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Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Glitz, glamour, extravagance – the things that pop into mind when thinking about Dubai.  It’s a city which has risen seemingly overnight from the barren sands of the Arabian Desert.  It’s the economic capital of the UAE, home to more than 200 nationalities.  Dubai is also a city of superlatives.  It has the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, the world’s biggest mall, the Dubai Mall, and the world’s largest collection of man-made islands, and the world’s longest fully-automated metro.

Dubai is a tourist’s delight, with one of the world’s most luxurious hotels - the Burj...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In Dubai

The Ritz Carlton Dubai is located in the heart of the Dubai Marina. The Mediterranean styled hotel...
Conveniently located in the business district of Dubai, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers is an ideal...
 The ibis al Barsha is a modern 3-star hotel with 480 rooms, each fitted with the latest...
Situated in the very heart of Dubai, location wise you couldn’t get it better. Right in the...
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Muslim Information

Masjid Information

In Muslim countries there is usually a Mosque at every street corner so we are not listing masjids here.

Halal Restaurants

In Muslim countries the food served in most restaurants is Halal so we are not listing halal restaurants here.

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Transportation/Getting Around

Car Rental
There are many car rental ...		 From the Airport
By Taxi: Taxis ...
Driving Tips
Visitors are allowed to drive in ...		 Metro
The Dubai Metro is the world’s ...
Buses
Dubai has a well organized and ...		 Water Taxis (Abras)
Motorized water taxis called abras ...

Dubai History
There is no historical record of Dubai until 1799, when members of the Bani Yas tribe established a town at Dubai Creek.  Before that, the area had important pearl diving and fishing industries, but little is known about this period.  In 1833 the Al Maktoum dynasty, a different branch of the Bani Yas tribe, came in and took over.  The city continued to grow throughout the nineteenth century, prospects buoyed by its position on trade routes between Europe, Persia, India, and China.

In 1892, Dubai became a British protectorate – part of ten other sheikhdoms... read more

Burj Al Arab
This iconic structure is the symbol of a modern Dubai. Shaped like a boat with a billowing sail and...		 Madinat Jumeirah
Tradition and opulence combine to form a resort that is both luxurious and impressive. Styled to...
Al Maha Resort
For those who like to go ‘far from the madding crowd’, the Al Maha Resort, named for the...		 Al Murooj Rotana Hotel
Conveniently located off Sheikh Zayed Road opposite The Dubai Mall and Burj Dubai, Al Murooj Rotana...
Jumeirah Emirates Towers
Conveniently located in the business district of Dubai, the Jumeirah Emirates Towers is an ideal...		 Raffles Hotel
Conveniently located next to Wafi Mall, the Raffles hotel boasts luxurious suites and hotel rooms...
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Emirates Towers Boulevard
If exclusivity is what you desire, then the Boulevard is just the right place for you. With two...		 Saks Fifth Avenue
Enjoy the elegance of New York as you shop at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Though half way across the...
Wafi City
Wafi City is in a league of its own. Three pyramid shaped atrium roofs and the stained-glass window...		 Boutique 1
This boutique provides a chic atmosphere for you to browse through cutting-edge brand names as you...
Al Liali
Think jewelry, think Al Liali! The name Al Liali is synonymous with jewelry and stands out way...		 Ounass
This shop stocks ready-to-wear and accessories from all over the world. Some of the brands retailed...
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Skywards Dubai Int’l Jazz Festival
The Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival has entered its seventh year in 2009. Soulful...		 Emirates Airlines International Festival of Literature
It’s a celebration of the written word at the first ever Literature Festival in Dubai where over...
National Day
Come December 2nd, and the city is in a feverish grip as it celebrates its independence from Great...		 Dubai Shopping Festival
The Dubai Shopping Festival which has been held for the past 14 years is the time when all of...
Dubai World Cup
When it comes to horses, you can’t get richer than this. The world’s richest race event is held...		 Dubai Summer Surprises
Summers in Dubai are full of fun and excitement as the city is in a grip of Summer Surprises, a...
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Al Muntaha
Al Muntaha has perhaps the most enviable location in all of Dubai, situated as it is at the top of...		 Al Mahara
What better way to enjoy seafood than being among the fishes, well almost! To get to  Al...
La Baie
Be prepared for an evening of enchantment as you dine at La Baie, the signature resort of ...		 Verre
If it is a Gordon Ramsay’s venture, nothing can go wrong, right?  The focus on this...
Signatures
Want to try out a place that is far from the madding crowd yet close enough to reach without...		 India Palace
Want to try out a place that is far from the madding crowd yet close enough to reach without...
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Fast Facts
Location: Dubai is situated on the Arabian Gulf, in the northeastern part of the UAE. It is bordered by a 115 km coastline on one side and is surrounded by the Hajjar mountains on the other.
Dialing code: Country code for the UAE -- +971
City code for Dubai – 04 For eg. if you are dialling from outside the UAE, you will dial 00971 4 xxx xxxx. Landline to landline phones within Duabi are free except in hotels.

Emergency /Information numbers:
Police: 999
Fire: 997
Ambulance: 998/999
Tourist Information Helpdesk: 04 223 0000
Tourist Police: 800 4438
Coastguard: 04 345 0520
Car Breakdown Service -- Best to contact your car hire company.
Arabian Automobile Association (800 4900 free phone) can also assist.
Highway Patrol: Telephone Directory Services -- 180/181 Telephone Assistance -- 100
Dubai International Airport: 04 224 5555
Flight Enquiry: 04 216 6666
Dubai Taxi: 04 2080808

Languages: Arabic is the official language in the UAE. However English is widely spoken by the diverse community of people residing here. English is also used in business communications. Urdu, Hindi, Farsi and Tagalog is also spoken by a large number of the expat community.
Time zone: GMT +4 all...
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When To Go

When to go
The best time to visit Dubai is from November to April, when the weather is pleasant and you can enjoy the outdoors.  Occasional rainfall occurs in December and January, which can keep ...

Kids In Tow

Ski Dubai
Ever thought that you could see snowfall in the middle of the desert? Well, that and a lot of ...
Dubai Zoo
The Dubai Zoo is the oldest zoo in the Arabian Peninsula and is home to about 200 species of ...
Children’s City
This is the first educational city in the UAE devoted to children between 2 to 15 years old where ...

Health & Safety

Health & Safety
Dubai is largely a secure city and law breakers are dealt with severely. It is safe to venture out late at night though ceratin areas may ...

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