Section: Dubai Travel Tips and Information

Getting a Driving Licence in Dubai

Driving licences can be obtained by adult UAE citizens/residents after training from an authorized driving school in Dubai. If you are 18-21 year of age, you can apply for a probationary license. Criteria If you have never driven before or have a driving licence that is not on the approved list of 36 countries then you must

Must Do’s in Dubai

Hey you must check this out, these are Must do's while you are in Dubai 1) Cross the creek by an Abra 3) Desert Safari with BBQ dinner 3) Visit Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis Hotel Aquarium 5) Drive down on beach road and get a glimpse of Burj Al Arab 6) Visit Dubai Marina and the Walk at Jumeirah Beach

Dubai weather and climate

When you ultimately plan to travel you should actually know the best time to visit Dubai. This trip depends upon the Dubai weather and climate. You can easily examine of the Dubai weather if you divide the year into phases. January to March, April to June, July to September and October to December could be the four

Opening Hours and Holidays in UAE

OPENING HOURS: Shops: Normal shopping hours are from 9.00 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4.00– 9.00 p.m. However, many shops, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi stay open all day. Most shopping centres open from 10 a.m to 10 p.m – frequently later. Some supermarkets are open for 24 hours. Although shops and shopping centres are fully air conditioned,

Health Issues in Dubai

Only emergency cases at the A&E Public hospitals can be seen free of charge. Public hospitals, where the medical facilities are very good, will deal with emergencies free of charge, however it would be wise to take out medical insurance to cover all eventualities, especially if you need to attend a private hospital or clinic where

Dubai first time visitors

The weekends in Dubai has shifted from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday in recent years.  Deira on Friday afternoons is busy as are most of the shopping malls, this is because the workers are in town on their only day off of the week and its also time for Jummah Prayers at the mosques. Advice for those traveling

Gold Buying Tips in Dubai

There are over 800 gold outlets in Dubai, including over 275 shops in the Gold Souk, Dubai's famous jewellery market alone. This means there is a dazzling variety of choice available. Dubai is known for the purity of the gold products sold. Dubai Municipality Inspections Department also ensures quality through regular checks. In short, you can be

Medical Tips

Ensure you are fully covered for medical treatment through your travel insurance. Although pharmacies readily provide medicines quite accessibly, (there is even Boots Chemist here now), treatment, hospitalization and evacuation can add up to a large amount. Hospitals are generally very well equipped however and there are specialists in all areas of medicine with many

Driving Tips for Visitors

On a visit visa, you can drive on an International driving license, but this changes if you are a resident when you will need to apply for a Dubai driving license. Don't drink and drive, ever. Penalties can range from large fines, to imprisonment and even lashings and deportation. If you have an accident, remain with

Essential Tips for Dubai

Want to keep your cool and your cash in Dubai? This glorious megatropolis of mind-boggling architecture is perched on the edge of a hostile desert, so you’ll be tempted to live it up at the resorts, arcades and waterparks - but it still pays to venture beyond the hotel pool. Here are some of our

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