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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Unlike many areas where tourists congregate, it seems Dubai’s crime rate is...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
History 
Dubai’s origins go back into the distant past. A rich collection of objects...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
Recommended Reading 
There aren’t too many guidebooks out on Dubai, but as the area grows and...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
For tourists headed to Dubai, there are a few tourist board-type resources...
Last edited: June 25, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Weather  The weather in Dubai won’t surprise you. This is desert territory...
Last edited: May 07, 2008
Introduction 
Oil has turned the UAE into one of the world’s wealthiest countries and this...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Photo Gallery 
Here are a few links to a variety of pictures about Dubai. Dubai City Images...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Travel Tips 
Here is a link to some travel tips for visitors to the UAE. Traveler Tools...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Here are the links to the Dubai International Airport (DXB) and the Dubai based...
Last edited: September 21, 2008
Getting Around 
Maps The first thing one will require for orientation, whether it be for...
Last edited: July 04, 2008
Public Transportation 
You must take an abra at least once while in Dubai. These are small ferries...
Last edited: October 14, 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are very comfortable and clean, you only pay what is on the meter.  Most...
Last edited: November 06, 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Family Travel 
Dubai’s two climates are hot and very hot, with  October to March being  the...
Last edited: May 03, 2006
First-time Visitors 
The weekends in Dubai has shifted from Thursday-Friday to Friday-Saturday in...
Last edited: November 23, 2008
Nightlife 
The nightlife in Dubai is active, growing and noisy. Get up late so you can...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
The Performing Arts 
Expect little to no art in Dubai. The performing artists are all imports. The...
Last edited: September 03, 2006
Shopping 
Chanel stores, mega-malls, gold and spice markets all entice shopping...
Last edited: August 17, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Skiing in Dubai In a single day, the tourist visiting or residents living in...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
Dubai Dutyfree Shopping + Prices 
Dubai offers some really satisfying dutyfree shopping...  Police Sun Glasses S...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Shopping Malls 
A comprehensive list of shopping centres in Dubai giving details of where to...
Last edited: July 30, 2008
Burj Dubai 
View of Burj Dubai from level 48
Last edited: September 11, 2008
Deira City Center Shopping Mall 
This is one of the mall chains and was the first to open and until recently was...
Last edited: August 27, 2008
Dhow Building Yard 
ABU DHABI  IS A new city, as International cities go. It is only approximately...
Last edited: November 02, 2007
Jumeira Beach and Park 
Jumeirah Beach park comes highly recommended having just returned from spending...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Mall of the Emirates 
What a brilliant piece of Architecture.  Magnificent and consuming mall with...
Last edited: August 27, 2008
Palm Jumeirah 
You enter the Palm Jumeira on a 6 lane highway bridge while the new metro is...
Last edited: September 12, 2008
Satwa District 
There are many small shops in this area with every type of item sold within. Al...
Last edited: July 10, 2006
Wild Wadi Water Park 
The Wild Wadi is a water theme park suitable for all the family. Its modern...
Last edited: September 16, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Dubai boasts more than 450 restaurants, from Thai to Cajun and everything else...
Last edited: November 07, 2007
Breakfast 
It's smart to eat local wherever you go. In Dubai, however, due to the enormous...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Cheap Eats 
At lunchtimes there ... value for money and a varied but not over-facing menu...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Dining with a View 
Check out Q.D.'s for a view, though the food is very expensive and not as good...
Last edited: September 04, 2006
Special Occasion Dining 
All-you-can-eat sea-food buffet. This can be enjoyed on a Tuesday evening, 7...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Restaurants and Bars at the Burj  
Designed to resemble a billowing sail, the hotel soars to a height of 321...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Golden Dragon Restaurant 
Dubai's oldest Chinese restaurant since 1976.  Also visit their website at...
Last edited: August 06, 2008
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Inside United Arab Emirates: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency of the country is the Dirham with the abbreviation of AED...
Last edited: April 21, 2007
Important Phrases 
Here are a few links to some English to Arabic language phrases for ALL...
Last edited: March 09, 2008
Telephones 
00 is the International Dial Code you use to call overseas from within UAE and...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
ATMs 
ATMs are fairly well distributed around Dubai.  There are a bank of 3 ATMs...
Last edited: April 25, 2006
Travelling from Oman to Dubai 
Muscat to Dubai:   Planning on a road trip from Muscat to Dubai? Here are some...
Last edited: August 26, 2007
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