Luxury Apartments in Dubai

If you’re looking to get away from it all while in Dubai, the Al Mamzar Park is definitely worth a visit. The beach park offers scenic sites for barbeques and other amenities such as cabin rentals, swimming pool and its own restaurant too if you don’t want to cook. 

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The Burj Khalifa is the tallest skyscraper in the world at a height of nearly 830 m.  Known as the Burj Dubai before its launch, the work to build the structure began in 2004.  

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The Wild Wadi Water Park is one of the largest outdoor water parks in Dubai.  Based in the Jumeirah area of Dubai, in front of the Burj Al Arab, this attraction has over 30 rides for all the family to enjoy and experience. 

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Ski Dubai is the first indoor ski centre within the U.A.E and the Middle East as a whole.  The 22,500 square metre resort has amenities such as skiing, snowboarding and even tobogganing.  

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• Convenience store
• Salon
• Restaurants, bars and coffee shops like Starbucks and Costa Coffee (Internet City and Media City)
• Mall of the Emirates

Sharaf DG Metro Station

From Dubai International Airport (25km): 35 to 40 minutes by car. 

Dubai is a unique destination that is both a dynamic business centre and a tourist paradise, offering a range of world-class attractions, shopping experiences and dining woven into a rich tapestry of heritage and Arabic culture.

From the timeless tranquility of the desert to the lively bustle of the souk, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of options for visitors. On the other hand, a different form of experience awaits those who prefer prestigious residential districts and the high-end modern shopping malls.

Dubai enjoys one of the best locations as it is situated at the cross-roads between Europe and Asia. It is crowned as one of the top destinations of choice for leisure, living and business opportunities.

Weather

Dubai has a tropical desert climate and most days are sunny throughout the year. Summers are extremely hot, humid and dry, with an average daily of 40 °C (104 °F) and overnight lows of 30 °C (86 °F). Winters (December to March) are pleasantly warm with an average daily of 23 °C (73 °F) and overnight lows of 14 °C (57 °F).

Language

Arabic is the historical and official language of the UAE. However English is the language of business and non-Arabic speaking visitors will have no trouble navigating their way around the city.

Time Difference

GMT +4

Visa

UAE nationals and those from GCC nations such as Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, do not require a visa to enter the UAE.  All other arriving visitors will require an entry visa and your passport should have a minimum of 6 months validity.  Please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if required.

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Religion

The UAE's Provisional Constitution declares Islam the official state religion of the UAE. Dubai also has large Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and other religious communities residing in the city where they are free to congregate in their houses of worship.

Culture

The UAE culture mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab and Bedouin culture. In contrast, the city of Dubai is a highly cosmopolitan society with a diverse and vibrant culture. The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well.  Visitors should maintain awareness of cultural sensitivities to avoid drawing unnecessary attention or causing offence.

Currency

The official currency of the UAE is the Dirham (abbreviated to Dhs or AED), with each dirham divided into 100 Fils. Credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club, are widely accepted in the UAE, as are traveler’s cheques.

Taxes

There is no general sales tax, VAT, or goods and services tax in Dubai, except for alcohol purchases, and a 10% service charge for hotels stay. A recently introduced Tourism Dirham fee (TD fee) applies to all hotel, hotel apartment and vacation rental accommodation and is charged for each day stayed.  The TD fee amount varies according to the rating and category of accommodation.

Gratuity

Tipping has become more widespread in UAE. In a restaurant, a 10% tip is considered normal, although some restaurants have started adding a service charge to their bill. Porters and staff at larger hotels can be offered a gratuity for good service, but this is purely discretionary.

Business Hours

Banks:
Saturdays to Wednesdays, 08:00 to 13:00 hours
Thursdays, 08:00 to 12:00 hours
Some banks also offer afternoon opening hours from 16.30 to 18.30 hours.

Government Offices:
Sundays to Thursdays, 07:30 to 14:30 hours

Shops and departmental stores, may vary but mostly:
Sundays to Thursdays, 0900 to 2100 hours
Fridays, 0900 to 2100 hours (close from 11:30 to 13:30 hours)
Some supermarkets are open 24 hours.  

Telephone network

Dubai’s mobile providers are Du and Etisalat. They offer both contract pre-paid mobile services and pay-as-you-go plans in a wide range of packages. The best and cheapest way for tourists travelling to Dubai is to purchase a pre-paid SIM card (Wasel).

Health

The UAE Ministry of Health’s Drug Control Department publishes a list of controlled medicines and medications that are banned by law. Visitors should contact the Ministry of Health drug control department for relevant information.

Electricity

The electricity supply is 220/240 volts at 50 Hz. British-style square, three-pin sockets are standard.

Public Holidays

The major public Holidays of UAE includes New Year's Day, Mawlid Al Nabee (Prophet's Birthday), Al Isra' Wal Miraj (Ascension of the Prophet), Eid Al Fitr (End of Ramadan), Mount Arafat Day, Eid Al Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Al Hijra (Islamic New Year), and the UAE National Day.