marina bay - dubai - united arab emirates

burj al arab - dubai - united arab emirates

Dubai

The United Arab Emirates in brief:

Capital : Abu Dhabi
Wide : 82 880 km²
Border countries : Oman, Saudi Arabia
Official language : Arabic
Currency : Dirham (AED, in 2019: €1 = approximately 4 Emirati dirhams)
Religion : 76% Muslims (majority Sunni), 9% Christians, 15% others including Hindus and Buddhists
Independence : from the United Kingdom in 1971
Diet : constitutional monarchy (federal state)
Administration : seven emirates
Population : 9 million inhabitants (including 8 immigrants)
Visa for French people : 30-day free tourist visa
Average daily budget : 83 € / person
Time difference with France : 2h in summer, 3h in winter
Best period : from November to April
Flight duration : 6:40 a.m. (flight Paris → Dubai)
Electrical outlets : voltage – 240 V; plug type(s): G
Telephone code : + 971

Why visit Dubai?

Having long been a hub for trade, due to the location of its ports, opening the way to the Indian Ocean for merchants from the Middle East, it first acquired wealth with the pearl trade. Various great families then attempted to control emirates in the region.

Attracting the covetousness of European powers, wanting to control the trade route in the region. It is especially with the British that the emerging power will establish agreements and treaties, by establishing precisely from 1853 a guarantee of the stopping of piracy on British ships.

It was from this agreement that the name Trucial States came, which would be the name given to the current emirates for 150 years. It was from a new treaty in 1892 that the Trucial States became a protectorate, thus belonging to the British colonial empire. The protection of the empire allowed the pearl industry to prosper until after the Second World War.

Now, the United Arab Emirates are known among the most important producers and exporters of oil, discovered in the 60s and which led the emirates to claim their independence in 1971. But as black gold is not infinite either, they turn to new technologies, but also luxury tourism.

Personally, I was taking advantage of a stopover with the Emirates company, whose base is Dubai airport. As I returned to France that year (the first time, by the way) that I was returning to the country after leaving for Thailand), I told myself that it was an opportunity to see more than just an airport during a stopover that was obligatory anyway.

The company promotes extended stopovers, so I tested a ticket that would allow me one night on site and therefore time to visit a little of this surreal city that emerged from under the sand. y not even 50 years old.

It must be said that being an amateur photographer, I told myself that the city, which had just inaugurated a few years ago the tallest tower in the world (Burj Khalifa), there was something to “have fun with”.

So for me, architecture is one of the main attractions. But I also discovered its souk, next to the port where the boats unloading the goods were lined up. It contrasted quite a bit with the modern aspect of Dubai and its mind-blowing buildings. Especially at the Marina, where other boats are parked, the luxury Yachts.

And if I didn't have enough time to do it, I was very tempted to go for a 4x4 ride in the desert right next door. It is indeed possible to do an excursion on the sand dunes, with barbecue and night in a tent, a little adventure in short (well luxury version eh...)

Another temptation, but that's because I live in a corner of Asia where snow doesn't exist, I was considering skiing in the indoor dome created for that. Delusions of grandeur, we tell you.

burj khalifa - dubai - united arab emirates — It's still crazy!

I swallowed my grandeur when I saw the budget it would have cost me. (especially staying two or three days instead of one). On the other hand, I did not miss going to the public beach from which there is a beautiful view of the Burj Al Arab, one of the most luxurious hotels in the world (a 7 star, rares also, starting at $2000 a night!).

I was watching the sunset, and luckily there was some kind of cultural festival going on right next door, a little bonus for this impromptu day. Wanting to see what a department store is like in the land of excess, I ended my visit at the Dubai Mall, a disappointment, because even if I didn't stay long, I was not particularly impressed.

Afterwards, because the Emirates are also mainly formed by that of Abu Dhabi, which occupies 87% of the surface area, a little tour of the capital is not too much if you are staying in the area.

I note among others the beautiful white mosque Cheikh Zayed and its 22 square meters, that's still something. If you are a car fan, you will find what you are looking for at Ferrari World. Possible to visit for the day, the oasis and the city ofAl Ain, bordering Oman to the east.

WE love

Fascinating and unique architecture
It's a bit different from Asia or more "classic" destinations. (kind capital European)
The call of the desert

We are less of a fan

A “Dineyland” side
Very expensive
Sharia law in force

Preparing your trip: advice before you leave

Here is a summary of some essential information to know before any stay in Dubai.

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Here is at least one section that will be short. The answer is "it depends". If you are French, since May 6, 2015, you get a visa exemption, for stays lasting from 90 days maximum.

For the others, I think of the Belgians, Canadians who read me, it is YES, you need a visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates. MAIS, the latter is obtained free of charge for a certain number of countries upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates. We are talking about a 30 day tourist visa and which therefore concerns holders of a passport from one of the following countries: Germany, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Cyprus, South Korea, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Saint-Martin, Singapore, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, USA, Vatican.

Otherwise, there are several types of visas which are as follows:

the 48-hour transit visa (this is the one I had during my visit, it is extendable up to 4 days, or 96 hours in total for an amount of 50 AED),
the tourist visa, valid for 30 days and renewable once (renewal fee required),
30 or 90 day visit visa,
the multiple entry visa, valid for 6 months, for stays never exceeding 14 days.

Transit and visit visas are not renewable. So if you are in transit (this is the case for a long stopover), you just need to show your plane ticket including your next destination and, if applicable, your hotel reservation.

Transportation in Dubai

Coming to Dubai

The most practical and direct is with the company of the emirate of Dubai, Emirates. If you want to go to Abu Dhabi, it's with the company Etihad Airways. These remain 2 excellent companies which are also good choices for coming to Thailand or traveling in Asia.

My Emirates Airlines A380 waiting for me at Dubai airport.

Search for a flight to Dubai

Getting around the United Arab Emirates

I will mainly elaborate on Dubai since I have not set foot outside. I would just say that to move from one city to another, apart from taxis, you have public buses which are rather cheap by the way.

Dubai – Abu Dhabi

A trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi is 25 AED (approximately 6 €). There are 2 lines, the E100 et E101 the first of which ends in the south of Dubai while the second goes up to the north of the city.

Dubai – Ras Al Khaimah

If you want to go to the northern mountainous area, in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, there is a shuttle bus from Dubai airport (terminals 1 and 3) to promote the area. There are 6 buses per day between 6am and 1am (so not many people). It costs 20 AED one way and normally takes 45 minutes.

Dubai – Fujairah

The other mountainous area, located to the east of the emirates, with enclaves in the heart of Oman, its neighboring country. You have to take theE700 which departs every hour from Dubai's Union Square Metro Station and stops at the Dubai bus terminal Fujairah 2h later. Price = 25 AED.

Dubai – Ajman

The smallest of the emirates, Ajman, is located north of Dubai and should set you back AED 12 for a 40-minute journey. It operates daily between 4:30am and 23:30pm (weekday hours).

Getting around within Dubai

Since 2009, you can use the map NOL (Christmas Card), a rechargeable card that allows you to easily use all public transport in the city of Dubai. This also applies if you take the intercity public buses that I just mentioned.

It is practical to avoid having to take out cash every time you go somewhere and it is also possible to associate this card with your smartphone to pay directly with your mobile. (subject to compatibility). Afterwards, I suspect that this solution is especially advantageous for people staying longer on site.

Dubai Metro Map.

The metro in Dubai

There are currently 2 metro lines in Dubai, partly above ground and partly underground. The main one, the red line, is the one that starts from the international airport and runs through the city from north to south. The other, the green line, makes a sort of serpentine in the "historical" part, to the north of the city.

An underground metro entrance.

It is very convenient and since the city is very long, it allows you to access different areas easily. Plus, it's really not expensive since it costs less than 5 AED the journey.

However, the city being a certain width, the metro does not allow you to reach all the major tourist sites, I am thinking especially of Burj Al Arab. It's a bit of a walk, but as it can be very hot, it's not necessarily the best option. Then there is the taxi.

Taxi in Dubai

Again, I was surprised at how affordable these were. Expecting everything to be expensive, the The support rate starts at just AED 10To give you an idea, a trip from the international airport to the Marina should cost around 80 AED, or just 20 € for 35 km.

A view of Dubai from the taxi.

Buses in Dubai

There is a public bus system. The special feature is that, given the summer heat, there are air-conditioned stops. It's not expensive either, from 1 to 4 AED the journey. But since I would have been too dependent on schedules, this was not a viable option for my express visit.

Note that there is a bus open-tour, a typical tourist bus, I will take you around the city with the main sites (hop on hop off). You take a daily package (220 AED anyway) and go up or down wherever you want. The bus route navigates between the city's important spots with a choice of 2 possible circuits. There is also a bus that runs at night to admire the lightings from Dubai.

Air-conditioned bus stop, only in Dubai!

Book a hotel in Dubai

Let's not lie to ourselves, the preferred target here is the rather wealthy clientele. Many hotels are at least 4 or 5 stars. However, the prices are surprisingly reasonable given the standard of the accommodation. So this is the opportunity to treat yourself!

Personally, I had taken a hotel a little away from the tourist areas by default and found myself in a 4 star with swimming pool for only 60 € at night, with an apartment service system (it was also called Golden Tulip Al Thanyah Hotel apartments). This meant that I had access to a kitchenette and a large space including a hallway behind the bedroom, leading to the bathroom.

As it dates back to 2013, the hotel has since converted into a full-fledged hotel (so more than kitchenette et bedroom " simple "), it has been renovated and changed its name. It became the Golden Tulip Media Hotel, but that doesn't take anything away from the concept.

I chose it because of its location, close to a metro exit, allowing me not to struggle to get there once I left the airport.

While doing the test for writing this page, I noticed that for a hotel between the end of September and the beginning of October, we find amazing prices starting from 30-40 € in 5 stars!

Better, I saw an entire villa for rent with 7 bedrooms, Dream Inn Dubai, located on the famous artificial island Jumeirah, shaped like a palm tree. You might think it's going to be outrageously expensive! Well no! "Only" €500 per night. Seen like that yes it seems expensive, but you have to see the place and the service on the one hand, on the other hand especially see that there are 7 rooms, which can accommodate 12 people, that's not even €50 per person!

Okay, I'm getting carried away, because all this is in the low season, because the heat is very strong, at the right time, count double, but I think it's still good value for money overall.

Book your hotel in Dubai with Booking

Health and Safety in the United Arab Emirates

Do I need travel insurance?

If we assume that your stay in Dubai will be mainly urban, travel insurance may not seem essential at first glance. But travel insurance, especially if you are going to Asia for several months, can be more than welcome in the event of a problem, because credit card insurance is limited.

The maximum amount for healthcare costs covered by traditional credit cards may prove insufficient (around €10 compared to €000 for dedicated travel insurance) and does not cover civil liability.

I advise you ACS Travel & Expatriation Insurance Solutions.

I would like to point out that if you subscribe to the insurance via the link, I will receive a small commission. This is a simple way to help keep the site running, because insurance is preferable anyway and it will therefore be beneficial for both you and me.

What vaccines and what do I need to know for my health?

No mandatory vaccinations. Be up to date with your DTP vaccine. Afterwards, depending on the conditions of the stay, vaccinations are recommended against typhoid fever, meningitis and viral hepatitis A and B.

The most "significant" health risk in the region is Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), a viral respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus. There is no preventive vaccine for this disease. On site, in case of high fever, cough and/or breathing difficulties, consult a doctor immediately. If this happens in the days following your return to France, call 15 and report this trip.

An address to remember in case of problems on site:

Franco-Emirati Hospital (Abu Dhabi): Tel.: +971 2 626 57 2

For your safety

The country is on normal alert. No security concerns in general, except for one case, iIt is recommended not to venture into the Tomb and Abu Musa islands, located in the Persian Gulf, as they are the subject of a conflict of interest with Iran.

On the other hand, note that it is a Muslim country with strong traditions. By this I mean that the laws are governed by the Quran. (Sharia law).

This involves being mindful of your behavior, especially emotional behavior, in public. Avoid getting yourself into embarrassing situations with alcohol, drugs. If you are a girl, avoid light clothing. On the other hand, you will have no problem if you travel alone, no need to wear a veil (unless you plan to visit mosques, provided that they are open to women).

If you are traveling as a couple and you are not married, you might simply have a problem sleeping in the same room… (in theory at least, I don't know if as such, hoteliers check and report in case of non-compliance with this...)

Pratical information

– Emergency numbers –

Police: 999

Medical emergencies (ask for first responder service) on 999

Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on the United Arab Emirates

What to see and do in Dubai?

Let's summarize the attractions of Dubai here.

Dubai Marina

Ne you don't expect to see big yachts like in the summer in Saint Tropez (although, it must depend on the season), but I really liked the atmosphere of this place. Knowing that it was morning, the temperatures were pleasant, people were doing their morning jog, it was calm.

If I went there, it was for this mix of architecture mixing futuristic buildings at the water's edge, which has a green color contrasting with the pale blue sky.

Dubai Creek and the Old Souk

I wanted to see something that contrasted with the city's decidedly modern atmosphere. That's why I went to Dubai Creek. A port area from which goods intended for the old souk. The cove is located along a canal that roughly separates the "old" city from the more modern part. I was taking a stroll through the souk, which specializes in spices. After all, it's Dubai, it's not as lively as a souk in Morocco, but at least it's relaxing, because you're not bombarded from all sides to sell you everything and anything.

Jumeirah and Burj-al-arab

A hotel complex that quickly became iconic due to its location on the sea and whose luxury of the place is still rarely unequaled. Originally, I would not have been against going to see inside, and it was from the Dubai Mall metro that I tried to get there. Nearly 2 km of walking. I crossed an area under construction that was not very interesting and when I finally approached, I came across the imposing entrance of the Madinat Jumeirah, a sort of modern souk mixing cafes, restaurants, shops etc, with the backdrop of theBurj-al-arab hotel.

Since it didn't seem possible for the average Joe to go to the hotel, I thought I might as well take a look at the Madinat. At the end of the day, just to see it properly, I headed towards the nearby public beach, Jumeirah. I was watching the sunset with the hotel in the background. No time to swim but I was enjoying a cultural event right next door.

souk madinat jumeirah - dubai - united arab emirates

Burj Khalifa

Je could not leave Dubai without seeing LE monument, a true beacon of the city, this 828 m building remains to this day the largest standing human construction. Unfortunately, there too, I was cruelly short of time to climb to its summit, but taking into account the financial aspect, I told myself that it would be too much. It may only be postponed!

To console myself, I wanted to go there when the little sound and light show was taking place. (and water jet), which takes place every evening on the pool at the foot of the tower.

De 18h à 23h and this, every half hour, a small show combining Music courses and water jets sync runs for 5 minutes, with light more once night falls. There is also 13h et 13h30 during the day a daytime version (To 13h30 et 14h le Friday).

united arab emirates map division regions

Route suggestions

What to do in Dubai:

If you only have one day:

As summarized above, go to the essentials, the Marina, Burj-al-arab, the souks of Dubai Creek and the Burj Khalifa.

From 5/6 days:

Abu Dhabi (2 nights) – Al Ain (2 nights) – Dubai (2 nights)

A tour like this should allow you to see a bit of every aspect of the United Arab Emirates. Its capital, with the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Al Ain Mountains and of course, Dubai. It's still quite brief and assuming you're the type to visit a country in depth, I'd say you'd need 8-10 days to go around it. That would roughly involve the dune safari and the emirate of Ras El Khaimah in addition.

Weather / When to go to Dubai?

Climate:

The climate in the United Arab Emirates is arid subtropical. It is divided into two seasons: summer and winter. But this division is similar to that in Thailand. Note that it is not a “winter” as we understand it in a continental climate.

It is warm all year round, but the temperature difference between summer and winter is noticeable enough to make it a seasonal distinction.

Summer, extends from April to October. Temperatures begin to gradually increase, reaching a peak of heat between the months of June and September. Temperatures can then exceed 40° and reach (or even exceed) The feeling is then stifling, because there is a high level of humidity in the air. You are unlikely to be hanging around outside at this time of year, so you will have to focus on indoor visits. (shopping, museum). Additionally, although rare throughout the year, there will be no refreshing rain possible at this time of year. Conversely, summer is subject to sometimes violent winds which then turn into sandstorms. In short, not cool.
Winter, rest of the year from November to April. There, temperatures are more bearable, hovering around 25°C during the day. On rare occasions there may be some rain in the form of heavy showers, but this never lasts very long. (less than 5 days in the month). Especially in December and January, note that it can still be cool at night (so bring a long sleeve), especially if you are going to the desert.

Shade is always appreciated.

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

The best time to discover Dubai is therefore between the months of November and April. This is when you will enjoy pleasant temperatures, allowing you to walk outside without the risk of getting burned.

After In Dubai, whether it is summer or winter, the sun is guaranteed all year round. It's up to you whether you think you can handle the high temperatures (or want to experiment). The water temperature varies from 20 to 30 °C depending on the season. Be careful of sunburn, however, as the UV index is high. toute the year.

Dubai
Abu Dhabi

Dubai

Jan.

Feb.

Mars

Apr.

May

June

Jul.

August

Sep.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Dubai

	Jan.	Feb.	Mars	Apr.	May	June	Jul.	August	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
T°C Max	24	25	28	33	38	39	41	41	39	35	30	26
T°C Min	14	15	18	21	25	27	30	30	27	24	20	16

	Jan.	Feb.	Mars	Apr.	May	June	Jul.	August	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Rain*	5	5	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4
Sun**	8	8	8	10	11	11	10	10	10	10	9	8

* Average number of rainy days
** Average daily sunshine (in hours)

Average precipitation per month (in mm)

DUBAI Weather

Abu Dhabi

Jan.

Feb.

Mars

Apr.

May

June

Jul.

August

Sep.

Oct.

Nov.

Dec.

Abu Dhabi

	Jan.	Feb.	Mars	Apr.	May	June	Jul.	August	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
T°C Max	24	26	29	34	39	41	42	43	40	36	31	26
T°C Min	13	15	17	21	24	26	29	29	27	23	19	16

	Jan.	Feb.	Mars	Apr.	May	June	Jul.	August	Sep.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Rain*	1	3	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2
Sun**	8	8	8	9	11	11	10	10	10	10	10	8

* Average number of rainy days
** Average daily sunshine (in hours)

Average precipitation per month (in mm)

ABU DHABI Weather

What budget for the United Arab Emirates?

Hotel – The main range is mostly towards the top, with a lot of 4 and 5 star hotels. I give you the low season rates here, so the lowest possible rate to get. In high season, expect at least double.

For 4 stars = from €30
For 5 stars = from €40

Meals – food – My burger at my hotel cost me (fries included) 30 AED, or €6 at the time, very reasonable. As it was my only meal there, I can't really speak for any other local restaurant, but overall it's not excessively expensive.

SOME POINTS OF REFERENCE:

A bottle of water costs an average of AED 1,4
A simple meal costs on average AED 25-30 per person
A local beer 40 AED (1/2 liter)

Transport – Transport is affordable but given the distances, costs can easily add up over a day.

SOME POINTS OF REFERENCE:

Local bus: depending on distance 1 to 4 AED
Metro: 2 to 5 AED
For taxi rides, expect to pay an average of AED 2 per kilometer

Small budget
^€ 35
jour
40 € for 2

10 € per person

5 € per person

Free activities

Medium budget
^€ 67
jour
60 € for 2

20 € per person

7 € per person

10 € per person

Comfortable budget
^€ 120
jour
90 € for 2

45 € per person

10 € per person

20 € per person

Minimum daily budget suggestion / person – €50 (Note: budget for a holiday that allows you to have a minimum of fun without going crazy)

Articles about United Arab Emirates

My article about my stopover in Dubai

08/11/2013

United Arab Emirates

Stopover in Dubai: an eventful day between visits and shocks

So as we left Sri Lanka, I was heading towards France and had planned to stop for a

Continue reading...

Any opinions, suggestions? Leave me a comment!

Dubai Asia Country Guide

Roman

26/06/2019

Romain B.

When I discovered Thailand in 2006, I certainly didn't expect to settle down there 2 years later! Since then, I've been based in Bangkok and I regularly travel throughout Asia. I share my stories, photos, advice on expat life in Thailand and on Asian countries, for those who want to discover the land of smiles, who are looking for a bit of adventure and those who dream of Asia (or those who just want to dream ;-)

Cookie	Duration	Description
yt-remote-cast-installed	Session	The yt-remote-cast-installed cookie is used to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video.
yt remote connected devices	never	YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos.
yt remote device id	never	YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's video preferences using embedded YouTube videos.
yt-remote-fast-check-period	Session	The yt-remote-fast-check-period cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos.
yt-remote-session-app	Session	The yt-remote-session-app cookie is used by YouTube to store user preferences and information about the interface of the embedded YouTube video player.
yt-remote-session-name	Session	The yt-remote-session-name cookie is used by YouTube to store the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video.
ytidb :: LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY	never	The cookie ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY is used by YouTube to store the last search result entry that was clicked by the user. This information is used to improve the user experience by providing more relevant search results in the future.
_lscache_vary	2 days	Litespeed sets this cookie to provide the prevention of cached pages.
_mcid	1 year	This is a Mailchimp functionality cookie used to evaluate the UI/UX interaction with its platform

Cookie	Duration	Description
visitor_id	1 year 1 month 4 days	Set by Pardot, this cookie is used for visitors. The cookie contains a unique ID and identifier for the account which is derived from the Pardot tracking code placed on the site.
_ga	1 year 1 month 4 days	Google Analytics sets this cookie to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and track site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors.
_gat_UA- *	1 minutes	Google Analytics sets this cookie for user behavior tracking.n
_gid	1 day	Google Analytics sets this cookie to store information on how visitors use a website while also creating an analytics report of the website's performance. Some of the data collected includes the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously.
_sp_id.*	1 year 1 month 4 days	Snowplow sets this cookie to store user information that is created when a user first visits a site and is updated on subsequent visits.
_sp_ses.*	1 hour	Snowplow sets this cookie to store user information that is created when a user first visits a site and is updated on subsequent visits.

Cookie	Duration	Description
NID	6 months	Google sets the cookie for advertising purposes; to limit the number of times the user sees an ad, to unwanted mute ads, and to measure the effectiveness of ads.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE	6 months	YouTube sets this cookie to measure bandwidth, determining whether the user gets the new or old player interface.
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA	6 months	YouTube sets this cookie to store the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.
YSC	Session	Youtube sets this cookie to track the views of embedded videos on Youtube pages.
yt.innertube :: nextId	never	YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has watched.
yt.innertube :: requests	never	YouTube sets this cookie to register a unique ID to store data on what videos from YouTube the user has watched.
_pin_unauth	1 year	Pinterest set this cookie to group actions for users who cannot be identified.

Cookie	Duration	Description
agoda.analytics	1 hour	No description available.
agoda.prius	1 year	No description available.
agoda.user.03	1 year	No description available.
ar_debug	1 year	Description is currently not available.
is_eu	Session	No description available.
kepler_id	1 year 1 month 4 days	Description is currently not available.
night	1 year	Description is currently not available.
partner_id	never	No description available.
TESTCOOKIESENABLED	1 minutes	Description is currently not available.
_mc_anon_id	perfectly	Description is currently not available.
__you	6 months	Description is currently not available.
__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN	6 months	Description is currently not available.

Dubai

The United Arab Emirates in brief:

Why visit Dubai?

WE love

We are less of a fan

Preparing your trip: advice before you leave

Do I need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Transportation in Dubai

Coming to Dubai

Search for a flight to Dubai

Dubai – Abu Dhabi

Dubai – Ras Al Khaimah

Dubai – Fujairah

Dubai – Ajman

Getting around within Dubai

The metro in Dubai

Taxi in Dubai

Buses in Dubai

Book a hotel in Dubai

Book your hotel in Dubai with Booking

Health and Safety in the United Arab Emirates

Do I need travel insurance?

What vaccines and what do I need to know for my health?

For your safety

What to see and do in Dubai?

Dubai Marina

Dubai Creek and the Old Souk

Jumeirah and Burj-al-arab

Burj Khalifa

Route suggestions

Weather / When to go to Dubai?

Climate:

When is the best time to visit Dubai?

Dubai

Average precipitation per month (in mm)

Abu Dhabi

Average precipitation per month (in mm)

What budget for the United Arab Emirates?

SOME POINTS OF REFERENCE:

SOME POINTS OF REFERENCE:

jour

jour

jour

Articles about United Arab Emirates

Stopover in Dubai: an eventful day between visits and shocks

Romain B.

post a comment

Cookie management