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A short yet complex guide to Dubai which contains the most important facts, places, projects and more to help the first timers not to miss anything in the most developed city of the United Arab Emirates.
As a start, check if you need visa when visiting UAE/Dubai here, and then check how to apply for visa if you need one here. |
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General:
The city is located in the UAE (United Arab Emirates),
as you can see here:
More Information about the country itself can be found HERE
The emirate has a population of about 674,100 in the city and 1,510,000 in metro, only about a quarter are native Emiratis,
most of the rest came from India and almost all other countries of the world.
Dubai is about 3,885 km² (1,500 mi²) big.
Currency: Dirham; Converter
Price for Taxis:
Flat Rate: Dhs3 (Dhs4 past midnight and for preordered taxis)
Rate per km: around Dhs 2
Average Taxi Fares:
Dubai Marina/Emirates Hills to Mercato, Jumeirah 1 : Dhs40
Jumeirah 3 to Deira City Centre : Dhs30
Deira City Centre to Mirdif: Dhs25
Madinat Jumeirah to Dubailand/Arabian Ranches/Autodrome: Dhs20
Dubai Marina to Sharjah/Ajman Border: Dhs 110
SZR to Jebel Ali: 75 Dhs
The best Observation Points are here:
-Lobbies in the Emirates Towers
-Trade Centre at SZR
See if a Dubai Timeshare is Right For You
Nightclubs
Tuesday Nights - Ladies Night All Across Town (Unlimited Champagne) |
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Waxys , Ascot Hotel, Bank Street, Bur Dubai |
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Sho cho , Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa
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Boudoir , Dubai Marina Beach Resort and Spa
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more: here and here
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Real Estate Agents: |
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Villas:
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Jumeirah, Umm Seq, Al Barsha, Emirates Hills, Arabian Ranches, Mirdiff, Green Community
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| Sheikh Zayed Road, Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lake Towers, The Greens |
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Places you have to see: |
The Burj Al Arab
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Sheikh Zayed Road
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The Dubai Creek
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Wild Wadi Water Park
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The Desert (Safari)
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Mall of the Emirates
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SkiDXB
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Deira City Centre
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Dubai Gold Souk
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The Gardens Mall (Ibn Battuta Mall)
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Heritage/Culture |
Hospitals |
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Cinemas |
Souks |
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Deira Covered Souk, Al-Sabkha Road |
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Deira Old Souk or Spice Souk, 67 Street |
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Deira Gold Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street |
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Perfume Souk, Sikkat al-Khali Street |
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Electronics Souk, Al-Sabkha Road |
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Dubai Souk, Bur Dubai |
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Transport: Bus 5, 16, 19 or 20 all drop off at souks in both Bur Dubai and Deira.Opening hours: Daily 0700-1200 and 1700-1900; Fri 1700-1900. |
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Sporting Events |
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Most important projects in Dubai :
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Guide by DubaiFlo, Photos by Tom Green, AltinD, DubaiLover
TravelingDubai.com © 2006 - 2008
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