Practical Information

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Key information about Dubai, UAE

  • Currency: UAE Dirham (AED)
  • Official Language: Arabic (English is widely spoken)
  • Weather in May: Warm and sunny; average sea temperature: 28.80 C
  • Time Zone: Gulf Standard Time (GST), UTC +4
  • Electricity Voltage and plugs: 220V; 3-pin plugs are standard
  • Emergency Numbers: Police: 999, Ambulance: 998, Fire Department: 997
  • Visitors are advised to respect local customs and traditions (modest dress code, call for prayers, etc.)

Main Attractions and recommended activities

  • Burj Khalifa: The tallest tower in the world, located next to Dubai Mall https://ticket.atthetop.ae/ 
  • Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo: located in the Dubai Mall https://www.thedubaiaquarium.com
  • Blue Waters Island: home to Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest observation wheel, offering stunning panoramic views of Dubai’s skyline and coastline. https://www.aindubai.com/en/about-ain-dubai
  • Palm Jumeirah: man-made island featuring Atlantis Hotel, Atlantis Waterpark and Nakheel Mall with The View at the Palm Tower .https://www.nakheelmall.ae/en/the-view-at-the-palm
  • Museum on the Future: visionary landmark that explores cutting-edge innovations. https://museumofthefuture.ae/en
  • Dubai Safari Park https://dubaisafari.ae/
  • Dubai Miracle Garden https://www.dubaimiraclegarden.com/
  • Ski Dubai: located in Mall of the Emirates https://www.skidxb.com/en-ae/ski-dubai
  • Dhow Cruise Dinner in Dubai Marina: 2-hour cruise along the Venetian-style Dubai Marina. The cruise offers spectacular views of a wide array of landmarks and attractions of Dubai such as Atlantis Hotel, Burj Al Arab, and the Palm Islands. The experience includes an international buffet dinner and traditional Tanoura Dance. Staring time: around 8 PM, location: in the proximity of Dubai Marina Mall.
  • Desert safari: a 4–hour evening trip in the Arabian Desert that gives visitors a taste of the Arabian traditions. The experience includes activities like camel riding, traditional dances, buffet dinners and other activities.

Dining options

Dubai offers a huge variety of dining options, from world-class restaurants to unique street food experiences.

Casual Dining and International Cuisines

  • Al Fanar Restaurant: traditional Emirati cuisine
  • Sultan Saray: Turkish restaurant known for incredible kebabs and grills
  • India Palace Restaurant: traditional Indian cuisine
  • Afghan Pallow Palace: traditional Afghani cuisine
  • The Cheesecake Factory: famous cheesecakes; multiple locations across Dubai.

Fine Dining and Unique Experiences

  • Dinner in the Sky: A unique dining experience where you are lifted 50 meters above the ground while enjoying a fine dining meal.
  • Texas de Brazil: authentic Brazilian-American steakhouse offering an all-you-can-eat experience
  • At.mosphere: Located on the 122nd floor of the Burj Khalifa, it offers stunning views and gourmet food.
  • Nobu Dubai: A famous fusion of Japanese and Peruvian flavours, located in the luxurious Atlantis the Palm.
  • Nusr-Et: steakhouse restaurant, the creation of famously charismatic Nusret Gökçe, a Turkish butcher and meat specialist.