Dubai Travel Guide For First-time Visitors! All You Need to Know About Dubai

With full of contrasts Dubai is the most elegant city in the united arab emirates. It holds the fantasy of every traveler, a vision of hallucinogenic buildings, palatial hotels, and crazy surprises with its soaring mega-architecture, manufactured islands, and jaw-dropping market complex.

First trip to Dubai? Here is a detailed Dubai travel guide including all the things you need to know before hopping on a flight.

When to visit?

We mean it when we say that Dubai is a HOT tourist destination.

November to March are the greatest months to visit Dubai, we advise you to schedule your trip around this time.

It will be considerably more doable to move around during the day because the temperature will have lowered to a pleasant 24C. The days leading up to Christmas and New Year's Eve might be very pricey, although prices do start to decline in January.

How to reach?

By Flight
You can easily get flights from your city to the busiest airport in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai International Airport. However, you have to pre-book your tickets to save money.

By Train
As of now, Dubai has no direct railway routes, connecting to other countries.

Documents you need

Here is the list of all the essential documents you need for your next Dubai trip.

• Passport
• Visa
• Passport photo
• Return or onward ticket
• ID proof
• Blank passport pages
• Visa validity
• Address proof

Where to stay

Dubai is a city full of luxurious hotels and resorts. You can get stays any time of the year but remember to pre-book to avoid rush.

Important information

Things to keep in mind while visiting Dubai for the first time

• Language: The official language is Arabic, however, English is also widely used.
• Currency: Dirham ( Dhs )
• Climate: Generally hot environment
• Daily essentials: Light clothing, flip flop & sunscreen

How to get around Dubai

The best way to visit Dubai is by plane. Dubai International Airport is the busiest airport in the world in terms of passengers and services in Dubai.

Dubai is a city of cars at its center. The city's multilane roads make getting around easier. The best options are usually Careem, the local taxi app, or Uber.

Top attractions in Dubai

We covered the top attractions and activities in Dubai travel guide to give you a complete scenario of Dubai.

AYA Universe: A vibrant world that perfectly blends art and technology

Burj Khalifa: A popular landmark of Dubai, with cloud-touching heights

Palm Jumeirah: Famous man-made island

Museum of the Future: Technology that gives proper shape to imagination

Miracle Garden: Stunning floral garden with vibrant and rare flowers

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Top Activities In Dubai

• Sky Diving: Fly like a bird over Palm Jumeirah
• Ifly: Get an indoor sky diving experience
• Deep dive: Dive down to see the underwater world
• Sky view edge walk: See stunning top city view
• Parasailing: Soar between the sea and sky

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What to eat

Being a cosmopolitan city with people from all over the world, Dubai is known for its top-notch international food.

• Mandi – A popular meat dish
• Oozie – Usually seen during Wedding & Ramadan
• Tabbouleh – a great option for all vegies out there
• Kousa Mahshi – Taste great with Lebanese wine
• Baba Ganoush – Great Starter in every party
• Manousheh – Popularly known as Pizza Of Dubai
• Iranian Sangak – Flat-bread of whole wheat
• Chelo Kebab – A spice-loaded non-veg dish
• Al Harees – Meat cooked with rice

Insiders tip

Though you are on a vacation trip to Dubai, still you need to follow some regional rules to cope with locals.

• Dress modestly
• Avoid affection in public
• Cabs are reliable and affordable
• Metro is the most convenient
• Don’t visit Dubai during the summer
• Pre-book all the tickets to avoid crowd
• Chewing gum is prohibited in the metro
• Learn basic Arabic words (Thankyou, sorry, welcome, etc)

Here is your ultimate Dubai travel guide with all the information you need to know before visiting Dubai. Hold your breath and step into a world full of adventure.

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