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Preparing your trip to Dubai: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Dubai Creek 1. The best way to exchange currency is to use the services of private exchange offices. No additional documents are needed to make an exchange. Before you give the money you want to exchange to an office worker, make sure to check them for authenticity. If exchange office finds fake currency, it can lead to severe punishment, such as a large fine or even imprisonment.
2. Almost all major shopping centers and restaurants accept payments with credit cards of international standard. However, travellers who hope to get a discount when purchasing a product are recommended to get a sufficient amount of cash. Some markets and shops may accept U.S. dollars, but the exchange rate will be significantly undervalued.
3. Tips are not officially accepted in restaurants. They can be included in the total score only in elite institutions. However, if you want to thank an obliging waiter, you can add a small monetary reward in the amount of 10% of your order. It will be gladly accepted.
4. The attitude to drinking in Dubai is quite ambiguous. Despite the fact that every restaurant and bar serves a wide selection of beverages, their use is allowed in specially designated places only. Appearance on a street of the city in a drunken state is a violation of public order, and so in some cases such behavior can lead visitors to large fines.
5. Travelers should take into account a number of local rules of etiquette. When you enter a house or mosque do not forget to take your shoes off. Sending and receiving money, food and other items must be done with your right hand only. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Tourists are not allowed to photograph local people without their permission as this will be considered a sign of bad manners and disrespect. Women dressed in long black robes cannot be photographed due to religious reasons. Also, tourists are prohibited to take pictures of strategically important facilities (police stations, the city’s airport area or sea berths).
7. Do not forget to choose your clothes carefully when going for a walk. Extravagant and colorful apparel as well as too revealing clothes can cause confusion among other people. Visitors wearing too open or revealing clothes may be prohibited to enter the territory of religious sites and other attractions.
Your active city break in Dubai. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Travelers can diversify their rest by visiting wonderful entertainment venues, nightclubs, numerous markets and shopping centers. It is worth noting that in addition to nightclubs various … Open
8. The best way to make phone calls to other cities and countries is to use special public phones that can be found close to all major shopping and entertainment centers. These pay phones are operated by plastic cards, which can be purchased at newsstands or in grocery stores. Calls from hotels are usually the most expensive ones.
9. The most suitable time for rest is the period from October to May. At this time of year Dubai is distinguished by most favorable weather. In summer the average temperature is around 40 degrees. This weather is perfect for beach rest, but it can ruin you excursion program.
10. Power supply voltage ranges from 220 to 240V. The majority of hotels are equipped with the standard English type sockets. Tourists can easily purchase electrical adapters in any supermarket or ask them in their hotel.
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What to visit being in Dubai - unique sights

Jumeirah Mosque

From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map:   Distance from Dubai center - 2.6 km.
Today in the mosque you can join an excursion in order to know more about Muslim culture and traditions. Those, who want to go to this Emirate’s sightseeing, have to know some crucial Muslim rules. Before you enter the mosque, take off your shoes and choose long clothes of pale colours. If you want to take a photo of the mosque, try to escape people in the picture. … Read further

Rose Rayhaan by Rotana

From the series “The World's Tallest Hotels”
Check on the map:   Distance from Dubai center - 4.5 km.
The most requested are Classic suites located from the 54th to the 60th floor, 75sqm in size with panoramic views of Burj Khalifa Tower, Dubai metro station and Sheikh Zayed Road. The hotel has two restaurants and is among the first alcohol-free in Dubai. … Read further

Dubai Mall

From the series “12 Largest Shopping Centers Worldwide”
Check on the map:   Distance from Dubai center - 6.1 km.
A lot of tourists visit this shopping mall for buying exclusive jewelry of the highest quality in the biggest "golden market" is situated. There you will see 220 jewelry shops from the whole world. It is possible not only to buy the jewelry that fits every taste but also to order an exclusive jewelry of your own design. For vacationers with children there is a huge entertainment center KidZania. Admirers of nature will like the rest zone The Grove. … Read further

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Tips for the cities around Dubai

Jumeirah
2. Taxi remains the most popular means of transport in the city. Despite the fact that almost all cars have meters, it is still better to negotiate the price in advance. Taxis parked near hotels usually have higher fares, so it will be cheaper to catch a taxi on the street or to walk to a special taxi stop. 3. Large hotels can have their own buses that take guests to the ... Open »
Sharjah
2. Very strict rules apply to appearance; any extravagant and provocative clothes won’t be tolerated in Sharjah. It concerns not only ladies, but also men who are used to go for a walk in shorts. 3. Going out for shopping, be sure to learn the important local rule telling that bargaining in Sharjah is appropriate literally everywhere. Seasoned travelers recommend ... Open »
Abu Dhabi
2. Jewelry should be purchased in major shopping centers only. Inexperienced travelers can purchase fake gold or gold of a lower standard in the city’s markets. 3. You should always bargain in markets. Sometimes this helps to reduce the price in several times. 4. The system of public transport is not a strong point of the city. Therefore, it is recommended to ... Open »
Muscat
2. Foreign visitors should not put on ethnic outfits as such behavior may be accepted negatively by natives. In daily outfits one should better give preference to classic style in quiet colors and avoid bright and eye catching accessories. 3 All the public institutions feature different windows for men and women. Setting off to a bank or to a post office one should be ... Open »
Doha
2. In order to rent a car, tourists will need a driver's license of their home country and a credit card with the required amount of collateral in the account. Travelers who want to rent a car for more than ten days will need to make a temporary driving license in the local governance. It should be noted that the cost of car rental is quite low and ranges from $25 a day. ... Open »
Manama
2. Food and alcohol prices are quite high. Those, who want to save money on food, are recommended to move their feet to food markets. The rates in supermarkets and large shopping complexes are usually the highest. 3. All government offices and vast majority of shopping centers are closed on Fridays. Saturday is usually a working day. 4. A significant part of the ... Open »
Travelling to Dubai - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Dubai. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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