Are you traveling to Dubai for the first time? Here are 7 useful tips

 

Are you traveling Dubai for the first time when travelers think about tourism in Dubai?

Things that come to mind might include stunning skyscrapers and luxury developments amid Arabian antiquity

If you are planning a close visit to Dubai

Learn with us in the following report a set of useful tips before traveling there.

 

Tips before traveling to Dubai

The best time to visit Dubai

Located Dubai in the Arabian desert

It is mostly known for its hot weather, but did you know that the city has two distinct seasons, summer and winter?

The summer months are really hot and dry, with temperatures reaching 45°C during the peak months of July and August.

Indeed, tourists tend to avoid this period, as it can become significantly uncomfortable during the day.

While the winter season in the emirate begins in November and continues until early April

Average temperatures reach the mid-XNUMXs from December to February

This often makes it a pleasant time to visit the city, however this peak time means that airfares and hotels can be higher.

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If you plan to visit during this time, book flights and hotels well in advance for better rates.

Getting around Dubai

Along with famous skyscrapers such as Burj Khalifa and luxury resorts such as The Palm Jumeirah

Dubai also has a great infrastructure, including convenient transportation

Dubai is home to Emirates Airlines, which has gained a good reputation

Not only as airlines for airline service to UAE

but also all over the world.

With Dubai's location as a major hub, there is no shortage of Emirates flights to the city, and depending on where you live in Dubai

The airport is located anywhere between 15 to 30 minutes away by car

There are also a number of options available for transportation from the airport to the place where you will be staying.

Dubai has a metro that operates on two lines (red and green) throughout the city

From the airport, there are two stations available (in Terminal 1 and 3 respectively) on the Red Line, which runs directly into the downtown area.

Tours usually cost around AED 8.50 per person to get to Downtown Dubai.

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There are also public buses you can take from the airport, and although this option is cheaper (from around 5 dirhams), depending on where you are going it may require changing to different buses and it will take longer. You can plan your route and see which buses you will need via the trip planner available on the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority website. And be sure to buy a NOL card (a prepaid card used for public transport services).

Similar to getting from Dubai Airport to your hotel, you can use the metro, buses, and taxis to get around the city. The Dubai Metro has stations at some of the major attractions (such as Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Old Dubai area. Using the buses and the metro requires a NOL card, and there are a few different types of NOL cards you can buy, depending on your length of stay and how often you plan to use the train.

Taxis are probably the most popular way for tourists and visitors to get around Dubai (especially to places not served by the metro). Taxis are plentiful, especially at hotels and tourist attractions.

Do you travel Dubai for the time choose the place of residence

Dubai is a relatively small city, however the main areas usually frequented by tourists extend from the Dubai Creek all the way to the coast of Palm Jumeirah, and it takes between 10 to 40 minutes by car to get to and from various attractions, so choosing where to stay in Dubai depends on what intend to do during your stay.

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Make the most of your visit with a day trip to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is only an hour and 20 minutes drive from downtown Dubai and dedicating one day of your trip to visit Abu Dhabi is definitely a great way to enrich your Dubai adventure. There are many attractions in Abu Dhabi, but the most famous by far is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is the largest and most impressive mosque in the country, as well as the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a museum of art and civilization.

 Be aware of local etiquette and customs

One of the questions that often arises when visiting Dubai is the local customs and whether there are things that visitors should know. Although Dubai is known to be quite cosmopolitan, there are some things to keep in mind; Including not taking pictures of local residents (including employees of tourist attractions) without their permission.

Immersion in Emirati culture through SMCCU activities

 

Through a non-profit organization called the Sheikh Mohammed Center for Cultural Understanding (SMCCU). Which aims to promote awareness about the emirate's traditions by hosting cultural events open to expatriates or other visitors to Dubai.

Going to an event hosted by the SMCCU is a unique and easy way to learn more about the Emirati people which will surely enhance your visit to Dubai.

Buy local souvenirs

In this beautiful emirate, you will be able to buy many wonderful souvenirs, especially when visiting the markets in Dubai Old ones in particular, where you will have plenty of options to choose from; Including spices available in the spice market, nuts (such as pistachios, almonds or cashews), or dates covered in chocolate.

Just be vigilant when shopping in the souks, there are many incidents reported on Tripadvisor of shopkeepers trying to overcharge, make sure you are clear about the price you are negotiating with the shopkeepers and avoid buying if the prices are overpriced, you better visit Market with a travel buddy and choose to pay with cash instead of a credit card.

In addition, Naif Souq is located in old Dubai, as it contains an impressive collection of abayas in a variety of designs from simple to luxurious embroidered, just do not miss bargaining to get the product at a reasonable price.