Travel Tips
Time: GMT + 4 hours
Airport:
Dubai International Airport is 4 kms to city centre. Distance from Dubai International Airpor to other emirates:Abu Dhabi:170 kms
Sharjah: 15 kms
Ajman: 30 kms
Umm Al Quwain: 55 kms
Ras Al Khaimah: 100 kms
Fujairah: 130 kms
Language spoken:
Arabic is the official language while English and Urdu are also widely spoken and understood.
Electricity: 220/230 volts A/C
Tipping:
Hotels and restaurants usually include 15% service charge with their bills. It is up to the clients to give whatever they feel.
Health Requirement:
Certificate required for cholera and yellow fever if arriving from affected area.
Currency: Dhs = UAE dirhams. 100 fils = 1 dh
Notes: Dhs 1000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 & 5
Coins: Dhs 1, fils 50, 25, 10
Public Holidays:
Fixed:National Day (December 2 & 3); New Year's Day (January 1)
Varies: Eid Al Fitr; Eid Al Adha; Hijra New Year's Day, Prophet's Birthday; Accession Day, Essra Wal Mehry
Emergency numbers: Police - 999; Fire - 997; Ambulance - 998
Average temperature:
Mininum - January between 14 and 24 degrees Centigrade. Maximum - August between 29 and 41 degrees Centigrade.
Hours of work: Government - 7:30 am - 14:30 pm. Closed Thursdays and Fridays
Places of interest:
Creekside, Dubai Museum, dhow rides in the creek, desert safaris, beaches and parks, Wild Wadi amusement park.