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While in Dubai last autumn, I made daily notes, which resulted in my post, Dubai Travel Guide
for First-Time Visitors! I don’t know about you, but researching products all over the internet is
one of the most irritating aspects of planning a vacation for me. I read several articles to ensure that I have enough info for that place or nation. Letstravelglobe help you to explore Dubai.
How to Travel to Dubai
We flew Emirates directly from New York to Dubai. They provided a 2 for 1 flight bargain, which
was excellent! Emirates Airlines frequently offers specials, and they travel from various places
across America, so I recommend signing up on their website. They also provide complimentary
stops in Dubai. We met numerous people who were taking advantage of Emirates’ flights to
other countries but stopping in Dubai along the route.
You may also travel into Abu Dhabi with Etihad Airways and then take a one-hour shuttle bus or
cab to Dubai. Qatar Airways is another choice. They stop in Doha before moving on to Dubai.
Of course, you may also choose US-based carriers.
The Best Times to Visit
The best time to visit Dubai is during the hot season! I know, duh. During the “winter months,”
which correspond to ours, temperatures are lower, with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
This runs from November to March. Based on these temps, this is Dubai’s tourism season, so
anticipate it to be busier and more expensive if you plan your vacation around this time.
However, temperatures average 105 °F throughout the summer months of June through August!
The Best Places to Stay
The best places to stay in Dubai include luxury hotels, rental sites like Airbnb, and a long strip
similar to Las Vegas or Cancun. Driving back and forth along the main road is a common
experience.
The most central, and hence most congested, area is around the Dubai Mall, where the Burj
Khalifa is located. At the opposite end lies the Dubai Marina, which is adjacent to the Palm
Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. The Dubai airport and Old Dubai with its souks are located at the
other end of this “strip”. Jumeirah Beach stretches down the majority of this strip, and it is lined
with beach resorts, stores and restaurants. Depending on your interests, you may choose to
stay near one of these landmarks.
Getting Around Dubai
Dubai, like any other big city or tourist destination, has a high volume of traffic. There’s also
rush-hour traffic. You should be aware that in Dubai, the work week runs from Sunday to
Thursday. The weekend days are Friday and Saturday. This impacts how long it takes to go
from one area to another by automobile or cab. The traffic decreases considerably on
weekends.
Taxis
To save money on taxis, choose normal cabs rather than expensive Lexus models. Check to
verify whether the taxi has a meter, and inquire how much it will cost to get from one area to
another. For example, we were unaware that there was an automatic fee when exiting the Palm
Jumeirah Metro station for the Dubai Mall.
Metro
Dubai features a clean and user-friendly metro system. Based on traffic, this may be your best
bet throughout the week and at peak hour. However, on the day we used it, it was full (no seats
available), we had to change trains and wait for lengthy periods because it was a weekend day,
and the walk to the metro in the Dubai Mall was long! It took us almost an hour to get to our
destination via Metro, so allow plenty of time if you need to change trains. During the week,
trains operate more often.
Hop On/Hop Off Buses
This is another way to experience Dubai, with two methods accessible. Both are available for
pickup from the Dubai Mall and offer various routes that take you to all of the important sites.
Unfortunately, owing to Thursday rush hour traffic, we were unable to view as much as we
would have liked from our bus. If you decide to do this, start early in the morning, on a weekend,
or with a multi-day pass.
What to wear in Dubai?
This causes tension for many people coming to the United Arab Emirates, particularly women.
Prior to our vacation, I found this post to be really informative. Tourists and expats typically
dress normally. I only wore a traditional head scarf and abaya when visiting the Grand Mosque
in Abu Dhabi. I feel it to be the same while visiting any mosque.
While on the beach, I was amazed at how short individuals were dressed or not. 🙂You are
also requested to wear closed-toe shoes with jeans or long skirts for females, with your
shoulders covered, when dining at Burj Khalifa and Burj Al Arab restaurants.
How much does a trip to Dubai cost?
Money, Money, Money! Although I am sure there is a more affordable way to visit Dubai, I found
it to be expensive, or at least equivalent to the United States. Their currency is known as
“dirham” or AED, which stands for Arab Emirate Dirham. You may encounter adverts with the
abbreviation Dhs or DH. Dollar note denominations are easily printed with Arabic on one side
and English on the other. There are coins as well.
The current exchange rate is 1 Dirham = 0.27 USD. However, as I calculated the conversions
for cabs, lunch, tours, and our accommodation, it was equal to or greater than what I would
have paid in the United States.
