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Abu Dhabi is the capital city and the largest of all the emirates (states) in the UAE. However, Dubai is more famous due to its iconic structures and ever growing tourism industry.

Arabic is the official language. Nevertheless, the most commonly spoken language in Dubai is English.

Dubai is often reputed as a safe destination for an enjoyable holiday in the Middle East. Thanks to its stringent laws and crime-free environment.

This depends on your nationality. For instance, visitors from GCC nations including Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar do not require visa while people traveling from certain countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, Austria, United States of America, and UK, among others, are eligible for visa on arrival.

The local currency of UAE is AED (Arab Emirates Dirhams) which is also simply referred to as Dhs (Dirhams).

With a number of money exchange counters dotted across the malls, shopping centres and banks, it is easy to exchange currency in Dubai. Moreover, most banks and ATMs accept credit cards.

Islamic traditions are followed in Dubai as well as other emirates of the country. That said, Dubai is tolerant to other religions.

Though it is not mandatory for expat women to cover their body, head and hair as Emirati women do, it is vital for them to cover their body from shoulders to at least knees. For men, Dubai’s etiquette requires them to dress up well and not to put on anything that is extremely short, such as cycling shorts and boxer shorts, in the public.

Due to its location in Arabian Desert, Dubai is usually characterised by hot, humid climate for most part of the year. During summer months, the temperature can go up to 40 to 45 degree Celsius. Alternatively, the winter that runs from November to April is pleasant, refreshing, and salubrious as temperature drops down to 25 degrees Celsius or even less, especially in December – January months.

Dubai’s law strictly forbids the intake of alcohol in public spaces and while driving. However, alcohol consumption is permitted in bars attached to hotels, clubs, restaurants, and private functions.

The time zone of Dubai is GMT/UTC+4

Du and Etisalat are the major telecommunication service provides in the UAE.

Significant of the Dubai’s newspapers are Al Khaleej, Gulf News, Emirates Today, Al Bayan, Emarat Business Review, The National Times and Arabian Business.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is the Dubai’s ruler and UAE’s prime minister as well as vice president. He ascended to power following the death of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2006.

Public transport means, managed by the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority), are perhaps the best way to move around in Dubai. These include public buses with inter-emirate services, taxis, and metro rail network comprising red and green lines.