is 19 kilometers from the center of the city
• It has hotels, shopping and leisure options
• It also has the Dubai Marina complex

Food cultural

• Enjoy drinks and Gahwa as welcome drink when choose cruising on Dubai Marina
• Dhow cruise is a great option for restaurant eat outs
• Rice, meat and fish are among the staple food options of Emirati cuisine
• Mutton and lamb are preferred options over goat, camel and beef
• Dates are taken with meals
• Dining in restaurants is not that authentic

Food not to be missed in Dubai

1. Stuffed camel

• Named as the largest food in Guinness book of records
• It is one of the best luxurious food options
• Stuffed camel is served with fish, sheep, chicken and other spices
• This special dish is a must have during occasion

2. Al Harees

• It is meat and wheat that is baked for hours

3. Shawarma

• It is made from roasted and spiced meat
• The food is also known as Middle eastern sandwich
• It is served in Arabic form of roti along with vegetables, garlic sauce, tomatoes and pickles

Festival in Dubai

1. Dubai shopping festival

• The festival has been inaugurated in 1996
• Festival offers discounts in most of the stores
• Main attraction includes parades, shows, ramp walks, concerts,
• Firecrackers are another attraction
• Celebrated from first week of January to the first week of February

2. International film festival

• One of the biggest film festival in Dubai
• It has been started from 2005 and celebrated during December
• It centers around Arab movies
• This is a great opportunity to enjoy for movie lovers

3. Dubai Marathon

• One of the best annual marathon festival that started in 2000
• It has been labeled as the richest marathon festival in 2008
• It attracts almost 28000 participants
• The route of the marathon covers up almost 42.2 kilometers
• The time of the marathon is from 6 AM to 7AM
• The entry fee for running in the marathon is 135 USD
• There is a 10km race starting at 9AM and 4Km race starting at 11AM

4. International boat show

• To witness one of the classiest events, this is the one
• One can enjoy riding on the luxurious yachts
• The time of the bot show is from 3 PM to 11 PM
• The boat show is accompanied with live music and other entertainment

5. Dhow race

• This is a famous annual event that glorifies commercial activity of Dubai
• It is the other name of Emirati boats in traditional method by fishermen
• Crew members must be emirates and the crowd is also mostly emirates
• The festival speaks of the nationalistic pride of the citizens

6. Swim the Burj

• It is held in the month of March
• In this festival, one get the chance to view Burj Al Arab from close
• Special attractions are 1600 meters or 800 meter race category in this festival
• Citizens who are 16 or above in age are eligible for the race

Things not to do in Dubai

1. Never use left hand to greet anyone

• Do not use left hand to greet, to eat or open doors and it is considered as a wrong gesture in Dubai and India
• Using left hand in public gets a rude stare

2. PDA is objectionable

• Holding hands, kissing or other affectionate display in public is not desirable.
• If caught doing such acts, you may be put in jail.
• Avoid playing loud music or dancing in public

3. Try to dress appropriately

• Women are expected to wear moderate clothes in public and mostly when they are visiting theatres, mosque and beaches
• It is not expected that women wear skirts, short dresses, tight clothes and the like
• Make sure that the dress you wear cover your hands and legs

4. Never take photos without permission

• Though scenic beauty may attract you, never make the mistake to take photographs without permission in public
• If you take pictures of women or children without consent, it can create a big issue

5. No need to carry all medicines

• Considering the countries anti-drug policy, it is better not to carry all medicine when traveling
• Also, anti-anxiety drugs are not allowed
• When carrying any medicine, it is necessary to carry it prescription

6. Never eat in public during Ramadan

• If visiting Dubai during Ramadan, never make the mistake of eating in public
• You are also not allowed to have snacks or chew in your car in public
• Only children and pregnant women are allowed to eat in public

7. Do not make rude hand gesture at the time of driving

• When in Dubai, it is not a good to show thumb or hand gesture
• These gesture may offend others in public

8. Never disrespect royal family in public

• Try to learn about culture of the place as you have to respect the members of royal family in public
• Never make the mistake to openly criticize or insult any member royal family
• Also, you should not mock anything relating to law, politics or religion in public

9. Never indulge drinking in public

• Staying drunk in public or drinking in public is not allowed

10. Never dance in public

• Dancing in public is considered being proactive and it can result in fines
• Listening to loud music is not allowed in public