Top 6 Things To Know Before Traveling To Dubai

Are you planning your maiden visit to Dubai? Many people desire a trip to Dubai, whether it is a family vacation, shopping or a tour around the beautiful city. Apart from being a favorite travel destination, it has various accolades that attract tourists from all over the world. However, besides its attractiveness, Dubai has many peculiarities that tourists have to follow to stay out of trouble. So, before booking your ticket, here are top 6 things to know about Dubai

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Culture – Dubai is one of the richest cultural cities in the world. It is strictly a Muslim community and hence, you need to know the appropriate attire to wear especially in specific public places. Women are expected to cover up, so you need to respect the local beliefs. Ladies, ensure you carry a pashmina and kaftan at all times to cover up yourself either at the hotel lobbies or in public places, or at least look decently – miniskirts and sincere dresses are not welcome here.

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Climate – If you are used to the normal four seasons in a year, then adapting to the climate in Dubai can be quite challenging. It has a desert climate throughout the year with few bouts of rainfall. Therefore, ensure you pack appropriate clothes and brace yourself for extreme temperatures.

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Travel on a Budget – There is a misconception that traveling to Dubai requires you to be rich since it is an expensive city. But in fact, you can travel and have fun in Dubai even on a tight budget. You should search for budget-friendly hotels like the Hilton Garden Inn. Also, use metered taxis and take the metro for easy movement within the city.  If you are a student with a passion for travel, this is one of the best places with rich history.

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Strict Laws – Since it is a Muslim city, laws against public displays of affection act throughout the emirate. You should not kiss or hold your spouse’s hand in public or else you will be arrested. Also, alcohol is banned in public establishments, so you are supposed to drink only in licensed places. Therefore, you need to know these laws and other illegal acts before visiting Dubai.

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Ramadhan – This is a one-month period of prayer and fasting in the Muslim faith. So, visiting Dubai at this time is quite peaceful. Muslims usually fast throughout the day; hence, most of the eateries remain closed. The nightlife is toned down during this season and most tourist attractions are not crowded. Therefore, if you plan a calm visit Dubai without hot adventures and fun, this may be the best time.

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Attractive Sites – There are various tourist attractions in Dubai. It boasts of the tallest building globally – the Burj Khalifa – and the largest shopping mall, the Dubai Mall.  Also, it is quite mystical, with the huge choreographed fountain and large man-made islands, the Palm Jumeirah. You should read widely about the tourist attractions so that you can choose interesting and exciting places to visit. Have a magical trip!

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