Dubai will simply amaze you with large number of greenery on its streets, parks and boulevards. There’s nothing better than having some rest in one of the Dubai’s picturesque parks in a hot day, listening to birds’ songs and swaying of grass. You may be particularly interested in parks that are well-equipped for sport activities. Besides water entertainments you will find here volleyball playing areas, and multiple playing rooms and attractions for children.
| Time zone | 5:21 AM, GMT +4 |
| Number of inhabitants | 1,5 mln. |
| Local currency | 1 Dirham (AED) = 100 fils |
| Working hours | Thanks to split-shift staffing systems, many shops stay open 24 hours a day while most others are open till 21:00 or 22:00. On Fris many shops close from 11.30-12.30 for Muslim holy day prayers. Times are revised during Ramadan. |
| Related sites | http://www.dubaitourism.ae |
| Major newspapers and journals |
The Gulf Today The Gulf News Khaleej Times 7 Days (free sheet) |
| Emergency telephone numbers |
999 (Police) 997 (Fire) 999 (Ambulance) |