Dubai Tourism & Travel Guide - Know Before you Go!

Dubai Overview

The tallest skyscrapers, the fastest cars, the hottest parties and fanciest hotels. Water sports, sand sports and air sports. Frenzied shopping extravaganzas, glitzy malls and traditional souks. A beautiful coastline and an exotic desert. All this is one city. All this is Dubai. Whether it’s a family holiday with the kids or a quick business trip, a romantic getaway with your significant other or a raucous holiday with your friends, Dubai promises a fun-filled, unique experience for every kind of traveller.It is one of the seven emirates of the UAE. In recent times, it’s seen a large influx of travellers which has made it develop into a thriving tourist hotspot. Unparalleled shopping experiences draw thousands to the city every year, as do the promise of adventure sports.The city-state is divided into many districts, mostly on the basis of settlements. Little India and Little Manila refer to colonies highly populated with Indians and Filipinos respectively. These areas have shops and restaurants that cater to the inhabitants’ tastes. Many describe Dubai as flamboyant, glitzy and modernized. There is, however, a more traditional side to the city, especially during Ramadan.

Currency

The official currency of Dubai is the United Arab Emirates Dirham, or the AED, (Dh or Dhs). 1 AED is valued at approximately Rs.14.63 (For latest rates, check www.xe.com))

Local Language

Arabic is the official language of Dubai. However, English, Urdu, Hindi, Malayalam and Bengali are also commonly spoken.

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