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Dubai under construction!

by ludogatto

Dubai changes look in least time... every time that I return has been constructed something new quickly, ovunque u can see cranes for construction and where, some month before there was a car park, it will be a new shopping center with 300 stores! The coast in not enough more! New plans of constucion of iartificial islands continue to develop, so they can build dreamvillas. A lof of citizens of the near Arabic countries buy luxury villas, palaces and appartementi in this new Las Arabic Vegas.....I knew a Oman family, They are rich but simply and traditionalists. they explained me that they come every month to make purchases and to amuse themselves, husband, wifes and and sons, for a week end to Dubai, where they have a villa, and then return for the rest of the month to the tranquillity and the tradition of their country. If you have the occasion to land during the day you will see in...

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Always Have a Bottle of Water

by leanne_pearc

It is so incrediably hot in Dubai. It is very easy to forget being amougnst the modern buildings, shopping centres, hotel pools or at the wild wadi that we are in the DESERT!!!!!!So always drink water.

Currency.

by colin_bramso

Dubai's currency is the UAE dirham, also known as AED, which are easily obtainable in the many currency exchange bureaux all over the city. They will convert just about any currency in the world into dirhams.One side of the notes is printed in Arabic, the other side is in English, so you'll have no trouble knowing exactly what each note is worth.There are 100 fils to one dirham.

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Getting around Dubai

by jman36011

The beaches are great but go the the peoples Beach, in Dubai, it is located by the Buj Hotel. you have to pay approx. 3 dollar US but it is well worth it. It has sun chair, jet ski and a little cafe for drinks and snacks. The beach is very clean and great for a family outting.

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Heat...

by Netraveller

DON'T even try walking around on feet during day time!!! Heat can kill you!!! or, at least, give you an awful headache.... Stay in air-conditioned rooms and you can walk around after the sun sets...Take a safari trip with 4D jeeps... it's very nice and the feeling of the sand under your feet is a unique sensation....

Wild Wadi Water Park

by MartinaH

If you get the chance and like water - what you surely do when it's getting hotter and hotter - you should visit the aqua park "Wild Wadi". It offers many and funny fast water speed rides ! It's supposed to be one of the world's most advanced water theme parks.It's located next to the Jumeirah Beach Hotel.

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Visa Information for U.A.E

by Pakistaniguy

Nationals of Israel cannot enter the U. A. E. Citizens of GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) member states do not need a visa to enter U.A.E. Residents of GCC countries, (Expatriate) who meet certain conditions may obtain a non-renewable 30-day visa bupon arrival at the approved ports of entry. Citizens of Western Europe, Citizen of UK, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, Cyprus, Finland, Malta, Spain, Monaco, Vatican City, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Brunei, Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Hong Kong will be granted a free of charge visit visa on arrival in the UAE. The visa enables them to stay for 60 days. The visa may be renewed once for a period of 30 days for a fee of Dhs 500. German Citizens (tourists and business people) may...

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Important Airport information

by amna_alshamsi

i think that it is important to include the numbers of the important service in Dubai International airport Directorate Of Civil Aviation:Switchboard 2245555/2066666 Dubai Duty Free Switchboard 2066444 Dubai Airport Free Zone & Business Village 2061115 Dubai Aviation Club 2824122 Dubai Aviation College 2824000 Dubai Cargo Village 2822822 Emirates Flying School 2244684 The Irish Village 2824122 Director Engineering 2062199 Director Public Relations 2062007 Director Marketing & Media Relations 2061203 Director Finance 2062018 Director Operations 2062009 Director Human Resources & Development 2072275 Director Quality Services 2062075 Director Cargo Village 2062799 Airport ServicesSwitchboard 2245555 Help Desk 2062016 Airport Customs 7023520 Airport Customs- Operations 7023521 Airport Immigration 2062570 DNATA Airport Operations 2062604 DCA Public Relations 2062016 Airport Police Security...

Media

by amna_alshamsi

Business HoursThe weekend has traditionally been Thursday afternoon and Friday, but some organisations now close on Friday and Saturday, working through Thursday afternoon instead. Government offices are open from 7.30am– 1.30pm (7.30am–12.00 noon on Thursday).Private sector office hours vary, but are generally from 8.00am–1.00pm, re-opening at either 3.00pm or 4.00pm and closing at 6.00pm or 7.00pm.Shop hours are similar in their opening times, but most shops remain open until 9.00–10.00pm. Department stores, boutiques, souks and many food shops remain open on a Friday, apart from prayer times (between 11.30am and 1.30pm), while larger shops re-open on a Friday afternoon at around 4.00–5.00pm.Embassies and consulates are generally open from 8.45am–12.30pm and are closed on Fridays and in most cases on Saturdays, but usually leave an emergency number on their answering machines. ...

Money

by amna_alshamsi

Currency The monetary unit is the dirham (Dh) which is divided into 100 fils. The dirham is linked to the Special Drawing Right of the International Monetary Fund. It has been held constant against the US dollar since the end of 1980 at a mid-rate of approximately US$1= Dh3.67. Banks Both the local banks and the many international banks represented by branches in Dubai provide the usual commercial banking services. Transfers can be made without difficulty as there is no exchange control and the dirham is freely convertible.Bank opening hours are 8.00am to 1.00pm, from Saturday to Wednesday, although some also open from 4.30–6.30pm. On Thursdays, banks operate only from 8.00am to noon.Exchange houses are open from 8.30am–1.00pm and 4.30–8.30pm. Credit CardsAmerican Express, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard, etc are generally accepted in the main hotels and larger shops but some retailers...

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Top 3 Hotels in Dubai

Grosvenor House West Marina Beach By Le Meridien  Dubai

 4 Reviews and 904 Opinions  Run by le Méridien, the Grosvenor House hotel is one of the group's most luxurious hotels in Dubai.... 

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Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa  Dubai

 8 Reviews and 1766 Opinions  We arrived at the hotel late in the evening, my wife and I, jilted Dubai ex expats decided to rent a... 

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Al Manzil Hotel  Dubai

 4 Reviews and 611 Opinions  the hotel is really great. service is perfect and the most important thing is that the hotel is near... 

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Q:  Hi Does anyone know if there is always long queues to get tickets to go to the Observastion Deck of the Burj Khalifa and also... 

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A: No, there are not "always" lines. Actually there are rarely "lines" as the majority of people book online. However, tickets can often (and do often) sell out days in... 

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