{"id":69677,"date":"2022-07-27T10:35:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-27T17:35:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/?page_id=69677"},"modified":"2022-08-05T08:28:16","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:28:16","slug":"dubai-travel-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/international\/dubai\/dubai-travel-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Travel Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_69824\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69824\" src=\"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-man_modeling_EricDeine.jpg\" alt=\"Model shoot in Dubai\" width=\"810\" height=\"540\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-man_modeling_EricDeine.jpg 810w, https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-man_modeling_EricDeine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-man_modeling_EricDeine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-man_modeling_EricDeine-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Modern Dubai is global center for model shoots<\/strong>; Eric Deine<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 30px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 align=\"center\">Dubai Travel Tips<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dubai Facts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Official Language: Arabic<br \/>\nCurrency: Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)<br \/>\nTime Zone: UTC + 4 Hours (UAE Standard Time)<br \/>\nPopulation: 3,500,000 metro area<br \/>\nCapital City: Dubai is the capital of the United Arab Emirates<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"Center\"><script src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><!-- 728x90_Google_ad --> <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2614878843485070\" data-ad-slot=\"1660422307\"><\/ins><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_69831\" style=\"width: 550px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69831\" src=\"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-Mariah_Carey_VD.jpg\" alt=\"Mariah Carey visiting New Dubai\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-Mariah_Carey_VD.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-Mariah_Carey_VD-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.soulofamerica.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Dubai-Mariah_Carey_VD-470x705.jpg 470w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><strong>Mariah Carey visiting New Dubai<\/strong>; credit Visit Dubai<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Dubai Travel Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Passports are necessary for U.S. citizens visiting the United Arab Emirates. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you also need a visa. Apply for a business, study, or tourist visa well in advance. <\/p>\n<p>Various dialects of Pashto, Hindi, Balochi, Persian, and English are also widely spoken.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your trip at least 3 months in advance to enjoy the best rates and accommodations.<\/p>\n<p>For a better trip experience Rent Car Dubai from any professional and trustworthy company to enjoy your trip. But, avoid renting pure convertible cars since the sun can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no income tax and most goods must be shipped in. Prepare for sticker shock at modern stores.<\/p>\n<p>Public display of affection is not allowed in Dubai. Other than holding your partner\u2019s hand or a quick peck on the cheek, you can get arrested for displaying too much intimacy in public. <\/p>\n<p>Middle East cities a very hot from April to October. So visiting Dubai is best between November to March. <\/p>\n<p>Since most tourists know about desert heat, anticipate more crowds from November to March. <\/p>\n<p>Tourists from different parts of the world love to visit Dubai at the end of December and celebrate the new year as well. Make sure to reserve everything like flights, hotels, restaurants, places to go, and rental cars well in advance. <\/p>\n<p>Respect local dress norms when in Old Dubai. Ladies wearing a hajib earn more respect.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hiRLkNbF9YE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dubai has the world&#8217;s second most 5-star hotels and the tallest building, Burj Khalifa.<\/p>\n<p>Alcohol sale and consumption are tightly regulated. Adult non-Muslims are allowed to consume alcohol in licensed venues typically within the airport, hotels, and nightclubs in possession of an alcohol license. <\/p>\n<p>Drinking &#038; driving is illegal, with 21 being the legal drinking age in the Emirate of Dubai.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t spit on the road as you will be fined.<\/p>\n<p>Only photograph the faces of locals after asking for and receiving permission.<\/p>\n<p>Bring your international driving license or current American license, if you want to rent a car<\/p>\n<p>If you are visiting Dubai during a major holiday, book your tickets online to avoid waiting in long lines for tickets to attractions.<\/p>\n<p>Many westerners believe that Dubai is as Muslim conservative as the rest of UAE. Quite opposite, Dubai is mostly progressive. <\/p>\n<p>For sun protection, many people bring full sleeve clothes and pants, especially females. <\/p>\n<p>When visiting Old Dubai it&#8217;s good to respect the local culture. Two common exceptions are when foreign girls wear bikinis at Dubai beaches or shorts to modern concerts.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer season, bring T-shirts and light pants for women, or shorts for men. As in all deserts, winters can be chilly. So pack some warm clothes, a cap, and gloves. <\/p>\n<p>Dubai\u2019s traditional festivals are Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha. As an international city, Dubai also celebrates Halloween, Christmas, and New Year\u2019s Eve.  <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div align=\"Center\"><script src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><!-- 728x90_Google_ad --> <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-2614878843485070\" data-ad-slot=\"1660422307\"><\/ins><script>\/\/ <![CDATA[\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 6px; margin-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/soulofamerica.com\/international\/dubai\/\">Return to DUBAI<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dubai Travel Tips Dubai Facts Official Language: Arabic Currency: Arab Emirates Dirham (AED) Time Zone: UTC + 4 Hours (UAE Standard Time) Population: 3,500,000 metro area Capital City: Dubai is the capital of the United Arab Emirates Dubai Travel Tips Passports are necessary for U.S. citizens visiting the United Arab Emirates. 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