Dubai is a modern city surrounded by beautiful beaches, desert landscape and rugged mountains. Frequently referred to as the “City of Gold,” Dubai is where Middle Eastern traditionalism meets Western glitz. It is noted for being a very safe, tolerant and friendly city and renowned for its beautiful beaches, modern architecture and cosmopolitan community.

Dubai is situated on the Persian Gulf coast of the United Arab Emirates, directly within the Arabian Desert. The city has no natural river bodies or oases, but does have a natural inlet, Dubai Creek, which has been dredged to make it deep enough for large vessels to pass through. Dubai is an important tourist destination and its port, Jebel Ali, constructed in the 1970s, has the largest man-made harbor in the world. Dubai is increasingly developing as a hub for service industries such as technology and finance.

Of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has the largest population. Dubai’s population comprises mainly of expatriates, with UAE nationals constituting the minority. According to the UAE Ministry of Labor, more than one million residents of Dubai, or 83% of the population is foreign born. The majority of foreign nationals hail from India (51%), followed by Pakistan (16%). Dubai is home to some 100,000 Western Expats.

The official language of Dubuai is Arabic but English is widely spoken, especially in the business sector. Since most road and shop signs, restaurant menus, etc., are in both English and Arabic, one could live quite easily in this city without speaking Arabic. Persian, Malayalam, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Tagalog also widely spoken.

Dubai has a desert climate with temperatures ranging from 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to 118 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Rainfall is infrequent and UAE residents term the climate as “seven months in paradise and five more in an inferno.” The warm climate makes it acceptable to wear shorts and T-shirts however, as Dubai is a Muslim city, visitors should be aware of their attire: shoulders should be covered and women should avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing.

All visitors, except for nationals of the Arab Gulf Co-operation Council (AGCC), which includes visitors from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, will need to have a visa sponsored by a local entity such as a hotel or tour company. British citizens with the right of abode in the UK and expatriate residents of the AGCC of certain nationalities and professions may qualify for automatic 30 day visit visas on arrival, but regulations should be checked before traveling.

There are several items that should not be brought into the UAE including alcohol, pornography, ivory, drugs, walkie talkies, remote & cordless telephones, religious items (crosses, Buddhas, videos with biblical images), firearms, ammunition, draggers, knives, swords and spears.

The unit of currency is the UAE Dirham (Dh), and there are 100 fils in each Dirham. The Dirham is available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 notes and in 25 fils, 50 fils. For every day purchases, such as groceries, cash and credit cards are commonly used. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are available around the clock.

The most popular neighborhoods for expats are areas such as Jumeirah, Umm Sequim, Emirates Lakes, Emirates Hills, Mirdiff for villas and Bur Dubai & Sheikh Zayed for apartments. Each of these areas is prized for its proximity to good schools and shopping. Most expats tend to rent, as until recently they were not allowed to own property in the UAE. However, beginning in the Summer 2002, this started changing. Today, many expatriate subdivisions (including the Dubai Marina, The Greens, The Meadows, Arabian Ranches, the Palm Project, etc.) are available with the option to buy.

For Expats renting a home in Dubai, their rent is usually paid by check. To open a bank account, a passport and visa (or application) will be needed. A work contract or No Objection Letter from a sponsor and a document that can identify one as a local resident, such as a utility bill or driver’s license, may suffice. Non-residents are not able to open bank accounts.

Due to the high expatriate population, the educational system in Dubai is extremely diverse. English is the most common teaching language. The majority of the British curriculum schools have waiting lists and availability of other schools will vary depending on the time of the year the student will be enrolling. Local schools generally have three terms: Autumn, which runs from mid-September to mid-December; Spring, which runs from early January to early April; and Summer, which runs from mid-April through early July.

For university education, many expatriates tend to send their children back to their home country or to Western countries. Even though Dubai has plans to increase more accredited colleges, they continue to send 90% of all potential secondary school students to India for a stronger technological education. A sizable number of foreign accredited universities have been set up in the city over the last ten years. More and more ‘A’ level and International Baccalaurate education institutions are being establishing in the region.

Driving is the most popular mode of transport in Dubai, where people drive on the right hand side of the road. Valid license holders from certain countries will be able to “swap” their licenses for a Dubai one. These countries are: Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States.

Anyone holding a license from a country not listed above will have to take a local driving test.

It is mandatory for front seat passengers to wear seatbelts in cars and it is illegal for children under the age of 10 to sit in the front seat. Taxis are plentiful and neighborhood buses are available but most people prefer to drive. If it’s convenient, the abra, a water taxi that crosses Dubai Creek, is another option. There are also buses that provide transportation to many destinations including outside Dubai and throughout the Emirates.

Stores in Dubai are generally open for longer hours than in other countries. Many are open from 10:00am to 10:00pm, with the exception of Fridays when they may be open from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Some of the smaller shops keep to the old tradition of closing for a siesta from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Dubai has international food companies, white goods stores and pharmacies, all selling a wide variety of items at competitive prices. There are retail outlets to suit most shapes, sizes and budgets. There are also many local tailors who will make virtually anything at a reasonable cost.

For the children, Dubai is comparable to many large towns throughout Europe or North America with a wide range of activities tailored especially for the youngsters. Some of the more popular kid-friendly attractions in the area are softball parks, Wild Wadi Water Park, Dubai Zoo, Cyber Games Park, Children’s City, Wonderland Theme Park and Magic Planet. There are many activities available both during weekends and after school, ranging from sports to arts. One important thing to remember is that the hot sun of Dubai can be very dangerous for young children. It is essential that they drink plenty of water and use sun block.

Like most major cities, Dubai’s malls are a very popular gathering place for teenagers. To help teenagers learn more about the culture and local customs, a good source of information is the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural understanding. This organization hosts an array of opportunities such as Mosque visits with explanations, and “Question & Answer” sessions.

Dubia has a impressive nightlife, a variety of sports and beach clubs, etc., where singles and married couples and families can easily meet others who share their interests. Most Dubai residents have at one point been new to the city. This being the case, Emiratis are eager to welcome newcomers and are well known for being welcoming, hospitable, tolerant and friendly.

Written by:

Chris Draeger, Group Vice President, Crown Relocations

Crown Relocations has been providing international moving and relocation services since 1965. With 200 offices in 50 countries, Crown has “people on the ground” in all the major Expat communities around the world. Crown provides a range of services to help Expats and their families move and settle into their new home ranging from Orientation Tours, Home finding, School Search and more. Crown also organizes Expat Clubs with regular events to help people meet and socialize with other Expats.

We also serve corporate clients as they develop and manage the relocation policies and employee benefit programs for the staff moving overseas. Services include expense management, program development, policy counseling, customized online reporting and full departure and destination services for the employees.

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Dubai is the quintessential home of sand, sun and shopping. A century ago, it was a tranquil town whose coral-and-gypsum huts housed Bedouin traders and pearl divers. Today the merchants have gone international and science-fiction skyscrapers stand alongside the mosques and wind towers of Old Dubai.

The audacity of the city’s rulers is breathtaking. Running out of coastline to build hotels? Build vast artificial islands with 120km (74.5mi) of new beachfront. Need better connections with the world? Build up an award-winning international airline in 15 years.

When to Go

The best time of the year to visit Dubai is between November and April, when the weather is coolest. The rest of the year you’re more likely to be running from one air-conditioned environment to the next instead of getting out and exploring. Ramadan, which takes place at a different time each year on the Western calendar, is the Muslim month of fasting and is strictly adhered to throughout the UAE. That means that it’s illegal, not to mention rude, to eat, drink or smoke in public from sunrise to sunset at this time. On the ‘up’ side, hotel rates drop to 50% of their usual cost.

Dangers & Annoyances

Familiarizing yourself with local customs relating to dress code and alcohol is your first step to keeping out of trouble. On the whole, Dubai is a very safe city, but you should exercise the same sort of caution with your personal safety as you would anywhere. One very real danger in Dubai is bad driving. Be aware when driving and walking near busy roads that speed limits, indication and other safety related road rules do not apply for many in Dubai. We don’t recommend that you swim, water-ski or jet-ski in the Creek. The tides in the Gulf are not strong enough to flush the waterway out on a regular basis so it’s not clean, despite what the tourist authorities might tell you. Also, be careful when swimming in the open sea. Despite the small surf, currents can be very strong and drownings are not uncommon.

Orientation

Dubai is really two towns merged into one and divided by Dubai Creek (Khor Dubai), an inlet of the Gulf. Deira lies to the north and Bur Dubai to the south. Both districts are home to traditional architecture and bustling souqs, but the old city centre is in Deira. Glittering new office buildings along Sheikh Zayed Rd (known as Trade Centre Rd) in Bur Dubai threaten to supplant it as the city’s real centre of gravity.

The focal point of Deira’s hustle and bustle is on Baniyas Rd, which runs along Dubai Creek; Baniyas Square, which used to be called Al-Nasr Square and is still generally referred to as such; Al-Maktoum Rd and Al-Maktoum Hospital Rd; and Naif Rd. On the Bur Dubai side, the old souq area runs from Al-Ghubaiba Rd to the Diwan (Ruler’s Office) and inland as far as Khalid bin al-Waleed Rd.

There aren’t really any street addresses in Dubai. People refer to the main roads by name, but the smaller, numbered streets remain largely anonymous. If someone offers you directions like ‘It’s in the white villa, next to the big tree, across from the Avari Hotel,’ don’t fret. Your taxi driver will know the way.

Visas Overview

British citizens and nationals of most Gulf countries do not require visas; Gulf citizens can stay as long as they want, Britons for up to three months. All other visitors are required to have visas. Your hotel can sponsor you for a 15-day, nonrenewable transit visa or a one-month renewable visit visa. Note that if your passport shows evidence of travel to Israel you will be denied entry to the UAE.

Telephone Overview

The UAE has an efficient telecommunications system. Calls within Dubai Emirate, not including Hatta, are free of charge. The state telecommunications monopoly is held by Etisalat. If you need to make a call from the airport, there are telephones at the far end of the baggage-claim area. Some of the lounges at the gates in the departures area also have phones from which you can make free local calls.

Coin phones have almost completely been taken over by cardphones. Phonecards are available from various places including grocery stores, supermarkets and petrol stations – do not buy them from street vendors as they are often ‘recycled’ and don’t work. Note that there are two phonecards, one for cardphones and ones for mobile phones operating on the Wasel Global System of Mobile Communications (GSM) service.

Mobile Phone Overview

Mobile numbers begin with 050 in the UAE. Often people will give their seven-digit mobile number without mentioning this prefix as mobiles have become the standard means of communication in Dubai. If you don’t have a worldwide roaming service and want to use your mobile phone in Dubai, you can buy a prepaid SIM card from Etisalat. Recharge cards are available from grocery stores, supermarkets and petrol stations – and once again do not buy them from street vendors.

The UAE has introduced Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) services, which is available to Wasel GSM users as well as to normal UAE-based GSM subscribers. All you need to do is dial 125 and follow the instructions.

People Arab (61%), South Asian (22%), Iranian (8%), other expats (9%)

Female Travellers

In general, Dubai is one of the best locations in the Middle East for women travellers. Checking into hotels is not usually a problem, though unaccompanied women might want to think twice about taking a room in some of the budget hotels in Deira and Bur Dubai. They are renowned for accommodating prostitutes from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Africa, and you may run the risk of being mistaken for one.

Although things might be better in Dubai than in other parts of the Gulf, it does not mean that some of the problems that accompany travel in the Middle East will not arise here as well, such as unwanted male attention and long, lewd stares. You may be beeped at by men in passing cars, but most times these are taxi drivers touting for business. Try not to be intimidated; it helps to retain a sense of humour.

Dubai is a very liberal place and people here are used to Western women. While it is liberal, try to dress conservatively if you will be among local Emiratis. It’s once you’re out of Dubai that you might encounter a different attitude. Don’t wear tight or revealing clothes. Women should always sit in the back seat of taxis. You’ll find that you’ll often be asked to take the front seat in buses or be asked to sit next to other women. This is so you can avoid the embarrassment of men’s stares.

In banks, Etisalat offices, post offices and libraries there are usually separate sections or windows for women – great when there’s a queue. In small Arab and Indo-Pakistani restaurants you will often be ushered into the ‘family room’. You don’t have to sit here but the room is there to save you from being stared at by men.

Gay & Lesbian Scene

Officially homosexuality is illegal in the UAE and can incur a jail term. Gay travellers, however, have no trouble travelling in the UAE. You will see men walking hand in hand but that’s no indication of sexual orientation. Women walking hand in hand are not as commonly seen.

Dubai has made a huge effort to promote itself as a tolerant, safe tourist destination, and gay and lesbian travellers won’t face any discrimination or legal trouble, short of staging a gay-pride march down Sheikh Zayed Rd. Basically authorities don’t want bad publicity, so there’s generally only a problem when a situation is played out in the public sphere. For example, one nightclub that had a strong gay following crossed the line when it posted flyers around the city calling on local gays and drag queens to come out. Only then were the authorities compelled to take action. Note that any specifically gay-focused websites are blocked in the UAE.

Disabled Travellers

Dubai’s Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has a highly detailed list of facilities offered at dozens of hotels for disabled people. All the major shopping centres have wheelchair access, but ramps in car parks and into most buildings in the city are few and far between. There are a number of car parks for disabled drivers.

Dubai Transport Company has taxis that can accommodate wheelchairs. The airport has facilities for disabled travellers, including low check-in counters, but things do get more difficult once you are out of the airport. While many hotels in Dubai now claim that they are disabled-friendly, not all of them have specifically paid attention to the details of what this actually means. Dubai Museum has ramps, but other tourist attractions are difficult for disabled visitors to get around on their own. Dubai airport has modern facilities for people with disabilities, including lounges and carts for getting around the concourse.

Pre 20th Century History

Although little is known about the ancient history of this area, archaeological finds suggest that humans have been living here since at least 3000 BC. Other evidence links the peoples of what are now the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman to the mysterious Bronze Age Magan civilization. Magan ships sailed to Babylonia, Mesopotamia and beyond, trading copper from Oman and pearls from the mouth of Dubai Creek with the heavyweights of the Bronze Age economy. The Magan civilization waned around 2000 BC, but Dubai’s instinct for trade remained.

Excavations at Jumeirah, just south of Dubai, recently unearthed a 6th-century caravan station, proving that the area’s population was still keeping the trade routes well oiled during this period. Around this same time, the Sassanids, a Persian dynasty who had inhabited the mouth of Dubai Creek since 224, were driven out by the Umayyads, who came to stay and brought Islam with them.

Exploiting their prime location between the Mediterranean Sea and Indian Ocean, the new inhabitants, working with the old, began re-establishing old trade routes and spreading the word of Allah, all the while making folks fantastic deals for the lowest everyday prices in the Gulf. As trade began to match pearl diving’s importance to the local economy, merchant dhows sailed as far as China, returning with silk and porcelain for Middle Eastern and European markets. This maritime madness reached its peak between 750 and 1258.

Soon everyone wanted a piece of the Gulf’s action. By the late 16th century the Portuguese were attempting to control local trade. Their success was such that many coastal settlements were practically abandoned, and the tribes took refuge in oases far from the coast. The British finally gained control of the region’s waterways in 1766. Dubai was caught between local power struggles and Europe’s imperial dreams, but somehow turned this bad situation to its advantage, expanding its pearl trade through every channel.

In 1833 a neighboring tribal power, the Bani Yas, decided that Dubai would be its new turf. Eight hundred Bani Yas moved into the Bur Dubai area under the leadership of Maktoum bin Butti, founder of the Al-Maktoum dynasty that still rules the emirate today.

The region’s two economic epicentres, neighbouring Sharjah and Lingah in modern-day Iran, were already losing business to bustling Dubai. Sheikh Maktoum decided to capitalise on the opportunity. In 1892 he signed an exclusive business deal with the British and in 1894 permitted a full tax exemption for foreign traders. Persian merchants were the first group of expats to take advantage of the deal, but traders the world over were on the way.

Modern History

In 1903, when the sheikh convinced a major British steamship line to make Dubai a port of call, a 25-year boom began. The Great Depression, compounded by the emergence of artificial pearls in 1929, cast a dark cloud over Dubai’s newfound prosperity. Young Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed al-Maktoum, convinced that the pearl trade was dead, decided that this cloud had a 24-karat lining. Dubai wasn’t duty-free for nothing. Soon, the re-export business, whereby goods were cheaply imported into a duty-free port and immediately exported to another market, exploded. After Dubai Creek was dredged in 1963, allowing almost any boat safe harbour, gold smuggling took off like a rocket.

Dubai’s lucky streak had only just begun. In 1966, oil was discovered and the economy kicked into overdrive. The British had already decided to pack up the empire and head home, and in 1971, Dubai became the seventh emirate of the newly formed UAE. Sheikh Rashid agreed to a formula that gave the emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai the most weight in the federation, and made sure that Dubai would continue living life in the fast lane. Border disputes and friction about the integration of the Emirates led to some tension, but in 1979, Sheikh Rashid and Sheikh Zayed of Abu Dhabi sealed a compromise; in effect, Dubai would remain a bastion of free trade while Abu Dhabi imposed a tighter federal structure on the rest of the Emirates.

When Sheikh Rashid, the architect of Dubai’s success and unrivalled financial freedom, died in 1990, his son Sheikh Maktoum took the reins of power. The core of Maktoum’s policies is economic freedom and the no-holds-barred promotion of Dubai, which makes the city a very fun place.

Recent History

World-class tennis tournaments, boat and horse races, desert rallies and one of the largest air shows in the world attract millions of visitors to the city. Other high-profile events, such as the Dubai Shopping Festival and Dubai Summer Surprises, bring hordes of tourists into town. Tourism matches trade and oil in importance to the emirate’s economy.

The story of Dubai reads like a rags-to-riches tale, and indeed, it is hard to imagine anywhere else in the world that has developed at such a pace, in such a short time, for so many different people.

Places to See

There are two sides of Dubai to explore – the sleek, futuristic world of mirrored skylines, chilled-air malls and James Bond-style artificial islands; and old Dubai, perhaps most clearly represented by its ancient mosques and countless souks, all of which sell a different speciality.

Deira Gold Souq markets

Sikkat al-Khali St Deira

Deira’s celebrated Gold Souq attracts buyers from all over the world. Pass through its wooden lattice archways and you’ll find great dazzling heaps of gold chains, rings, earrings, bracelets and every other kind of jewellery. It also sells silver.

Dubai Museum

museum

Al-Fahidi Road Bur Dubai

The Dubai Museum is housed inside the Al-Fahidi Fort, which was built in the late 1790s, and is believed to be the city’s oldest building. The museum has collections of everything from Arabian sailing boats to the curved daggers known as khanjars. There are multimedia and interactive displays, and all the exhibits have captions in Arabic and English

Grand Mosquereligious/spiritual

Ali ibin Ali Talib St Bur Dubai

This multidomed mosque boasts the city’s tallest minaret. The mosque might appear to be a beautiful example of restoration work, but it was in fact built in the 1990s. As well as being the centre of Dubai’s religious and cultural life, the original mosque was also home to the town’s kuttab (Quranic school) where children learnt to recite the Quran from memory.

Maintaining the style of the original Grand Mosque, which dated from 1900 and was knocked down to make way for another mosque in 1960, its sand-coloured walls and wooden shutters blend in perfectly with the surrounding old quarter of Bur Dubai.

Perfume Souq markets

Sikkat al-Khali St Deira

While the Perfume Souq is really just a group of shops, it sells a staggering range of Arabic and European perfumes. The European perfumes are a mixture of designer originals and copies while the Arabic perfumes are much stronger and spicier. It’s worth buying some of the latter for the kitsch packaging alone

Spice Souq markets

Al Abra St Deira

The Diera Old Souq is a wonderful place to wander round and take in the scents of spices and fruits. In the eastern part of the market you’ll find sacks brimming with frankincense, dried lemons, ginger root, chilli and cardamom. The rest of the market is full of rugs, shoes, kitchenware, glassware and amusingly tacky little trinkets.

Places to Eat

The rich cultural mix of Dubai’s population is echoed in the myriad choices of restaurants and coffee shops across the city. From the simplest Indo-Pakistani workers cafe in Karama to the gastronomic delights and decor of eateries at the swanky five-star hotels, Dubai offers a huge range of dining experiences.

Night Time Venues

Abundant entertainment options mean you can keep exploring Dubai into the wee hours. See live music, see live DJs play music, see beautiful people dancing to the music, see people on a dance break partaking in a bit of traditional sheesha (water pipe) in a cafe.

Places to Shop

Dubai’s shopping muscle draws lifeblood from the thriving contrast of traditional souqs, towering super malls and boutique stores; each overflowing with fresh produce, old-world exotica, designer collections and new-wave gadgetry. The visiting shopper does not know where to begin.

Acknowledged as the best hotel in the world,

Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321 metres, dominating the Dubai coastline. At night, it offers an unforgettable sight, surrounded by choreographed colour sculptures of water and fire. This all-suite hotel reflects the finest that the world has to offer.

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Dubai situated on the Persian Gulf coast, shares borders with Abu Dhabi in the south, Sultanate of Oman in the southeast, and Sharjah in the northeast. Dubai creek, a natural inlet from the Gulf, divided the city into two. Being located in an arid subtropical climate zone, it ensures year around sunny days. The modern city of Dubai has shown great improvement because of its recent development projects.

Real estate in Dubai is flourishing and considered an excellent place for real estate opportunities in the world. One third of the cranes are currently being used in Dubai for construction. Dubai has lot of things that have attracted several millions of tourists each year. Its superb amenities, excellent accommodation, festive lifestyle and several places of interest all have made it a fantastic place for tourist. Dubai city guide provides you the complete elaborated information regarding all about it.

Bur Dubai, an area popular with Indian and Pakistani nationals, is an old part of the city consisting of dated offices and apartment blocks with state of art office, residential and business complexes. Satwa, located in between Bur Dubai and Jumeirah, is a bizarre mix, where you can find numerous tailors and cheap food outlets. Close to Jumeirah, you can find largest and most expensive villas along the beach. Many western expats are visible roaming around the area. Near to it, is found ‘The Palm Jumeirah’, which is a man made island off the coastline of Dubai in the shape of a palm tree. One can come across many stylish villas and apartments on the beach in addition to excellent life style.

All such information is available in Dubai city guide, which is helpful to visitor coming for the first time. It helps him know more about Dubai city attractions, conveyance, rental holidays and others. It also narrates cultural background, history and modern and recent developments. Dubai city guide first of all takes you to the origin of its life style and civilizations. From a mere isolated desert land, earning from fishery and global culture to the most popular world economy hub and tourists’ destination of United Arab Emirates, it provides information of all its stages passed.

The city guide of Dubai helps you in searching for the following,

Dubai Marina

Flight to/from Dubai

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Rental vacation Dubai

Dubai Business center

Sight-seeing Dubai

Dubai Transportation

Dubai is the most happening city of Middle East comprising beaches resorts, shopping malls, glaring marina, and all other urban developments. Dubai city guide is one of the most useful information tools for the tourists.

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Passenger capacity of Wonder Bus is 44. The bus is having comfortable & spacious seats, for passenger comfort and a large TV screen inside the bus. It takes you around the beautiful city sights and entertains you to dreamy sceneries of the classy past and the modern present of Dubai.

Wonder Bus is the only Bus in the Word equipped with all the facilities like full internal decoration, air-condition, Internal bathroom, Sound system, TV & DVD player. Professional tour guides who can speak Arabic, English & French will give attention to every details of your event.

Wonder Bus was first time launch in Middle East and second in Asia after Japan (Osaka). The unique experience about riding this bus is that the tour of Dubai takes you around Dubai and also takes you on water, up and down the Dubai Creek.With unparalleled excitement, you are transported from land to sea, while seating on same seat.

In this trip you’ll see the beautiful architectures and the historic buildings on the both shores of the creek. The Amphibious Wonder Bus design and build makes your dream come true in magical scenes, with internal air-conditioning and decor that shows our assurance in providing a comfortable surrounding that meets your expectations.

Wonder Bus Trip Schedule:
There are two trips a day of 2.00 hours each. It covers both land and water. There are three tips on official holidays and charter trip is a special trip according to schedule.

The tour starts from the Bur Juman shopping center and takes a round of Shaikh Khalifa Road, Al Wasl Bridge, Wafi City Centre, Al Boom Restaurant before splashing into the Dubai Creek. The tour continues up and the down the Dubai creek before getting back on land, which then takes you past the Creek Park, Dubai Courts, Al Maktoum Bridge, Sheikha Maryam’s Palace and then along Seef Road and Sheikh Khalifa Road before returning to BurJuman Centre.

Wonder Bus Tour Expenses:
Child : Dhs. 75 or 22 US$ (children b/w 3-12)
Adult:Dhs. 115 or 33 US$
Family ( 2 adults & 2 children) : 90$
Pick-up and drop-off services are available for people staying in Dubai for a fee of Dhs. 30 (US$ 8.50) per person.

Wonder Bus Tour Policy:
Passengers must arrive before 20 minutes of departure.

Wonder Bus Bad Weather Policy:
When Bad weather causes than Wonder Bus Tours reschedule the ride for anytime that is mutually agreeable. Wonder Bus Tours cannot be responsible for any loss of the client’s in whole or in part. Money will not be refundable.

Break Down:
If there is unavoidable circumstance occurs due to break down, Wonder Bus Tours will reschedule the ride for anytime that is mutually agreeable. If rescheduling is not possible, Wonder Bus Tours will refund the total price of the trip.

Safety In Wonder Bus:
Each passenger on the bus has access to his/ her personal life jacket. You will also find fire extinguishers in it. You can avail of the much-needed help in case of an emergency that is provided by the members of the crew and the tourist guides.
Wonder Bus offers you a rare combination of the best experience of both the terrestrial and the marine world. It takes you on a journey through the Dubai Creek.

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Penalties can range from large fines, to imprisonment and even lashings and deportation. If you have an accident, remain with your car in the exact place where the accident happened and call the police who will handle the accident in accordance with local laws.

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But the arab manager of the bus station was extraordinarily friendly and plied with all sorts of information. If you have a few hours to kill, it is good to take the bus.

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