Dubai
in United Arab Emirates

This glimmering, towering city emerges from the midst of an expansive and dusty dessert, and what a city it is! Though its population and offerings have blossomed in the past 20 years, there is basically nothing you can't do in this gem of the desert.

how long to go for

a long weekend

when to go

November, December, January, February, March

holidays

Eid al-Fitr, Day of Arafat, Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, Mawlid, Commemoration Day, UAE National Day

how to get there

Fly in to Dubai Airport and take a taxi in to town.

how to get around

by taxi, by Uber

nice to know

Alcohol is taxed heavily in the UAE, so be prepared to splash out if you plan to drink while you're here.

local language

Arabic

currency

dirham

in an emergency

call 999
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