Throughout the years Dubai has amazed the world with its rapid development, shortly becoming one of the world’s most architecturally innovative cities. Daring to go to great lengths (and heights, literally), Dubai continues its pursuit of intensive urban expansion. In
Religion
Islam is the official religion of the U.A.E. and is integral to the local culture. The Arabic word “Islam” literally means “submission to God,” and the core of the faith is the belief that there is only one God (Allah)
Bargaining & tipping
No matter how frequently you go to restaurants or hand out tips to your favorite barber in Dubai, it can be difficult to decide who and how much you should tip. It’s hard because most of us are new to
ATM’s & Exchange
If you were looking to use cash from back home in Dubai, you won’t have much luck. It’s pretty uncommon to pay for goods and services in Dubai with any currency other than the Dirham. However, international credit and debit
Shopping in Dubai
There’s no doubt about it: Dubai is a shopper’s paradise. It may not be high culture, but it is a high street. One could argue that all of the international fashions offered here are available in London, New York, or
Local transportation
Local buses Public transport is well-manged in Dubai. The RTA runs local buses in the city. The fleet of buses stops at all famous places of interest. The comfortable, hassle-free card tickets make it an easy option of getting around.
People with disabilities
Dubai continues to improve services for travelers needing special assistance. Most public places have disabled parking and elevators rather than just stairs, shopping centers have wheelchair access, and many international hotels offer guest rooms and other facilities for disabled travelers.
Local People
People Of Dubai Emiratis are known for their warm hospitality. They are noticeable conservative and sometimes orthodox. The men commonly wear a long shirt-dress, Khandura white color, and a headscarf. The women wear black-colored burkha and hijab. Islam is the
History and politics
History Of Dubai The earliest written records about Dubai are found in the Book of Geography by Abu Abdullah Al Bakri – about the visit of the Venetian merchant Gaspero Balbi in 1580. At first, Dubai was a small fisherman
Local food
Boasting bold, exotic flavors, Dubai is the destination for travelers wanting to indulge in the city’s traditional Arabic cuisine Dubai has established itself as a fast-growing cosmopolitan city that offers various attractions for tourists across the world. This has also